STARTING AND OPERATING
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Traction Downhill
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exhau st system for damage.
Shift the transm ission into a low gear and the transfer
case to 4WD Low range. Let the vehicle go slow ly down
the hill with all four wheels turning against engine
compression drag. This will perm it you to control the
vehicle speed and direction.
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Check thread ed fasteners for looseness, particu larly on
the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus-
pension. Retighten them , if requ ired , and torqu e to the
valu es specified in the Service Manu al.
When descend ing mountains or hills, rep eated braking
can cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid
rep eated heavy braking by downshifting the transm is-
sion whenever possible.
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to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and
prop eller shafts.
After Driving Off-Road
Off-road operation puts more stress on you r vehicle than
does most on-road driving. After going off-road , it is
alw ays a good idea to check for damage. That way you
can get any problem s taken care of right away and have
you r vehicle read y when you need it.
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After extend ed operation in mud, sand , water, or
similar dirty cond itions, have brake rotors, wheels,
brake linings, and axle yokes insp ected and cleaned as
soon as possible.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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