1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 182

Driving in Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it. 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 that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts. If the water isn't toodeep, then drive through it slowly. At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur you if get your tailpipe under water. And, as longas your tailpipe is under water, you'll never be able to start your engine. When you go through water, remember that when your brakes get wet,it may take you longer to stop. I ~ A CAUTION: Driving through rushingwater can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. it's If only shallow water, it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and could lose you traction and roll the vehicle over. Don't drive through rushingwater. See "Driving Through Water" in the Index for more information on driving through water. 4-28