Mercury 1997 Cougar Manual page 170

Driving in Bad Weather
Slippery roads
Drive cautiously on wet or snowy roads:
Do not quickly move the steering wheel
unless necessary.
Drive slower than you normally would.
Do not use speed control.
Give your vehicle more distance to stop.
Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to
avoid locking your wheels. (Does not apply
to vehicles with anti-lock brakes.)
Consider using one of the lower gears.
To avoid skidding and losing control on
slippery roads, do not downshift into 1
(First) when you are moving faster than
20 mph (30 km/h).
Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
If 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. At the same time, press
lightly on the accelerator.
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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