This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a limited-slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in the Partial Off mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in this section for further information.
See also:
Steering column lock
Engaging
When the key is to STOP or PARK remove the key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition key to MAR.
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Manual Operation
This system offers a full complement of manual override features.
NOTE: Each of these features operates independently from each other. If any feature
is controlled manually, temperature control wi ...
General Information
• You can launch the vehicle from a stop in first, second, or third gear. The
system will ignore attempts to shift into a higher gear if the engine speed is too
low. An audible beep will sound if ...