TRACTION CONTROL CYCLING (INFORMATION)

SUBJECT: TRACTION CONTROL AND ANTILOCK BRAKES CYCLING (INFORMATION)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1993 "D" MODEL

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO ADD INFORMATION ON ANTILOCK BRAKES AND REVISE THE TITLE.

The Cadillac Fleetwood antilock brake and traction control system may activate under various road and/or turning conditions. This is normal, since wheel lock-up or slip may occur under these conditions.

The Antilock brakes are designed to activate if wheel-locking tendency is noted during a brake application. Pedal pulsation is present during antilock braking as are the ticking or popping noises from the brake pressure modulator valve. Decreased pedal height may result when antilock braking is initiated on bumpy or loose road surfaces.

Traction control is designed to apply the brakes and/or throttle adjuster assembly if a difference in wheel speeds occurs during even slight acceleration. Various road and/or turning conditions may also cause wheel speed differences.

These conditions are normal, but may cause some customer comments if they do not understand that various conditions may cause the antilock brakes or traction control to activate. If a comment of this nature is encountered, an explanation of the system design intent should help eliminate customer concerns.

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