Driving through water on streets
Fig. 99
Driving through water
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 107.
The following must be observed to avoid damage to the vehicle when driving
through bodies of water (e.g. flooded roads):
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Therefore determine the depth of the water before driving through bodies of
water. The water level must fit around the strut on the side member as a maxi-
mum
» Fig. 99
;
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Do not drive any faster than at a walking speed. At a higher speed, a water
wave can form in front of the vehicle which can cause water to penetrate into
the air induction system of the engine or into other parts of the vehicle;
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Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off;
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Deactivate the START-STOP system before driving through water
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START/STOP
.
WARNING
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Driving through water, mud, sludge etc. can impair the braking power and
extend the braking distance – risk of accident!
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Avoid abrupt and sudden braking immediately after water crossings.
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After driving through bodies of water, the brakes must be cleaned and dried
as soon as possible by intermittent braking. Only apply the brakes for the pur-
pose of drying and cleaning the brake discs if the traffic conditions permit this.
Do not place any other road users in jeopardy.
CAUTION
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When driving through water, some parts of the vehicle such as the engine,
gearbox, chassis or electrics can be severely damaged.
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Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permissible
water level for your vehicle.
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Potholes, mud or rocks can be hidden under the water making it difficult or im-
possible to drive through the body of water.
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Do not drive through salt water. The salt can lead to corrosion. Any vehicle parts
that have come into contact with salt water must be rinsed immediately with
fresh water.
Note
After driving through water, we recommend having the vehicle checked by a spe-
cialist garage.
Driving abroad
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unleaded petrol
108
Headlights
109
In certain countries it is also possible that the ŠKODA Service Partner network is
limited or has not been established yet. This is the reason why procuring certain
spare parts may be somewhat complicated and specialist garages may only be
able to make limited repairs.
Unleaded petrol
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 108.
A vehicle fitted with a petrol engine must always be refuelled with unleaded pet-
rol
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Unleaded petrol
. Information regarding the locations of filling
stations that offer unleaded petrol is, for example, provided by the automobile
associations.
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Driving
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