1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 178

LOW TRAC This light will come on when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin. TCS OFF 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 "Low Traction Light"in the Index. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. The traction control system may operate on roads dry under some conditions, and you may notice a reduction in acceleration when this happens. This normal and is doesn't mean there's a problem with your vehicle. Examples of these conditions include a hard acceleration in a turn, or an abrupt upshift or downshift. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allowyou to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. on The traction control system automatically comes whenever you start your vehicle. limit wheel spin, To especially in slipperyroad conditions, 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 vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, orsnow. See "Rocking ice Your Vehicle"in the Index.) 4-9