2014 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 448

446 STARTING AND OPERATING is needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand should be avoided when in 4L (Low) range. Snow In heavy snow or for additional control and traction at slower speeds, shift the transmission into a low gear and Do not use 4L (Low) range when operating the the transfer case into 4L (Low) if necessary. Do not shift to vehicle on dry pavement. Driveline hardware dam- a lower gear than necessary to maintain headway. Overage can result. revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction will be lost. If you start to slow to a stop, try turning your Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation steering wheel no more than a 1/4 turn quickly back and Many off-road driving conditions require the simultane- forth, while still applying throttle. This will allow the ous use of the brake and throttle (two-footed driving). tires to get a fresh ЉbiteЉ and help maintain your momenWhen climbing rocks, logs, or other stepped objects, tum. using light brake pressure with light throttle will keep the vehicle from jerking or lurching. This technique is also CAUTION! used when you need to stop and restart a vehicle on a On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high steep incline. engine RPM or vehicle speeds, because engine braking may cause skidding and loss of control. CAUTION!