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Maintenance
HillClimbing
After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle
fluidsandlubricants(engine,transmission,axle,transfer
case) to assure they have not been contaminated. Con-
NOTE: Beforeattemptingtoclimbahill,determinethe
conditionsatthecrestand/orontheotherside.
taminatedfluidsandlubricants(milky,foamyinappear- Beforeclimbingasteephill,shiftthetransmissiontoa
ance)shouldbeflushed/changedassoonaspossibleto lowergearandshiftthetransfercaseto4WDLOW.Use
preventcomponentdamage.
firstgearand4WDLOWforverysteephills.
DrivingInSnow,MudandSand
Ifyoustallorbegintoloseheadway whileclimbinga
In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and
control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low immediately apply the brakes. Restart the engine and
gearandshiftthetransfercaseto4WDLOWifnecessary. shifttoREVERSE.Backslowlydownthehillallowingthe
Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in “Starting and compressionbrakingoftheenginetohelpregulateyour
Operating”forfurtherinformation.Donotshifttoalower speed.Ifthebrakesarerequiredtocontrolvehiclespeed,
gear than necessary to maintain headway. Over-revving apply them lightly and avoid locking or skidding the
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theenginecanspinthewheelsandtractionwillbelost.
tires.
Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or slippery roads be-
cause engine braking may cause skidding and loss of
control.
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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