Traction Control System (Tcs) - Pontiac Aztek 2003 Owner's Manual

If you don't have anti-lock, use a "squeeze" braking
technique. This will give you maximum braking while
maintaining steering control. You can do this by pushing
on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure.
In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze the
brakes hard without locking the wheels. If you hear or
feel the wheels sliding, ease off the brake pedal.
This will help you retain steering control. If you do have
anti-lock, it's different. See "Anti-Lock Brake System"
in this section.
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 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 works the front brakes and reduces engine
power to limit wheel spin.
The TRACTION ACTIVE message will come on when
the traction control system is limiting wheel spin.
See Traction Active Message on page 3-40 . You may
feel or hear the system working, but this is normal.
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If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
reengage the cruise control. See "Cruise Control" under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7 .
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If this message comes on and stays on or comes on
while you are driving, there's a problem with your
traction control system.
See Service Traction System Warning Message on
page 3-39 . When this warning message is on, the TRAC
OFF light will come on to remind you that the system
will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The traction control 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
traction control system off if you ever need to.
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