STARTING AND OPERATING
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Traction Downhill
• CheckCompletelytires,bodyinspectstructure,the underbodysteering,ofsuspension,your vehicle.and
exhaustsystemfordamage.
Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer
case into 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly
downthehillwithallfourwheelsturningagainstengine
compression drag. This will permit you to control the
vehiclespeedanddirection.
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Checkthreadedfastenersforlooseness,particularlyon
thechassis,drivetraincomponents,steering,andsus-
pension.Retightenthem,ifrequired,andtorquetothe
valuesspecifiedintheServiceManual.
When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking
cancausebrakefadewithlossofbrakingcontrol.Avoid
repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmis-
sionwheneverpossible.
Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These
thingscouldbeafirehazard.Theymighthidedamage
to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and
propellershafts.
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After Driving Off-Road
Off-roadoperationputsmorestressonyourvehiclethan
does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is
alwaysagoodideatocheckfordamage.Thatwayyou
cangetanyproblemstakencareofrightawayandhave
yourvehiclereadywhenyouneedit.
After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or
similar dirty conditions, have brake rotors, wheels,
brakelinings,andaxleyokesinspectedandcleanedas
soonaspossible.
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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