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If the vehicle is in cruise control while TCS begins to
limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. The cruise control can be re-engaged when
road conditions allow. See Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 4-4.
Adjust your driving accordingly. See DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 4-48 for more information.
The Traction Control System comes on automatically
whenever the vehicle is started. 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" your vehicle to attempt to free it. It may
also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in
off-road conditions where high wheel spin is required.
See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
on page 5-23.
5-10
When this light is on and
either the SERVICE
TRACTION or TRACTION
OFF message is
displayed, the system will
not limit wheel spin.
The DIC displays the appropriate message as described
previously when the button is pressed.
Traction Control Operation
Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine
power to the wheels (engine speed management)
and by applying brakes to each individual wheel
(brake-traction control) as necessary.
The traction control system is enabled automatically
when the vehicle is started, and it will activate and flash
the ESC/TCS light and display the LOW TRACTION
message if it senses that either of the front wheels are
spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving.
For more information on the LOW TRACTION message,
see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4-46.
To turn the system off or
on, press and release the
ESC/TCS button located
on the instrument panel.
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