Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - Pontiac G6 2009 Owner's Manual

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The vehicle may have an Electronic Stability Control
system called StabiliTrak which combines antilock brake,
traction and stability control systems and helps the
driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most
driving conditions.
StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a
discrepancy 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 you first start the vehicle and begin to drive away,
the system performs several diagnostic checks to ensure
there are no problems. The system may be heard or felt
while it is working. This is normal and does not mean
there is a problem with the vehicle.
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This light comes on when
StabiliTrak is activated.
StabiliTrak comes on automatically whenever the
vehicle is started. To help assist with directional control
of the vehicle, the system should always be left on.
The Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak
can be turned off if needed by pressing and holding
the TCS/ESC button until the StabiliTrak/TCS Off light
comes on. Press the button again to turn StabiliTrak and
Traction Control back on. See Traction Control System
(TCS) following for more information.
If cruise control is being used when the system
activates, cruise control will automatically disengage.
Press the cruise control button to reengage when road
conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 3-10
for more information.
This light comes on if
there is a problem with
the system or the system
has been turned off.