Owner's Manual

Black plate (19,1)
Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
Instruments and Controls 5-19
If the TCS is off, the system does
not assist in controlling the vehicle.
Turn on the TCS and the ESC
systems and the warning light
turns off.
See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑27 and Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) on
page 9‑29 for more information
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)/Traction
Control System (TCS)
Indicator/Warning Light
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) or the Traction Control
System (TCS) indicator/warning
light comes on briefly when the
engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by the dealer.
If the system is working normally,
the indicator light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, the
TCS, and potentially the ESC
system have been disabled. A DIC
message may display. Check the
DIC messages to determine which
feature(s) is no longer functioning
and whether the vehicle requires
service.
If the indicator/warning light is on
and flashing, the TCS and/or the
StabiliTrak system is actively
working.
See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑27 and Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) on
page 9‑29 for more information.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the vehicle.
If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by the dealer. If the system
is working normally the indicator
light goes off.
Notice: Driving with the engine
coolant temperature warning light
on could cause the vehicle to
overheat. See Engine Overheating
on page 10‑17. The vehicle's
engine could be damaged, and it
might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Never drive with
the engine coolant temperature
warning light on.