Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Specifications download pdf (Page 327)

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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 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.

Driving too fast through large water puddles or even

going through some car washes can cause problems,

too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid

puddles. But if you cannot, try to slow down before you

hit them.

{CAUTION:

Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not

work as 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 your brakes work normally.

Hydroplaning

Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up

under your tires that they can actually ride on the

water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and

you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is

hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.

Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can if your

tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in

one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is

standing on the road. If you can see reﬂections

from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, and

raindrops dimple the water’s surface, there could

be hydroplaning.

Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There

just is not a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning.

The best advice is to slow down when it is raining.

Driving Through Deep Standing Water

Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep

puddles or standing water, water can come in

through your engine’s air intake and badly damage

your engine. Never drive through water that is

slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If

you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water,

drive through them very slowly.

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