2015 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 431

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel below the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning • On the highways - slow down. flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc- • In city traffic - while stopped, place the transmission tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed. traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down turn off the Hazard Warning flashers. an impending overheat condition: This is an emergency warning system and it should not be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. other motorists. When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers engine cooling system. may wear down your battery. 6