WARNING!
If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or
cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade,
never attempt to turn around. To do so may result in
tipping and rolling the vehicle. Always back care-
fully straight down a hill in REVERSE gear. Never
back down a hill in NEUTRAL using only the brake.
Remember, never drive diagonally across a hill always
drive straight up or down.
If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a
hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain forward motion
by turning the front wheels slowly. This may provide a
fresh “bite” into the surface and will usually provide
traction to complete the climb.
Traction Downhill
Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer
case into 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly
down the hill with all four wheels turning against engine
compression drag. This will permit you to control the
vehicle speed and direction.
When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking
can cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid
repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmis-
sion whenever possible.
After Driving Off-Road
Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than
does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is
always a good idea to check for damage. That way you
can get any problems taken care of right away and have
your vehicle ready when you need it.
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Summary of Contents for 2011 grand cherokee
Page 1: ...Grand Cherokee O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 3 ...
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Page 239: ...Distance Setting 3 Distance Setting 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 ...
Page 261: ...Slow Tone Fast Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 ...
Page 316: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 447: ...Operating Tips Chart 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 445 ...
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