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Traction ControlStabilize the vehicle in the event of a loss of traction or wheel slippage |
Traction Control System
Did you ever wonder how the traction control system works? Let me explain it to you.
The components of the Traction Control system consist of:
- Speed Sensors
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)- modulator Unit
- (VSA) Indicator light
- Antilock Brake system (ABS) Indicator light
- Brake System Indicator
The traction control or Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system attempts to stabilize the vehicle in the event of a loss of traction or wheel slippage. The slippage may be caused by spinning the wheels in the snow, but the system is designed to stop a spinout on a slippery curve taken at an excessive speed. The VSA applies the brakes on the wheel that is spinning and reduces power output to the other wheels.
Anytime there is a loss of traction on any wheel, the ABS, VSA, or Brake system indicators will come on. Anytime an indicator is on, that system is NONFUNCTIONAL. Coming to a complete stop, turning off the key and restarting will reset the indicator lights.