Traction Control System - Honda 2003 Accord Sedan Owner's Manual

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Traction Control System

On LX-V6 and EX-V6 models
Your Honda is equipped with a
Traction Control System (TCS) to
assist you in maintaining traction
while driving slowly on loose or
slippery surfaces.
TCS monitors the speed of all four
wheels. When it senses a front wheel
losing traction, it applies braking to
that wheel. The TCS Activation
indicator flashes when this occurs.
Driving with TCS requires no special
skills or technique. The TCS does
not control your car's whole braking
system and cannot prevent skidding
if you enter a corner too fast. It is
still your responsibility to drive at
reasonable speeds and to leave a
sufficient margin of safety.
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Driving
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
TCS INDICATOR
When starting out or driving on a
loose or slippery road surface, you
may notice that the car does not
respond to the accelerator in the
same way it does at other times. This
is a sign TCS is activating. You will
see the TCS Activation indicator
light flash.
The TCS indicator (see page
comes on and stays on when there is
a problem with the TCS. The TCS
Activation indicator will also come on.
You should still install winter tires on
your car during the winter. Make
sure to use the same size originally
supplied with car. Exercise the same
caution in winter driving as you
would if your car was not equipped
with TCS.
Driving with the compact spare tire
installed (see page 334 ) may
activate the TCS. You should turn off
the system.
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