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
The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Switching the System Off
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The switch for the stability control system
and traction control system is located on
the instrument panel.
When you switch the system off, a
message and an illuminated icon appear
on the instrument cluster.
When you switch the traction control
system off, the stability control system
remains fully active.
Use the switch again to return the traction
control system to normal operation.
Your vehicle may have MyKey restrictions
regarding this feature. See
Principle of
Operation
(page 51).
System Indicator Lights and
Messages
WARNING
If a failure has been detected within
the traction control system, the
stability control light will light
steadily. Verify that the traction control
system was not manually disabled using
the stability control button. If the stability
control light still lights steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
traction control disabled could lead to an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
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The stability and traction control
light temporarily lights on engine
start-up and flashes when a
driving condition activates either of the
systems.
The stability and traction control
off light temporarily lights on
engine start-up and stays on:
•
When you switch the traction control
system off.
•
If a problem occurs in either of the
systems.
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