1998 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 183

Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time need you to get your footup to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance.If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time apply your brakes to if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room upahead to stop, eventhough you have anti-lock brakes. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins limit wheel spin, the cruise to control will automatically disengage. Whenroad conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may reengage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control'' in the Index.) This light should come on briefly when you start the engine. If it stays onor comes on while you are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is normal. TRACTION OFF Traction Control System(If Equipped) 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 or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When happens, the this system works the front brakesand reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. See "Traction Control SystemWarning Light'' in the Index. Whenthis warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control systemautomatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slipperyroad conditions, you should always leave the system on. But can turn the you traction control systemoff if you ever needto. (You should turn the systemoff if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) 4-9