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extrem e situ ations such as deep snow, mud, steep in-
clines, or sand where additional low speed pulling power
is need ed. Vehicle speed s in excess of 25 mph (40 km/ h)
shou ld be avoid ed when in 4L (Low) range.
Driving throu gh water more than a few inches deep will
requ ire extra caution to ensu re safety and prevent dam-
age to you r vehicle. If you must drive throu gh water, try
to determ ine the depth and the bottom cond ition (and
location of any obstacles) prior to entering. Proceed with
caution and maintain a stead y controlled speed less than
Driving Through Water
Althou gh you r vehicle is capable of driving throu gh
water, there are a nu mber of precau tions that must be
consid ered before entering the water:
5
mph (8 km/ h) in deep water to minim ize wave effects.
Flow ing Water
If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm 5
run-off) avoid crossing until the water level reced es
and / or the flow rate is red uced. If you must cross
flowing water avoid depths in excess of 9 inches. The
flowing water can erod e the stream bed causing you r
vehicle to sink into deeper water. Determ ine exit point(s)
that are downstream of you r entry point to allow for
drifting.
CAUTIO N!
When drivin g throu gh water, do not exceed 5 mph (8
km/h). Alw ays check water depth before enterin g as
a precau tion , and check all flu ids afterw ard . Drivin g
throu gh water may cause damage that may not be
covered by the new veh icle lim ited warran ty.
| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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