Automatic Transmission Features; Stabilitrak/Traction Control Systems - Chevrolet EQUINOX 2011 Quick Reference Manual

Automatic Transmission Features

Fuel Economy (eco) Mode
The Fuel Economy (eco) mode (on
4-cylinder models only) can improve the
vehicle's fuel economy by changing the
transmission shift points and making
several other fuel-saving adjustments.
Driving performance is more conservative
when the eco mode is active.
• Press the eco button (A) by the shift
lever to turn the eco mode on or off.
The eco light will illuminate in the
instrument cluster when active.
A B
StabiliTrak ®
The traction control system limits wheel-
spin and the StabiliTrak stability control
system assists with directional control of
the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Both systems turn on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
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/Traction Control Systems
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
The Electronic Range Select mode allows
the driver to manually select the range of
gear positions. This feature can be used
to limit the top gear while towing or to
downshift when driving on a downhill
grade to provide engine braking. ERS
is not designed to provide sportier
performance or to be used to shift
gears similar to a manual transmission.
• Move the shift lever to the Manual (M)
position.
• Press the +/– button (B) on the shift
lever to increase/decrease the gear
range available. All gears below the
selected gear will be available to use.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for
the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Turning the Systems Off/On
• To turn off traction control, press the
StabiliTrak/Traction Control button.
The Traction Control Off light will
illuminate.
.
• To turn off both traction control and
StabiliTrak, press and hold the button.
The Traction Control Off/
StabiliTrak Off light will illuminate.
• Press the button again to turn on both
systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.