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caution and maintain a stead y controlled speed less than
mph (8 km/ h) in deep water to minim ize wave effects.
Maint enance
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After driving throu gh deep water, insp ect you r vehicle
fluids and lubricants (engine, transm ission, axle, transfer
case) to assu re they have not been contam inated . Con-
tam inated fluids and lubricants (milky, foam y in appear-
ance) shou ld be flushed / changed as soon as possible to
prevent component damage.
Flow ing Water
If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm
run-off) avoid crossing until the water level reced es
and / or the flow rate is red uced. If you must cross
flowing-w ater, avoid depths in excess of 9 inches. The
flowing water can erod e the stream bed causing you r
vehicle to sink into deeper water. Determ ine exit point(s)
that are downstream of you r entry point to allow for
drifting.
Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand
In heavy snow, when pulling a load , or for additional 5
control at slow er speed s, shift the transm ission to a low
gear and shift the transfer case to 4WD Low if necessary.
Refer to “Fou r-Wheel Drive Operation” in this section.
Do not shift to a lower gear than necessary to maintain
head way. Over-revving the engine can spin the wheels
and traction will be lost.
Standing Water
Avoid driving in stand ing water deeper than 20 inches,
and red uce speed approp riately to minim ize wave ef-
fects. Maxim um speed in 20 inches of water is less than 5
mph (8 km/ h).
Avoid abru pt downshifts on icy or slippery road s, be-
cause engine braking may cause skid ding and loss of
control.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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