Programming the Traction Control Automatic Engagement Feature
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The automatic engagement feature may be programmed so that the traction control system activates or does not activate automatically at the start of each ignition cycle. In order to change the status of the automatic engagement feature, perform the following procedure:
IMPORTANT:
Failure to follow the correct procedure may cause DTC C0283 to set in EBCM memory.
- Park the vehicle and apply the parking brake.
- Unlock the ignition and shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N).
- Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.
- Press and hold the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal.
- Press and hold the traction assist switch for 5 seconds.
- Release the brake and accelerator pedals and the traction control switch.
- Turn the ignition OFF.