Saturn 2004 Ion, Owner'S Manual

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If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
reengage the cruise control. See “Cruise Control” under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
The traction control system automatically comes on
whenever you start your vehicle. The light on the traction
control button will also come on to let you know the
system is on. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery
road conditions, you should always leave the system
on. But you can turn the traction control system off if you
ever need to. You should turn the system off if your
vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and
rocking the vehicle is required. See “Rocking Your
Vehicle” under If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or
Snow on page 4-30.
To turn the system off,
press the traction control
button with this symbol
on it, located on the
instrument panel
switchbank.
If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the
button, the LOW TRAC message will go off, but the
system will not turn off until there is no longer a current
need to limit wheel spin. The TRAC OFF light will
come on briefly to let you know the system has been
turned off, and will not limit wheel spin. The light on the
traction control button will also go off. Adjust your
driving accordingly. You can turn the system back on at
any time by pressing the button again.
Steering
Electric Power Steering
If the engine stalls while you are driving, the power
steering assist system will continue to operate until you
are able to stop the vehicle.
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
If you suspect steering
problems and/or the
PWR STR message is
displayed, see your retailer
for service and repair.
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