Black plate (30,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st crc - 7/2/129-30 Driving and OperatingRide Control SystemsTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The vehicle has a Traction ControlSystem (TCS) that limits wheel spin.On a front-wheel-drive vehicle, thesystem operates if it senses thatone or both of the front wheels arespinning or beginning to losetraction. 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 is on whenever the vehicle isstarted. To limit wheel spin,especially in slippery roadconditions, the system shouldalways be left on. But, TCS can beturned off if needed.d flashes to indicate that thetraction control system is active.If there is a problem detected withTCS, SERVICE TRACTIONCONTROL and SERVICESTABILITRAK may be displayed onthe Driver Information Center (DIC)and d will be on. See Ride ControlSystem Messages on page 5‑37.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.Notice: Do not repeatedly brakeor accelerate heavily when TCS isoff. The vehicle's driveline couldbe damaged.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), seeyour dealer for service.A chime may also sound when thelight comes on steady.The g is located on the centerstack.
