Ride Control System; Messages - GMC Sierra 2011 Owner's Manual

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Instruments and Controls
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system,
this message displays if there is a
problem with the URPA system. Do
not use this system to help you
park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist
on page 9 74 for more information.
See your dealer for service.

Ride Control System

Messages

SERVICE STABILITRAK
If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and
this message displays, it means
there may be a problem with the
StabiliTrak system. If you see this
message, try to reset the system.
Stop; turn off the engine for at least
15 seconds; then start the engine
again. If this message still comes
on, it means there is a problem. You
should see your dealer for service.
The vehicle is safe to drive;
however, you do not have the
benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce
your speed and drive accordingly.
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
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service. See StabiliTrak
page 9 68 for more information.
STABILITRAK OFF
If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this
message displays when you turn off
StabiliTrak, or when the stability
control has been automatically
disabled. To limit wheel spin and
realize the full benefits of the
stability enhancement system, you
should normally leave StabiliTrak
on. However, you should turn
StabiliTrak off if your vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
and you want to rock your 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 22. To turn the StabiliTrak
system on or off, see StabiliTrak
System on page 9 68.
There are several conditions that
can cause this message to appear.
If the vehicle is overheating,
which could occur if StabiliTrak
activates continuously for an
System on
extended period of time.
If the brake system warning light
is on. See Brake System
Warning Light on page 5 27.
If the stability system takes
longer than usual to complete its
diagnostic checks due to driving
conditions.
If an engine or vehicle related
problem has been detected and
the vehicle needs service. See
your dealer.
If the vehicle is shifted into 4LO.
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