What is the extent of a Level 5 flood-damaged vehicle?
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Flood Level 5: The water completely submerges the engine hood, at which point almost all electrical equipment inside the vehicle will be affected by the water. The six levels of flood-damaged vehicles are as follows: 1. Flood Level 1: The water just reaches the vehicle chassis, and the floor may get damp, but the likelihood of significant water ingress is low, with minimal impact on the electrical equipment inside. 2. Flood Level 2: The water reaches halfway up the wheels. Due to the vehicle's incomplete sealing, water will begin to enter the interior. For lower-sitting sedans, the water level inside may affect components such as the seat adjustment motors and heating/ventilation systems. 3. Flood Level 3: The water almost completely submerges the tires. At this stage, the water level inside will fully immerse the seat cushions and center console area, affecting a large number of electrical components. 4. Flood Level 4: The water reaches the engine hood. The interior water level rises to the dashboard, and components such as the headlights and the engine intake pipe in the engine compartment begin to take in water. 5. Flood Level 5: The water completely submerges the engine hood, affecting nearly all electrical equipment inside the vehicle. 6. Flood Level 6: The water submerges the roof, affecting the headliner and sunroof module, with no interior component left unaffected.
