Traction Control System (3800 V6 Engine)- Page 174

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See “Traction Control System Warning Light” in the
Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

The traction control system automatically comes on
whenever you start your vehicle. 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, ice or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle”
in the Index.)

To turn the system off, press
the TRACTION button on
the black panel located
directly behind your
automatic transaxle 
shift lever.

The traction control system warning light will come on
and stay on.

You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing
the button again. The traction control system warning
light should go off.

Traction Control System (3800 V6 Engine)

Your vehicle is equipped with a Traction Control System
that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in
slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it
senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning
or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the
system reduces engine power and may also upshift the
transaxle to limit wheel spin.

This light will come on
when your Traction Control
System is limiting wheel
spin. See “Traction Control
System Active Light” in 
the Index.

You may feel or hear the system working, but this 
is normal.

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” in 
the Index.)