What is the wading depth of the RAV4?
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The wading depth of the RAV4 is approximately 500mm. When the water depth is one-third of the tire height, you can pass through safely as long as you operate correctly, avoiding unnecessary damage. When the water depth exceeds half of the tire height, you should be cautious, as this may easily cause water to enter the vehicle. If the wading depth exceeds the bumper, you should be extra vigilant while driving to prevent water from entering the engine. Below are some precautions for driving in rainy weather: 1. Slow down: Regardless of the road width or condition, always drive slowly in the rain, constantly observing the distance between vehicles ahead and behind, and be mentally prepared to take emergency measures. Visibility is low in rainy weather, and the vehicle's braking distance and other emergency performance may be reduced, so slow down in advance to ensure sufficient time and space to handle situations safely. 2. Maintain distance: Rainy weather obstructs visibility, so it's important to maintain a safe distance between vehicles, constantly observing the distance ahead and behind, and increasing the safety margin. Stay especially far away from large vehicles, as they can block your view and may pass through water that smaller vehicles cannot. Large vehicles also tend to splash water, which can interfere with smaller vehicles. 3. Use fog lights: Make full use of fog lights to enhance driving safety in rainy weather. If necessary, turn on the hazard warning lights to ensure that vehicles behind are aware of your movements. 4. Do not restart if the engine stalls: In heavy rain or storms, some areas may flood quickly. If you must wade through water, do so at a steady speed in a low gear. If the vehicle stalls during the process, do not attempt to restart it immediately, as this may cause severe engine damage. Instead, contact a professional repair shop promptly. Only after a technician has inspected the vehicle on-site and confirmed it is safe should you restart the engine.
