1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 175

To turn the system off, press the button located at the front of the console. If your car is equipped with P245/5OZR16 tires, the traction control system will automatically turn off at speeds above 108mph (174 km/h). (The traction control system warning light will not come on.) When the vehicle speed drops below 103 mph (166 k m h ) the system will automatically come on again. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even thevery best braking. The light on the switch will go off, and the traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. If the traction control system is limiting wheel spin when you press the switch, the light on the switch will go off and the warning light will come on -- but the system won't turn off right away. It will wait until there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steerbut it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves You can turn the system back on atany time by pressing the switch again. The light the button should come on on, and the traction control system warning light should go off. It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. 4-10