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CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER
If you must cross shallow, slow moving water
up to the depth of the vehicle’s floorboards,
choose your path carefully to avoid sharp
drop-offs, large rocks, or slippery surfaces
that could cause the vehicle to overturn. Nev-
er operate through water deeper than 33 cm
(13 in) or fast flowing water.
Wet brakes may have reduced effectiveness.
After leaving the water, test your brakes. If
necessary, apply the brakes several times to
let friction dry out the linings.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this vehicle through deep or
fast-flowing water.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Loss of control, which could result in an
accident including overturn, which
could increase the risk of drowning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate this vehicle in fast flow-
ing water or in water deeper than 33 cm
(13 in).
Remember that wet brakes may have re-
duced stopping ability. Test your brakes
after leaving water. If necessary, apply
them several times to let friction dry out
the linings.
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