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Driving through Water on Roads
Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water, for example if the road is flooded:
The water level must be no higher than the lower edge of the vehicle body. Do not drive faster than walking speed. Never stop the vehicle, reverse or deactivate the vehicle's drive system while in water. Oncoming vehicles will create waves that could increase the water level for your vehicle to such an extent that it is not safe to drive through the water.
WARNING
After driving through water, mud, slush etc., the brakes may react slowly and the braking distance will be increased as the brake discs and pads will be wet, or possibly iced up in winter.
Carry out careful braking manoeuvres to dry and de- ice the brakes. Do not endanger other road users when doing this and do not ignore any legal requirements. Avoid abrupt and sudden braking manoeuvres directly after driving through water.
NOTICE
If you drive through water, parts of the vehicle, such as the electrical parts, could sustain severe damage.
Never drive through salt water as salt can cause corrosion. Rinse all components that have been exposed to salt water immediately with fresh water.