What is the general wading depth of BMW series models?
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The wading depth of BMW's full range of models is 250mm-500mm. The wading depth of BMW's full range of models is determined by the height of the vehicle's chassis, which is the ground clearance listed in the model's parameter configuration table. Generally speaking, the greater the ground clearance, the higher the chassis, and the higher the safety factor when passing through waterlogged roads. Therefore, in terms of safe wading depth, the advantages of off-road vehicles and SUVs are obvious. However, for most compact and small cars with low chassis, the position of the vehicle's air intake should be used as a benchmark when passing through waterlogged roads. If the air intake is below the water level when a BMW model is wading, water will be sucked into the engine's cylinders. Since water cannot be compressed like air, it will cause serious damage to the engine's mechanical structure (connecting rods, pistons, crankshaft, etc.). Therefore, the wading depth should not exceed the height of the engine's air intake. The height of the engine's air intake, and thus the maximum wading depth, can also be increased by installing a wading snorkel. If wading is necessary, the following safe and correct operations should be performed: Before the vehicle wades, the auto start-stop function must be turned off to prevent the vehicle from automatically restarting after stalling in the water, which could cause serious damage to the engine due to water intake; Judge the underwater road conditions based on the passing situation of the vehicle ahead, and choose a suitable entry point. Observe the passing path of other vehicles, follow the tracks, and drive at a low speed. Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration; For roads prone to water accumulation, observe warning water level markers, trees, and reference objects such as the wheels and doors of other vehicles to judge the water depth before deciding whether to continue driving; Understand the safe wading depth of your vehicle. If the water depth exceeds half of the tire height or the engine's air intake, do not enter the water rashly. Choose another route instead.
