1995 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 160

Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the timeyou need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close tothe vehicle in frontof you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear a motor or clicking noise during a hard stop, but this is normal. TRACTION OFF When the system is on, the TRACTION OFF warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem with your traction control system. Traction ControlSystem (Option) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. Thisis especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one orboth of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the ~ system works the frontbrakes and reduces engine p orer (by shutting off fuel injectors and managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise controlwhen the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index. When this warning light is on, system will not the limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to. (You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) 4-8