Integrated Trailer Brake Control System - GMC 2013 Sierra Owner's Manual

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The vehicle may have an Integrated
Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system
for electric trailer brakes.
This symbol is located on the Trailer
Brake Control Panel on vehicles
with an Integrated Trailer Brake
Control system. The power output to
the trailer brakes is based on the
amount of brake pressure being
applied by the vehicle s brake
system. This available power output
to the trailer brakes can be adjusted
to a wide range of trailering
situations.
The ITBC system is integrated with
the vehicle s brake, antilock brake,
and StabiliTrak (if equipped)
systems. In trailering conditions that
cause the vehicle s antilock brake or
StabiliTrak systems to activate,
power sent to the trailer's brakes will
be automatically adjusted to
minimize trailer wheel lock-up. This
does not imply that the trailer has
StabiliTrak.
The vehicle may have a Trailer
Sway Control (TSC) feature. See
.
The vehicle may have a Hill Start
Assist (HSA) feature. See
If the vehicle s brake, antilock brake,
or StabiliTrak systems are not
functioning properly, the ITBC
system may not be fully functional
or may not function at all. Make sure
all of these systems are fully
operational to ensure full
functionality of the ITBC system.
The ITBC system is powered
through the vehicle's electrical
system. Turning the ignition off will
also turn off the ITBC system. The
ITBC system is fully functional only
when the ignition is in ON or
in RUN.
The ITBC system can only be used
with trailers with electric brakes.
Connecting a trailer that has a
surge, air,
or electric-over-hydraulic trailer
brake system may result in
reduced or complete loss of trailer
braking. There may be an
.
increase in stopping distance or
trailer instability which could
result in personal injury or
damage to the vehicle, trailer,
or other property. Use the ITBC
system only with electric brakes.

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