2015 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT - Page 444

442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: With extended use the 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 direc- tion. tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming • On the highways - slow down. traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to • In city traffic - while stopped, place the transmission turn off the Hazard Warning flashers. 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 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 though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS