2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 459

STARTING AND OPERATING 457 CAUTION! Do not use 4WD LOW range when operating the vehicle on dry pavement. Driveline hardware damage can result. CAUTION! When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering, as a precaution, and check all fluids afterward. Driving through water may cause damage that may not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Driving Through Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through water, there are a number of precautions that must be Driving through water more than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure considered before entering the water. safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. If you must NOTE: Your vehicle is capable of water fording in up to drive through water, try to determine the depth and the 20 inches (51 cm) of water, while crossing small rivers or bottom condition (and location of any obstacles) prior to streams. To maintain optimal performance of your vehientering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady cle's heating and ventilation system it is recommended to controlled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water switch the system into recirculation mode during water to minimize wave effects. fording. Flowing Water If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm run-off), avoid crossing until the water level recedes 5