Engine Drag Control
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by mzjdave
Has anyone ever gotten the "Engine Drag Control Active" message on the DIC? Any idea what it means?
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From: Palm Bay Florida
Originally Posted by Pipedreams
Yes, It means you downshifted at a RPM/Speed the computer feels is unsafe and may brake the wheels free.
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
Basically, the system senses that engine drag (foot off the gas or nearly so) would be enough to make the rear wheels slide. A kind of backwards traction control. Usually seen when you let off the gas quickly at high rpm, especially on slippery pavement.
