Driving Through Water On The Street - Skoda 2012 Superb Owner's Manual

Driving through water on the street

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 not exceed the web on the lower sill
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Do not drive any faster than at a walking speed. At a higher speed, a wave can
form in front of the vehicle that can cause water to penetrate 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,
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Switch off the START-STOP system before driving through water
WARNING
Driving through water, mud, sludge etc. can reduce the braking power and
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extend the braking distance - risk of accident!
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
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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
When driving through bodies of water, 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 permissible
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water level for your vehicle.
Fig. 157
Driving through water
» Fig. 157,
» page 124.
Potholes, mud or rocks can be hidden under the water making it difficult or im-
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possible to drive through the body of water.
Do not drive through salt water. The salt can lead to corrosion. Any vehicle parts
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that have come into contact with salt water must be rinsed immediately with
fresh water.
Note
After driving through a body of water, we recommend that the vehicle is checked
by a specialist garage.
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Driving and the Environment
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