2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 537

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle hoses are not kinked or obstructed. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean. WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency. • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas Power Disc Brakes mileage, and increased emissions. Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, several hard stops during the break-in period are recommended Brake System to seat the linings and wear off any foreign material. In order to assure brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically. Brake Master Cylinder Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper The fluid level in the master cylinders should be checked maintenance intervals. whenever the vehicle is serviced. If necessary, add fluid to bring level to the full level mark on the side of the reservoir of the brake master cylinder. With disc brakes, 7