1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 169

Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to getyour foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle sudd'enlyslows or stops. Alwayssleave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. naction Control,System (Option: LTl VS Engine) I Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down andlet anti-lock work for you. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Your vehicle may have a tractioncontrol system that limits wheel spin. This is especially usefulin slippery road conditions.The system operatesonly if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. Whenthis happens, the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine,power (by closing the throttle and managingengine spark) to limit wheel spin. This light will come on when YQLU traction control system is limiting wheel spin. See"Low Traction Light" in the Index. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. LOW TRAC When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this light will come on. See ''L'owTraction Light" in the Index LOW TRAC The traction control system may operateon dry roads under some conditions, and you may notice reduction in a acceleration when this happen,€,This is normal and doesn't mean there's a problem with your vehicle. Examples of fhese conditions include a hard acceleration a turn, or an in