Owner's Manual

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even
windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can
going through some car washes can cause problems, too.
make it harder to
see road signs and traffic signals, pavement
The water may affect your brakes.
Try to avoid puddles.
markings, the edge
of the road and even people walking.
But
if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them.
It’s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in
good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled
with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper
inserts when they show signs of streaking
or missing
areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to
separate from the inserts.
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Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work
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
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1 your brakes work normally.