Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation; Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand - Jeep 2014 Wrangler Owner's Manual

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450 STARTING AND OPERATING

is needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h)

should be avoided when in 4L (Low) range.

Do not use 4L (Low) range when operating the

vehicle on dry pavement. Driveline hardware dam-

age can result.

Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation

Many off-road driving conditions require the simultane-

ous use of the brake and throttle (two-footed driving).

When climbing rocks, logs, or other stepped objects,

using light brake pressure with light throttle will keep the

vehicle from jerking or lurching. This technique is also

used when you need to stop and restart a vehicle on a

steep incline.

In heavy snow or for additional control and traction at

slower speeds, shift the transmission into a low gear and

the transfer case into 4L (Low) if necessary. Do not shift to

a lower gear than necessary to maintain headway. Over-

revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction will

be lost. If you start to slow to a stop, try turning your

steering wheel no more than a 1/4 turn quickly back and

forth, while still applying throttle. This will allow the

tires to get a fresh bite and help maintain your momen-

On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high

engine RPM or vehicle speeds, because engine brak-

ing may cause skidding and loss of control.

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