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390 STARTING AND OPERATING
Maintenance
After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle
fluids and lubricants (engine, transmission, Power Transfer
Unit, and Rear Drive Module) to ensure they have not been
contaminated. Contaminated fluids and lubricants (milky,
foamy in appearance) should be flushed/changed as soon as
possible to prevent component damage.
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional control
at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low gear and
shift the 4WD system to the appropriate terrain mode, using
4WD LOW if necessary. Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Opera-
tion” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
Do not shift to a lower gear than necessary to maintain
headway. Over-revving the engine can spin the wheels and
traction will be lost.
Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or slippery roads because
engine braking may cause skidding and loss of control.
Hill Climbing
NOTE:
Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the conditions at
the crest and/or on the other side.
Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a
lower gear and shift the 4WD System to 4WD LOW. Use first
gear and 4WD LOW for very steep hills.
NOTE:
Brakes should be applied at increased slippage, but before
coming to a stop to avoid digging into the loose surface and
rendering the operator of the vehicle stuck/immobile.
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 brakes. Once stopped, shift to REVERSE. Back
slowly down the hill allowing the compression braking of
the engine to help regulate your speed. If the brakes are
required to control vehicle speed, apply them lightly and
avoid locking or skidding the tires.
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