1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 116

I A CAUTION: Your regular brake systemmay not be working properly if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing. Driving with the anti-lock brake system warning light fashing can lead to an accident. After you've pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. I LOW TRACTION traction control system limits wheel spin for less than four seconds. Otherwise, the light will go out as soon as the anti-lock system stops ad-justing brake pressure or the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. The "LOW TRACTION" light also comes on briefly, a s a bulb check, when the engine is started. I I NOTICE: Low Traction Light (OPTION: 3800 V6 ENGINE) If your vehicle has the traction control system, there will be a "LOW TRACTION" light on the instrument panel. It is located above the "AIR RAG" light. When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid. or when your traction control system is limiling wheel spin, the "LOW TRACTION" light will come o n . Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on. so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will come on and stay on for four seconds when your anti-lock system adjusts brake pressure f o r less than four seconds or when your If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you've started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on when you're driving, stop as soon a s possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or conles on again while you're driving, your Pontiac needs service. If the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn't on. you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. Spinning your wheels when the "TCS" warning light is on can destroy parts of your vehicle as well a s the tires. If you spin you wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth. you can destroy your transaxle. When you're stuck. spin the wheels a s little as possible. 115 ...