1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 172

it Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need conditions allow you to safely useagain, you may in to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease re-engage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" stopping distance.If'you get too close to the vehicle in the Index.) front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes When the system is on, this if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave on warning light will come enough room up ahead stop, even though you have to if to let you know there's a anti-lock brakes. problem with your traction TRACT10N control system. Using Anti-Lock Don't pumpthe brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock workfor you. You may hear a motor or clicking noise during a hard but thisis normal. stop, OFF Traction Control System (Option) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that in limits wheel spin. This is especially useful slippery if road conditions.The system operates only it senses that one or bothof the front wheels are spinning or beginning tolose traction. When this happens, the system worksthe front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. You may feel or hearthe system working, but this is normal. If your vehicle is cruise control whenthe traction in control system begins to limit wheel spin, cruise the control will automatically disengage. When road 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 on. always leave the system But you canturn the off (You traction control system if you ever need to. off should turn the system if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. "Rocking Your Vehicle" See in the Index.)