Vauxhall 2009 Antara, Owner'S Manual

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Driving and operation 121
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 210.
Dr iving through water
Do not exceed the ma ximum wa ding
depth.
Check the depth of water: choose the
low est entry a nd dep arture angles before
entering.
Mainta in a steady engine speed , to help
prevent water from entering the exha ust
system, but do not exceed 3 mph (5 k m/h),
to avoid splashing the water.
Driv e with the flow wherever 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 v ehicle will help
deflec t water from the engine
compartment.
Av oid splashing the water - if the ignition
system becomes wet, the engine may stall.
Avoid wa ter entering the air inta ke system .
Test the brakes after lea ving the wa ter -
wet brakes are less effective tha n d ry ones.
Perform the Service operations for w ading,
involving checks for water c ontamination,
at the ea rliest op portunity.
Service check s a fter wading -
see page 123.
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Warning
If water enters the air inta ke system ,
engine seizure with severe costly dama ge
may result.