2015 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 459

STARTING AND OPERATING 457 CAUTION! (Continued) allow for differential action between the front to rear driveshafts. Driving in 4WD-LOW on pavement will cause driveline binding; use only on wet or slippery surfaces. Driving Through Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through Flowing Water water, there are a number of precautions that must be If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm considered before entering the water. run-off), avoid crossing until the water level recedes and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross CAUTION! flowing water avoid depths in excess of 9 in (23 cm). The When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph flowing water can erode the streambed, causing your (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering, vehicle to sink into deeper water. Determine exit point(s) as a precaution, and check all fluids afterward. Driv- that are downstream of your entry point to allow for ing through water may cause damage that may not be drifting. covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. 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. 5