2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 174

If you do not have anti-lock, use a "squeeze" braking technique. This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control. You can do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure. In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels. If you hear or feel the wheels sliding, ease off the brake pedal. This will help you retain steering control. If you do have anti-lock, it is different. See "Anti-Lock Brake System" in this section. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. United States Canada This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin. See Enhanced Traction System Active Light on page 3-28. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Enhanced Traction System (ETS) If your vehicle has the optional four-speed automatic transaxle and anti-lock brakes, it also has an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only when the transaxle shift lever is in the REVERSE (R), THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) position and the system senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin. United States Canada When the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem with the system. 4-8