The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transmission to limit wheel spin. Also, the traction control system activates the appropriate corner brakes to gain even quicker control to limit wheel spin.

The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is normal.

If cruise control is being used when TCS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Press the cruise control button to reengage when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control for more information.

TCS operates in all transmission shift lever positions except park or neutral. But the system can upshift the transmission only as high as the shift lever position that is chosen, so use the lower gears only when necessary. See Automatic Transmission Operation.

The traction off light is located on the instrument panel cluster.

This light comes on if there is a problem with the system or if the system has been turned off.

When this 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, always leave the system turned on. TCS can be turned off if needed.

To turn the system on or off, press the TCS/ESC button located below the climate controls.

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

If the TCS/ESC button is pressed once, the traction control system turns off and the traction off light comes on. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system called StabiliTrak stays on. Press the TCS/ESC button again to turn the system back on. The traction off light will go off. The Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak can be turned off if needed by pressing and holding the TCS/ESC button until the StabiliTrak/TCS Off light comes on. Press the TCS/ESC button again to turn StabiliTrak and the traction control system back on. For more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

When the system is off, the traction off light will come on and stay on. If the Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin and the button is pressed to turn the system off, the traction off light will come on and the system will stop limiting wheel spin. The system will not provide traction assistance until the system is turned back on.

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