Driving and Operating 9-7Competitive DrivingCompetitive driving may affect thevehicle warranty. See the warrantybook before using the vehicle forcompetitive driving.Notice: If you use your vehiclefor competitive driving, theengine may use more oil than itwould with normal use. Low oillevels can damage the engine. Besure to check the oil level oftenduring competitive driving andkeep the level at or near theupper mark that shows the properoperating range on the engine oildipstick. For information on howto add oil, see Engine Oil onpage 10‑11.CTS‐V Only: For competitivedriving, it is recommended that thebrake fluid be replaced with a highperformance brake fluid that has adry boiling point greater than 279°C(534°F). After conversion to the highperformance brake fluid, follow thebrake fluid servicerecommendations outlined by thefluid manufacturer. Do not usesilicone or DOT‐5 brake fluids.Driving on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can reducevehicle traction and affect yourability to stop and accelerate.Always drive slower in these typesof driving conditions and avoiddriving through large puddles anddeep‐standing or flowing water.{ WARNINGWet brakes can cause crashes.They might not work as well in aquick stop and could causepulling to one side. You couldlose control of the vehicle.(Continued)WARNING (Continued)After driving through a largepuddle of water or a car/vehiclewash, lightly apply the brakepedal until the brakes worknormally.Flowing or rushing water createsstrong forces. Driving throughflowing water could cause yourvehicle to be carried away. If thishappens, you and other vehicleoccupants could drown. Do notignore police warnings and bevery cautious about trying to drivethrough flowing water.
