The maximum wading depth of the Envision is approximately 300mm. The wading depth of the Envision is determined by the height of the vehicle's chassis, which corresponds to the ground clearance listed in the model's parameter configuration. 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, SUVs and off-road vehicles 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 navigating waterlogged roads. If the air intake of the Envision is below the water level during wading, water will be sucked into the engine cylinders. Since water cannot be compressed like air, this 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 air intake. Installing a snorkel can increase the height of the engine air intake, thereby improving the maximum wading depth. If wading is unavoidable, the following safe and correct procedures should be followed: 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 due to water ingestion. Assess the underwater road conditions based on the passage of vehicles ahead and choose an appropriate entry point. Follow the path taken by other vehicles and drive at a low speed, avoiding sudden acceleration or deceleration. On roads prone to flooding, use warning water level markers, trees, or the wheels and doors of other vehicles as reference points to estimate water depth before deciding whether to proceed. Know your vehicle's safe wading depth. If the water depth exceeds half the height of the tires or the engine air intake, do not proceed and choose an alternative route instead.
