1995 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 144

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. close to the vehicle in frontof you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enoughroom up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise,but this is normal. Enhanced Traction System (Option) Your vehicle may have an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in if slippery road conditions. The system operates only it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system reduces engine power (by managing engine spark and shifting to higher transaxle gears) to limit wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. You can steer around the obstacle while brakinghard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions.But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you should use the lower gears only when necessary. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. 4-7