Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water.
Warning
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.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires 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 hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. 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:
Chevrolet Captiva Owners Manual > Vehicle Checks: Engine Cover
Engine Cover (3.0L V6)
Oil Fill Cap
Engine Cover Bolt
Engine Cover
To remove:
Remove the oil fill cap (1).
Remove the engine cover
bolt (2).
Raise the engine cover (3) to
release it from the retainers.
Lift and remove the engine
cover.
Reverse Steps 1-4 to reinstall
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