Grand Prix V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1997)
ABS Light: Description and Operation
Warning Light Indications
A solid amber Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) warning indicator indicates that a problem has been detected that affects the operation of ABS. No
antilock braking or traction control will be available. Normal, non-antilock brake performance will remain. In order to regain ABS braking ability and
electronic traction system (ETS) control if equipped, the ABS/ETS must be serviced.
The red BRAKE warning indicator will be illuminated when a low brake fluid level in the master cylinder is sensed, the parking brake switch is closed,
the bulb test switch section of the ignition switch is closed, or under control of the Electronic Brake Control Module/Electrical Brake Traction Control
Module (EBCM/EBTCM) when certain ABS/ETS DTCs are set. This indicator indicates to the driver a base brake problem may exist.
The amber ABS/ETS active indicator LOW TRAC is used to alert the driver when ABS or ETS is active. Anytime the EBCM/EBTCM determines that
the vehicle has entered a braking event where ABS is required, the amber LOW TRAC indicator will turn on to indicate that ABS is active. The amber
LOW TRAC indicator will remain on for approximately three to four seconds after the ABS event is completed.
The amber LOW TRAC indicator will be illuminated to alert the driver of a low traction situation and to inform the driver the ETS is operating. The
amber LOW TRAC indicator will remain on for approximately 3 to 4 seconds after the ETS event is completed. As a bulb check procedure, the EBTCM
will command the LOW TRAC indicator on via the Serial Data Line to the IPC for 3 seconds when the EBTCM receives power (ignition in RUN or
START positions).
