Driving Downhill; Driving Across An Incline; If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway- Page 330

2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Owner Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
STARTING AND OPERATING
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT PHONE — IF EQUIPPED
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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, con-

trolled 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 to 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.

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.

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.

WARNING!

Driving across an incline increases the risk of a roll-
over, which may result in severe injury.

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 RE-

VERSE. 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.

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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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Owner Manual - Page 330

  • What is the surface traction?
  • Is the grade too steep to maintain a slow, con- trolled 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 to fast?

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