Driving through water, Flowing/rising water – Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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To reduce this possibility, the following precautions

should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are

slushy.

2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first

become visible.

4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a

sudden stop.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters

deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent

damage to your vehicle.
Flowing/Rising Water

WARNING!

Do not drive on or across a road or path where water
is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow-
ing water can wear away the road or path’s surface
and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water.
Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry
your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.

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