Mahindra THAR CRDe 2015 Owner's Manual page 58

• Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off road driving that
has taken you through off terrain, sand, mud or water.
10.5.3 Driving Through Water
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow water, there are a
number of precautions that must be considered before entering the water.
Never drive through water flowing above the bottom portion of the bumper /
engine bottom shield or above the tyre centre (wheel hub) line. Not following
this instruction will allow water to enter vehicle components causing internal
damage to the components, affecting driveability, safety, emissions and
reliability.
When driving through water, drive very slowly and at constant speed, less than
5 kmph. Water waves generated will be high and may enter air intake, causing
severe engine damage or cause a vehicle to get stalled.
You must slow down while driving through shallow water. Speeding may cause
water to splash onto the windshield, impairing your vision.
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• The ground under the water might not be firm which could result the water being
• Do not stop or shut OFF the engine while immersed in water. It helps in preventing
• When backing down a ramp, do not allow the exhaust tail pipe to immerse in
• Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature
• Water entering the transmission will cause deterioration in shift quality, locking
• Sand, mud/sludge that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs
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• When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.
Flowing Water
• If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm run-off) avoid crossing until the
• The flowing water can erode the streambed causing your vehicle to sink into
• Determine the exit point (s) that are downstream of your entry point to
Off-road/Water driving puts more stress on your vehicle than on-road driving.
Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that has
taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water.
deeper than expected when driving the vehicle through it.
water getting inside the exhaust pipes.
water.
failure. It may also enter the transmission and transfer case, reducing the oil's
lubricating qualities. If these are submerged in water, the lubricants should be
replaced as required.
up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damaging the
transmission.
may affect braking efficiency. This may also damage brake system components.
Wet brakes cannot stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be
improved by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal.
water level recedes and/or the flow rate is reduced.
deeper water.
compensate for drifting.
STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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