1997 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 98

1997 Mercury Tracer Manual

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Driving 3. Push and hold the thumb button. 4. Move the gearshift. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift, it is possible that a fuse has blown and the vehicle's brakelamps may not be operating properly. For more information on fuses and fuse replacement, refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. P R N D D L Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. If an automatic transaxle vehicle gets stuck in 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; this 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. 98

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3. Push and hold the thumb
button.
4. Move the gearshift.
If it is necessary to use the above
procedure to move the gearshift, it
is possible that a fuse has blown
and the vehicle’s brakelamps may
not be operating properly. For
more information on fuses and fuse
replacement, refer to
Fuses and
relays
in the
Roadside
emergencies
chapter.
Do not drive your vehicle
until you verify that the
brakelamps are working.
If an automatic transaxle vehicle
gets stuck in 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; this 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.
P
R
N
D
D
L
Driving
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