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Driving
your vehicle. It is especially useful on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces.
The system operates by detecting and controlling wheel spin. The system
borrows many of the electronic and mechanical elements already present
in the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the
Traction Control portion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel
spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes
in conjunction with engine torque reductions. Engine torque reduction is
realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This
process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting. The
rear wheels "search" for optimum traction several times a second and
adjustments are made accordingly.
The Traction Control
of available traction on slippery surfaces while you are trying to
accelerate or while your foot is on the accelerator pedal. The system is a
driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow
and ice covered roads.
During Traction Control
of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not
"rev-up" when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal
system behavior.
If you should become stuck in snow
or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction
Control system off. This may allow
excess wheel spin to "dig" the
vehicle out and enable a successful
"rocking" maneuver.
The traction control indicator
flashes during a Traction Control
system event.
If the traction control indicator
comes on and stays lit, either:
• the Traction Control
requires service, or
• the customer has disabled the system using the traction control switch
located on the left side of the instrument panel.
The Traction Control
key from OFF to ON until you deactivate the system using the traction
control switch on the instrument panel left of the steering column.
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system will allow your vehicle to make better use
operation you may hear an electric motor type
system
system will be on every time you turn the ignition