Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that the front wheels are spinning too much or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power (by closing the throttle and managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin.

The traction control system and StabiliTrak® warning light will flash when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light for more information. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. See Cruise Control for more information.

The SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message, the traction control system warning light and the StabiliTrak® warning light will come on to let you know if there is a problem with the traction control system. See DIC Warnings and Messages .

When this light and the SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message are on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to.

You can turn the system on or off at any time by pressing the traction control system button located on the console or on the end of the column shifter. The DIC will display TRACTION CONTROL OFF when you press the button, and part of the traction control system is disabled. Your vehicle will still have brake-traction control, but will not be able to use the engine speed management system. You may still hear system noises as a result of the brake-traction control coming on. If the controller detects excessive wheel spin in this mode, the traction control system and StabiliTrak® indicator light may blink.

It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the sytem off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, and you may want to "rock" your vehicle in an attempt to free it. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow for more information.

Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect your vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications for more information.