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STARTING AND OPERATING
entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady
Maintenance
controlledspeedlessthan5mph(8km/h)indeepwater After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle
tominimizewaveeffects.
fluids and lubricants (engine oil, transmission oil, axle,
transfercase)toassurethefluidshavenotbeencontami-
nated.Contaminatedfluid(milky,foamyinappearance)
should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to pre-
ventcomponentdamage.
FlowingWater
If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm
run-off), avoid crossing until the water level recedes
and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross
flowingwateravoiddepthsinexcessof9in(23cm).The Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
flowing water can erode the streambed, causing your In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional
vehicletosinkintodeeperwater.Determineexitpoint(s) controlatslowerspeeds,shiftthetransmissiontoalow
that are downstream of your entry point to allow for gearandshiftthetransfercaseto4WDLOWifnecessary.
drifting.
Referto“Four-WheelDriveOperation”in“Startingand
Operating” for further information. Do not shift to a
lower gear than necessary to maintain forward motion.
Over-revvingtheenginecanspinthewheelsandtraction
willbelost.
StandingWater
Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 in
(51
cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize
waveeffects.Maximumspeedin20in(51cm)ofwateris
lessthan5mph(8km/h).
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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