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Low Traction

ASR and TCS Systems
On vehicles equipped with Accelerated Slip Regulation (ASR) or Traction Control Systems (TCS) the LOW TRAC indicator lamp comes on in order to indicate the following situations:
^ The system is active.
^ The system is limiting wheel spin.

The LOW TRAC lamp will turn on during the following situations:
^ ABS initialization
^ An ABS stop
^ A TCS event

The LOW TRAC lamp will remain on for approximately 3 seconds and will then turn off.

The LOW TRAC indicator lamp also comes on when the Antilock Brake System (ABS) is adjusting brake pressure in order to help avoid a skid.