Mercury 1997 Cougar Manual page 156

Traction Assist
Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional
TM
Traction Assist
prevent wheel spin in order to improve tire
traction and is an especially useful feature when
you drive in hilly areas or on slippery, icy or
snowy roads.
TM
Traction Assist
applying and releasing the brakes to prevent one
or both of the rear drive wheels from spinning
during acceleration.
The Traction Assist
turned off, to allow wheelspin if you want, by
pushing the Traction Assist switch (located in
the console). When the vehicle is not in the
TM
Traction Assist
light (located on the cluster) will illuminate to
indicate the system is off. The Traction Assist
system will automatically be on each time the
engine is started. During ordinary driving, it is
recommended to leave the system turned on.
The Traction Assist
ready to operate when needed.
TM
The Traction Assist
(If equipped)
TM
system. This system helps
works automatically by rapidly
TM
system can be manually
mode the "T/A OFF" indicator
TM
system will then always be
switch
TM
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