Traction Control System (TCS)(CTS-V)Your vehicle has a traction control system that limitswheel spin. This is especially useful in slipperyroad conditions. The system operates only if it sensesthat one or both of the rear wheels are spinning orbeginning to lose traction. When this happens,the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reducesengine power to limit wheel spin.You may feel or hear the system working, but thisis normal.This warning lightwill come on to letyou know if there’sa problem with yourtraction controlsystem.SeeTraction Control System (TCS) Warning Light onpage 3-43. When this warning light is on, the system willnot limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.The traction control system automatically comeson whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheelspin, especially in slippery road conditions, you shouldalways leave the system on. But you can turn thetraction control system off if you ever need to.You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever getsstuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicleis required. Additionally, turning the traction controlsystem off on some surfaces, such as deep snow andloose gravel, will assist vehicle motion at lower speeds.SeeRocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-33andIf You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snowon page 4-32 for more information. See alsoWinterDriving on page 4-28 for information on using TCS whendriving in snowy or icy conditions.You can turn thesystem off by pressingthe TC (traction control)button located on thesteering wheel.If you press the TC button once, the traction controlsystem will turn off and the traction control systemwarning light will come on. If you press the TC buttonagain within five seconds, the traction control system willremain off, the warning light will stay on, and thestability system will enter Competitive Driving Mode.Competitive Driving will be displayed on the DriverInformation Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings andMessages on page 3-65 for more information. Pressthe TC button again to turn the system back on.4-10
