Black plate (7,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 11/18/13Driving and Operating 9-7performance 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.{ CautionRemoving the splash shield candegrade wet brakingperformance, as well as introducebrake pedal pulsation, due tobrake disc exposure to roaddebris. Only remove the frontbrake disc splash shield and fronttire deflector when driving in trackevents.Brake cooling can be improved ifthe front brake disc splash shieldand front tire deflector are removed.Removing the shield will require thatthe suspension bushings visible tothe brake disc be protected withinsulated thermal wrapping.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.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 thevehicle to be carried away. If this(Continued)Warning (Continued)happens, you and other vehicleoccupants could drown. Do notignore police warnings and bevery cautious about trying to drivethrough flowing water.HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. Watercan build up under the vehicle'stires so they actually ride on thewater. This can happen if the road iswet enough and you are going fastenough. When the vehicle ishydroplaning, it has little or nocontact with the road.There is no hard and fast rule abouthydroplaning. The best advice is toslow down when the road is wet.Other Rainy Weather TipsBesides slowing down, other wetweather driving tips include:. Allow extra following distance.
