1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 241

Roadside Emergencies Hazard Flasher Switch The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers to hazardous situations. The hazard flasher switch operates the same lamps as the turn signal lever. When the hazard flasher is activated, all of these lamps will flash on and off. The turn signal indicators cannot be used when the hazard lamps are flashing. Operation of the hazard flashers does not affect operation of the brakelamps. The flashers work even with the key out of the ignition. The flashers will work for up to two hours when the battery is fully charged and in good condition. They will not drain the battery excessively. If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if your battery is not fully charged, your battery may be drained to the point where the vehicle will not start. The hazard flasher switch is located on the instrument panel to the right of the instrument cluster. To use the hazard flasher: 1. Push the HAZARD switch; you will see the turn signal arrows flash. 2. To stop the hazard flashers, push the HAZARD switch again. 243