All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System - Buick 2007 Rainier Owner's Manual

Notice: If the StabiliTrak
to heavy braking and/or because the traction
control system has been continuously active,
do not allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spin
excessively. If you do, you may be causing
damage to the transfer case. This could lead to
costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
Notice: If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle to
spin excessively while the StabiliTrak
and brake warning lights and the SERVICE
STABILITRAK message are displayed, you
could damage the transfer case. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Reduce
engine power and do not spin the wheel(s)
excessively while these lights and this message
are displayed.
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StabiliTrak may activate on dry or rough roads or
under conditions such as heavy acceleration
while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the
transmission. When this happens, you may
notice a reduction in acceleration, or may hear a
noise or vibration. This is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system
activates, the StabiliTrak
the cruise control will automatically disengage.
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light comes on due
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, ABS
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light will blink, and
When road conditions allow, you may re-engage
the cruise control. See Cruise Control on
page 159.
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StabiliTrak will turn off automatically if a problem
is detected in the system. The StabiliTrak
light will come on and SERVICE STABILITRAK
will be displayed on the DIC. For vehicles without a
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DIC, the StabiliTrak
service light will both come on. If the SERVICE
STABILITRAK message (or StabiliTrak
light) does not clear itself after restarting the
vehicle, you should see your dealer for service.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle's performance. See Accessories and
Modifications on page 356 for more information.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System

Your vehicle may have this feature. There is no
lever or switch to engage or disengage the
front axle. It is fully automatic and adjusts as
needed for road conditions. Your vehicle has an
active transfer case allowing two-wheel-drive
operation on dry roads. The transfer case will shift
automatically into all-wheel drive on slippery
surfaces. You may feel an extra shift when the
all-wheel drive engages.
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light and the StabiliTrak
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service
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