Traction Control
PRINCIPLES 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
In certain situations (for example, stuck in snow or mud), turning the traction control off may be beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin with full engine power. Turn the traction control system off through the information display. See the Information Displays chapter.
System Indicator Lights and Messages
WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the Traction Control System, the stability control light will illuminate steadily.
Verify that the Traction Control System was not manually disabled using the information display control. If the stability control light still illuminates 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.
The stability control light temporarily illuminates on engine start-up and flashes when a driving condition activates the stability system.
The stability control off light temporarily illuminates on engine start-up and stays on when the traction control system is turned off or if a problem occurs in the stability system.
When the traction control system is turned off or on, a message appears in the information display showing system status.
See also:
Brake fluid check
Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are within the normal operating range;
there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating
range, the performance of t ...
Traction Control™
In certain situations (for example, stuck in snow or mud), turning the traction
control off may be beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin with full engine
power. Turn off the traction contro ...
System status
The information display controls provide information about keys programmed to
the vehicle:
• MYKEY MILES: Tracks mileage when a MyKey is used. If mileage does not
accumulate as expected, then t ...