Traction Control OperationThe traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak®system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducingengine power to the wheels (engine speed management)and by applying brakes to each individual wheel(brake-traction control) as necessary.The traction control system is enabled automaticallywhen you start your vehicle. It will activate and theStabiliTrak® light will flash if it senses that any of thewheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction whiledriving. If you turn off traction control, only thebrake-traction control portion of traction control will work.The engine speed management will be disabled. In thismode, engine power is not reduced automatically and thedriven wheels can spin more freely. This can cause thebrake-traction control to activate constantly.Notice: If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spinexcessively while the StabiliTrak® , ABS and brakewarning lights and the SERVICE STABILITRAKmessage are displayed, you could damage thetransfer case. The repairs would not be covered byyour warranty. Reduce engine power and do notspin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights andthis message are displayed.The traction control system may activate on dry or roughroads or under conditions such as heavy accelerationwhile turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts of thetransmission. When this happens, you may notice areduction in acceleration, or may hear a noise orvibration. This is normal.If your vehicle is in cruise control when the systemactivates, the StabiliTrak® light will flash and the cruisecontrol will automatically disengage. When roadconditions allow you to use cruise again, you mayre-engage the cruise control. See Cruise Control onpage 3-13.StabiliTrak ® may also turn off automatically if itdetermines that a problem exists with the system. Ifthe problem does not clear itself after restarting thevehicle, you should see your dealer/retailer for service.All-Wheel Drive (AWD) SystemIf your vehicle is equipped with this feature, enginepower is sent to all four wheels when extra tractionis needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there isno separate lever or switch to engage or disengagethe front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itselfas needed for road conditions.4-8
