Cadillac 2006 XLR, Owner'S Manual

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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a
wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as
well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as
on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much
tread left, you will get even less traction. It is always
wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to
fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet
suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on
dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your
windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy
rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic
signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and
even people walking.
It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in
good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid
reservoir 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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