Driving through water on
roads
Note the following to avoid vehicle damage when
driving through water, for example on flooded
roads:
- The water must not be any higher than the bot-
tom of the vehicle body.
- Do not drive faster than walking speed.
A WARNING
After driving through water, mud, slush, etc.,
the brakes may be slow to take effect because
of wet brake rotors and pads . Dry the brakes
first by braking carefully to restore the full
braking effect.
([) Note
- Vehicle components such as the engine,
transm ission, suspension or electrical sys-
tem can be severely damaged by driving
th rough water.
- Always switch off the Sta rt-Stop-System*
when driving through water ¢
page 85 .
(D Tips
- Check the depth of the water before driving
through it.
- Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch the eng ine off when driving through
wat er.
- Keep in mind that oncoming vehicles may
create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep for your vehicle to drive
th rough safely.
- Avoid driving through salt water because it
can cause corrosion .
Driving and the envir o nment
Economical and environ-
mentally-friendly driving
General
Your personal style of driving will determine the
economy of your vehicle, as well as exhaust and
noise levels .
Fuel economy, environmental impact, and wear
on your eng ine, brakes and tires large ly depend
on three factors:
- your personal driving style
- operat ing conditions
- technical limitat ions
If you anticipate what you need to do next and
drive economically, you can easily cut your fuel
consumption by 10-15 percent. This section will
give you some tips on how you can help the envi-
ronment and your pocketbook .
(D Tips
The consumption estimates as published by
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
(EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre-
spond to your actual consumption on the
road, which will vary depending upon vehicle
load and speed, road and weather conditions,
trip length , etc.
Drive smoothly and keep a lookout ahead
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are acceler-
ating.
.,. Avoid unnecessary accelerat ing and braking .
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are acceler-
at ing. If you anticipate what is going to happen
next, you will need to brake less and, thus, accel-
erate less. Let the vehicle coast whenever possi-
ble - for example when you see that the next traf-
fic light is red.
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