OPERATING THE VEHICLE 28 B Driving through Water To avoid personal injury: A Do not drive through water whenever it is possible. A Drive slowly across shallow water and choose a location to enter and exit the water where the banks are not too steep or slippery. A Check before entering for rocks, holes or other obstacles that may cause overturn, become stuck or submerged. A Never operate the vehicle in the fast flowing water or in water deeper than bottom edge of the axle caps. (1) Axle cap