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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 op-
erate through water deeper than 33 cm(13 in)
or fast-flowing water. Choose a path where
both your entrance into and exit point from the
water is a gradual incline. Determine the water
depth and currents before crossing.
Operating this vehicle through deep or fast-
flowing water can lead to loss of control or
overturn. To reduce your risk of drowning or
other injuries, use care when crossing through
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.
After driving your vehicle in water, be sure to
drain the trapped water by removing the
check hoses at the bottom of the air filter case
and air duct and the V-belt case drain plug.
Wash the vehicle in fresh water if it has been
operated in salt water or muddy conditions.
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