2010 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 169

Driving and Operating 8-35 StabiliTrak System The vehicle has the StabiliTrak system which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems. This system automatically controls the brakes and engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when cornering on a slippery road surface or turning the steering wheel abruptly. This system activates when the vehicle speed reaches or exceeds 15 km/h (9 mph), and deactivates when the vehicle speed reduces to below 15 km/h (9 mph). A sound may be heard in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This means that the system is in the self-check mode, but does not indicate a problem. If the vehicle is going to skid during driving, the traction control system warning light flashes and an alarm sounds intermittently. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control system warning light and the VSC OFF light will come on. To turn the systems back on, press g again. If both systems are turned off, they will not turn back on automatically when vehicle speed increases. If the VSC OFF light flashes, there is a problem in the traction control system or StabiliTrak. To turn off both the traction control system and StabiliTrak, press and hold g while the vehicle is stopped.