Hazard warning flasher
The flasher switch is located in the console. Push in the flasher switch and all front and rear directional signals will flash. Press the flasher switch a second time to turn the flashers off.
Do not use this emergency warning system when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to the red area on the gauge. The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature in the red area. Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the DaimlerChrysler Limited Warranty.
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion. • On the highways – Slow down and use the highest gear possible.
• In city traffic – While stopped, put the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
• In city traffic – While moving, shift into the highest gear possible to reduce engine RPM.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this heat. You can also turn the temperature control to maxi- mum heat, the mode control to floor, and the fan control to HIGH. This allows the heater core to act as a supple- ment to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the cooling system.
CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned OFF until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H,” turn the engine OFF immediately, and call for service.
WARNING! A hot cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. If your temperature gauge pointer is in the red area, turn OFF the engine immediately. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
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