Traction Control Indicator Lamp: Description and Operation

FUNCTION LAMP
The Green Traction Control Function Lamp is located in the message center. It is used to inform the driver that the system has entered the traction control mode. The lamp is controlled by the Controller Antilock Brakes CAB. The CAB turns on the lamp by directly grounding the circuit.

WARNING LAMP
The Amber Traction Control Warning Lamp is also located in the message center. It is used to inform the driver that the Traction Control function has been turned off by the CAB. This lamp will also come on if the traction control switch is in the off position and the ignition is on.

CIRCUIT OPERATION
Traction Control Active Lamp
Power for the traction control active lamp is supplied on circuit G5. Ground for the lamp is controlled by the Controller Anti-Lock Brake (CAB). When the traction control system is active the CAB grounds circuit G83.

Traction Control Lamp
Power for the traction control lamp is provided on circuit G5. Ground for the lamp is controlled by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) control module. When the traction control system is OFF the ABS module grounds the G84 circuit.