Stabilitrak ® System - Chevrolet 2013 Malibu Owner's Manual

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StabiliTrak System
The vehicle has a vehicle stability
enhancement system called
StabiliTrak. It is an advanced
computer-controlled system that
assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
StabiliTrak activates when the
computer senses a difference
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.
When the stability control system
activates, the TCS/StabiliTrak Light
flashes on the instrument panel.
This also occurs when traction
control is activated. A noise might
be heard or vibration might be felt in
the brake pedal. This is normal.
Continue to steer the vehicle in the
intended direction.
Driving and Operating
If there is a problem detected with
StabiliTrak, the TCS/StabiliTrak
Light comes on and the system is
not operational. See StabiliTrak
OFF Light on page 5 18. Driving
should be adjusted accordingly.
StabiliTrak comes on automatically
whenever the vehicle is started. To
assist with directional control of the
vehicle, the system should always
be left on.
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