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abrupt upshift or downshft.
Also,
when the compact spare
tire is on the rear axle,
the
traction control system will
cycle and limit acceleration for about
the
first 15 seconds
of
driving after each engine start.
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.)
TCS
OFF
When the system is on,
this warning light will
come on to let you know
if
there’s a problem with your
traction control system.
See “Traction Control
System Warning Light”
in
the Index.
When this warning light is
on,
the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The
traction control system automatically comes on
whenever you start your vehicle.
To
limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road conditions,
you
should
always leave the system on. But you
can
turn the
traction control system
off
if
you
ever need to.
(You
should turn the system
off
if your vehicle ever
gets stuck in sand, mud, ice
or
snow. See “Rocking
Your Vehicle” in the Index.)
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
To
turn the system
off,
press the button located on
the center
of
the console behind the shift lever
(Automatic Transmission) or in front
of
the shift
boot
(Manual Transmission).
The
light
on
the
button
will
go
off,
and
the
traction
control system warning light will come on and stay on.
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