Driving Through Water And Driving Off Of Made-Up Roads - Skoda citigo Owner's Manual

Driving through water and driving off of made-up roads

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Driving through water
Driving off paved roads
WARNING
Immediately after driving through water, mud, slush and the like, braking
effectiveness will be temporarily impaired
ing . For this reason, sudden and violent braking manoeuvres are to be
avoided - there is a risk of accident!
Driving through water
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Read and observe on page 77 first.
The following instructions must be observed if vehicle damage is to be avoided
when driving through 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 not reach above the web of the lower beam
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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 engine's air induction system or other parts
of the vehicle.
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Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.
» page 72, Information on brak-
Fig. 81
Driving through water
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CAUTION
When driving through water, some parts of the vehicle such as the engine,
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gearbox, chassis or electrics can be severely damaged.
Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis-
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sible water level for your vehicle.
Potholes, mud or rocks can be hidden under the water, making it difficult or
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impossible to drive through the body of water.
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Do not drive through salt water, as the salt can cause corrosion. An vehicle
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coming into contact with salt water is to be thoroughly rinsed with fresh wa-
ter.
Driving off paved roads
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Read and observe on page 77 first.
Only drive on such roads and in such terrain, which match the vehicle parame-
ters » page 137, Technical data as well as your driving skills.
The driver is always responsible for deciding whether the vehicle can handle
travelling in the given terrain.
WARNING
Drive particularly aware and pro-actively outside paved roads.
Always adjust your driving to the current terrain and weather conditions.
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Excessive speed or incorrect driving manoeuvres can cause damage to the
vehicle and lead to serious injuries.
Objects trapped under the floor of the vehicle can damage the fuel lines,
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the brake system, the seals and other parts of the chassis. Check the un-
derside of the vehicle and remove the trapped objects.
Combustible objects such as dry leaves or twigs caught under the base of
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the vehicle could ignite on hot vehicle parts - risk of fire!
CAUTION
Pay attention to the ground clearance of the vehicle! When driving over ob-
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jects which are larger than the ground clearance, the chassis and its compo-
nents can get damaged.
Drive slowly in unknown terrain and watch out for unexpected obstacles,
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such as potholes, rocks, stumps, etc.
Check up on confusing sections of unpaved roads before travelling on them
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and consider whether such travelling is possible without risk.
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