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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:
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Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the pedal. This
could overheat the brakes and result in unpredictable braking
action,longerstoppingdistances,orbrakedamage.
•
When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can cause
brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid repeated heavy
brakingbydownshiftingthetransmissionwheneverpossible.
• heavierAlwaysobjectsplace cargoaslowevenlyandasonfartheforwardcargo floor,aspossible.and locate
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Placeasmuchcargoaspossibleinfrontoftherearaxle.Too
muchweightorimproperlyplacedweightoverorbehind
therearaxlecancausetherearofthevehicletosway.
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Donotdownshiftonicyorslipperyroads,becauseenginebraking
maycauseskiddingandlossofcontrol.
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Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up, which could
cause rear wheels to spin and result in loss of vehicle control. Be
especiallycarefulwhiledrivingonslipperyroads,inclose-quarter
maneuvering, parking or stopping. Remember, always engage
•
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback.Thiscouldimpairvisibilityorbecomeadanger-
ousprojectileinasuddenstoporcollision.
4-wheel
drivewhendrivingonslipperyroads.
• Therearcargospaceisintendedforloadcarryingpurposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use
seatbelts.
• Onfabrichardtoptop models,models,dodonotnotdrivedrivewithwiththetheliftrearglasswindowup.On
curtainupunlessthesidecurtainsarealsoopen.Thiswill
prevent dangerous exhaust fumes from entering the ve-
hicle.
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•
Donotdrivetoofastforroadconditions,especiallywhenroadsarewet
orslushy.Awedgeofwatercanbuildupbetweenthetiretreadandthe
road. This hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking
ability,andcontrol.Undersuchconditions,engage4-wheeldrive.
Aftergoingthroughdeepwateroracarwash,brakesmaybecome
wet, resulting in poor performance and unpredictable braking
action. Dry the brakes by gentle, intermittent pedal action while
drivingatveryslowspeeds.
| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2005 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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