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Anti-Lock Brake System - With Traction Control: Operation

Under normal driving conditions, ABS functions as a standard brake system. With detection of wheel lock-up, short pedal pulsations occurring in rapid succession will be felt in brake pedal. Pedal pulsation will continue until there is no longer a need for ABS function or until vehicle is stopped. Maintaining a constant force on the brake pedal provides shortest stopping distance. Traction control system automatically helps control spinning of front wheels which may occur on slippery surfaces. Traction control system can be operated manually by pushing TRAC OFF switch, located on instrument panel. TRAC OFF indicator light will illuminate. Pushing switch a second time turns system on. TRAC OFF indicator light will go out. When traction control is applied, SLIP indicator light blinks.

CAUTION: See ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
Fig 1: Locating ABS & TRAC Components
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