Notice: If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spinexcessively while the traction off, ABS and brakewarning lights and the SERVICE STABILITYmessage 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 orrough roads or under conditions such as heavyacceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshiftsof the transmission. When this happens you maynotice a reduction in acceleration, or may hear a noiseor vibration. This is normal.If your vehicle is in cruise control when the systemactivates, the STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message willappear on the Driver Information Center and the cruisecontrol will automatically disengage. When roadconditions allow you to use cruise again, you mayre-engage the cruise control. See Cruise Control onpage 3-10.StabiliTrak® may also turn off automatically if itdetermines that a problem exists with the system.If the problem does not clear itself after restarting thevehicle, you should see your dealer for service.SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steerbut it will take much more effort.Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned onthe news happen on curves. Here is why:Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subjectto the same laws of physics when driving on curves. Thetraction of the tires against the road surface makes itpossible for the vehicle to change its path when youturn the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia willkeep the vehicle going in the same direction. If youhave ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you willunderstand this.The traction you can get in a curve depends on thecondition of your tires and the road surface, the angleat which the curve is banked, and your speed. While youare in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.4-11
