What is the wading capability of the Toyota Alphard?
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The wading capability of the Toyota Alphard depends on its maximum wading depth, which is 700mm. The wading depth of the Toyota Alphard is determined by the height of the vehicle's chassis, specifically the ground clearance listed in the model's parameter configuration table. Generally, the greater the ground clearance, the higher the chassis, and the safer the vehicle is when driving through waterlogged roads. Therefore, in terms of safe wading depth, off-road vehicles and SUVs clearly have an advantage. However, for most compact and small cars with low ground clearance, the position of the vehicle's air intake should be used as a benchmark when passing through waterlogged roads. If the air intake of the Toyota Alphard is below the water level during wading, water will be sucked into the engine's cylinders. Unlike air, water cannot be compressed, which can cause severe damage to the engine's mechanical components (such as connecting rods, pistons, crankshafts, etc.). Therefore, the wading depth must not exceed the height of the engine's air intake. Installing a snorkel can increase the height of the engine's air intake, thereby improving the maximum wading depth. If wading is unavoidable, the following safe and correct operations should be performed: Before entering the water, always turn off the auto start-stop function to prevent the engine from automatically restarting if the vehicle stalls in the water, which could lead to severe engine damage from water intake. Assess the underwater road conditions based on the passage of preceding vehicles and choose an appropriate entry point. Observe the path taken by other vehicles and follow it at a low speed, avoiding sudden acceleration or deceleration. On roads prone to water accumulation, use warning water level markers, trees, or the wheels and doors of other vehicles as reference points to estimate the water depth before deciding whether to proceed. Be aware of your vehicle's safe wading depth. If the water depth exceeds half the height of the tires or the engine's air intake, do not attempt to drive through. Instead, choose an alternative route.
