2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 Owner's Manual - Page 210

Service Traction System Warning Message • If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning message will come on. If the traction control system warning message comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Traction Active Message United States Canada If your vehicle has the traction control system and this message is displayed when you're driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system. Your vehicle may need service. When this message is displayed, the traction control system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The message may appear for the following reasons: United States Canada If your vehicle has the traction control system, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will appear when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message appears, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. • If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on. • If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on until your brakes cool down. 3-46