2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 133

Instruments and Controls 5-19 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑18. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5‑26 for all brake related DIC messages. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off. If the light is on while certain DIC messages display, this indicates that the ESC and TCS are not working or are disabled. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the ESC system have been disabled. Check the DIC messaging to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether it is because of the driver turning off the feature(s), or because the system is not working properly and the vehicle requires service. If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is not limited. If the ESC system is disabled, the system does not aid in maintaining directional control of the vehicle. For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system or the Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/ warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started.