2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 179

See Enhanced Traction System Warning Light on page 3-28. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The Enhanced Traction System can operate when the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2). To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should use REVERSE (R), THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-20. If your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-28. When you move the shift lever to FIRST (1) or SECOND (2), the system will turn off. The Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay on. If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when you move the shift lever to another position, the system will not turn off right away. It will wait until there is no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. You can turn the system back on at any time by moving the shift lever to any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2). The Enhanced Traction System warning light should go off. United States Canada This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin. See Enhanced Traction System Active Light on page 3-29. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. United States Canada When the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light will come on to let you know if there is a problem with the system. 4-9