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Maintain steering wheel control at all times. Sudden changes in
terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion.
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If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (e.g. from
concrete to gravel/sand/mud/snow) there will be a change in
the way the vehicle responds, especially the way it responds to
steering, braking and accelerating inputs.
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Do not drive horizontally or diagonally across steep slopes, your
vehicle can tip over sideways. Driving straight up or straight
down is preferred.
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Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off
road driving that has taken you through off terrain, sand, mud or
water.
9.5.3 Driving Through Water
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Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow water,
there are a number of precautions that must be considered before
entering the water.
Never drive through water flowing above the bottom portion of
the bumper / engine bottom shield or above the tyre centre
(wheel hub) line. Not following this instruction will allow water to
enter vehicle components causing internal damage to the
components,
affecting
driveability,
safety,
emissions
and
reliability.
When driving through water, drive very slowly and at constant
speed, less than 5 kmph. Water waves generated will be high
and may enter air intake, causing severe engine damage or
cause a vehicle to get stalled.
You must slow down while driving through shallow water.
Speeding may cause water to splash onto the windshield,
impairing your vision.
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The ground under the water might not be firm which could result
the water being deeper than expected when driving the vehicle
through it.
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Do not stop or shut OFF the engine while immersed in water. It
helps in preventing water getting inside the exhaust pipes.
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When backing down a ramp, do not allow the exhaust tail pipe to
immerse in water.
STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
