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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of
traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual
wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If the
wheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces, the system
reduces engine power in order to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
In certain situations (for example, stuck in snow or mud), turning the
traction control off may be beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin
with full engine power.
Turn the traction control system off through the information display. See
the Information Displays chapter.
System indicator lights and messages
WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the
AdvanceTrac® system, the stability control light will illuminate
steadily. Verify that the AdvanceTrac® system was not manually
disabled using the information display control. If the stability control
light still illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac® disabled
could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover, personal injury and death.
The stability control light temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up and flashes when a driving condition activates the
stability system.
The stability control off light temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up and stays on when the traction control system is
turned off.
When the traction control system is turned off or on, a message appears
in the information display showing system status.
2014 Police (pol)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013
USA (fus)
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