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9-14
Driving and Operating
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control
System (TCS)
The vehicle has a TCS that limits
wheel spin. This is especially useful
in slippery road conditions. The
system operates only if it senses
that the rear wheels are spinning
too much or are beginning to lose
traction. When this happens, the
system works the rear brakes and
reduces engine power by closing
the throttle and managing engine
spark to limit wheel spin.
The
light will flash when the
traction control system is limiting
wheel spin.
The system may be heard or felt
while it is working, but this is
normal.
If the vehicle is in cruise control
when TCS begins to limit wheel
spin, the cruise control will
automatically disengage. The cruise
control may be re-engaged when
road conditions allow. See Cruise
Control on page 9-17.
When the
light is on solid, the
system will not limit wheel spin.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
The Traction Control System is
automatically enabled whenever the
vehicle is started. To limit wheel
spin, especially in slippery road
conditions, always leave the system
enabled. TCS can be turned off if
needed.
It is recommended to leave the
system on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary
to turn the system off if the vehicle
is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow,
and you want to rock the vehicle to
attempt to free it.
To turn the system off or on, press
and release.
The
light illuminates in the
instrument cluster to indicate that
TCS has been turned off.
ESC is still enabled when
only TCS has been turned off.
Caution
If the wheel(s) of one axle are
allowed to spin excessively while
the ESC/TCS, ABS and Brake
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