Traction Control System Warning Light (Option); Traction Control System Warning - Page 140

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Traction Control System Warning 
Light (Option)

This warning light should
come on briefly when the
engine is started.

If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. 
If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there
may be a problem with your traction control system and
your vehicle may need service. When this warning light
is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.

The traction control system warning light may come on
for the following reasons:

D

If you turn the system off by pressing the button
located on the end of the gearshift lever, the warning
light will come on and stay on. To turn the system
back on, press the button again. The warning light
should go off. See “Traction Control System” in 
the Index for more information.

D

If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically
related to traction control, the traction control system
will turn off and the warning light will come on. 
If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control
system will turn off and the warning light will come
on until your brakes cool down.

D

If the traction control system is affected by an
engine

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related problem, the system will turn off 

and the warning light will come on.

If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.