1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 170

abrupt upshift ordownshft. Also, when the compact spare the tire is on the rear axle, traction control system will cycle and limit acceleration for aboutthe first 15 seconds of driving after each engine start. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins tolimit wheel spin, the cruise control will automaticallydisengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use again, you may it re-engage the cruise control.(See "Cruise Control" in theIndex.) When the system is on, this warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem with your traction control system. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index. especially in slippery roadconditions, you should always leave the system on.But you can turn the traction control systemoff if you ever need to. (You should turn the system off if your vehicleever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) TCS OFF Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission on, When this warning light is the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust yourdriving accordingly. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, To turn the systemoff, press the button located on the center of the console behind the shift lever (Automatic Transmission) or infront of the shift boot (Manual Transmission). The light on the button will go off, and the traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. 4-9