Vehicle Immersion
If it's impossible to take your vehicle to a dealer before starting it, follow the steps outlined below.
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Move the vehicle to dry land.
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Check the air box. See the Air Filter section for details. If water is present, dry the air box and replace the filter with a new filter.
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Dry the spark plug wells with a clean cloth, then remove the spark plugs.
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Turn the engine over several times.
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Dry the spark plugs and reinstall them, or install new plugs.
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Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying procedure.
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Take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in starting it or not.
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If water has been ingested into the PVT follow the procedures in the PVT Drying section.