Q: How do I adjust the traction control?
How do I adjust the traction control?
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The traction control has two settings: always on, and user selectable. When set to always on, the traction control will remain on at all times. When set to user selectable, the traction control will stay on until the Traction Control Off button is pressed. To choose these settings, follow these steps: 1. Press the Up/Down buttons on the steering wheel until Settings is displayed, then press the OK button. 2. Press the Up/Down buttons until MyKey is displayed, then press the OK button. 3. Press the Up/Down buttons until Traction Control is displayed, then press the OK button. 4. Select Always On or User Selectable.
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