1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 179

To turn the systemoff, press the TCS switch located at the front of the console. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can you more help than even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering If you losepower steeringassist because theengine stops or the system not functioning,you can steer but is it will take much more effort. L the The light on switch willgo off, and the traction control system warning light the cluster will come on in and stay on.If the traction control system limiting is wheel spin when you press the switch, the light on the switch willgo o f and the warning light will f come on -but the system won't off right away.It will wait turn until there's no longer current need to limit wheel spin. a You can turn the system back on any timeby pressing at the switch again. The light on the switch should come on, and the traction control system warning light should go off. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's importantto take curvesat a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here's why: Experienced driveror beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving curves. The on surface makes it traction of the tires against the road possible for the vehicle to change its path when turn you the front wheels. If there's traction, inertia will keep no the vehicle going the same direction. If you've ever in tried to steera vehicle on wet ice, you'll understandthis. 4- 10