Power Steering - Pontiac G6 2009 Owner's Manual

POWER STEERING

This message displays if a problem has been detected
with the electric power steering, if your vehicle has
this feature. Have your vehicle serviced immediately
by your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when there is a problem with
the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer immediately.
SERVICE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL)
If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
this message displays and a chime sounds if there has
been a problem detected with ESC. The ESC light also
appears on the instrument panel cluster. When this
message displays, the system is not working. Adjust
your driving accordingly. See Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) on page 4-6 and Electronic Stability Control
Indicator Light on page 3-37 for more information.
If this message turns on while you are driving, pull
off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully.
Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off
and then back on. If this message still stays on or turns
back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs
service. Have the ESC inspected by your dealer/retailer
as soon as possible.
SERVICE TRACTION
If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS),
this message displays and a chime sounds when
the system is not functioning properly. The TCS light
may also appears on the instrument panel cluster.
When this message displays, the system is not working.
Adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-7 and Traction Off Light
on page 3-37 for more information. Have the system
serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
SVC (Service) TIRE MONITOR
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), this message displays if a part
on the TPMS is not working properly. The tire
pressure light also flashes and then remains on
during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure
Light on page 3-39. Several conditions may cause
this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation on page 5-71 for more information.
If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be
a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer.
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