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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) — IF

EQUIPPED

WARNING!

The Traction Control System (TCS) cannot prevent

the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve-

hicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The

TCS cannot prevent accidents, including those result-

ing from excessive speed in turns, or hydroplaning.

Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent

accidents. The capabilities of a TCS-equipped ve-

hicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dan-

gerous manner, which could jeopardize the user’s

safety or the safety of others.

The Traction Control System (TCS) is standard on ve-

hicles equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each

driven wheel. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is

applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is

reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability.

The ESP/TCS indicator light, located in the

instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the

tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes

active. Theindicator light also flashes when the

TCS is active. If the indicator light begins to flash during

acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little

throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and

driving to the prevailing road conditions.

When the TCS is switched off, the torque reduction

feature is cancelled. However, a feature of the system

remains active. This feature controls wheel spin across an

axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential. If one

wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other, the

system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel and

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