2013 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 485

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 483 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 center of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flashers. When the switch is activated, all direc- • On the highways - slow down. tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn • In city traffic - while stopped, place the transmission oncoming traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle second time to turn off the Hazard Warning flashers. speed. This is an emergency warning system and it should not NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your an impending overheat condition: 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 other motorists. system adds heat to the engine cooling system and When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery. 6