2001 Mercury Cougar Support Question
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Question posted by gloucesterpepper on January 26th, 2013
What Happens To The Car When The Traction Control Light Is On
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Answer #1: Posted by bengirlxD on January 26th, 2013 10:34 AM
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The TCS is in charge of traction and that is all. When it senses that one, or more of the tires has lost traction, due to rain, snow, ice, or a number of other reasons ,its job is to force that tire to regain traction. It usually does that by slowing the engine until the tires catch up and then accelerates again unless a tire should happen to break loose again, then it will do it over again. This is controlled by your computer and is completely separate from your ABS system (automatic braking system).
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 153
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