2004 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 151

2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 12 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) C300A02Y-GAT ! (If Installed) WARNING: SLIP Control Limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively during starting or while making accelerated turns on slippery roads to avoid losing the driving force of the front wheels. ABS will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always maintain a safe distance between you and objects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be reduced during extreme road conditions. The braking distance for cars equipped with an anti-lock braking system may be longer than for those without it in the following road conditions. During these conditions the vehicle should be driven at reduced speeds. o Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads. o With tire chains installed. o On roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface height. The safety features of an ABS equipped vehicle should not be tested by high speed driving or cornering. This could endanger the safety of yourself or others. Driving hints TCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sure to decelerate the car sufficiently before entering curves. HXDFL371-1 ! CAUTION: On slippery road surfaces, the traction control system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively, thus helping the car to accelerate. It also provides sufficient driving force and steering performance as the car turns at accelerated speeds. When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control has been activated. It also means that the road is slippery or your car is accelerating excessively. In this situation, release foot pressure from the accelerator pedal and maintain moderate speed. ! WARNING: Traction control is only a driving aid; all normal precautions for driving in inclement weather and on slippery driving surfaces should be observed.