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Examples of these conditions include a hard acceleration
in a turn, or an abrupt upshift or downshift. Also, when
the compact spare tire is on the rear axle, the ASR
system will cycle and limit acceleration for about the
first 15 seconds of driving after each engine start.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the ASR system
begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will
automatically disengage. When road conditions allow
you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise
control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.)
ASR
OFF
The ASR system automatically comes
on
whenever you
start your vehicle.
To
limit wheel spin, especially in
slippery road conditions, you should always leave
the
system on. But you can turn the ASR system off if you
ever need to. (You should turn the system
off
if your
vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See
"Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.)
To turn the system off, press
the button on the console
near the cigarette lighter.
When the system is on, this
warning light will come on
to let you know if there's a
problem with your ASR
system. See "ASR System
Warning Light" in the
Index. When this warning
light is on, the system will
not limit wheel spin. Adjust
your driving accordingly.
The ASR system warning light will come on and stay
on. If the ASR system is limiting wheel spin when you
press the button, the warning light will come on
--
but
the system won't turn off right away. It will wait until
there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin.
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