2003 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 235

Traction Control System On LX-V6 and EX-V6 models TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR Your Honda is equipped with a Traction Control System (TCS) to assist you in maintaining traction while driving slowly on loose or slippery surfaces. TCS monitors the speed of all four wheels. When it senses a front wheel losing traction, it applies braking to that wheel. The TCS Activation indicator flashes when this occurs. Driving with TCS requires no special skills or technique. The TCS does not control your car's whole braking system and cannot prevent skidding if you enter a corner too fast. It is still your responsibility to drive at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of safety. The TCS indicator (see page 60 ) comes on and stays on when there is a problem with the TCS. The TCS Activation indicator will also come on. You should still install winter tires on your car during the winter. Make sure to use the same size originally supplied with car. Exercise the same caution in winter driving as you would if your car was not equipped with TCS. Driving with the compact spare tire installed (see page 334 ) may activate the TCS. You should turn off the system. TCS INDICATOR When starting out or driving on a loose or slippery road surface, you may notice that the car does not respond to the accelerator in the same way it does at other times. This is a sign TCS is activating. You will see the TCS Activation indicator light flash. 232 Driving