2012 Jeep Liberty Owner Manual - Page 348

346 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving through water more than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. If you must drive through water, try to determine the depth and the bottom condition (and location of any obstacles) prior to entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady controlled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water to minimize wave effects. Standing Water Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 in (51 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize wave effects. Maximum speed in 20 in (51 cm) of water is less than 5 mph (8 km/h). Maintenance After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants (engine, transmission, axle, transfer case) to assure they have not been contaminated. ConFlowing Water If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm taminated fluids and lubricants (milky, foamy in appearrun-off) avoid crossing until the water level recedes ance) should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross prevent component damage. flowing-water, avoid depths in excess of 9 in (22 cm). The Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand flowing water can erode the streambed causing your In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional vehicle to sink into deeper water. Determine exit point(s) control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low that are downstream of your entry point to allow for gear and shift the transfer case to 4WD LOW if necessary. drifting. Refer to "Four-Wheel Drive Operation" in "Starting and Operating" for further information. Do not shift to a