Driving and Operating 9-37
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control
System (TCS)
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) that limits wheel spin.
The system utilizes engine and
braking controls to control wheel
spin during acceleration at all
driving speeds for maximum driver
control regardless of conditions.
When the system senses impending
wheel slip during acceleration, it
signals the throttle control to reduce
drive wheel torque. Under extreme
situations, such as going from
pavement to ice during acceleration,
the system will selectively apply the
brakes to maintain control. The
system may be heard or felt while it
is working, but this is normal.
The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light
flashes when the TCS is limiting
wheel spin.
The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light
comes on solid if there is a problem
with the traction control system. See
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak
®
Light on page 5‑22.
If the light stays on, see your dealer
for service. When the TCS/
StabiliTrak warning light is on, the
system will not limit wheel spin.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
TCS automatically comes on
whenever the vehicle is started. To
limit wheel spin, especially in
slippery road conditions, the system
should always be left on, but it may
be necessary to turn the system off
if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud,
or snow and rocking the vehicle is
required. Also, turn TCS off while in
deep snow or on loose gravel, to
assist vehicle motion at lower
speeds. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck
on page 9‑11. See also Winter
Driving on page 9‑10 for information
on using TCS when driving in snowy
or icy conditions.
To turn the system off, press and
release the TCS/StabiliTrak button
on the console in front of the shift
lever.
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