Stabilitrak System - Cadillac 2005 XLR Owner's Manual

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StabiliTrak System
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The StabiliTrak System is a 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.
When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive
away (6 mph (10 km/h)), especially during cold weather,
the message STABILITRAK WARMING may be
displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the
instrument cluster light will be on, and a chime will
sound. This is normal. You can acknowledge this
message by pressing the RESET button. The
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StabiliTrak System performance is affected until the
message, STABILITRAK READY, is displayed in
the DIC. This can take up to 15 minutes.
The WAIT FOR STABILITRAK message may be
displayed in the DIC after exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h)
for 10 seconds if the steering is not centered. The
system is off until the STABILITRAK ACTIVE message
is displayed.
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The STABILITRAK ACTIVE message will come on when
the system is operating. See DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-64 for more information. You may
also feel or hear the system working. This is normal.
The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will also be
displayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-64 for more information.
When this light and the SERVICE STABILITRAK
message are on, the system is not operational. Adjust
your driving accordingly.
The system comes on automatically whenever you start
your vehicle. To help maintain directional control of the
vehicle, you should always leave the system on. You can
turn the system off if you ever need to. If you turn the
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STABILITRAK System off, the Traction Control System
will also be turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The instrument cluster light
will come on and a chime
will sound to let you
know if there is a problem
with the system.