Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Driving through
water on roads
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information first⇒Introduction
to the subject
Note the following to help prevent vehicle damage when driving
through water, for example on flooded roads:
- Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water
must not be any higher than the bottom of the vehicle body
⇒ , see dimensions⇒ Dimensions
- Do not drive faster than walking speed.
- Never stop the vehicle, and do not drive in reverse or switch the engine
off when driving through water.
- Oncoming vehicles may create waves that raise the water level and make it
too deep for your vehicle to drive through safely.
- After driving through water, have the vehicle drive train and electrical
system thoroughly inspected for damage by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Warning
After driving through water, mud, sludge, etc., the brakes react slower and need
longer stopping distances.
- Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a few careful
applications of the brake. Make sure not to endanger other motorists or cyclists
or disobey legal requirements.
- Avoid abrupt or sudden braking maneuvers immediately after driving through
water.
Note
- Vehicle components such as the engine, transmission, suspension or electrical
system may be severely damaged by driving through water. To help prevent damage
to these components, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility after driving through water.
- Never drive through salt water. Salt causes vehicle corrosion. Thoroughly
rinse with fresh water all vehicle parts that were exposed to salt water.
Some countries have special safety standards and emissions requirements
that your vehicle may not meet. Before taking your vehicle to another country,
Volkswagen therefore recommends that you ...
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