1996 Ford Probe Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 162

Driving Under Special Conditions Tips for Safe Driving As with any new vehicle, yours may drive and handle differently from your previous vehicle. Use particular care until you become accustomed to its various features and driving characteristics. Operate your vehicle within reasonable limits. Sudden acceleration, deceleration, turning, or combinations of these maneuvers can cause a vehicle to behave differently than anticipated. Driving in Bad Weather Slippery roads On some slippery road surfaces, your vehicle's front-wheel drive may provide better acceleration than a vehicle with rear-wheel drive. However, this does not mean that your vehicle can stop any faster or any better than a vehicle with rear-wheel drive. Exercise the same caution while driving on slippery roads with your front-wheel drive vehicle as you would with a rear-wheel drive vehicle. u Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary. u Drive slower than you normally would. u Give your vehicle more distance to stop. u Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to avoid locking your wheels. NOTE: Do not pump your brakes if your vehicle is equipped with the anti-lock brake system feature. u Consider using one of the lower gears. 162