Drive Control Systems; Traction Control System (Tc); Control Indicator; Flashing During Driving - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Drive control systems

Traction Control sys tem (TC)
The TC (Traction Control system ) 3
prevents the driving w heels from spinning,
irrespec tiv e of the roa d condition a nd tyre
grip.
The system monitors the rotational speed
of all wheels. As soon as at least one
driving wheel starts to spin, the eng ine
output is reduced (the sound of the engine
changes) a nd the spinning wheel is braked.
This im proves the vehicle's directional
control and driving power, particularly on
snow and ice as well a s on wet or slippery
roads.
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The TC is ready for operation as soon as
the ignition is switched on and the control
indica tor v goes out.
When the TC c om es into action, v flashes.
The vehicle is now in a critica l situation; the
TC allow s you to keep control of the v ehicle
and rem inds y ou to m atch your speed to
the road conditions.
Do not let this special safety fea ture
tempt you into taking risks when driving.
Traffic safety c an only be achieved by
adopting a responsible driving style.
Control i nd icator v
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Lights up for a few seconds when ignition is
switched on. The system is now ready for
op eration.

Flashing during driving:

This shows the sy stem has come into
action. The engine output ma y be reduced
(the sound of the engine changes) and the
vehicle may be braked automatically to a
sma ll degree.
Lit during driving:
Fault in system. Vehicle can continue to be
driven. Driving stability m ay be worse if
driving style is not adapted, depending on
acc eleration and ty pe of road surface
because of drive wheelspinning.
Hav e the cause of the fa ult remedied. We
recommend that you consult a Vauxhall
Authorised Repa irer. The sy stem's
integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to
be quickly remedied .