Ride Control System; Messages - Cadillac 2011 Escalade Owner's Manual

For cleaning instructions, see
Washing Your Vehicle in Exterior
Care on page 10 97. See Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9 56 for
more information.

Ride Control System

Messages

SERVICE STABILITRAK
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak and
this message displays, it means
there may be a problem with the
StabiliTrak system. If you see this
message, try to reset the system.
Stop; turn off the engine for at least
15 seconds; then start the engine
again. If this message still comes
on, it means there is a problem.
You should see your dealer for
service. The vehicle is safe to drive,
however, you do not have the
benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce
your speed and drive accordingly.
SERVICE SUSPENSION
SYSTEM
This message displays when the
Road Sensing Suspension (RSS)
system is not operating properly.
Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer.
SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this
message displays when there is a
problem with the Traction Control
System (TCS). When this message
displays, the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving
accordingly. See your dealer for
service. See StabiliTrak
page 9 47 for more information.
Instruments and Controls
STABILITRAK OFF
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak,
this message displays when
you turn off StabiliTrak, or when
the stability control has been
automatically disabled. To limit
wheel spin and realize the
full benefits of the stability
enhancement system, you
should normally leave StabiliTrak
on. However, you should turn
StabiliTrak off if your vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow
and you want to rock your vehicle
to attempt to free it, or if you
are driving in extreme off-road
conditions and require more wheel
spin. See If the Vehicle is Stuck on
®
System on
page 9 23. To turn the StabiliTrak
system on or off, see StabiliTrak
System on page 9 47.
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