Owner's Manual

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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011
Instruments and Controls 5-35
Ride Control System
Messages
SERVICE STABILITRAK
If your vehicle has Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), this
message displays if there has
been a problem detected with ESC.
The ESC/TCS light also appears
on the instrument panel cluster.
See Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) on page 9‑31 for more
information.
If this message turns on while you
are driving, pull off the road as
soon as possible and stop carefully.
Try resetting the system by turning
the ignition off and then back on.
If this message still stays on or
turns back on again while you are
driving, your vehicle needs service.
Have the system inspected by your
dealer as soon as possible.
SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL
If your vehicle has the Traction
Control System (TCS), this message
displays when the system is not
functioning properly. A warning
light also appears on the instrument
panel cluster. See Traction Control
System (TCS) Warning Light on
page 5‑22. See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 9‑29 for
more information. Have the TCS
serviced by your dealer as soon
as possible.
STABILITRAK NOT READY
If your vehicle has Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), this
message may display and the
ESC/TCS light on the instrument
panel cluster may be on after first
driving the vehicle and exceeding
30 km/h (19 mph) for 30 seconds.
The ESC system is not functional
until the light has turned off. See
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on
page 9‑31 for more information.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
If your vehicle has the Traction
Control System (TCS), this
message displays when the TCS
turns off. See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 9‑29 for
more information.
This message may display when
the ignition is in ON/RUN and
disappears after 10 seconds,
unless it is acknowledged or
an urgent warning appears.
Any of the following conditions may
cause the TCS to turn off:
.
The TCS is turned off by
pressing the traction control
button. See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 9‑29
for more information.
.
The battery is low.
.
There is a TCS failure.
See your dealer for service.