Using ABSDo not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You mayhear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel thebrake pedal pulsate, but this is normal.Braking in EmergenciesWith ABS, you can steer and brake at the same time.In many emergencies, steering can help you more thaneven the very best braking.Traction ControlSystem (TCS) (CTS)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/orreduces engine power to limit wheel spin.You may feel or hear the system working, but thisis normal.This warning light willcome on to let you knowif there is a problemwith your tractioncontrol system.See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light onpage 3-39. 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 wheel spin,especially in slippery road conditions, you shouldalways leave the system on. But you can turn thetraction control system off if you ever need to. Youshould turn the system off if your vehicle ever getsstuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle isrequired. Additionally, turning the traction control systemoff on some surfaces, such as deep snow and loosegravel, will assist vehicle motion at lower speeds.See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-32for more information. See also Winter Driving onpage 4-27 for information on using TCS when driving insnowy or icy conditions.4-9
