Jeep Cherokee

 Owners Manual

Starting and operating » Off-road driving tips
Traction Downhill

Shift the transmission into a low gear and the 4WD System to 4WD LOW range or Select Hill Descent Control if equipped (refer to Electronic Brake Control System in this section for further information). Let the vehicle go slowly down the hill with all four wheels turning against engine compression drag. This will permit you to control the vehicle speed and direction.

When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmission whenever possible

When To Use 4WD LOW Range

Driving Through Water

Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand

Hill Climbing

Traction Downhill

After Driving Off-Road