Ford 1997 Contour Manual page 145

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Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary.
Drive slower than you normally would.
Give your vehicle more distance to stop.
Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to avoid locking
your wheels.
Consider using one of the lower gears.
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).
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
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.
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). The
tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
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