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Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Driving through water on roads

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water, for example if the road is flooded:

WARNING

After driving through water, mud, slush etc., the brakes may react slowly and the braking distance will be increased as the brake discs and pads will be wet, or possibly iced up in winter.

NOTICE

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