Braking In Emergencies; Stabilitrak ® System - Pontiac 2006 G6 Owner's Manual

Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down firmly and let antilock work. The antilock pump or
motor might be heard operating and the brake pedal
might be felt to pulsate, but this is normal.

Braking in Emergencies

ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than
even the very best braking.
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StabiliTrak System
The vehicle may have the StabiliTrak system which
combines antilock brake, traction and stability control
systems and helps the driver maintain directional control
of the vehicle in most driving conditions.
StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a
discrepancy between the intended path and the direction
the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak selectively
applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's
brakes to help steer the vehicle in the intended direction.
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When you first start the vehicle and begin to drive away,
the system performs several diagnostic checks to ensure
there are no problems. The system may be heard or felt
while it is working. This is normal and does not mean
there is a problem with the vehicle.
When the system is on, this light will come on if there
is a problem, or if the system has been turned off.
StabiliTrak comes on automatically whenever the
vehicle is started. To help assist with directional control
of the vehicle, the system should always be left on.
This symbol will appear
when the StabiliTrak
system is activated.
This light is located on the
instrument panel cluster.