Hazard Warning Flashers; If Your Engine Overheats - Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner's Manual

292 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

The Hazard Warning Flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel, below the radio.
Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
Press the switch to turn on the Hazard
Warning Flashers. When the Hazard
Warning Flasher switch is activated,
all directional turn signals will flash
on and off to warn oncoming traffic of
an emergency. Press the switch a sec-
ond time to turn off flashers.
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
Hazard Warning Flasher will continue to operate with
the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning Flasher
may wear down your battery.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
On the highways — Slow down.
In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.