1995 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 202

Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both ihc front wheels are spinning or beginning to of lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power (by shutting off fuel injectors) to limit wheel spin. The TRACTION ACTIVE message will display on the Driver Information Center when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. See "Driver Information Center Messages" in the Index. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise,but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise controlwhen the traction control svstem begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage.When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the in cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" the Index.) The TRACTION DISABLEDmessage will display on the Driver Information Center tolet you know if there's a problem with your traction control system. See "Driver Information CenterMessages" in the Index. When this message is displaved, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The tractioncontrol system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the svstem on. But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever-need to. (You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck i n sand, mud, ice or snow. See "Rocking Your Vehicle'' in the Index.) 4-9