2005 Jeep Wrangler Owners Manual

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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:
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
Placeasmuchcargoaspossibleinfrontoftherearaxle.Too
muchweightorimproperlyplacedweightoverorbehind
therearaxlecancausetherearofthevehicletosway.
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.
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.
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CategoriesJeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals
Model Year2005
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