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your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the

rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the

handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.

TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a traction control system (TCS). This

system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle,

especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow or ice-covered roads

and gravel roads. The system will allow your vehicle to make better use

of available traction in these conditions.

During TCS operation, the traction

control active light will flash and the

engine will not “rev-up” when you

press further on the accelerator.

This is normal system behavior and

should be no reason for concern.

WARNING: Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause

you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe

personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of a traction

control event is an indication that at least some of the tires have

exceeded their ability to grip the road. This may lead to an increased

risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and

death. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.

The TCS switch, located on the

center console, has a TCS OFF light

that illuminates steadily in the

instrument cluster when the system

is off. The TCS will automatically

turn on every time the ignition is

turned off and on. The TCS should

normally be left on.

If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road

surface, try switching the TCS off. This may allow excess wheel spin to

“dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful “rocking” maneuver.

Remember to switch the TCS back on once the vehicle is no longer

stuck.

If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light and the TCS

OFF light will illuminate steadily in the instrument cluster, the TCS

button will not turn the system on or off and your vehicle should be

serviced by an authorized dealer.

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