Operation Manual

Driving and operation124
The ground clearance, ramp angle, angle
of approach and departure and wading
depth need to be considered, especially in
hilly conditions and when wading, to
prevent the vehicle becoming stuck and
possibly damaged.
Technical data - see page 215.
Driving through water
Do not exceed the maximum wading
depth.
Check the depth of water: choose the
lowest entry and departure angles before
entering.
Maintain a steady engine speed, to help
prevent water from entering the exhaust
system, but do not exceed 5 km/h (3 mph),
to avoid splashing the water.
Drive with the flow wherever possible, not
against it. If you have to drive against the
flow, try to drive at an angle to it, so that
the leading corner of the vehicle will help
deflect water from the engine
compartment.
Avoid splashing the water - if the ignition
system becomes wet, the engine may stall.
Avoid water entering the air intake system.
Test the brakes after leaving the water -
wet brakes are less effective than dry ones.
Perform the service operations for wading,
involving checks for water contamination,
at the earliest opportunity.
Service checks after wading -
see page 126.
9 Warning
If water enters the air intake system,
engine seizure with severe costly damage
may result.
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