Traction control system (tcs), Traction control, System (tcs) – Hummer 2004 H2 User Manual

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Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you
need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always
decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to
the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply
your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even
though you have anti-lock brakes.

Using Anti-Lock

Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel
the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise,
but this is normal.

Braking in Emergencies

With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.

Traction Control System (TCS)

Your vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that
limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery
road conditions. The system operates only if it senses
that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose
traction. When this happens, the system applies the
brakes to limit wheel spin.

The Traction Control System may operate on dry roads
under some conditions. When this happens, you
may notice a reduction in acceleration or a pumping
sound. This is normal and doesn’t mean there’s a
problem with your vehicle. Examples of these conditions
include hard acceleration in a turn, an abrupt upshift
or downshift of the transmission or driving on
rough roads.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TCS begins
to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely
use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. See
“Cruise Control” under Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever
on page 3-6.

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