17The traction control system limits wheelspinand the StabiliTrak stability control systemassists with directional control of the vehiclein difficult driving conditions. Both systemsturn on automatically every time the vehicleis started.Turning the Systems Off/On• Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrakbutton (A) to turn off traction control.The Traction Control Off light in theinstrument cluster will illuminate.• Press and hold the button to turn offStabiliTrak. The StabiliTrak Off light in the instrumentcluster will illuminate.• Press the button again to turn on either system.See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.StabiliTrak ®/Traction Control SystemsUltrasonic sensors in the front and rearbumpers help you avoid colliding withobjects when parking the vehicle. Thesystem operates only at speeds less than5 mph.Detected objects are indicated by audiblebeeps. The interval between the beepsbecomes shorter as the vehicle gets closerto an object. A distance display in theinstrument cluster also indicates whenobjects up to 4 feet in front of the vehicleare detected.• To turn the system on/off, press theParking Assist button (C) next tothe shift lever. The button illuminateswhen the system is on.Note: The system may be disabled if dirt, snow or ice builds up on thesensors. Keep the vehicle clean for proper operation.See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.Ultrasonic Parking Assist✦AB• To apply the parking brake, pull up the parking brakeswitch (B) by the shift lever.• To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press thebrake pedal, and then press the switch.See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.Electric Parking BrakeC