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ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System
(Option:
LTl
V8
Engine)
Your vehicle may have a traction control system called
ASR
that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in
slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it
senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning
or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the
system works the rear brakes and reduces engine power
(by closing the throttle and managing engine spark)
to
limit wheel spin.
This light will come on
when your ASR system is
limiting wheel spin. See
“Low Traction Light” in
the Index. You may feel or
hear the system working,
but this is normal.
LOW
TRAC
Examples
of
these conditions include a hard acceleration
in
a turn, or an abrupt upshift or downshift. Also, when
the compact spare tire is on the rear axle, the ASR
system will cycle and limit acceleration for about the
first
15
seconds of driving after each engine start.
If
your vehicle is
in
cruise control when the ASR
system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control
will automatically disengage. When road conditions
allow you
to
safely use it again,
you
may re-engage
the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control”
in
the Index.)
ASR
OFF
When the system
is
on,
this warning light will
come on
to
let
you
know
if
there’s a problem with
your ASR system. See
“ASR
System Warning
Light” in the Index.
The
ASR
system may operate on dry roads under some
conditions, and you may notice a reduction in
acceleration when this happens. This is normal and
doesn’t mean there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When this warning light is on, the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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