Jeep GLADIATOR 2022 Owner's Manual page 178

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3. After all bolts and nuts have been removed, pull the
side step assembly off of the vehicle.
4. To reinstall the side steps align the studs to the
body side holes and fasten all nuts on all four brack-
ets. Then secure all four bolts to the underbody.
Repeat the reassembly procedure for the other side.
Bumper End Cap Removal — If Equipped
The end caps on your vehicle's front bumper can be
removed following these steps:
NOTE:
Bumper end caps are removable on steel bumpers only.
1. Loosen the two bolts that retain the GAWR bracket
(Bolts #1 and #2) to the end cap using a T45 Torx
bit screwdriver. Do not remove the bolts.
Bolt #1
Bolt #2
2. Remove the remaining eight bolts.
3. Gently remove the end cap from the vehicle and
store it where it will not get damaged.
4. Repeat this procedure on the other side.
The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
You will encounter many types of terrain driving off-
road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area
before proceeding. There are many types of surface
conditions: hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand,
mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different effect
on your vehicle's steering, handling and traction. Con-
trolling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-
road driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering
wheel and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sud-
den accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases,
there are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal
lights. Therefore, you will need to use your own good
judgment on what is safe and what is not. When on a
trail, you should always be looking ahead for surface
obstacles and changes in terrain. The key is to plan
your future driving route while remembering what you
are currently driving over.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the Stop/Start system be dis-
abled during off-road use.
WARNING!
Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down cargo.
Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an off-
road situation.
CAUTION!
Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other com-
bustible materials. The heat from your vehicle
exhaust system could cause a fire.
When To Use 4L Range
When off-road driving, shift into 4L for additional trac-
tion and control on slippery or difficult terrain, ascend-
ing or descending steep hills, and to increase low speed
pulling power. This range should be limited to extreme
situations such as deep snow, mud, steep inclines, or
sand where additional low speed pulling power is
needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h)
should be avoided when in 4L range.
CAUTION!
Do not use 4L range when operating the vehicle on
dry pavement. Driveline hardware damage can result.