2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 471

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 469 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel switch bank, above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional • On the highways - slow down. turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming • In city traffic - while stopped, place the transmission traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed. turn off the Hazard Warning flashers. NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down This is an emergency warning system and it should not an impending overheat condition: be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and other motorists. turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. to High. This allows the heater core to act as a NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat may wear down your battery. from the engine cooling system. 6