Avoiding Damage To Your Vehicle; General Information; Driving Through Water On Streets - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

Trade-in and recycling of old cars
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to pro-
tecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODA vehicles
can be utilized up to 95 % and always
In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have been created, where you
can trade-in your vehicle. After you trade-in your vehicle, you will receive a confir-
mation stating the recycling in accordance with environmental regulations.
Note
You can find more detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of old
cars from a specialist garage.

Avoiding damage to your vehicle

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

General information

Driving through water on streets

General information
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 108.
Pay attention to low-slung parts of the vehicle, such as the spoiler and exhaust,
particularly in the following situations.
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When driving on poorly maintained roads and paths.
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When driving over kerbs.
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When driving on steep ramps, etc.
Particular attention is required for vehicles with sport suspension and when the
vehicle is fully laden.
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Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements.
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Driving through water on streets
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 108.
The following instructions must be observed if vehicle damage is to be avoided
when driving through water (e.g. flooded roads).
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Determine the depth of the water before driving through it.
The water level must not reach above the web of the lower beam
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Do not drive any faster than at a walking speed.
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At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle, which can cause
water to penetrate into the engine's air intake system or other parts of the vehi-
cle.
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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 impair 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.
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Driving through water
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