Chevrolet 2001 Cavalier Owner's Manual page 176

You may feel or hear the system working, but this is
normal. This light will also come on when the anti
brake system is working.
United States
When the transaxle shift lever is in any position other
than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the parking brake is
fully released, this warning light will come on to let you
know if there's a problem with the system. See
"Enhanced Traction System Warning Light" in the
Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
4-10
The Enhanced Traction System can operate when the
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lock transaxle shift lever is in any position other than
FIRST (1) or SECOND (2). To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road conditions, you should use
REVERSE (R), THIRD (3) or OVERDRIVE (
"Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. If your vehicle ever
gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle
is required, see "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.
When you move the shift lever to FIRST (1) or
SECOND (2), the system will turn off. The Enhanced
Traction System warning light will come on and stay on.
Canada
If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin
when you move the shift lever to another position, the
system won't turn off right away. It will wait until
there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin.
You can turn the system back on at any time by moving
the shift lever to any position other than FIRST (1) or
SECOND (2). The Enhanced Traction System warning
light should go off.
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