The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system will operate if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.
The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is normal.
The TCS/StabiliTrak® warning light will flash when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin.
The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light comes on if there is a problem with the traction control system.
See StabiliTrak®/Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light and StabiliTrak® System. When the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. Also, turn TCS off while in deep snow or on loose gravel, to assist vehicle motion at lower speeds. See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out for more information. See also Winter Driving for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions.
To turn the system off, press the TCS/StabiliTrak button located on the instrument panel (CTS) or the steering wheel (CTS-V).
Press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button and the traction control system will turn off and the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light will come on. Press the button again to turn the system back on. For information on turning StabiliTrak off and on, see StabiliTrak System previously.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect your vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications for more information.
Competitive Driving Mode
To select this optional handling mode, press the TCS/StabiliTrak button quickly two times and the STABILITRAK COMPETITVE MODE displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC). While in the StabiliTrak Competitive Mode, TCS does not limit wheel spin, and the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light comes on. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button again, or turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY and restart the vehicle, to turn TCS back on and turn the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light off.
Notice: When traction control is turned off, or Competitive Driving Mode is active, it is possible to lose traction. If you attempt to shift with the drive wheels spinning with a loss of traction, it is possible to cause damage to the transmission. Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction. Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered. See the warranty book for additional information.
