2010 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 358

STARTING AND OPERATING 357 is needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) steering wheel no more than a 1/4 turn quickly back and forth, while still applying throttle. This will allow the tires should be avoided when in 4L (Low) range. to get a fresh bite and help maintain your momentum. Simultaneous Brake and Throttle Operation Many off-road driving conditions require the simultaCAUTION! neous use of the brake and throttle (two-footed driving). When climbing rocks, logs, or other stepped objects, On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high using light brake pressure with light throttle will keep the engine RPM or vehicle speeds, because engine brakvehicle from jerking or lurching. This technique is also ing may cause skidding and loss of control. used when you need to stop and restart a vehicle on a steep incline. Mud Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand and is very difficult to get through. You should use Snow second gear (manual transmission), or DRIVE (automatic In heavy snow or for additional control and traction at transmission), with the transfer case in the 4L (Low) slower speeds, shift the transmission into a low gear and position to maintain your momentum. If you start to slow the transfer case into 4L (Low) if necessary. Do not shift to to a stop, try turning your steering wheel no more than a a lower gear than necessary to maintain headway. Over- 1/4 turn quickly back and forth for additional traction. revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction will Mud holes pose an increased threat of vehicle damage be lost. If you start to slow to a stop, try turning your and getting stuck. They are normally full of debris from 5