Braking In Emergencies; Traction Control System (Tcs) - GMC Canyon Owner's Manual

Remember: ABS does not change the time you
need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or
always decrease stopping distance. If you get too
close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have
time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly
slows or stops. Always leave enough room up
ahead to stop, even though you have ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may
feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some
noise, but this is normal.

Braking in Emergencies

With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same
time. 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 (TCS) 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 rear wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this happens,
the system reduces engine power and may
also upshift the transmission to limit wheel spin.
You may feel or hear the system working, but this
is normal.
When the traction control system is turned off, an
indicator light on the button will illuminate.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the
cruise control will automatically disengage.
The TCS button is
located on your
instrument panel.
Press this button
to turn the TCS
off and on.
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