1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 102
1997 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Driving Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. If your vehicle gets stuck in the mud or snow it may be rocked out of the spot. To rock the vehicle out, shift between forward and reverse gears in a steady rhythm. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes, because it could damage the vehicle. Do not spin the wheels at over 55 km/h (35 mph). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with a full-time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer case. Power is constantly supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case. The AWD system is full-time and has no external controls. The AWD transfer case utilizes a viscous clutch that distributes torque to the front and rear differentials (approximately 35% front and 65% rear). The viscous clutch is filled with a high viscosity fluid; see Lubricant specifications for more information. All utility-type and AWD vehicles have special design and equipment 102