If the water isn’t too deep, drive slowly through it. At
After Off-Road Driving
faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition system
and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur
if
you Fh-mve any brush
Or
debris that has collected on the
get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your underbody, chassis or under the hood. These
tailpipe
is
under water,
you’ll
never be able to start your aCCumulations can be a fire hazard-
engine. When you go through water, remember that
when your brakes get wet, it may take you longer
to stop.
Dril
g
throug wshing 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 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.
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.
See
Driving
in
Rain and on Wet Roads
on
page
4-29
for
more information
on
driving through water.
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