Traction Control System (Tcs); Braking In Emergencies - GMC 2004 Canyon Owner's Manual

Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you
need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always
decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to
the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply
your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even
though you have anti-lock brakes.
Using Anti-Lock
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel
the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise,
but this is normal.

Braking in Emergencies

With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.

Traction Control System (TCS)

Your vehicle may have a Traction Control System (TCS)
that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery
road conditions. The system operates only if it senses
that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the
system reduces engine power and may also upshift the
transmission to limit wheel spin.
You may feel or hear the system working, but this is
normal.
The TCS button is located on your instrument panel.
Press this button to turn the TCS off and on.
When the traction control system is turned off,
an indicator light on the button will illuminate.
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