1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 166

Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. you get too close tothe vehicle in If front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows stops. Always leave or enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. LOW TRAC This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction Systemis limiting wheel spin.See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in the Index. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. may feel a You or slight brake pedal pulsation notice some noise, but this is normal. this You may feel or hear the system working, but is normal. The Enhanced Traction System operates all transaxle in shift lever positions. But the system can upshift the transaxle onlyas high as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you should usethe lower gears only when necessary. See "Automatic Transaxle"in the Index. When the system is on and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light will come on to letyou know if there's a problem with the system. Enhanced Traction System If your vehicle has optional four-speed automatic the transaxle, it also has an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. system operates only it The if are senses that or both of the front wheels spinning one or beginning to traction. When this happens, the lose also system reduces engine power and may upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin. ETS OFF Warning Light" in the See "Enhanced Traction System Index. Whenthis warning lightis on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. 4-9