2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 201

If the traction control system warning message comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message This message will come on when your engine gets too hot. Traction Active Message (Option) If your vehicle has the traction control system, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will appear when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message appears, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. The TRACTION ACTIVE message also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the message doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the traction control system is active. If this message comes on, it means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-97