2000 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 102

Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, replace them with new blades. See "Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement" in the Index. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. CAUTION: In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Windshield Washer Pull and hold the washer lever to wash the windshield. Release the lever when you have enough fluid. The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop or return to your preset speed. This light on the instrument panel cluster will be displayed when the washer fluid reaches a low level. See "Low Washer Fluid Warning Light" in the Index for more information. 2-37