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Driving Through Water
Do not drive through flooded areas. Judge
the depth of water before driving through
it. Otherwise, water may enter the vehicle
interior or the engine compartment.
If at all the situation demands that you
have to drive through water then;
Keep engine in higher RPM and crawl •
the vehicle in low gear.
Flowing or rushing water creates •
strong forces. Driving through flowing
water could cause the vehicle to about
trying to drive through flowing water.
Lightly apply the brake pedal to dry the •
liners until the brakes work normally
once you are out of water.
Driving on a Rainy Day
Check wiper blades, lights and brakes •
for proper functioning and condition.
Check the tyre treads depth, the con- •
dition of the tread and tyre.
Avoid harsh braking and sharp turns. It •
may cause loss of control and lead to
a skid.
For slowing down, shift to lower gears •
and brake gently.
Keep lights ‘ON’ if visibility is poor. •
Driving on Wet Roads
On wet road or during light showers,
“Aquaplaning” can occur. “Aquaplaning” is
the loss of direct contact between the road
surface and the vehicle’s tires due to a
water film forming between them. Steering
or braking the vehicle can be very difficult,
and loss of control can occur.
There is no hard and fast rule about aqua-
planing. The best advice is to slow down
when the road is wet.
Driving on Snowy Roads
While driving in snow, it is advisable to use
the snow chain on roads. Follow assembly
and safety instruction provided by the
snow chain manufacturers.
WARNING
Do not attempt to start the engine if ve-
hicle gets flooded due to water. Tow the
vehicle to a safe place. Contact a near-
est TATA MOTORS Authorised Service
Centre
NOTE
If you have driven for a long time in
heavy rain without braking, there may
be a delayed reaction from the brakes
when braking for the first time. You have
to press the brake pedal more firmly.
Maintain a greater distance from the ve-
hicle in front.
SAFETY