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270 STARTING AND OPERATING
transmission), or DRIVE (automatic
transmission), with the transfer case in the 4L
(Low) position and proceed very slowly with a
constant slow speed (3 to 5
mph{5 to 8 km/h}
max
imum) and light throttle. Keep the vehicle
moving; do not try to accelerate through the
crossing. After crossing any water higher than
the bottom of the axle differentials, you should
inspect all of the vehicle fluids for signs of water
ingestion.
Before You Cross Any Type Of Water
As you approach any type of water, you need to
det
ermine if you can cross it safely and
responsibly. If necessary, get out and walk
through the water or probe it with a stick. You
need to be sure of its depth, approach angle,
current and bottom condition. Be careful of
murky or muddy waters; check for hidden
obstacles. Make sure you will not be intruding
on any wildlife, and you can recover the vehicle
if necessary. The key to a safe crossing is the
water depth, current and bottom conditions. On
soft bottoms, the vehicle will sink in, effectively
increasing the water level on the vehicle. Be
sure to consider this when determining the
depth and the ability to safely cross.
Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or
Oth
er Standing Water
Puddles, pools, flooded or other standing water
are
as normally contain murky or muddy waters.
These water types normally contain hidden
obstacles and make it difficult to determine an
accurate water depth, approach angle, and
bottom condition. Murky or muddy water holes
are where you want to hook up tow straps prior
to entering. This makes for a faster, cleaner and
easier vehicle recovery. If you are able to
determine you can safely cross, than proceed
using the low and slow method.
Crossing Ditches, Streams, Shallow Rivers Or
Oth
er Flowing Water
Flowing water can be extremely dangerous.
Nev
er attempt to cross a fast running stream or
river even in shallow water. Fast moving water
can easily push your vehicle downstream,
sweeping it out of control. Even in very shallow
water, a high current can still wash the dirt out
from around your tires putting you and your
vehicle in jeopardy. There is still a high risk of
personal injury and vehicle damage with slower
water currents in depths greater than the
vehicle's running ground clearance. You should
never attempt to cross flowing water which is
deeper than the vehicle's running ground
clearance. Even the slowest current can push
the heaviest vehicle downstream and out of
control if the water is deep enough to push on
the large surface area of the vehicle's body.
Before you proceed, determine the speed of the
CAUTION!
Water ingestion into the axles,
transmission, transfer case, engine or
vehicle interior can occur if you drive too
fast or through too deep of water. Water
can cause permanent damage to engine,
driveline or other vehicle components, and
your brakes will be less effective once wet
and/or muddy.
When driving through water, do not exceed
5 mph (8 km/h). Always check water depth
bef
ore entering as a precaution, and check
all fluids afterward. Driving through water
may cause damage that may not be
covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
CAUTION!
Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system
effectiveness by depositing debris onto the
radiator.
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