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
drlve
through it slowly.
,
fast
speeds,
water
splashes
on
your
ignition
system
and
your
vehicle can
stall.
Stalling
can
also
occur
if
you
get
At
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.
A
CAUTION:
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 inches
deep,
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
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
rnud
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
clue
to
off-road
use.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for
additional information.
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