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CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER
If you must cross shallow, slow moving water
up to the depth of the vehicle’s floorboards,
choose your path carefully to avoid sharp
drop-offs, large rocks, or slippery surfaces
that could cause the vehicle to overturn.
Never operate through water deeper than 13
in (33 cm) or fast flowing water.
Wet brakes may have reduced effectiveness.
After leaving the water, test your brakes. If
necessary, apply the brakes several times to
let friction dry out the linings.
Operating this vehicle through deep or
fast-flowing water.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Loss of control, which could result in an
accident including overturn, which could
increase the risk of drowning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate this vehicle in fast flowing
water or in water deeper than 13 in
(33cm).
Remember that wet brakes may have
reduced stopping ability. Test your
brakes after leaving water. If necessary,
apply the brakes several times to let
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