Electronic Stability; Control (Esc) - Buick Regal 2011 Owner's Manual

Electronic Stability

Control (ESC)

The vehicle may have a vehicle
stability enhancement system called
®
StabiliTrak . It is an advanced
computer-controlled system that
assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
StabiliTrak activates when there is a
difference between the intended
path and the direction the vehicle is
actually traveling. StabiliTrak
selectively applies braking pressure
to the vehicle's brakes to help steer
the vehicle in the intended direction.
StabiliTrak comes on automatically
whenever the vehicle is started.
To assist with directional control of
the vehicle, the system should
always be left on.
When StabiliTrak activates,
flashes on the instrument panel.
A noise may be heard or vibration
may be felt in the brake pedal.
This is normal. Continue to steer the
vehicle in the intended direction.
See Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)/Traction Control System
(TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on
page 5 17 for more information.
If a problem is detected with
StabiliTrak, Service StabiliTrak is
displayed on the Driver Information
Driving and Operating
Center (DIC). See Ride Control
System Messages on page 5 27.
When this message is displayed
and comes on and stays on,
the vehicle is safe to drive but the
system is not operational. Driving
should be adjusted accordingly.
If comes on and stays on, reset
the system by:
1. Stopping the vehicle.
2. Turning the engine off and
waiting 15 seconds.
3. Starting the engine.
If still comes on and stays on, the
vehicle needs service.
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