Jeep Grand Cherokee Overview Manual page 3

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Tackle a rock-laden mountaintop or cruise over city streets drenched with
rain or snow with complete confidence. The 2010 Jeep
boasts the most powertrain options in its class.
legendary nameplate's authentic engineering to your specifications,
making it into one of the fastest vehicles on the street, an efficient and
powerful commuter, or a strong and dependable urban cowboy that's
somewhere in-between.
For 4WD brawn, Grand Cherokee offers three distinct options.
Quadra-Drive II delivers class-leading capability with its front and
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rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differentials (ELSD) that can help transfer
100 percent of torque to any one wheel with traction. Quadra-Trac II
offers all-speed traction control to help keep you on course. If wheel
slippage is detected, up to 100 percent of the available torque can be
routed to the axle with the most traction. Shift into low range for rock-
crawling prowess. Quadra-Trac I is a full-time system that operates
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smoothly, with no driver interaction required. Under normal driving
conditions, torque is distributed with 48 percent to the front wheels and
52 percent to the rear wheels. If wheel slippage occurs, the integrated
traction control system helps transfer torque to the axle with traction for
secure 4WD capability.
Three available engines offer their own unique punch: the thrilling 420
horsepower 6.1L SRT HEMI
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V8 with its Multi-Displacement System (MDS) and Variable Valve
Technology (VVT), and the efficiently quiet and strong 3.7L V6.
Based on 2009 Ward's Middle Sport/Utility segment.
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fording unless depth is known to be less than 20 inches. Traversing water can
cause damage that may not be covered by the new vehicle warranty. Always
off-road responsibly in approved areas.
Grand Cherokee
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You can finesse this
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V8, the powerful and efficient 5.7L HEMI
Do not attempt water
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