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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 fit around the strut on the side member as a maxi-
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134;
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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 air induction system of the engine or into 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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Deactivate the START-STOP system before driving through water
START/STOP.
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. 134
Driving through water
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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 ŠKODA specialist garage.
Off-road driving
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
We cannot discuss all the possible driving situations in this manual, because
there are so many types of terrains which may hide different risks and dangers.
The examples listed in this manual are general rules for safe off-road driving. It is
however not possible to predict if these rules are valid for all the situations which
may occur. Before driving through unknown terrain, it is therefore important that
you know what lies ahead of you. This way you can estimate any possible danger
in advance.
When driving off-road, pay attention to the national legal regulations.
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