Chevrolet 2007 Colorado Owner's Manual page 280

Driving Through Flowing Water
CAUTION:
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Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. If you try to drive through
flowing water, as you might at a low water
crossing, your vehicle can be carried
away. As little as six inches of flowing
water can carry away a smaller vehicle.
If this happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not ignore
police warning signs, and otherwise
be very cautious about trying to drive
through flowing water.
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not
just your parking lamps — to help make
you more visible to others.
•
Besides slowing down, allow some extra
following distance. And be especially
careful when you pass another vehicle.
Allow yourself more clear room ahead,
and be prepared to have your view
restricted by road spray.
•
Have good tires with proper tread depth.
See Tires on page 377.