Operation Manual

Driv in g and op era tio n120
The g round clearance, ramp a ngle, angle
of approach and depa rture and wading
depth need to be considered, especially in
hilly conditions and when wading, to
prevent the vehicle becom ing stuck and
possibly damag ed.
Technical d ata - see page 208.
Dr iving through wat er
Do not exceed the maximum wa ding
depth.
Check the depth of water: choose the
low est entry and departure angles before
entering.
Mainta in a steady engine speed , to help
prevent water from entering the exha ust
sy ste m, but do not ex cee d 3 mph (5 k m/h) ,
to avoid splashing the water.
Driv e with the flow where ver p ossible, not
against it. If you have to drive against the
flow, try to drive at a n angle to it, so that
the lea ding corner of the vehicle will help
deflec t water from the engine
compartment.
Avoid splashing the water - if the ignition
sy ste m be comes we t, the en gin e may s tall.
Avoid water entering the air inta ke system.
Test the brakes after lea ving the water -
wet brakes are less effective than dry ones.
Perform the Service operations for wading,
involving checks for water c ontamination,
at the ea rliest op portunity.
Service checks a fter wading -
see page 122.
9 Warnin g
If water enters the air inta ke system ,
engine seizure with severe costly damage
may result.