Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

8-36 Driving and Operating
The TCS off light comes on to
indicate that the traction control
system has been turned off.
It might be necessary to turn the
system off if the vehicle gets stuck
in sand, mud or snow and rocking
the vehicle is required. See If the
Vehicle Is Stuck on page 8‑9 for
more information. See also Winter
Driving on page 8‑8 for information
on using TCS when driving in snowy
or icy conditions.
To turn the system off, press
located on the console in front of
the gear lever.
g
Press and release and the traction
control system turns off and the
traction control system warning light
g
comes on. Press again to turn the
system back on. For information on
turning StabiliTrak off and on, see
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on
page 8‑36.
Adding accessories can affect
the vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications on
page 9‑3 for more information.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
The vehicle has a vehicle stability
enhancement system called
StabiliTrak. It is an advanced
g 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
travelling. 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 Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) indicator light flashes
on the instrument panel.