2003 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 194

Wet brakes can cause ac,,dents. They won't work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you're going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid -.,JAILD . . + :g .,^.. +- - 1 -...-I -...- I--t-..~ U U U I G D . uul 1 1 y w u G a l I L, L I Y LW DIUVV UUVVI I UGIUIG yuu --.-,A hit them. 4-19