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low speed pulling power is needed. Vehicle speeds in Driving through water more than a few inches/
excessof25mph(40km/h)shouldbeavoidedwhenin centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure
4WDLOWrange.
safetyandpreventdamagetoyourvehicle.Ifyoumust
drivethroughwater,trytodeterminethedepthandthe
bottomcondition(andlocationofanyobstacles)priorto
entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady
controlledspeedlessthan5mph(8km/h)indeepwater
tominimizewaveeffects.
DrivingThroughWater
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through
water, there are a number of precautions that must be
consideredbeforeenteringthewater.
CAUTION!
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
flowing water can erode the streambed, causing your
vehicletosinkintodeeperwater.Determineexitpoint(s)
that are downstream of your entry point to allow for
drifting.
When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph
(8
km/h).Alwayscheckwaterdepthbeforeentering,
asaprecaution,andcheckallfluidsafterward.Driv-
ingthroughwatermaycausedamagethatmaynotbe
coveredbythenewvehiclelimitedwarranty.
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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