2013 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - Page 278

9-36 Driving and Operating or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑9. See Winter Driving on page 9‑8 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions. Adding non-dealer accessories can affect your vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10‑3. StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has an electronic stability control system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The TCS/StabiliTrak light flashes when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. The TCS/StabiliTrak light comes on and the SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message will be displayed in the DIC if there is a problem with the traction control system. When the TCS/StabiliTrak light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light on page 5‑24. TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud The TCS/StabiliTrak button is on the instrument panel (CTS) or the steering wheel (CTS-V). Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak button and the traction control system will turn off and TRACTION CONTROL OFF will be displayed in the DIC. Press the button again to turn the system back on. For information on turning StabiliTrak off and on, see StabiliTrak System following. StabiliTrak activates when the system senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help steer the vehicle in the direction which you are steering.