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WARNING!
WARNING!
Touseyourbrakesanddeceleratemoresafely,followthesetips:
Theweightandpositionofcargoandpassengerscanchange
the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid
loss of control resulting in personal injury, follow these
guidelines:
•
Donot“ride”thebrakesbyrestingyourfootonthepedal.Thiscould
overheatthebrakesandresultinunpredictablebrakingaction,longer
stoppingdistances,orbrakedamage.
•
When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can cause
brakefadewithlossofbrakingcontrol.Avoidrepeatedheavybraking
bydownshiftingthetransmissionwheneverpossible.
•
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor, and locate
heavierobjectsaslowandasfarforwardaspossible.
•
Placeasmuchcargoaspossibleinfrontoftherearaxle.Too
muchweightorimproperlyplacedweightoverorbehind
therearaxlecancausetherearofthevehicletosway.
•
•
Do not downshift on icy or slippery roads, because engine braking
maycauseskiddingandlossofcontrol.
Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up, which could
cause rear wheels to spin and result in loss of vehicle control. Be
especially careful while driving on slippery roads, in close-quarter
•
•
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback.Thiscouldimpairvisibilityorbecomeadanger-
ousprojectileinasuddenstoporcollision.
maneuvering,
parking or stopping. Remember, always engage
4-wheel
drivewhendrivingonslipperyroads.
Therearcargospaceisintendedforloadcarryingpurposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use
seatbelts.
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•
Donotdrivetoofastforroadconditions,especiallywhenroadsarewet
orslushy.Awedgeofwatercanbuildupbetweenthetiretreadandthe
road. This hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking
ability,andcontrol.Undersuchconditions,engage4-wheeldrive.
• fabricOnhardtoptopmodels,models,dodonotnotdrivedrivewithwiththetherearliftwindowglassup.curtainOn
After going through deep water or a car wash, brakes may become
wet,resultinginpoorperformanceandunpredictablebrakingaction.
Drythebrakesbygentle,intermittentpedalactionwhiledrivingat
veryslowspeeds.
upunlessthesidecurtainsarealsoopen.Thiswillprevent
dangerousexhaustfumesfromenteringthevehicle.
| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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