2012 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 344

342 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the may wear down your battery. switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS panel. In any of the following situations, you can reduce the Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning potential for overheating by taking the appropriate acflasher. When the switch is activated, all directional tion. turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to • On the highways - slow down. turn off the Hazard Warning flashers. • In city traffic - while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed. This is an emergency warning system and it should not be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for an impending overheat condition: other motorists. • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the system adds heat to the engine cooling system and Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.