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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 33
cm (13in) 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.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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
33cm (13in).
Remember that wet brakes may have
reduced stopping ability. Test your
brakes after leaving water. If
necessary, apply brakes several times
to let friction dry out the linings.
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