1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 106
1997 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Driving heavy load. If vehicle speed drops more than 15 - 25 km/h (8 - 14 mph) the speed control will cancel automatically. Resume speed with accelerator pedal. If speed control cancels after climbing the hill, reset speed by pressing and holding the SET ACCEL button or returning to previous speed by pressing the RESUME button (to resume speeds over 50 km/h [30 mph]). Automatic transmissions may shift frequently while driving up on steep grades. Eliminate frequent shifting by shifting out of D (Overdrive) into D (Drive). Driving on snow and ice An AWD vehicle has advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. When braking, apply the brakes as you normally would. In order to allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to operate properly, keep steady pressure on the brake pedal. Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than usual. Consider using one of the lower gears. If the vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in a steady motion 106