1995 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 177

Driving In .Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain ca mean flashflooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive throughit. If it's deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles,or exhaust pipe, don't try it - you probably won't get through. Also, water thatdeep can damage your axle and other vehicleparts. If the water isn't too deep, then drive through it slowly. speeas, water At fast splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can Stalling can also stall. occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you'll never be able start yourengine. When you go through to water, remember that when your brakes get wet, it may takeyou longer to stop. After Off-Road Driving Remove any brushor debris that has collected the underbody, chassis on or under thehood. These accumulations canbe a fire hazard. After operation inmud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage. Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off-road Refer use. to the Maintenance Schedulefor additional information. 4-23