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Traction control system – Acura 2001 NSX - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Traction Control System

Your Acura is equipped with a
Traction Control System (TCS). TCS

assists you in maintaining traction

while accelerating on slippery

surfaces. It does this by regulating
the engine's power output when it
senses either of the drive wheels
starting to spin. This increases the
car's traction and directional stability
on loose or slippery road surfaces.

Driving with TCS requires no special
skills or technique. The TCS does
not affect braking, and cannot pre-

vent skidding if you enter a corner

too fast. It is still your responsibility
to drive at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When driving on a loose or slippery

road surface, you may notice that the
engine does not respond to the
accelerator in the same way it does
at other times. This is a sign the TCS
is activating. You will see the TCS
indicator light flash.

You should still install winter tires on
your car during the winter. Exercise
the same caution in winter driving as
you would if your car was not

equipped with TCS.

Driving with the folding spare tire

(see page

247

) installed may

activate the TCS. You may want to
turn the system off under this
condition.

Driving

TCS INDICATOR LIGHT

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