1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 129

Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped) With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. The Enhanced TractionSystem warning light may come on for the following reasons: a If you turn the 'system off moving the shift lever by ETS OFF to FIRST (1) or SECOND (2), the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, move the shift lever back to a position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND ( 2 ) .The warning light should go off. (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index for more information.) 0 If it stays on, or comes on when you're driving, there may be a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The warning light will come on when youset your parking brake with the engine running, and will it stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. If the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND ( 2 ) and the warning light stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means there's a problem with the system. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. 0 If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the parking brakeis fully released, your vehicle needs service. 2-71