Traction Control System

Description
Some vehicles are equipped with an optional Traction Control System (TCS) which is designed to prevent wheels from spinning excessively during acceleration.

Operation
The system operates at all vehicle speeds, and reduces wheel slip by braking the wheel which is losing traction.

ABS Vs. TCS
A primary difference between the traction control mode and the Antilock Brake System (ABS) mode is that brake fluid pressure is increased to lessen wheel spin during traction control, but is reduced during antilock braking to enable greater wheel spin. A normal characteristic of traction control system may include an initialization noise at approximately 20 km/h (12 mph). The ABS and TCS share many of the same components in the hydraulic and electrical systems.