1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Traction Control System Warning Light(Option)TRACTIONOFFThis warning light shouldcome on briefly as you startthe engine. If the warninglight doesn’t come on then,have it fixed so it will beready to warn you if there’sa problem.If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, theremay be a problem with your traction control system andyour vehicle may need service. When this warning lightis on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust yourdriving accordingly.The traction control system warning light may come onfor the following reasons:If you turn the system off by pressing the buttonlocated on the instrument panel, left of the steeringcolumn, 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 “TractionControl System” in the Index for more information.)0 If there’s a brake system problem that is specificallyrelated to traction control, the traction control systemwill turn off and the warning light will come on. Ifyour brakes begin to overheat, the traction controlsystem will turn off and the warning light will comeon until your brakes cool down.If the traction control system is affected by anengine-related problem, the system will turn off andthe warning light will come on.If the traction control system warning light comes onand stays on for an extended period of time when thesystem is turned on, your vehicle needs service.2-73