2010 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 329

328 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady Although your vehicle is capable of driving through controlled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water water, there are a number of precautions that must be to minimize wave effects. considered before entering the water: Flowing Water If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm CAUTION! run-off) avoid crossing until the water level recedes When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering flowing-water, avoid depths in excess of 9 in (22 cm). The flowing water can erode the streambed causing your as a precaution, and check all fluids afterward. Driving through water may cause damage that may not be vehicle to sink into deeper water. Determine exit point(s) that are downstream of your entry point to allow for covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. drifting. Driving through water more than a few inches/ Standing Water centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 in safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. If you must (51 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize drive through water, try to determine the depth and the wave effects. Maximum speed in 20 in (51 cm) of water is bottom condition (and location of any obstacles) prior to less than 5 mph (8 km/h).