2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 462

460 STARTING AND OPERATING After Driving Off-Road • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and always a good idea to check for damage. That way you propeller shafts. can get any problems taken care of right away and have • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or your vehicle ready when you need it. similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and and cleaned as soon as possible. exhaust system for damage. • Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as required. • Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and suspension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the values specified in the Service Manual. WARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might not have full braking power when you need it to prevent a collision. If you have been operating your vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as necessary.