The StabiliTrak® System is a computer controlled system that helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle's brakes.

When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away (6 mph (10 km/h)), especially during cold weather, the message STABILITRAK WARMING may be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the instrument panel cluster light will be on, and a chime will sound. This is normal. You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button. The Stabilitrak® System performance is affected until the message, STABILITRAK READY, is displayed in the DIC. This can take up to 15 minutes.

The WAIT FOR STABILITRAK message may be displayed in the DIC after exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h) for 10 seconds if the steering is not centered. The system is off until the STABILITRAK ACTIVE message is displayed.

The STABILITRAK ACTIVE message will come on when the system is operating. See DIC Warnings and Messages for more information. You may also feel or hear the system working. This is normal.

The instrument panel cluster light will come on and a chime will sound to let you know if there is a problem with the system.

The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will also be displayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages for more information.

When this light and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message are on, the system is not operational. Adjust your driving accordingly.

The system comes on automatically whenever you start your vehicle. To help maintain directional control of the vehicle, you should always leave the system on. You can turn the system off if you ever need to. If you turn the StabiliTrak® system off, the Traction Control System will also be turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly.

To turn the system off, press and hold the front part of the traction control button on the console for five seconds with the vehicle stopped.

You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button. The DIC will display the appropriate message when you push the button, either TRAC/STABILITRAK ON or TRAC/STABILITRAK OFF.