Stabilitrak ® System; Panic Brake Assist - Buick 2006 Lucerne Owner's Manual

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StabiliTrak System
Your vehicle may have this feature. The StabiliTrak
system is an advanced computer controlled system that
helps the driver maintain directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This is
accomplished by selectively applying any one of the
vehicle's brakes and reducing engine power. The
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StabiliTrak system comes on automatically whenever
you start your vehicle. The system cannot be turned off.
The STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be
displayed in the DIC and the traction control system and
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StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument panel
cluster will be on after first driving the vehicle and
exceeding 30 mph 48 (km/h) for 30 seconds. The
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StabiliTrak system is off until the light has turned off.
This could take up to 15 minutes.
The traction control system and StabiliTrak
on the instrument panel cluster will flash when the system
is operating. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
Light on page 3-41, StabiliTrak
page 3-42 and DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-56 for more information. You may also feel or
hear the system working. This is normal.
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warning light
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Indicator Light on
The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will be displayed
and the traction control system and StabiliTrak
light on the instrument panel cluster will come on if there
is a problem with the system. When this light and the
SERVICE STABILITRAK message are on, the system is
not operational. Adjust your driving accordingly.

Panic Brake Assist

Your vehicle may have a panic brake assist system that
monitors the intention of the driver while braking. If
the system senses that the driver has applied hard/fast
pressure to the brake pedal, the system will generate
additional pressure, making it easier for the driver
to maintain brake application. When this happens the
brake pedal will feel easier to push. Just hold the brake
pedal down firmly and let the system work for you.
You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice
some noise but this is normal. The brakes will return
to normal operation after the brake pedal has
been released.
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