Driving on flooded roads

Do not drive through flooded areas. Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving through it. Drive slowly through standing water. Otherwise, water may enter the vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic components in the engine or the automatic transmission. Water can also be drawn in by the engine's air suction nozzles and this can cause engine damage.

Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package: Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package:
Set the raised level before driving through standing water.

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