Pontiac 1997 Sunfire Owner's Manual page 210

Hazard WarninL Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
Move
the switch to the right
to make your front and rear
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
To turn off the flashers, move the switch to the left.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your
turn
signals won't work.
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