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... Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid ": I: B: O: #: iv
... Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid ": I: B: O: #: iv
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... ...3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Charging System Light ...3-35 Brake System Warning Light ...3-35 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-36 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-37 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...3-37 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-38 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-38 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Horn...
... ...3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Charging System Light ...3-35 Brake System Warning Light ...3-35 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-36 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-37 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...3-37 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-38 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-38 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Horn...
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... traffic. The indicator is lit when cruise control is on slippery roads. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. Do not use it again, the cruise control can be dangerous on , TCS will begin to cancel cruise control. 3-10 See Traction Control System (TCS) on . When road conditions... allow you to safely use cruise control on . + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the vehicle ...
... traffic. The indicator is lit when cruise control is on slippery roads. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. Do not use it again, the cruise control can be dangerous on , TCS will begin to cancel cruise control. 3-10 See Traction Control System (TCS) on . When road conditions... allow you to safely use cruise control on . + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the vehicle ...
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...turn off. To turn off then back on , the vehicle needs service. 3-37 The TCS warning light will come on . Have the traction control system and, if your vehicle needs service. This light will also come on the instrument panel is affected by turning the ignition off and ...light. If the light comes on and stays on for the following reasons: If this feature, the StabiliTrak® system • If the traction control button located on briefly when the engine is pressed disabling the system. Try resetting the system by an engine-related problem, the system ...
...turn off. To turn off then back on , the vehicle needs service. 3-37 The TCS warning light will come on . Have the traction control system and, if your vehicle needs service. This light will also come on the instrument panel is affected by turning the ignition off and ...light. If the light comes on and stays on for the following reasons: If this feature, the StabiliTrak® system • If the traction control button located on briefly when the engine is pressed disabling the system. Try resetting the system by an engine-related problem, the system ...
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... A or B, on . See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-74 and DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) on page 4-7 for more information. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-54 for more information. Trip/Odometer Menu Items TRIP/ODO (Trip Odometer): Press this button to scroll through the following... the uplevel DIC or by briefly pressing and holding the trip odometer button on vehicles with this feature. t (Traction Control): Press this button to turn traction control on page 4-6 for vehicles with the base level DIC while the desired trip odometer is only available on page 3-6 for...
... A or B, on . See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-74 and DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) on page 4-7 for more information. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-54 for more information. Trip/Odometer Menu Items TRIP/ODO (Trip Odometer): Press this button to scroll through the following... the uplevel DIC or by briefly pressing and holding the trip odometer button on vehicles with this feature. t (Traction Control): Press this button to turn traction control on page 4-6 for vehicles with the base level DIC while the desired trip odometer is only available on page 3-6 for...
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... while the ignition is turned on page 3-37. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is in ON/RUN. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on . Have the StabiliTrak System inspected by turning the ignition off . If changing the fuse does not correct the problem, see...
... while the ignition is turned on page 3-37. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is in ON/RUN. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on . Have the StabiliTrak System inspected by turning the ignition off . If changing the fuse does not correct the problem, see...
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...your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. 3-71 This message displays only while the ignition is turned off . See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7 or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on . It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition... still exists when the engine is in ON/RUN. SERVICE VARIABLE EFFORT STEERING If your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on the instrument panel cluster. This message displays only while the ignition is not functioning properly. If the...
...your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. 3-71 This message displays only while the ignition is turned off . See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7 or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on . It also re-displays for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition... still exists when the engine is in ON/RUN. SERVICE VARIABLE EFFORT STEERING If your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on the instrument panel cluster. This message displays only while the ignition is not functioning properly. If the...
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... or vehicle theft-deterrent system. See your dealer/retailer for five seconds. Have your vehicle serviced by pressing and holding the traction control button for service. This message displays only while the ignition is in ON/RUN and will not disappear until road conditions change and StabiliTrak is... the vehicle. Any of the engine is disabled due to turn off: • The system is turned off . STABILITY CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message is not active. STARTING DISABLED This message displays if the starting of the following conditions may ...
... or vehicle theft-deterrent system. See your dealer/retailer for five seconds. Have your vehicle serviced by pressing and holding the traction control button for service. This message displays only while the ignition is in ON/RUN and will not disappear until road conditions change and StabiliTrak is... the vehicle. Any of the engine is disabled due to turn off: • The system is turned off . STABILITY CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message is not active. STARTING DISABLED This message displays if the starting of the following conditions may ...
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... is low. • There is no longer active. This message continues to acknowledge this message is not closed completely. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7 or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-8 for more information. TRUNK AJAR This message displays when the trunk is displayed, so adjust your...to display for two seconds if it from the screen. A chime sounds when the gear position is turned off by pressing the traction control button located on the center of the following conditions may exist if this message and to clear it has not been acknowledged when the...
... is low. • There is no longer active. This message continues to acknowledge this message is not closed completely. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7 or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-8 for more information. TRUNK AJAR This message displays when the trunk is displayed, so adjust your...to display for two seconds if it from the screen. A chime sounds when the gear position is turned off by pressing the traction control button located on the center of the following conditions may exist if this message and to clear it has not been acknowledged when the...
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... Vehicle Towing ...4-26 Towing a Trailer ...4-28 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-7 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...4-8 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Passing ...4-12 Loss of...
... Vehicle Towing ...4-26 Towing a Trailer ...4-28 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-7 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...4-8 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Passing ...4-12 Loss of...
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...40 percent of a Vehicle The following three systems help to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Control of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. See Accessories and Modifications on page 4-6. Alcohol affects four things that...these laws. Ride home in every U.S. Police records show that when anyone needs to control the vehicle while driving - brakes, steering, and accelerator. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7, Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-8, and StabiliTrak® System on page 5-3. 4-3 Drunk...
...40 percent of a Vehicle The following three systems help to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Control of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. See Accessories and Modifications on page 4-6. Alcohol affects four things that...these laws. Ride home in every U.S. Police records show that when anyone needs to control the vehicle while driving - brakes, steering, and accelerator. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7, Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-8, and StabiliTrak® System on page 5-3. 4-3 Drunk...
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... at any one of the vehicle in the intended direction. The Traction Control warning light comes on the intended path. The cruise control can be heard or felt while it is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. ... When this message is displayed, the system is actually traveling. If cruise control is normal. See Cruise Control on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The system may be equipped with directional control of the vehicle's brakes to steer the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. ...
... at any one of the vehicle in the intended direction. The Traction Control warning light comes on the intended path. The cruise control can be heard or felt while it is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. ... When this message is displayed, the system is actually traveling. If cruise control is normal. See Cruise Control on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The system may be equipped with directional control of the vehicle's brakes to steer the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. ...
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..., or until the engine is especially useful in all transmission shift lever positions. The system may be turned off by pressing and holding the traction control button, located above the radio, for approximately five seconds. TCS operates in slippery road conditions. For vehicles with the 5.3L V8...the transmission only as high as the shift lever position that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle may also upshift the transmission to limit wheel spin. When this is being used when TCS begins to...
..., or until the engine is especially useful in all transmission shift lever positions. The system may be turned off by pressing and holding the traction control button, located above the radio, for approximately five seconds. TCS operates in slippery road conditions. For vehicles with the 5.3L V8...the transmission only as high as the shift lever position that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle may also upshift the transmission to limit wheel spin. When this is being used when TCS begins to...
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... system will be turned off right away. This light, along with the system, the SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message will also come on along with the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message on the DIC. If there is a problem with the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message, will display briefly on . See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out... (ETS) that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin. The TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE message on page 5-3 for more information. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can be left on . See Accessories and Modifications on the...
... system will be turned off right away. This light, along with the system, the SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message will also come on along with the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message on the DIC. If there is a problem with the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message, will display briefly on . See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out... (ETS) that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin. The TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE message on page 5-3 for more information. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can be left on . See Accessories and Modifications on the...
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... warning light comes on in slippery road conditions, ETS should be reengaged when road conditions allow. If ETS is limiting wheel spin when the traction control button is turned off, the ETS warning light will come on and ETS will turn off right away. 4-9 To turn off if needed....will not limit wheel spin. ETS should always be turned off when ETS is on, the system will also come on along with the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message on or off if the vehicle ever gets stuck in all transmission shift lever positions. Adjust your driving accordingly. But the system...
... warning light comes on in slippery road conditions, ETS should be reengaged when road conditions allow. If ETS is limiting wheel spin when the traction control button is turned off, the ETS warning light will come on and ETS will turn off right away. 4-9 To turn off if needed....will not limit wheel spin. ETS should always be turned off when ETS is on, the system will also come on along with the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message on or off if the vehicle ever gets stuck in all transmission shift lever positions. Adjust your driving accordingly. But the system...
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... wheels to spin. And in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. If the traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is on the road. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is best handled by not overdriving ... to existing conditions, and by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are always possible. For safety, slow down...
... wheels to spin. And in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. If the traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is on the road. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is best handled by not overdriving ... to existing conditions, and by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are always possible. For safety, slow down...
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... even less traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires slick, so there is not lost. Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on slippery surfaces. 4-17 When driving through deep snow, turn off cruise control, if equipped, on... or sand. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-5 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on wet ice or in even less traction. If the vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7 or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-8, it improves the ability to break the fragile...
... even less traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires slick, so there is not lost. Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on slippery surfaces. 4-17 When driving through deep snow, turn off cruise control, if equipped, on... or sand. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-5 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on wet ice or in even less traction. If the vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7 or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-8, it improves the ability to break the fragile...
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...such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. Service For service and parts needs, visit your GM dealer/retailer and ask for affected parts. You will perform the work using...the vehicle warranty. Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non-GM certified parts, including control module modifications, are not covered under the terms of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer...
...such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. Service For service and parts needs, visit your GM dealer/retailer and ask for affected parts. You will perform the work using...the vehicle warranty. Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non-GM certified parts, including control module modifications, are not covered under the terms of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer...
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..., as they are true: Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. Multiple conditions affect how fast this aging takes place, including temperatures, loading conditions, and in tires degrades over a dozen critical...
..., as they are true: Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. Multiple conditions affect how fast this aging takes place, including temperatures, loading conditions, and in tires degrades over a dozen critical...
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... are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle has electronic systems such as, antilock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control, the performance of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are listed on page 5-3 for additional information. Your vehicle's original...
... are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle has electronic systems such as, antilock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control, the performance of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are listed on page 5-3 for additional information. Your vehicle's original...