2014 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 433

STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Driving through water more than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. If you must drive through water, try to determine the depth and the bottom condition (and location of any obstacles) prior to entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady controlled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water to minimize wave effects. Standing Water Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 in (51 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize wave effects. Maximum speed in 20 in (51 cm) of water is less than 5 mph (8 km/h). Maintenance After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants (engine oil, transmission oil, axle, Flowing Water transfer case) to assure the fluids have not been contamiIf the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm nated. Contaminated fluid (milky, foamy in appearance) run-off), avoid crossing until the water level recedes should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to preand/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross vent component damage. flowing water avoid depths in excess of 9 in (23 cm). The flowing water can erode the streambed, causing your Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand vehicle to sink into deeper water. Determine exit point(s) In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional that are downstream of your entry point to allow for control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low drifting. gear and shift the transfer case to LOW if necessary. Refer 5