1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

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 mayreengage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control” inthe Index.)TRACTIONOFFThis light should come onbriefly when you start theengine. If it stays on orcomes on while you aredriving, there’s a problemwith 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.)To turn the system off,press the TRAC CONTbutton located on theinstrument panel.The traction control system warning light will come onand stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin whenyou press the button, the warning light will comeon -- but the system won’t turn off right away. It willwait until there’s no longer a current need to limitwheel spin.You can turn the system back on at any time by pressingthe button again. The traction control system warninglight should go off.Braking in EmergenciesWith anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the sametime. In many emergencies, steering can help you morethan even the very best braking.4-9