Using Anti-LockDo 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 anti-lock brakes, you can steer and brake at thesame time. In many emergencies, steering can helpyou more than even the very best braking.Traction ControlSystem (TCS) (CTS)Your vehicle has a traction control system that limitswheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery roadconditions. The system operates only if it senses thatone or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginningto lose traction. When this happens, the systembrakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces enginepower to limit wheel spin.You may feel or hear the system working, but thisis normal.This warning light will comeon to let you know if there’sa problem with 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 gets stuckin 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. SeeRocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-32 formore information. See also Winter Driving on page 4-27for information on using TCS when driving in snowyor icy conditions.4-9
