StabiliTrak ® SystemYour vehicle may have this feature. The StabiliTrak®system is an advanced computer controlled system thathelps the driver maintain directional control of the vehiclein difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished byselectively applying any one of the vehicle’s brakesand reducing engine power.The StabiliTrak® system comes on automaticallywhenever you start your vehicle. The system cannotbe turned off.The STABILITRAK NOT READY message may bedisplayed in the DIC and the traction control system andStabiliTrak® warning light on the instrument panel clusterwill be on after first driving the vehicle and exceeding19 mph (30 km/h) for 30 seconds. The StabiliTrak®system is off until the light has turned off. This couldtake up to 15 minutes.The traction control system and StabiliTrak® warning lighton the instrument panel cluster will flash when the systemis operating. See Traction Control System (TCS) WarningLight on page 3-60 and StabiliTrak® Indicator Light onpage 3-60 for more information. You may also feel orhear the system working. This is normal.The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will be displayedand the traction control system and StabiliTrak® warninglight on the instrument panel cluster will come on if thereis a problem with the system. When this light and theSERVICE STABILITRAK message are on, the systemis not operational. Adjust your driving accordingly.Panic Brake AssistYour vehicle may have a panic brake assist systemthat monitors the intention of the driver while braking.If the system senses that the driver has applied hard/fastpressure to the brake pedal, the system will generateadditional pressure, making it easier for the driver tomaintain brake application. When this happens the brakepedal will feel easier to push. Just hold the brake pedaldown firmly and let the system work for you. You may feelthe brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise but thisis normal. The brakes will return to normal operation afterthe brake pedal has been released.4-7
