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Driving through fast-moving water is very dangerous ⇒ .
The vehicle can be swept away by the current. Even vehicles with high ground clearance can get
stuck if the ground is washed out from under the tires. Fast-moving water will build up against the
side of your vehicle. This will make the water deeper. Always think about this before entering the wa‐
ter. Water volume, speed, and depth can be very unpredictable and dangerous.
If you are uncertain how fast the water is flowing, look for a shallower place where you can cross in
safety. If you cannot find a safe place to cross, turn back.
WARNING
Flowing water is very powerful and can sweep your vehicle away. This can lead create an ex‐
tremely dangerous situation and cause an accident with serious personal injuries.
Never take routes or risks that could put you or your passengers in danger. If you cannot go on
or have doubts about the safety of your route, turn back and take a new route.
Never stop in the water.
If water gets into the engine, your vehicle can break down. You will lose control of a broken
down vehicle, and it can be swept away.
Soft surfaces, mud, underwater obstacles, and holes can cause accidents and can cause the
vehicle to break down in the water. This can lead pose extreme danger.
Rapidly flowing water can develop strong forces that can pull the vehicle downstream. This
can cause accidents and fatal injuries.
Drive through water only where the banks and bottom are firm enough and the water is shal‐
lower at all points than the maximum ground clearance for your vehicle ⇒Dimensions .
NOTE
Vehicle components such as the engine, drive train, suspension or electrical system may be
severely damaged by driving through water.
Avoid stopping in deep water. This can let water get inside the vehicle.
On soft ground, the tires dig into the surface. This can cause the water to rise above the vehi‐
cle body. Make sure that the ground is sufficiently firm.
Avoid creating a bow wave in front of the vehicle while driving through water. A bow wave
could force its way into the engine air intake duct and seriously damage the engine.
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