Traction Control System (TCS)The vehicle has a traction control system that limitswheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery roadconditions. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the systemoperates if it senses that one or both of the rear wheelsare spinning or beginning to lose traction. On anAll-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system will operate ifit senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginningto lose traction. When this happens, the system brakesthe spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power tolimit wheel spin.The system may be heard or felt while it is working, butthis is normal.This warning light comeson if there is a problemwith TCS.See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light onpage 3-63. When this warning light is on, the system willnot limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle isstarted. To limit wheel spin, especially in slipperyroad conditions, the system should always be left on,but TCS can be turned off if needed.Notice: Do not repeatedly brake or accelerateheavily when TCS is off. The vehicle’s drivelinecould be damaged.When TCS is switched off on AWD and STS-V vehicles,the system may still be working. This is normal andnecessary with the hardware on the vehicle.It may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehiclegets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicleis required. See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out onpage 4-24 and If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,or Snow on page 4-23 for more information. See WinterDriving on page 4-21 for information on using TCS whendriving in snowy or icy conditions.4-10
