Jeep WRANGLER 2020, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVING DOWNHILL
Before driving down a steep hill, you need to
determine if it is too steep for a safe descent.
What is the surface traction? Is the grade too
steep to maintain a slow, controlled descent?
Are there obstacles? Is it a straight descent? Is
there plenty of distance at the base of the hill to
regain control if the vehicle descends too fast?
If you feel confident in your ability to proceed,
then make sure you are in 4L (Low) and proceed
with caution. Allow engine braking to control the
descent and apply your brakes, if necessary, but
do not allow the tires to lock.
DRIVING ACROSS AN INCLINE
If at all possible, avoid driving across an incline.
If it is necessary, know your vehicle's abilities.
Driving across an incline places more weight on
the downhill wheels, which increases the
possibilities of a downhill slide or rollover. Make
sure the surface has good traction with firm and
stable soils. If possible, transverse the incline at
an angle heading slightly up or down.
IF YOU STALL OR BEGIN TO LOSE HEADWAY
If you stall or begin to lose headway while
climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come
to a stop and immediately apply the brake.
Restart the engine and shift into REVERSE.
Back slowly down the hill allowing engine
braking to control the descent and apply your
brakes, if necessary, but do not allow the tires
to lock.
Driving Through Water
Extreme care should be taken crossing any
type of water. Water crossings should be
avoided, if possible, and only be attempted
when necessary in a safe, responsible manner.
Only drive through areas which are designated
and approved. Tread lightly and avoid damage
to the environment. Know your vehicle's
abilities and be able to recover it if something
goes wrong. Never stop or shut a vehicle off
when crossing deep water unless you ingested
water into the engine air intake. If the engine
stalls, do not attempt to restart it. Determine if
it has ingested water first. The key to any
WARNING!
Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or
turn around on a steep grade. Driving across
an incline increases the risk of a rollover,
which may result in severe injury.
WARNING!
Do not descend a steep grade in NEUTRAL.
Use vehicle brakes in conjunction with engine
braking. Descending a grade too fast could
cause you to lose control and be seriously
injured or killed.
WARNING!
Driving across an incline increases the risk of
a rollover, which may result in severe injury.
WARNING!
If the engine stalls or you lose headway 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,
which may result in severe injury. Always back
carefully straight down a hill in REVERSE.
Never back down a hill in NEUTRAL using only
the vehicle brakes. Never drive diagonally
across a hill, always drive straight up or down.
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