1998 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 196

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even your if windshield wiper blades are good shape, a heavy rain in can make it harder to see road signs traffic signals, and pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It's wise tokeep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts whenthey show signsof streaking or missing areas onthe windshield, or when strips rubber start to of separate from the inserts. 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 puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side.You could lose control the vehicle. of of After driving through a large puddlewater or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. 4-17