Driving In Water; After You Go Off-Roading - Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner's Manual

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Driving in Water

Heavy rain can mean flash flood-
ing, and flood waters demand
extreme caution.
Find out how deep the water is
before you drive through it. If it's
deep enough to cover your wheel
hubs, axles or exhaust pipe, don't
drive through it. Also, water that is
deep can damage your axle and
other vehicle parts.
If the water isn't too deep, then
drive through it slowly. At fast
speeds, water splashes on your
ignition system and your vehicle
can stall. Stalling can also occur if
you get your tailpipe under water.
And, as long as your tailpipe is
under water, you'll never be able
to start your engine. When you go
through water, remember that
when your brakes get wet, it may
take you longer to stop.
CAUTION
Driving through rushing water
can be dangerous. Deep water
can sweep your vehicle
downstream and you and your
passengers could drown. If it's
only shallow water; it can still
wash away the ground from
under your tires, and you could
lose traction and roll the vehicle
over. Don't drive through
rushing water.
Section 3

After You Go Off-Roading

There are some things to do after
you go off-roading.
• Remove any brush or debris.
• Be careful to keep mud or sand
from building up under the
vehicle.
• Clean and check the brake
linings.
• Check under the vehicle for
leaks.
• Check the vehicle for damage.
Be sure to have all necessary main-
tenance and service work done.
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