Black plate (34,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 20108-34 Driving and OperatingRide Control SystemsTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The vehicle may have a TractionControl System (TCS) that limitswheel spin. On a front-wheel-drivevehicle, the system operates if itsenses that one or both of the frontwheels are spinning or beginning tolose traction. On an All-Wheel-Drive(AWD) vehicle, the system willoperate if it senses that any of thewheels are spinning or beginning tolose traction. When this happens,the system brakes the spinningwheel(s) and/or reduces enginepower to limit wheel spin.The system may be heard or feltwhile it is working, but this isnormal.TCS automatically comes onwhenever the vehicle is started. Tolimit wheel spin, especially inslippery road conditions, the systemshould always be left on. But, TCScan be turned off if needed.TCS/StabiliTrak Lightd flashes to indicate that thetraction control system is active.If there is a problem detected withTCS, “Service Traction Control” isdisplayed on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). See Ride ControlSystem Messages on page 4‑38.When this message is displayedand d comes on and stays on, thevehicle is safe to drive but thesystem is not operational. Drivingshould be adjusted accordingly.If d comes on and stays on, resetthe system by:1. Stopping the vehicle.2. Turning the engine off andwaiting 15 seconds.3. Starting the engine.If d still comes on and stays on, thevehicle needs service.
