PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive
wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels and,
when needed, reduces engine power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order to
increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
Note:
If your vehicle is equipped with MyKey®,
it is possible to prevent turning the traction
control system off. See
MyKey™
(page 50).
In certain situations for example, stuck in
snow or mud, turning the traction control off
may be beneficial as this allows the wheels
to spin with full engine power. Depending on
the type of system you have on your vehicle,
you can either turn the system off using the
information display or by pressing the button.
Switching the System Off Using the
Information Display Controls
(If
Equipped)
Your vehicle comes with this feature already
enabled. If required, you can switch this
feature off using the information display
controls. See
Principle of Operation
(page
150).
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch
(If Equipped)
The button is located in the instrument panel.
Press the button. You will see a message in
conjunction with an illuminated icon in the
display. Press the button again to return the
system to normal mode.
When you switch the traction control system
off, stability control remains fully active.
System Indicator Lights and
Messages
WARNING
If a failure has been detected within the
AdvanceTrac system, the stability
control light will illuminate steadily.
Verify that the AdvanceTrac system was not
manually disabled through the information
display. If the stability control light still
illuminates steadily, have the system serviced
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac
disabled could lead to an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death.
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The stability control light
temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up and flashes when a driving
condition activates the stability system.
The stability control off light
temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up and stays on when you
turn the traction control system off.
When you turn the traction control system
off or on, a message appears in the
information display showing system status.
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