1997 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 194

Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get yourfoot up 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 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. If your vehicle is in cruise control when 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.) This warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem with your traction control system. using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for YOU. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal. Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates onlyif it senses that one or both of See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the the front wheels are spinningor beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. The traction control system automatically comes on The TRACTION ENGAGED message will display on whenever you start your vehicle. To liHnit wheel spin, the DriverInformation Center when the traction control especially in slippery road conditions, you should system is limiting wheel spin. See "Driver Information always leave the system on. But you can turn the Center Messages" in the Index. You may feel or hear the traction control system off if you ever needto. (You system working, but thisis normal.