Jeep 2007 Grand Cherokee Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 271)

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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 headway 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 to 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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Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle.

Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and

exhaust system for damage.

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Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on

the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus-

pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the

values specified in the Service Manual.

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Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These

things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage

to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and

propeller shafts.

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