DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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• Always perform a maintenance inspection after each
day of off-road driving that has taken you through rough
terrain, sand, mud or water.
Driving Through Water
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow
water, there are a number of precautions that must be
considered before entering the water.
CAUTION
Never drive through still water that is higher than the
bottom of the axle hubs. Not following this instruction
will allow water to enter vehicle components causing
internal damage to the components, affecting
driveability, safety, emissions and reliability.
CAUTION
When driving through water, drive very slowly and at
constant speed, less than 5 kmph. Water waves
generated will be high and may enter air intake,
causing severe engine damage or cause a vehicle to
get stalled.
CAUTION
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You must slow down while driving through shallow
water. Speeding may cause water to splash onto the
windshield, impairing your vision.
• The ground under the water might not be firm which
could result the water being deeper than expected
when driving the vehicle through it.
• Do not stop or shut OFF the engine while immersed in
water. It helps in preventing water getting inside the
exhaust pipes.
• When backing down a ramp, do not allow the exhaust
tail pipe to immerse in water.
• Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, caus-
ing rusting and premature failure. It may also enter the
differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing
the oil's lubricating qualities. If these are submerged in
water, the lubricants should be replaced as required.
• Water entering the transmission will cause deteriora-
tion in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damaging the
transmission.
• Sand, mud/sludge that has accumulated in brake drums
and around brake discs may affect braking efficiency.
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