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STARTING AND OPERATING
Hill Climbing
WARNING!
NOTE: Beforeattemptingtoclimbahill,determinethe
conditionsatthecrestand/orontheotherside.
If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never
attempt to turn around. To do so may result in
tippingandrollingthevehicle.Alwaysbackstraight
downahillinREVERSEgearcarefully.Neverback
downahillinNEUTRALusingonlythebrake.
Beforeclimbingasteephill,shiftthetransmissiontoa
lowergearandshiftthetransfercaseto4WDLOW.Use
firstgearand4WDLOWforverysteephills.
Ifyoustallorbegintoloseheadwaywhileclimbinga
steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and
immediately apply the brakes. Restart the engine and
shifttoREVERSE.Backslowlydownthehillallowingthe
compressionbrakingoftheenginetohelpregulateyour
speed.Ifthebrakesarerequiredtocontrolvehiclespeed,
apply them lightly and avoid locking or skidding the
tires.
Remember,neverdrivediagonallyacrossahill-drive
straightupordown.
Ifthewheelsstarttoslipasyouapproachthecrestofa
hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain headway by
turningthefrontwheelsslowlyleftandright.Thismay
provide a fresh “bite” into the surface and will usually
providetractiontocompletetheclimb.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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