Ride Control Systems; Traction Control System - Opel MOVANO Owner's Manual

Ride control systems

Traction Control system

The Traction Control system (TC) is a
component part of the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP®
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to
spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 93.
When TC is active b flashes.
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Plus ) which
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 90.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 156.
Enhanced Traction function
9 Warning
Driving and operating
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, the Traction control system
(TC) can be deactivated to enhance
traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC 3 93.
When vehicle speed reaches
50 km/h, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to TC operation.
Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
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