1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 166

even less traction. It's always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs andtraffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It's wiseto keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid.Replace your windshield wiper inserts when theyshow signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can causeproblems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. 4-17