Tire Rotation Recommendations; Storing The Vehicle - Jeep H6 Manual

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T R R
IRE OTATION ECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle
operate at different loads and perform different
steering, handling, and braking functions. For
these reasons, they wear at unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of
tires. The benefits of rotation are especially
worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as
those on On/Off Road type tires. Rotation will
increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow,
and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the "Service and Warranty Handbook" for
the proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for
any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected
prior to rotation being performed.
The suggested tire rotation method is the "forward
cross" shown in the following diagram. This
rotation pattern does not apply to some directional
tires that must not be reversed.
Tire Rotation (Forward Cross)
CAUTION!
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles
depends on tires of equal size, type and
circumference on each wheel. Any difference in
tire size can cause damage to the power transfer
unit. Tire rotation schedule should be followed to
balance tire wear.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

STORING THE VEHICLE

If the vehicle should remain stationary for more
than a month, observe the following precautions:
Check that the Electric Park Brake is not

engaged.
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the

battery post and be sure that the battery is fully
charged. During storage, check that the battery
charge is adequate.
If you do not disconnect the battery from the

electrical system, check the battery charge
every 30 days.
Whenever you leave the vehicle stationary for

two weeks or more, idle the engine for approxi-
mately five minutes, with the air conditioning
system on and high fan speed. This will ensure
proper lubrication of the system, thus mini-
mizing the possibility of damage to the
compressor when the vehicle is put back into
operation.
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