1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 129

Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixedso it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the button located on the centerof the console behind the shift lever (Automatic Transmission) or in front the of shiftboot (Manual Transmission), the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warninglight should go off. (See "Traction Control System'' in the Index for more information.) T'CS OFF If the temperature of the throttle control begins to rise, the system will turn off and the warning I . . . -,.L-,- If it stays on, or comes'0n''when you're driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light spin. Adjust your is OW, the system will not lifnit wheel driving accordingly. If your brakes begin to overheat, the brake portion of the traction control system will shut down, but the throttle and engine spark control wiil continue to work. The warning light will not come on when thishappens. light will come on until the system cools down. The system,does this to prevent damagefrom overheating. If the tmchan CQII~XQ~ system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.