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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Maintenance After Off-Road Driving
CAUTION!
After extended operation in mud, sand or water, or
similar dirty conditions, have your brake discs, brake
linings,andaxlejointsinspectedandcleanedassoonas
possible. This will prevent any abrasive material from
causingexcessivewearorunpredictablebrakingaction.
Beawarethatifthefluidtemperatureisbelow50°F
itmaynotregisteronthedipstick.Donotadd
fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to
produceanaccuratereading.
(10°C)
Afterdrivingoff-road,completelyinspecttheunderbody
ofyourvehicle.Checkthetires,bodystructure,steering,
7.
Checkforleaks.Releaseparkingbrake.
Topreventdirtandwaterfromenteringthetransmission suspension and exhaust system for damage. Check
aftercheckingorreplenishingfluid,makecertainthatthe threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the
dipstick cap is properly reseated. It is normal for the chassis,drivetraincomponents,steeringandsuspension.
dipstickcaptospringbackslightlyfromitsfullyseated Retighten, if required, to torque values specified in the
position, as long as its seal remains engaged in the ServiceManual.Alsocheckforaccumulationsofvegeta-
dipsticktube.
tionorbrushthatcouldbecomeafirehazard,orconceal
damagetofuellines,brakehoses,axlepinionseals,and
propellershafts.
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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