2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 274

To turn the system off, press the TCS button located on the instrument panel switchbank. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. There may be a slight engagement noise during hard use but this is normal. During heavy AWD applications, the engine torque may be reducedto protect AWD system components. If the vehicle is exposed to extended heavy AWD usage, the AWD systemwill shut itself off to protect the system from overheatinq. When the system cools down, the AWD system will activate itself again automatically; this cool-down can take up to 20 minutes depending on outside temperature and vehicle use. See All-Wheel DriveDisableWarningMessage on page 3-59. If the System is hliting wheel Spin when YOU press the button, the traction active message will go off, but the system will not turn off until there is no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. The TRAC OFF light will come on to remind you the system is off. You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The traction control system warning 4-1 1