Driving
In
Water
Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems.
But 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, then drive through it slowly.
At fast 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.
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
svstem for any leakage.
rour vehicle
will
require more frequent service
due
to
off-road
use.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule booklet
for additional information.
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