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wheel(s) and engine power is reduced, to provide en-
hanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS
functions similarly to a limited-slip differential, and
controlsthewheelspinacrossadrivenaxle.Ifonewheel
on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the
systemwillapplythebrakeofthespinningwheel.This
willallowmoreenginetorquetobeappliedtothewheel
that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if
theESPisinthe“PartialOff”mode.
WARNING!
• icsThefromTCSactingcannotonpreventthevehicle,thenaturalnorcanlawsitofincreasephys-
thetractionafforded.
TheTCScannotpreventaccidents,includingthose
resultingfromexcessivespeedinturns,orhydro-
planing.Onlyasafe,attentive,andskillfuldriver
canpreventaccidents.
•
•
The capabilities of a TCS-equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety
orthesafetyofothers.
The“ESP/TCSIndicatorLight”(intheinstru-
ment cluster) will start to flash as soon as the
tireslosetractionandthewheelsbegintospin.
This indicates that the TCS is active. If the
indicatorlightflashesduringacceleration,easeuponthe
acceleratorandapplyaslittlethrottleaspossible.Besure
to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions,anddonotswitchofftheESPorTCS.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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