StabiliTrak® SystemThe vehicle may have the StabiliTrak system whichcombines antilock brake, traction and stability controlsystems and helps the driver maintain directional controlof the vehicle in most driving conditions. This isaccomplished by selectively applying any one of thevehicle’s brakes and reducing engine power.The StabiliTrak system comes on automaticallywhenever the vehicle is started. The system cannot beturned off.This light will flash whenthe system is operating.The STABILITRAK NOT READY message may bedisplayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and theTraction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak warninglight on the instrument panel cluster comes on after firstdriving the vehicle and exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h)for 30 seconds. The StabiliTrak system is off until thelight has turned off. This could take up to 15 minutes.The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrumentpanel cluster will flash when the system is operating.See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lighton page 3-58 and StabiliTrak® Indicator Light onpage 3-58 for more information. The system may beheard or felt while it is working. This is normal.The SERVICE STABILITRAK message is displayed andthe TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument panelcluster comes on if there is a problem with the system.When this light and the SERVICE STABILITRAKmessage are on, the system is not working. Adjust yourdriving accordingly.Traction Control System (TCS)The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) thatlimits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slipperyroad conditions. The system operates only if it sensesthat the front wheels are spinning too much or beginningto lose traction. When this happens, the system worksthe front brakes and reduces engine power (by closingthe throttle and managing engine spark) to limitwheel spin.4-6
