2006 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 142

If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated. Low Traction Light If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS) and has front-wheel-drive, this light will come on when the system is limiting wheel spin. If your vehicle has all-wheel-drive, this light will come on when the all-wheel-drive system is protecting itself from overheating due to extended heavy all wheel drive usage. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. The roads may be slippery if this light comes on. Adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops limiting wheel spin. This light should also come on for a few seconds when you start your vehicle. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced. If this happens you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-24 for more information. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause your vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 5-24. Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not be covered by your warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. This light will also come on when starting your vehicle. If it doesn't, have your vehicle serviced. This light will flash when the transaxle has overheated. See "Transaxle Overheating", under Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-19, for more information. 3-30