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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONTRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Traction Control Indicator Lamp
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Traction Control Indicator Lamp
DESCRIPTION
On models equipped with Accelerated Slip Regulation (ASR) or Traction Control Systems (TCS), the "LOW TRAC" indicator lamp comes On to indicate that the system is active and is limiting wheel spin.
OPERATION
The Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) will turn On the "LOW TRAC" lamp during ABS initialization, an ABS stop or a TCS event. It will remain On for approximately three seconds, then turn Off. The type "LOW TRAC" indicator lamp also comes On when ABS is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a skip.
On models equipped with Accelerated Slip Regulation (ASR) or Traction Control Systems (TCS), the "LOW TRAC" indicator lamp comes On to indicate that the system is active and is limiting wheel spin.
OPERATION
The Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) will turn On the "LOW TRAC" lamp during ABS initialization, an ABS stop or a TCS event. It will remain On for approximately three seconds, then turn Off. The type "LOW TRAC" indicator lamp also comes On when ABS is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a skip.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.