1998 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 229

The adjustable cross-bar Driving Under Special Conditions Tips for Safe Driving As with any new vehicle, yours may drive and handle differently from your previous vehicle. Use greater care until you become accustomed to its features and driving characteristics. Always operate your vehicle within reasonable limits. Abrupt changes in acceleration, deceleration, turning, or combinations of these maneuvers can cause a vehicle to behave differently than anticipated, especially when road conditions vary. For example, even with anti-lock brakes, extreme braking can make it difficult to control the direction of the vehicle. Use a "squeeze" technique. Push on the brake pedal with steadily increasing force. This allows the wheels to brake, yet continue to roll so that you may steer in the direction you want to travel. If you release the accelerator abruptly or brake hard while going too fast around a severe curve, your vehicle may change its direction of travel. Avoid applying the brakes, if possible. If you must apply the brakes, use the "squeeze" technique described earlier. 230