Traction
Control System
Your vehicle has a traction control system 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 front wheels are spinning or beginning to
lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and
reduces engine power (by shutting off
fuel
injectors)
to
limit
wheel spin.
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The
TRACTION ACTIVE message
will
display on the Driver
Information Center when the traction control system is limiting wheel
spin. See “Driver Information Center Messages”
in
the Index.
You
may
feel
the
system working,
or
you may notice some noise, but this is normal.
If your vehicle is
in
cruise control when
the
traction control system begins
to
limit
wheel spin, the cruise control
will
automatically disengage. When
road conditions allow you to safely use
it
again, you may re-engage the
cruise control. (See “Cruise Control”
in
the Index.)
The TRACTION DISABLED message
will
display on the Driver
Information Center to let
you
know
if
there’s a problem
with
your traction
control system. See “Driver Information Center Messages”
in
the Index.
When
this message is displayed, the system
will
not
limit
wheel
spin.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
Braking in Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when you need
to.
With anti-lock, you
can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can
help
you more than even the
very
best braking.
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