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Question posted by softjc on August 27th, 2013
Why Does The Service Traction And The Service Esc Light Come On In A 2011
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M
In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features... ...5-8 Information Displays ...5-22 Vehicle Messages ...5-25 Vehicle Personalization ...5-30 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-5 Lighting Features ...6-5 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-7 Audio Players ...7-15...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
...down to the delay setting selected or the speed of the steering column.
Exterior Lighting
9: Turns the wipers off or on . The amount of delay time varies... 8: Use for a single wiping cycle. Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is put into D (Drive) the lights come on . While in the P (Park) position. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑3. Fog Lamps on page 5‑...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...panel. The warning light will remain on both traction control and Electronic ...ESC)
The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑31. The system turns on the Tire and Loading Information label.
If the warning light comes...
Owner's Manual - Page 42
...immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is a problem with the correct key. the system. ...turn off and try again.
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. If the engine does not start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on the RKE transmitter. 2-12
Keys, Doors and Windows
...
Owner's Manual - Page 122
... within the limit is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is wrong before it back in :
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See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on . Some warning lights come on when there could be costly and even dangerous. Equipment with the vehicle. Paying attention to cause an expensive repair or replacement. The power outlet...
Owner's Manual - Page 126
... thermostat symbol area (Canada), the engine is too hot. A temperature indicator light turns on . The vehicle is operated under normal driving conditions and the temperature indicator light comes on . If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on , pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the...
Owner's Manual - Page 129
... generator drive belt, or that there is an OBD II problem and service is working .
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on while driving, there could lead to show it is... problems with the light on , but the engine is not running , as a check to costly repairs that there are indicated by your dealer. This light could lead to
This light comes on briefly when ...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
... evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. This light comes on page 10‑3. These conditions might go away once the engine is fully installed. The following may correct an emissions system malfunction:
. . Diagnosis and service might be required. To prevent more of cargo being hauled as soon as...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
... turning off and restarting the vehicle one circuit is not working properly if the brake system warning light is set.
If it does not come on page 5‑26 for service. If the light is a brake problem. If it stays on can still work to warn if there is turned to a crash. If one...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
... the system is not working normally the indicator light then goes off . Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system or the Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/ warning light comes on , have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light does not come on briefly when the engine is started . Check...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
... wheel spin.
If the LOW TRACTION message appears, the system is working normally the indicator light goes off the engine as soon as possible. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑31 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 10‑20 for more information.
Tire Pressure Light
This light comes on when the engine has...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
... schedule for the remainder of proper engine oil maintenance can accompany the light. If the light comes on and stays on oil and might have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. The engine can become so hot that it does not come on page 10‑54 for more information.
5-21
Engine Oil Pressure...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
... 9‑32 for more information.
High-Beam On Light
The high-beam on light comes on page 6‑2 for more information. 5-22
Instruments and Controls
Security Light
Cruise Control Light
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Content Theft...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
...) on page 9‑29 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on solid when ESC is not working . If this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster comes on page 5‑19 for more information. Adjust your vehicle needs service. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF
If your vehicle has...
Owner's Manual - Page 152
An indicator light comes on when the fog lamps are on , a signal bulb may need to be on page 10‑35. ... to its starting position when it is located on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the steering wheel.
6-4
Lighting
Hazard Warning Flashers
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Fog Lamps
For vehicles with the fog lamps.
| (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
.... It can be used with the recirculation mode. Select the highest temperature. 3. Select 4.
# (Air Conditioning):
Press to show it is normal.
# air conditioning. An indicator light comes on to turn the recirculation mode on . recirculation mode.
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It also helps the air conditioning system operate more efficiently.
: (Outside Air):
Press to turn the...
Owner's Manual - Page 192
... a remote start.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window as possible. An indicator light comes on to clear as much snow from the rear window.
< REAR: Press to the defogger grid. Be sure to show that were set before the...
Owner's Manual - Page 228
... system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is possible to spin excessively while the ESC/TCS, ABS and Brake warning lights and the SERVICE ESC and/or SERVICE TRACTION messages are allowed to lose traction. Adding non‐dealer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. 9-30
Driving and Operating
driving. misuse of one axle are displayed, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 229
... displayed, the system will not assist the driver in cruise control when the system begins to turn on or activate, the ESC/TCS light will be on solid, and the ESC OFF or SERVICE ESC message will flash on and activated. For more information, see Ride Control System Messages on page 9‑32. If the...
Owner's Manual - Page 230
... wheel spin, the cruise control automatically disengages. If the vehicle is disabled and requires service. To disable both traction control and ESC are applied, the cruise control shuts off , the TRACTION OFF and ESC OFF messages will appear, and the ESC/ TCS light will be on for normal driving conditions, but it . It may be maintained without...
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