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This feature helps improve traction when
vehicles are on slippery surfaces or
surfaces with poor traction (i.e. mud or
snow) by reducing drive wheel overspin.
Automatic traction control works
automatically in two dif
ferent ways:
• If a drive wheel starts to spin, ATC
applies air pressure to brake the
wheel. This transfers engine torque
to the wheels with better traction.
• If all drive wheels spin, ATC
reduces engine torque to provide
improved traction.
spin. When this function is in use, the ATC
Warning Lamp blinks continuously.
Off-Road ABS Function Switch
(Optional)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
separate switch to activate an Off-Road
ABS function. This function is NOT to be
used for On-Highway driving but is
intended to be used to improve stopping
performance in Off-Highway conditions
(e.g., loose gravel and mud). The Off-Road
ABS function is accomplished by allowing
a "wedge" of material to build-up in front of
momentarily locked wheels.
• Changes the ABS control limits to
allow for a more aggressive ABS
function while off-road.
• Improves vehicle control and helps
reduce stopping distances in off-
road conditions or on poor traction
surfaces such as loose gravel,
sand, and dirt.
• Allows retarders to function
independently of the ABS function.
• If your vehicle does not have an
engine retarder, the Off- Road ABS
switch will function the same.
WARNING
While the off road mode can improve
vehicle
control and shorten stopping
distances, some steering ability may
be reduced on certain surfaces result-
ing from the momentarily sliding tires.
Always operate your vehicle at safe
operating speeds. Failure to do so
may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and could result in an accident
or personal injury.
CAUTION
Never drive your vehicle on improved
roads/highways
with the Off-Road
ABS function turned on. When you
drive your vehicle onto an improved
road surface or highway, immediately
turn off the Off-Road ABS switch. Fail-
ure to do so will cause the ABS sys-
tem to not function properly in an ABS
event under 25 mph (40 km/h) and
could result in an accident or personal
injury.
DRIVING - Brakes
ATC turns itself on and off, you do not have
to select this feature. If drive wheels spin
during acceleration, the ATC Warning
Lamp comes on, indicating wheel spin
control is active. Do not allow the ATC
Warning Lamp to remain on continuously
for an extended length of time. Extended,
continuous use of the ATC can cause
overheating of the drive wheel brakes.
Deep Snow and Mud Switch
A deep snow and mud switch is included
with Automatic Traction Control (ATC). The
Deep Snow and Mud feature is helpful
during acceleration. This function
increases available traction on extra soft
surfaces like snow, mud, or gravel, by
slightly increasing the permissible wheel
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