1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you needto get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decreasestopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle infront of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakesif that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leaveenough room up ahead to stop, even though you haveanti-lock brakes.Using Anti-LockDon’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal downand let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the systemworking, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal.Traction Control System (Option)Your vehicle may have a traction control system thatlimits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slipperyroad conditions. The system operates only if it sensesthat one or both of the front wheels are spinning orbeginning to lose traction. When this happens, thesystem works the front brakes and reduces engine powerto limit wheel spin.You may feel or hear the system working, but thisis normal.If your vehicle is in cruise control when the tractioncontrol system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruisecontrol will automatically disengage. When roadconditions allow you to safely use it again, you mayre-engage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control” inthe Index.)TRACTIONOFFWhen the system is on, thiswarning light will come onto let you know if there’s aproblem with your tractioncontrol system.See “Traction Control System Warning Light” in theIndex. When this warning light is on, the system will notlimit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.The traction control system automatically comes onwhenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,especially in slippery road conditions, you shouldalways leave the system on. But you can turn thetraction control system off if you ever need to. (Youshould turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuckin sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle”in the Index.)