Traction Control System (TCS)Warning LightThis light shouldcome on briefly asyou start the engine.If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it willbe ready to warn you if there is a problem.The light will also come on while the StabiliTrak® systemwarms up and the STABILITRAK WARMING messagewill be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).If it stays on, or comes on and the DIC shows aSERVICE TRACTION SYS message when you aredriving, there is a problem with your Traction ControlSystem (TCS) and your vehicle needs service.When this light is on, the system will not limit wheelspin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the driver turnsoff TCS by pressing the button on the console, theTCS light will come on and the TRACTION SYSTEMOFF message will show on the DIC.If the light stays on or comes on while you are driving,a chime sounds and a SERVICE STABILITRAKmessage appears on the DIC, there is a problem withyour StabiliTrak® and the vehicle needs service.You can acknowledge this message by pressing theRESET button. When the SERVICE STABILITRAKmessage is displayed, the StabiliTrak® system will notassist you in controlling the vehicle. You should have thesystem serviced as soon as possible. Adjust yourdriving accordingly.When the system is working, you will see theSTABILITRAK ACTIVE message displayed in the DIC.You may also feel of hear the system working.This is normal.If you turn off the StabiliTrak® system, by pressing thefront part of the button on the console for five seconds,the TCS light will come on, a chime will sound andthe TRAC/STABILITRAK OFF message will bedisplayed in the DIC. The TCS will also be turned off.See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-63for more information.If the StabiliTrak ® system and TCS are turned off,pressing the console button momentarily willturn both systems on. The DIC will display theTRAC/STABILITRAK ON message, the instrumentcluster light will be off and a chime will sound.See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-63 formore information.3-52
