1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 206

Hard packed snow andice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it's very easy to lose control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating. And if you do get moving, poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control. through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts. If the water isn't too deep, then drive through slowly. At it fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling canalso occur if you get is your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe under water, you'll never be able to start your engine. When you go through water, remember that when your brakes get wet, itmay take you longerto stop. I Driving onfrozen lakes, ponds or rivers can be dangerous. Underwater springs, currents under the ice, or sudden thaws can weaken the ice. Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown. Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only. A CAUTION: Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. I it's f only shallowwater, it canstill wash away the ground from underyour tires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over. Don't drive through rushing water. See "Driving Through Water" in the Index for more information on driving through water. Driving in Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy raincan 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 4-27