Black plate (33,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 11/9/12Driving and Operating 9-33StabiliTrak ® SystemThe vehicle has a vehicle stabilityenhancement system calledStabiliTrak. It is an advancedcomputer controlled system thatassists with directional control of thevehicle in difficult driving conditions.StabiliTrak activates when thecomputer senses a differencebetween the intended path and thedirection the vehicle is actuallytraveling. StabiliTrak selectivelyapplies braking pressure to thevehicle's brakes to help steer thevehicle in the intended direction.StabiliTrak is on automaticallywhenever the vehicle is started. Toassist with directional control of thevehicle, the system should alwaysbe left on. Trailer Sway Control(TSC) is also on automatically whenthe vehicle is started. See TrailerSway Control (TSC) on page 9‑71.When the stability control systemactivates, the Traction ControlSystem (TCS)/StabiliTrak lightwill flash on the instrument panel.This also occurs when tractioncontrol or TSC is activated. A noisemay be heard or vibration may befelt in the brake pedal. This isnormal. Continue to steer thevehicle in the intended direction.If there is a problem detectedwith StabiliTrak, SERVICESTABILITRAK is displayed on theDriver Information Center (DIC)and d will stay on. See RideControl System Messages onpage 5‑37. When this message isdisplayed and/or d comes on andstays on, the vehicle is safe to drivebut the system is not operational.Driving should be adjustedaccordingly.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 at aspeed above 20 km/h (13 mph), seedealer for service.g is located on the center stack.
