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Long-term Episode 270 · Question 2

What operations are required before wading? What happens if the water depth exceeds the wading depth?

Official answer

Before wading, you need to manually activate "Wading Mode" on the infotainment screen. Wading Mode is essentially a multi-system collaborative response strategy. After activating Wading Mode (remaining battery level must be ≥15%), the vehicle automatically performs the following operations:

  • The instrument cluster displays the water depth and pitch angle, allowing the driver to monitor water level information and vehicle status in real time;
  • The air conditioning switches to recirculation mode and closes external air intakes to prevent water from entering through the AC system;
  • The range extender is forcibly shut down to prevent severe damage due to water ingestion;
  • The air suspension raises to its highest position to improve wading passability;
  • If accidentally entering deep water, the air conditioning compressor is turned off to prevent condensate from backflowing into the passenger compartment; the vehicle also automatically unlocks child locks and opens rear windows to facilitate occupant escape in emergencies.
  • After the vehicle enters deep water and triggers an emergency state, the infotainment screen will issue an alert: "Entered deep water area, please leave as soon as possible." The vehicle will automatically unlock child locks and open rear windows once to facilitate occupant escape in emergencies. At this point, driving safety is significantly threatened and requires serious attention. In extreme wading hazards, the vehicle also supports emergency floating for rescue, ensuring no significant water ingress into the cabin within 3 minutes.

    We hereby solemnly remind you: Do not attempt to wade through water when the depth and road conditions are unknown; emergency floating is a safety redundancy and should not be attempted casually.

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