2009 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 254

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 TCS can be turned off if needed. The system should be turned off if the vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-21. TCS can be turned off by pressing the StabiliTrak/TCS button, located next to the gear shift lever. The traction control system can be activated again by pressing the traction control button. While the traction control system is activated, the StabiliTrak/TCS warning light comes on the instrument panel cluster and TRACTION CONTROL ON briefly displays. If the system is limiting wheel spin when the button is pressed, the StabiliTrak/TCS warning light comes on the instrument panel cluster. The system will not turn off until there is no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. Turn the system back on by pressing the button again. If the light does not come on, TCS might not be working and the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer/retailer. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3 for more information. When TCS is turned off, the StabiliTrak/TCS warning light comes on the instrument panel cluster and TRACTION CONTROL OFF briefly displays. 4-8