Chevrolet 2013 Express Owner's Manual page 141

SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL
If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this
message displays when there is a
problem with the Traction Control
System (TCS). When this message
displays, the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving
accordingly. See your dealer for
service. See StabiliTrak
page 9 32 for more information.
STABILITRAK INITIALIZING
If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this
message may display until first
driving the vehicle and exceeding
40 km/h (25 mph) for two minutes.
The StabiliTrak system is not
functional until this message has
turned off. See StabiliTrak
on page 9 32 for more information.
TRACTION XX
STABILITRAK XX
If the vehicle has StabiliTrak,
this message displays when the
traction control and/or StabiliTrak
systems have been turned on or
off. Adjust your driving accordingly.
To limit wheel spin and realize
the full benefits of the stability
®
System on enhancement system, you should
normally leave StabiliTrak on.
However, you should turn
StabiliTrak off if the vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow
and you want to rock the vehicle
to attempt to free it, or if you are
driving in extreme off-road
conditions and require more wheel
spin. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on
®
page 9 9. To turn the StabiliTrak
System
system on or off, see StabiliTrak
System on page 9 32.
Instruments and Controls
STABILITRAK OFF may also
display when the stability control
has been automatically disabled.
There are several conditions that
can cause this message to appear.
One condition is overheating,
which could occur if StabiliTrak
activates continuously for an
extended period of time.
The message also displays if the
brake system warning light is on.
See Brake System Warning
Light on page 5 22.
The message could display if the
stability system takes longer
than usual to complete its
diagnostic checks due to driving
conditions.
The message displays if an
®
engine or vehicle related
problem has been detected and
the vehicle needs service. See
your dealer.
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