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StandingWater
Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 in Over-revvingtheenginecanspinthewheelsandtraction
cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize willbelost.
lower gear than necessary to maintain forward motion.
(51
waveeffects.Maximumspeedin20in(51cm)ofwateris
lessthan5mph(8km/h).
Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or slippery roads, be-
cause engine braking may cause skidding and loss of
control.
Maintenance
After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle
fluids and lubricants (engine oil, transmission oil, axle,
HillClimbing
transfercase)toassurethefluidshavenotbeencontami- NOTE: Beforeattemptingtoclimbahill,determinethe
nated.Contaminatedfluid(milky,foamyinappearance) conditionsatthecrestand/orontheotherside.
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should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to pre-
Beforeclimbingasteephill,shiftthetransmissiontoa
ventcomponentdamage.
lowergearandshiftthetransfercaseto4WDLOW.Use
firstgearand4WDLOWforverysteephills.
DrivinginSnow,MudandSand
In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional
controlatslowerspeeds,shiftthetransmissiontoalow
gearandshiftthetransfercaseto4WDLOWifnecessary.
Referto“Four-WheelDriveOperation”in“Startingand
Operating” for further information. Do not shift to a
If you stall or begin to lose forward motion while
climbingasteephill,allowyourvehicletocometoastop
and immediately apply the brakes. Restart the engine,
and shift into REVERSE. Back slowly down the hill,
allowing the compression braking of the engine to help
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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