1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 156

Remember: Anti-lock doesn't changethe time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance.If you get tooclose to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. I ETS OFF Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. hold the brake pedal down Just firmly andlet anti-lock workfor you. You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is normal. Enhanced Traction System Your vehicle has an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) in that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful slippery road conditions. system operates only when The the transaxle shift lever is in the REVERSE (R), THIRD (3) or OVERDRlvE (0) position andthe system senses that one both of the front wheels are or spinning or beginning lose traction. When this to happens, the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. When the transaxle shift lever in any position other is than FIRST(1) or SECOND (2) and the parking brake is fully released, this warning will come on to you light let See know if there's a problem with the system. "Enhanced Traction System Warning Light" the in Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The Enhanced Traction System can operate when the in transaxle shift lever is any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2). To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should use the other shift lever positions only when necessary. See "Automatic Transaxle"in the Index. (If your vehicle ever gets stuck sand, mud,ice or snow, see "Rocking in Your Vehicle" in the Index.) 4-9