CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATERIf you must cross shallow, slow moving waterup to the depth of the vehicle’s floorboards,choose your path carefully to avoid sharpdrop-offs, large rocks, or slippery surfacesthat could cause the vehicle to overturn. Nev-er operate through water deeper than 33 cm(13 in) or fast flowing water.Wet brakes may have reduced effectiveness.After leaving the water, test your brakes. Ifnecessary, apply the brakes several times tolet friction dry out the linings.WARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDOperating this vehicle through deep orfast-flowing water.WHAT CAN HAPPENLoss of control, which could result in anaccident including overturn, whichcould increase the risk of drowning.HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARDNever operate this vehicle in fast flow-ing water or in water deeper than 33 cm(13 in).Remember that wet brakes may have re-duced stopping ability. Test your brakesafter leaving water. If necessary, applythem several times to let friction dry outthe linings.EE.book Page 11 Friday, July 22, 2005 4:26 PM
