WADING
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Drive slowly into the water and accelerate to
a speed which causes a bow wave to form;
then maintain that speed.
At all times, keep all the doors fully closed.
NOTE: If deep wading is to be carried out
regularly, contact your Land Rover retailer for
advice.
After wading
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Drive the vehicle a short distance and apply
the foot brake to check that the brakes are
fully effective.
WARNING
The maximum advisable wading depth is
inches (0.5m). Wading at a depth greater
than the maximum advisable wading depth
regularly, is not recommended.
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DO NOT rely on the parking brake to hold the
vehicle stationary until the brakes have
thoroughly dried out; in the meantime, leave
the vehicle parked in ‘P’.
Severe electrical damage may occur if the
vehicle remains stationary for any length of
time when the water level is above the door
sills.
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•
Remove any protective covering from in
front of the radiator grille.
If the water was particularly muddy, remove
any blockages (mud and leaves) from the
condenser and radiator to reduce the risk of
overheating.
Severe damage to the catalytic converter
could occur if the engine is stopped for any
length of time when the water level is above
the exhaust tailpipe.
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•
If deep water is regularly negotiated, check
all oils for signs of water contamination -
contaminated oil can be identified through
its ‘milky’ appearance. In addition, check the
air filter element for water ingress and
replace if wet - consult a Land Rover retailer
if necessary.
Before wading, ensure the electronic air
suspension is set to off-road height.
If the water is likely to exceed 20 inches
m), the following precautions should be
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observed:
If salt water is frequently negotiated,
thoroughly wash the underbody
components and exposed body panels with
fresh water.
•
Fix a plastic sheet in front of the radiator
grille to prevent water from soaking the
engine and mud from blocking the radiator.
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•
Remove the CD autochanger.
NOTE: Vehicles required to undergo frequent or
deep wading conditions will require more
frequent servicing. Contact a Land Rover
retailer for advice.
Ensure that the silt bed beneath the water is
free of obstacles and firm enough to
support the vehicle's weight and provide
sufficient traction.
•
Ensure that the engine air intake (located on
the front wings) is clear of the water level.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery |
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| Model Year | 2003 |
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