Black plate (35,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11Instruments and Controls 5-35TRACTION XXSTABILITRAK XXThis message displays when thetraction control and/or StabiliTraksystems have been turned on or off.Adjust your driving accordingly.To limit wheel spin and realizethe full benefits of the stabilityenhancement system, you shouldnormally leave StabiliTrak on.However, you should turnStabiliTrak off if the vehicle getsstuck in sand, mud, ice, or snowand you want to rock the vehicleto attempt to free it, or if youare driving in extreme off-roadconditions and require more wheelspin. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck onpage 9‑15. To turn the StabiliTraksystem on or off, see StabiliTrak ®System on page 9‑37.STABILITRAK OFF may alsodisplay when the stability controlhas been automatically disabled.There are several conditions thatcan cause this message to appear.. One condition is overheating,which could occur if StabiliTrakactivates continuously for anextended period of time.. The message also displays if thebrake system warning light is on.See Brake System WarningLight on page 5‑19.. The message could display if thestability system takes longerthan usual to complete itsdiagnostic checks due to drivingconditions.. The message displays if anengine or vehicle relatedproblem has been detectedand the vehicle needs service.See your dealer.The message turns off as soon asthe conditions that caused themessage to be displayed are nolonger present.Airbag System MessagesSERVICE AIR BAGThis message displays if there is aproblem with the airbag system.Have your dealer inspect thesystem for problems. See AirbagReadiness Light on page 5‑14 andAirbag System on page 3‑25 formore information.
