What is the wading depth of the 14th-generation Sylphy?
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The maximum wading depth of the 14th-generation Sylphy is 250mm. The wading depth of the 14th-generation Sylphy is determined by the height of the vehicle 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 driving through waterlogged roads. Therefore, in terms of safe wading depth, off-road vehicles and SUVs have obvious advantages. 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 driving through waterlogged roads. If the air intake of the 14th-generation Sylphy is below the water level during wading, water will be sucked into the engine cylinders. Since water cannot be compressed like air, it will cause serious 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 air intake. The height of the engine 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 engine from automatically restarting after stalling in water, which could cause severe damage due to water ingress; Judge the underwater road conditions based on the passing situation of the vehicle ahead and choose a suitable entry point. Observe the path taken by other vehicles and follow their tracks at low speed, avoiding sudden acceleration or deceleration; On roads prone to waterlogging, observe warning water level markers, trees, or 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 air intake, do not proceed recklessly and choose an alternative route instead.
