1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 178

When you turn the system off, the Enhanced Tracti'on System warning light will come on and stay on. If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the system off, the warning light will come on-- but the system won't turn off right away. It will wait until there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system i,snot functioning, you can steerbut it will take much more effort. You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The Enhanced Traction System warning light should go off. Steering Tips Driving on Curves Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In manyemergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. 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: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The tracti'onof the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change itspath 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. 4-10