Q: How do I turn on the hazard lights in a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox?
How do I turn on the hazard lights?
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The hazard warning lights are in important safety feature. When the hazard lights are turned on, all four turn signal lights will flash to alert drivers around you that your car is potentially in trouble. To turn on the hazard warning lights, simply press the hazard light button on the instrument panel. Press the button a second time to turn off the hazard lights.
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