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Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary.
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Drive slower than you normally would.
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Give your vehicle more distance to stop.
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Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to avoid locking
your wheels.
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Consider using one of the lower gears.
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WARNING
To avoid losing control on slippery roads, do not
downshift into 1 (First) with the automatic transaxle
when moving faster than 20 mph (32 km/h). Do not
downshift into 1 (First) with the manual transaxle when
moving faster than 10 mph (16 km/h).
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WARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
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If you have an automatic transaxle and your vehicle gets stuck
(for example, in mud or snow), you may try to “rock” it out of
the spot. Shift, in a steady rhythm, between forward and reverse
gears. While in each gear, press lightly on the accelerator and
release.
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WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). The
tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
File:09cdgfo.ex
Update:Thu Sep 12 11:04:39 1996
Summary of Contents for 1997 Contour
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Page 107: ...106 5 03 20 1996...
Page 108: ...Seating and Safety Restraints 107 5 03 20 1996...
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Page 137: ...138 Upshifting 96 Most of the time you should upshift at the following speeds 4 39 1996...
Page 152: ...154 6 09 1996...
Page 153: ...Roadside Emergencies 155 6 09 1996...
Page 155: ...Roadside Emergencies 157 C The instrument panel fuses 6 09 1996...
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Page 170: ...172 06 E Sequence for connecting jumper cables 6 09 1996...
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Page 220: ...Maintenance and Care 223 1 96 Using the Right Bulbs 8 18 1996...
Page 226: ...230 2 96 Fluid Specifications and Capacities 8 45 1996...
Page 227: ...Capacities and Specifications 231 1 96 Lubricant Specifications 8 45 1996...
Page 243: ...248 95 Safety Comfort and Convenience 9 27 1996...
Page 245: ...250 9 27 1996...
Page 246: ...Accessories 253 9 27 1996...
Page 247: ...259 Warning label locations 34 1996...
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