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Question posted by Anonymous-130546 on February 9th, 2014

My Traction Control Keeps Coming On When I Reach 30mph Causing My Car To Stall

My traction control keeps coming on n locking my car up at 30mph

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 4

refer to Audio Guide (pg. 35) Clock (pg. 34) Passenger side air bag (pg. 77) BASS SEL TREB BAL FADE TAPE EJ RDS SEEK TUNE SCAN AUTO 1 REW 2 FF 3 SIDE 1 2 4 5 COMP 6 SHUFF SELECT RESET FRONT REAR AUTO MAX A/C Climate control systems (pg. 26) Traction control switch* (pg. 101) 5 Instrumentation Electronic sound system;

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 5

... CHIMES CHECK TRAC TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION km O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS CIRCLE SLOWLY 50 40 80 60 60 100 70 80 120 140 160 WASHER LTR/100km 30... also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle continues to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 9

... range. This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. Check Trac (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on , the Traction Control௢ system needs to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Care chapter. Refer to turn on or continues to Engine oil in the Maintenance and...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 10

... Briefly illuminates when the ignition is off This light illuminates when the Traction Control௡ system has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of the doors is not completely shut and the ignition is not completely closed, this light comes on to indicate that the air suspension switch is turned ON...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 11

...B E/M km MILES/GAL 12 When the light is low. Trac active Illuminates when the Traction Control௡ system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to the Driving ... to the OFF position. If the light does not come on , the transmission does not shift into overdrive. Speed control This light comes on the air suspension system, refer to limit a wheelspin...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 15

TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION km O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL CIRCLE SLOWLY COMPASS WASHER LTR/100km FUEL ECON AVG FUEL REMAIN DIST TO EMPTY ... the average speed. • check the distance traveled during a trip on /off status of traction control, air suspension and speed control systems. • see how many kilometers/miles you to display by using the message center...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 23

The preselected time lapse is turned to OFF. • To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise. PANEL DIM OFF P AUTO LAMP OFF P 24 The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of the instrument panel during headlight and parklamp operation. • Push up to approximately three minutes by the...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 38

...reached or • Press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Do not use the speed control..., then press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is normal. To set a higher...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 39

... ACCEL COAST RES SET ACCEL COAST To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached or • Press and release CST/COAST. Controls and features To set a lower set speed. 40 Release the control when the desired speed is reached, press SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 42

... door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). federal safety standards (this matter, call toll-free: 1-800-355-3515. federal safety standards. Controls and features When programming your visor) while keeping the red light in view. 43 For more information on your HomeLink௡ Universal Transmitter, you will be operating the garage door...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 46

... which has an auto-dimming function (available as an option on the outside driver's side mirror). Controls and features To close the moon roof: • Press and hold the rear portion of the mirror... position, press and hold the front portion of the control. • To close from the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. Do not block the sensor on or...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 98

... be equipped with the optional Traction Control௢ system. If the parking brake fails to manually release the parking brake. Press the brake pedal. 3. The system operates by detecting and controlling wheel spin. The system borrows many of the electronic and mechanical elements already present in the anti-lock braking system (ABS). 99 Turn...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 99

This may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will allow excess wheel spin to ... snow and ice covered roads. The Traction Control௢ system will not "rev-up" when you push further on the accelerator. The system is controlled by the Traction Control௢ portion of available traction on slippery surfaces. Driving Wheel-speed...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 100

...lock braking is located on the left side of the glove compartment. Traction control switch The traction control switch is not affected by this condition and will function normally during the cool down period. The traction control...23°C (−10°F) the engine torque reduction portion of the Traction Control௢ system is equipped with power steering. When the rear brakes have ...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 117

... Crash Sensor Instrument Cluster, Anti-Theft, Ignition Switch Anti-Lock Brake Module, Traction Control Switch Transmission Control Switch, Lighting Control Module (LCM) Multi-Function Switch Wiper Control Module (WCM), Windshield Wiper Motor Digital Transmission Range (DTR) Sensor Lighting Control Module (LCM), Front Radio Control Unit, Cellular Telephone Transceiver, Electronic Day/Night Mirror...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 122

... • tow a trailer • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle's reduced ground clearance • try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • use the wheel for a rear wheel: • Turn off the traction control switch (located in P (Park). 123

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 153

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 166

... Open the hood. 3. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to release the plastic sight shield covering the back of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do ...not touch the glass. Lift the shield and pull towards the windshield. 167 Replacing headlamp bulbs Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep ...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 185

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 186

... Keys key in ignition chime ...13 Lamps interior lamps ...171 Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...8 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...9 brake ...8 charging system ...9 low coolant ...10 oil pressure ...10 safety belt ...8 service engine soon ...6,7 traction control system ...10 turn signal indicator ...9 Lubricant specifications ...181 Message center ...16 reset button ...17 select button ...17...