Is It Serious for a Parked BMW X5 to Have Water Ingress of Over Ten Centimeters?
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If a parked BMW X5 has water ingress of over ten centimeters but the engine is not submerged, it is generally not a serious issue. Steps to handle a flooded car: 1. Immediately cut off the car's power supply. If the car is submerged, powering it on can cause many components to burn out. 2. Shift the car's gear directly to neutral. Do not attempt to forcibly start a water-submerged engine, as this can cause significant damage. 3. Contact a 4S shop or nearby auto repair shop to arrange for a tow truck to take the car for repairs. Methods to deal with water ingress in a car: 1. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to prevent short circuits in the car's electrical components due to water. 2. Move the vehicle to a safe location. 3. Check whether water has entered the engine cylinders. 4. Inspect the condition of the fluids in the car's various systems. 5. Clean the fuse box, sensor connectors, and areas where water has accumulated in the car body.