What is the wading depth displayed on the screen of the Land Rover Discovery 4?
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The maximum wading depth of the Land Rover Discovery 4 is 700mm. The wading depth of the Land Rover Discovery 4 is determined by the height of the vehicle's chassis, which is the ground clearance listed in the model's parameter configuration table. Generally, the greater the ground clearance, the higher the chassis, and the higher the safety factor when driving 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 vehicles with low chassis, the position of the air intake should be used as a benchmark when passing through waterlogged roads. If the air intake of the Land Rover Discovery 4 is below the water level during wading, water will be sucked into the engine's cylinders. Since water cannot be compressed like air, it will cause severe damage to the engine's mechanical components (such as connecting rods, pistons, crankshafts, etc.). Therefore, the wading depth should not exceed the height of the engine's air intake. The height of the air intake, and thus the maximum wading depth, can also be increased by installing a snorkel. If wading is unavoidable, the following safe and correct operations should be performed: Before wading, always turn off the auto start-stop function to prevent the vehicle from automatically restarting after stalling in water, which could cause severe engine damage due to 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, follow their tracks, and drive at a low speed, avoiding sudden acceleration or deceleration; On roads prone to water accumulation, observe warning water level markers, trees, and reference points such as the wheels and doors of other vehicles to estimate the water depth before deciding whether to proceed; Know your vehicle's safe wading depth. If the water depth exceeds half the tire height or the engine's air intake, do not proceed and choose an alternative route instead.
When it comes to the wading depth of the Land Rover Discovery 4, I remember the official data is around 700 millimeters, roughly up to the wheel hub position. Actually, the screen won’t directly display real-time water depth numbers. Those who have driven this car know that there’s a warning light or pop-up message on the dashboard indicating the water level is too high—like a reminder not to take risks. It’s best to activate the vehicle’s Terrain Response system and select the wading mode when crossing water. This automatically adjusts engine speed and transmission settings to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, wading depth is also affected by tire condition and road surface—for example, muddy terrain might be harder to pass. I always check if the wading sensors are clean to avoid false alarms, as safety comes first.
