«SLIP Control» («Wheel slip control»)
Prevents wheel spin on slippery roads during start-up or when the vehicle is cornering at speed to avoid loss of traction on the drive wheels.
Traction control (TCS) does not directly affect the brakes. Slow down before entering a turn.
Attention! When the wheel slip control function is activated «SLIP Control», the traction control warning light starts flashing (TCS). In this case, release the accelerator pedal and maintain a moderate speed.
Note. The traction control system is for driving assistance only; all precautions must be observed when driving in adverse weather and on slippery roads.
Traction control activation mode (TCS ON)
In traction control mode (TCS) the control lamp on the panel of devices does not burn.
1. Turn off the engine and then turn it on again. The TCS system will turn on automatically.
2. When wheel spin control is performed correctly, you may feel a slight vibration of the vehicle. This is a consequence of the braking of the car and is not dangerous.
3. When starting the engine, clicks may be heard from under the hood: this means that the traction control system is performing self-diagnosis.
4. When the vehicle is driven out of snow or mud, depressing the accelerator pedal may not increase the engine speed.
Operation of pilot lamps
The control lamp lights up when the ignition key is turned to the position «ON» («On») And «START» («Starter») and goes out after three seconds.
Traction control warning lamp (TCS-OFF) lights up if the system detects a malfunction (occurrence of abnormal working conditions).
If this warning light comes on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine. After that, start the engine again to check if the control lamp has gone out.
Note. When the traction control warning light comes on (TCS-OFF), wheel slip control is automatically terminated for safety reasons.