MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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ONLY the correct typ e therm ostat. Other designs may
resu lt in unsatisfactory cooling perform ance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
are present. Com ponents shou ld be rep laced immedi-
ately if there is any evid ence of degrad ation that could
cause failu re.
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
Brake System
Insp ect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evid ence
of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots,
brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces-
sive swelling ind icate deterioration of the rubber.
In ord er to assu re brake system perform ance, all brake
system components shou ld be insp ected period ically.
Refer to the approp riate “Maintenance Sched ule” in
Section 8 for suggested service intervals.
Pay particu lar attention to the hoses nearest to high heat
sou rces such as the exhau st manifold . Insp ect hose rou t-
ing to be sure hoses do not tou ch any heat sou rce or
moving component that may cause heat damage or
mechanical wear.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possiblyanaccident.Drivingwithyourfootresting
orridingonthebrakepedalcanresultinabnormally
highbraketemperatures,excessiveliningwear,and
possiblebrakedamage.Youwouldn’thaveyourfull
brakingcapacityinanemergency.
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Insu re nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collap sed . Insp ect all hose connections such as clamps
and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks
Product Specification
Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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Model Year | 2006 |
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