HAZARD WARNING FLASHERSThe Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on theinstrument panel below the climate controls.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warningflasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncomingtraffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time toturn off the Hazard Warning flashers.This is an emergency warning system and it should notbe used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when yourvehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard forother motorists.When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, theHazard Warning flashers will continue to operate eventhough the ignition is placed in the OFF position.NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashersmay wear down your battery.IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATSIn any of the following situations, you can reduce thepotential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.• On the highways — slow down.• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission inNEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle speed.NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow downan impending overheat condition:• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/Csystem adds heat to the engine cooling system andturning the A/C off can help remove this heat.• You can also turn the temperature control to maximumheat, the mode control to floor and the blower controlto high. This allows the heater core to act as asupplement to the radiator and aids in removing heatfrom the engine cooling system.6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 275