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Traction Control System

(TCS)

The Traction Control System (TCS)

enhances traction and safety by

controlling engine torque and braking.

When the TCS detects driving wheel

slippage, it lowers engine torque and

operates the brakes to prevent loss of

traction.

This means that on a slick surface, the

engine adjusts automatically to provide

optimum power to the drive whee ls,

limiting wheel spin and loss of traction.

A system malfunction or operation

conditions are indicated by a warning.

Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page

4-15.

WARNING

Do not rely on the traction control

system as a substitute for safe driving:

The traction control system (TCS)

cannot compensate for unsafe and

reckless driving, excessive speed,

tailgating (following another vehicle

too closely), and hydroplaning

(reduced tire friction and road

contact because of water on the road

surface). You can still have an

accident.

Use snow tires or tire chains and drive

at reduced speeds when roads are

covered with ice and/or snow:

Driving without proper traction

devices on snow and/or ice-covered

roads is dangerous. The traction

control system (TCS) alone cannot

provide adequate traction and you

could still have an accident.

NOTE

To turn off the TCS, press the TCS OFF switch

(page 4-63).

qTCS OFF Switch

Press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the

TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light in the

instrument cluster will illuminate.

Press the switch again to turn the TCS

back on. The TCS OFF indicator light

will turn off.

NOTE

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When TCS is on and you attempt to free the

vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of

freshly fallen snow, the TCS will activate.

Depressing the accelerator will not

increase engine power and freeing the

vehicle may be difficult. When this happens,

turn off the TCS.

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If the TCS is off when the engine is turned

off, it automatically activates when the

ignition is switched ON.

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Leaving the TCS on will provide the best

traction.

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If the TCS OFF switch is pressed and held

for 10 seconds or more, the TCS OFF

switch malfunction detection function

operates and the TCS system activates

automatically. The TCS OFF indicator light

turns off while the TCS system is operative.

When Driving

ABS/TCS/DSC

4-63

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