2007 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual - Page 257

See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 278 and If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 278 for more information. To turn the system on or off, press the traction control button located on the left side of the instrument panel. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you will understand this. When you turn the system off, a chime will sound, the traction control warning light will come on and stay on and a TRACTION CONTROL OFF message will appear on the DIC. If the traction control system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the system off, the warning light will come on and the system will turn off right away. You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The traction control light should go off. Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 297 for more information. 257