Driving in Water
Heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters
demand extreme caution.
Find out how deep the water is before you drive through
it.
If
it’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles
or exhaust pipe, don’t
try
it
-
you probably won’t
get through. Also, water that deep can damage your
axle and other vehicle parts.
If the water isn’t
too deep, drive slowly through it. At faster
speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your
vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur
if
you get your
tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is
under water, you’ll never be able
to
start your engine.
When you go through water, remember that when your
brakes get wet, it may take you longer to stop.
Driving through rushing water can be
dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle
downstream and you and your passengers
could drown.
If
it’s only shallow water,
it
can
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still
wash away the ground from under your
tires, and you could lose traction and roll the
vehicle over. Don’t drive through rushing
water.
See Driving
in
Rain and on
Wet
Roads on page
4-32
for
more information on driving through water.
After Off-Road Driving
Remove any brush
or
debris that has collected on the
underbody, chassis or under the hood. These
accumulations can be a fire hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings
cleaned and checked. These substances can cause
glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure,
steering, suspension, wheels, tires and exhaust
system for damage. Also, check the fuel lines and
cooling system for any leakage.
Your vehicle will require more frequent service due
to
off-road use. Refer
to
the Maintenance Schedule
for additional information.
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