1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 171

If the traction control system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the light on the button will .go off and the warning light will come on-- but the _ . ._ ,system won't turn off right away. It will wait until g a t h e r e ' s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. . I Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. You can turn the system back an at any time by pressing the button again. The light on the button should come on, and the traction control system w'arning light should go off. If your car is equipped with P245/50zR16 tires, the traction control system will automatically turn off at speeds above 108 mph (174 km/h). (The traction, control system waning light will not corn on.) When the vehicle speed drops below 103 mph (166 km/h) the system will automatically come onagain. - Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here's why: Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this. i . _...I .,