1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 167

To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road back on at any timeby pressing You can turn the system conditions, you should always leave the Enhanced the button again. The Enhanced Traction System off Traction Systemon. But you can turn the system if warning light should off. go you ever need to. (You should turn the system off if your Braking in Emergencies vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, iceor snow. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) With anti-lock, you can steer and brake the same at time. In many emergencies, steering can you more help To turn the system on or off, than even the very best braking. press the button on the shift lever knob. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the systemis not functioning,you can steer but it will take much moreeffort. off, When you turn the system the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come and stay on.If the on Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when turn you press the button to the systemoff, the warning light will come on but the system won't turn off right -away. It will wait until there'sno longer a current need to limit wheel spin. Variable Effort Steering (If Equipped) This steering system provides lighter steering effort for parking andat low vehicle speeds. Steering effort will increase at higher speeds improved road feel. for 4-10