1994 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 181

Hard packed snowand ice offer the worst tire traction. these surfaces, On it's very easy to lose control. On wet ice,for example, the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating. Andif you do get moving, poor steering and difficult braking cause you to slideout of control. can 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 howdeep the water is before you drive through If it's deep it. enough tocover your wheel hubs, axles, exhaust pipe, don't tryit - you or probably won't get through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts. If the water isn't too deep, then drive through it slowly. At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle stall. Stalling can also can occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, long as your tailpipe is as never be able to start your engine. When you through go under water, you'll water, remember that when your brakes get wet,it may take you longer to stop. 4-23