[/quote]Also, a trucker I used to drive with taught me that you should go into Neutral if you have any idea that you may slide in a stopping situation. Works well on the XF so far. No sideways funhouse stuff on these icy TN. hills (yet). [/quote]

Pacemaker I decided to add the last part of your tip. Though I have not tried this myself, others agree that this is helpful and that is good enough for me. Thanks for your tips!