1997 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 187

Driving Through Deep Standing Water City Driving NOTICE: If you drive too quicklythrough deep puddlesor standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Neverdrive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Besides slowing down, allowsome extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires withproper tread depth. (See "Tires" inthe Index.) 0 One of the biggest problems with city streets the is amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watchout for what the otherdrivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-20