Performance & Maintenance; Stabilitrak - Stability Control System; Traction Control; Brake Assist - Buick 2006 Lucerne Getting To Know Manual

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
StabiliTrak – Stability Control
®
System (if equipped)
StabiliTrak combines antilock brake,
traction control, and stability control sys-
tems that help the driver maintain direc-
tional control of the vehicle in most driv-
ing conditions. The system is designed
to help keep the vehicle on the driver's
intended path by using throttle and
brake intervention.
When activated, the system will apply
braking to individual wheels and may
reduce engine power as necessary to
help you maintain directional control of
the vehicle. You may also hear a noise
or vibration, or feel a reduction in accel-
eration, while the system is active. This
is normal.
StabiliTrak is automatically turned on
when the vehicle is started and does not
require any driver input.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

Traction Control

To limit wheelspin, you should always
leave Traction Control on. If your vehicle
becomes stuck and rocking the vehicle
is required, the system should be turned
off.
To turn off the system, press the
Traction Control button located on the
center console. For vehicles without a
center console, the button is located at
the end of the gearshift lever.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Brake Assist (if equipped)
Brake Assist senses emergency braking
by detecting the speed and force that a
driver applies the brake pedal and
boosts braking power as needed. If the
system senses hard pressure has been
applied to the brake pedal, it will gener-
ate additional pressure, making it easier
to maintain brake application. When this
happens the brake pedal may feel easi-
er to push. This is normal; continue to
hold down the brake pedal firmly.
Brake Assist works in conjunction with
StabiliTrak to optimize braking at each
wheel and help the driver maintain
vehicle control.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

Magnetic Ride Control

(if equipped)
The Magnetic Ride Control suspension
provides continuous, real-time damping
to instantaneously react to changing
road conditions. Inside the damper
(shock absorber), an electromagnetic
coil controls the alignment of magneti-
cally charged particles suspended in a
synthetic fluid. When the particle align-
ment changes, the rheology (resistance
to flow) of the fluid changes, and the
damper becomes firmer or softer. The
ride characteristics of the Lucerne can
go from very smooth and compliant to
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