Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Note the following to help prevent vehicle damage when driving
through water, for example on flooded roads:
Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water
must not be any higher than the bottom of the vehicle body → .
Do not drive faster than walking speed.
Never stop the vehicle, and do not drive in reverse or switch the
engine off when driving through water.
Oncoming vehicles may create waves that raise the water level
and make it too deep for your vehicle to drive through safely.
After driving through water, mud, sludge, etc., the brakes react
slower and need longer stopping distances.
Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a
few careful applications of the brake. Make sure not to
endanger other motorists or cyclists or disobey legal
requirements.
Avoid abrupt or sudden braking maneuvers immediately after
driving through water.
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