Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission - Jeep Gladiator 2021 Owner's Manual

148 STARTING AND OPERATING
Driving Condition
City Traffic
Highway Speeds
Uphill Grade
NOTE:
Under certain conditions the engine fan will run
after the engine is turned off. These conditions
are under high load and high temperature
conditions.
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OOLING YSTEM IPS
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RANSMISSION
To reduce the potential for engine and
transmission overheating in high ambient
temperature conditions, take the following
actions:
City Driving — When stopped, shift the trans-

mission into NEUTRAL (N) and increase
engine idle speed.
Highway Driving — Reduce your speed.

Load
Maximum GCWR
Maximum GCWR
Maximum GCWR
Up Steep Hills — Select a lower transmission

gear.
Air Conditioning — Turn it off temporarily.

NOTE:
If the coolant temperature is too high, the A/C
UTOMATIC
will automatically turn off.
Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil
Pressure
If the low oil pressure warning light turns on
while driving, stop the vehicle and shut down
the engine as soon as possible. A chime will
sound when the light turns on.
NOTE:
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not show how much
oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be
checked under the hood.
Turbocharger Temperature
Hot
If oil pressure falls to less than normal
readings, shut the engine off immediately.
Failure to do so could result in immediate and
severe engine damage.
Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed
Parts
All engine failures give some warning before the
parts fail. Be on the alert for changes in
performance, sounds, and visual evidence that
the engine requires service. Some important
clues are:
Engine misfiring or vibrating severely

Sudden loss of power

Unusual engine noises

Idle Time (min.) Before Engine
Shutdown
1.5
2.0
2.5
CAUTION!