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Cadillac ATS (Europe) - 2013 - crc - 10/8/12
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Driving and Operating
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WARNING
Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as well in a
quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/vehicle
wash, lightly apply the brake
pedal until the brakes work
normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through
flowing water could cause the
vehicle to be carried away. If this
happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be
very cautious about trying to drive
through flowing water.
Aquaplaning
Aquaplaning is dangerous. Water
can build up under the vehicle's
tyres so they actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road is
wet enough and you are going fast
enough. When the vehicle is
aquaplaning, it has little or no
contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about
aquaplaning. The best advice is to
slow down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
.
Allow extra following distance.
.
Overtake with caution.
.
Keep windscreen wiping
equipment in good condition.
.
Keep the windscreen washer
fluid reservoir filled.
.
Have good tyres with proper
tread depth. See
Tyres on
page 10
‑
35
.
.
Turn off cruise control.
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to
your surroundings while driving.
If you become tired or sleepy, find a
safe place to park the vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
.
Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
.
Keep the interior
temperature cool.
.
Keep your eyes moving - scan
the road ahead and to the sides.
.
Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include:
.
Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
Summary of Contents for ATS 2013
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Page 160: ...Black plate 8 1 Cadillac ATS Europe 2013 crc 10 8 12 6 8 Lighting 2 NOTES...
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