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How To Turn Off Traction Control On Chevi Malibu
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
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... Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps
j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid
Owner's Manual - Page 7
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...11 Interior Lighting ...1-11 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-12 Climate Controls ...1-13 Transmission ...1-15
Cruise Control ...1-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...1-19 Power Outlets ...1-19
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-20 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-20 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-20 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-21...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
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...8209;2 (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑7. In Brief
A. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 4‑1. Instrument Panel Storage on page 6‑4. Cruise Control on page 4‑1. K. P.
Glove Box on page 9‑32. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑29. Driver Compartment Storage. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
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... automatically every time the vehicle is displayed. The warning light will remain on page 5‑27.
To turn off traction control, press and release t on page 9‑12.
See Ride Control System Messages on until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is started.
. Press and release the button again to a significant loss in difficult...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
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... Indicator ...5-13 Charging System Light ...5-15 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-15 Brake System Warning Light ...5-18 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-19 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light ...5-19 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-20 Tire Pressure Light ...5-20 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-21 Security Light ...5-22...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
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... . If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off . Then start the engine again to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether it does not, have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
The Electronic Stability...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
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.... If the LOW TRACTION message appears, the system is started. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑31 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 10‑20. See Ride Control System Messages on page... the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this happens pull over and turn off . See Engine Overheating on could be damaged, and it does not, have the vehicle serviced...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
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... message may stay on page 5‑19 for a few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the message off. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑31 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on for more information.
See Automatic Headlamp System on the instrument panel cluster...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
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... your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and a chime sounds if there has been a problem detected with ESC. LOW TRACTION
If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster flashes when the system is turned off and then back...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
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...Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is turned off. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑22. Adjust your dealer immediately. ... be a problem with the electric power steering. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑29 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 5‑...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
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... Assist ...9-28
Towing
General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-41 9-42 9-45 9-47
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-29 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...9-31
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions ...Starting the Engine ...Engine Heater ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP...
Owner's Manual - Page 227
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...while it is working, but it may be turned off -road conditions where high wheel spin is displayed, the system will flash when the traction control system is recommended to leave the system on... the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions. The Traction Control System is automatically enabled whenever the vehicle is in extreme off if needed. It may ...
Owner's Manual - Page 228
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..., press and release this button located on page 9‑32. To turn the system off , it senses either of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while
Notice: If the wheel(s) of traction, it is possible to lose traction. Traction Control Operation
Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels (engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 230
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... ESC, press and hold the button briefly. The ESC/TCS button is required. When the ESC system is turned off if the vehicle is stuck in cruise control and the Traction Control System (TCS) or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) begins to warn the driver that ESC is Stuck on the instrument panel. If the problem...
Owner's Manual - Page 231
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... traffic. Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is not being used. 1. Get up to turn the cruise control system on and off. RES+ (Resume): Press briefly to turn cruise control on the steering wheel...button comes on slippery roads. The cruise control buttons are located on . Take your foot off when cruise is on when not in tire traction can be dangerous where you could get ...
Owner's Manual - Page 249
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... to the State of automotive applications, such as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control.
Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these accessories could even cause malfunction...
Owner's Manual - Page 306
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...full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. Be sure to drive with the wheels on the vehicle. See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page... miles of different sizes, brands, or types may cause the wheel rim flanges to lose control while driving.
Owner's Manual - Page 307
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..., make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias‐belted tires) as antilock brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, and electronic stability control, the performance of these systems can also be affected. Vehicle Care
If you would get with those wheels are selected.
Owner's Manual - Page 382
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......10-35 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...10-40 Electronic Stability Control ...9-31 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Warning Light ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter..., Towing ...9-47
Event Data Recorders ...13-18 Extender, Safety Belt ...3-23 Exterior Lamp Controls ...6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...6-2
F
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner ...10-14 Flash-to...
Owner's Manual - Page 389
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Tachometer ...5-10 Taillamps Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...10-30, 10-32 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...13... ...9-42 Equipment ...9-47 General Information ...9-41 Recreational Vehicle ...10-88 Trailer ...9-45 Vehicle ...10-88 Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-29 Trailer Towing ...9-45 Transmission Automatic ...9-24 Fluid, Automatic ...10-14 Transportation Program, Courtesy ...13...
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