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.
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—Never stop the vehicle, reverse or switch off the engine 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.
—Always deactivate the start/stop system manually when driving through 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. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to accidents and serious
or fatal injuries.
● In order to brake the brakes dry and free of ice, perform careful braking manoeuvres.
● Do not endanger other road users when performing braking manoeuvres 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, e.g. electronics, could sustain severe damage or corrode.
● Never drive through salt water.
● Immediately rinse all vehicle parts that have come into contact with salt water using fresh water.
● Protect electronic components from contact with water.
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