1998 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 189

ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System (Option: V8 Engine) Your vehicle may have a traction control system called ASR that limits wheel spin. This isespecially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses thatone orboth of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine power (by closing the throttleand managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the ASR system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When roadconditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) When the system is on,this warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem with your ASR system. See "ASR System Warning Light" in the Index. ASR OFF This light will come on when your ASRsystem is limiting wheel spin. See "Low TractionLight" in the Index. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. The ASR system may operate on dry roads under some conditions, and you may notice a reduction in acceleration when this happens. This is normal and doesn't mean there'sa problem with your vehicle. Examples of these conditions include a hard acceleration in a turn, oran abruptupshift or downshift. When this warninglight is on, the system will notlimit wheel spin.Adjust your driving accordingly. The ASR system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should alwaysleave the system on.But you can turn the ASR system offif you ever need to. (You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See "Rocking Your Vehicle''in the Index.) 4-9