Performance & Maintenance Automatic Transmission; All-Wheel Drive System; Traction Control - Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Getting To Know Your

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Automatic Transmission
Your vehicle's electronically controlled
automatic transmission is equipped with
a control system that reduces excessive
transmission shifting while traveling on
hilly, winding roads.
The transmission will not upshift to a
higher gear if that gear cannot maintain
speed on the grade. If you completely
lift off the accelerator pedal and the
transmission does not upshift on a
steep grade, it is normal — the comput-
er is preventing unnecessary shifting.
After reaching the top of the hill, the
normal gearshift schedule will resume
operation.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

All-Wheel Drive System

(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
"on-demand" All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
system. The system has no buttons or
controls, as it is completely automatic.
There may be a slight engagement
sound or feel when the system engages,
but this is normal.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Traction Control (Front-wheel
drive models only)
This feature limits wheelspin on slippery
surfaces. The system activates automat-
ically whenever you start your vehicle
and should be left on at all times. When
the system is operating, a Traction
Control light will illuminate in the instru-
ment panel. You may also hear or feel
the system working. This is normal.
If your vehicle becomes stuck and it is
necessary to "rock" the vehicle in order
to free it, you can temporarily turn off the
system by pressing the traction control
button located above the audio system
on the instrument panel.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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