Traction Control System (Tcs) - Pontiac G6 2009 Owner's Manual

Traction Control System (TCS)

The vehicle has 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 front 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. Also, the traction control system
activates the appropriate corner brakes to gain even
quicker control to limit wheel spin.
The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but
this is normal.
If cruise control is being used when TCS begins
to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. Press the cruise control button to reengage
when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on
page 3-10 for more information.
TCS operates in all transmission shift lever positions
except park or neutral. But the system can upshift the
transmission only as high as the shift lever position that
is chosen, so use the lower gears only when necessary.
See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26.
This light comes on if there is a problem with the
system or if the system has been turned off.
When this warning light is on, the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle
is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery
road conditions, always leave the system turned
on. TCS can be turned off if needed.
The traction off light is
located on the instrument
panel cluster.
To turn the system on or
off, press the TCS/ESC
button located below
the climate controls.
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