2002 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 225

Traction Control System TCS ON/OFF Switch Deactivate the system by pressing the TCS On/Off switch. The TCS indicator light comes on as a reminder. Pressing the switch again turns the system back on. The Traction Control System turns on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle. TCS Indicator The TCS indicator comes on or flashes under the following conditions: When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). When you manually turn off TCS. It flashes when TCS is regulating wheelspin. This switch is under the side vent. It lets you turn the Traction Control System on and off. You cannot turn off the TCS while the TCS indicator light is flashing. If the system's diagnostics senses a problem with TCS, the indicator will come on and stay on. If the brakes overheat, the indicator will come on. CONTINUED Driving 223