2005 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 127

The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: • If you turn the system off by pressing the button located on the instrument panel, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-8 for more information. Enhanced Traction System Active Light • The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running, and it will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If the system is turned on and the warning light stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means there is a problem with the system. United States Canada • If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. When your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin, this light will come on. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. This light may also come on when the anti-lock brake system is active. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active. • If the vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road, the warning light may come on momentarily but will go off again when the vehicle leaves the rough surface. If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on and the parking brake is fully released, your vehicle needs service. 3-29