Traction Control

[KJO]

I've just bought an S Type 04 plate. Could anyone tell me if it is best to use the traction control all the time? If not when should it be used? Many thanks

[ColinU]

Traction control should be on by default so leave it on. If you hit a spot of oil or grease on the road it'll help prevent you loosing control. No good trying to swift it on when you car is doing a pirouette in the middle of the road!

The only time I disengage it on my S Type is occasionally on snow or ice where a bit of wheel spin will get you going!

Hope that helps.

Colin

[KJO]

Thanks for the info. Its what I thought but I was puzzled by the fact that it had to be turned on whenever starting the car, so I thought maybe I was wrong, however that appears not to be the case.

[Alastair]

My handbook for the XJ six says that I should only switch it on in icy or snowy weather but apparently ABS is incorporated anyway just in the normal running of things, amazing vehicles – – – I now consider BMWs as "fleet cars"

[KJO]

I would wholehearted agree. They are common, no class.