1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 155

Your Driving andthe Road T turn the system off, press the button. o Steering Tips Driving on Curves :t's important to take curves at a .easonable speed. The light on the button will go off. If the raction control system is limiting wheel ;pin when you press the button, the ;ystem won't turn off right away. It will rYait until there's no longer a current need .o limit wheel spin. You can turn the system back on at any Traction Control System (Option: 3800 V6 Engine) (CONI) The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. Zxperienced driver or beginner, each of 1s is subject to the same laws physics of when driving on curves.The traction of Braking in Emergencies it .he tires against the road surface makes Use your anti-lock braking system when Jossible for the vehicle change its path, to you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer when you turn the front wheels. there's If md brake at the same time. In many IO traction, inertia will keep the vehicle emergencies, steering can help you more going in the same direction.If you've than even the very best braking. ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this. :ime by pressing the button again. The ight on the button should come on. 9lot of the "driver lost control" accidents nentioned on the news happen on curves. -Iere's why: To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to. (You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. The traction you can get a curve in depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. ...154