2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 256

8-42 Driving and Operating On AWD vehicles, when TCS is turned off, the system may still make noise. This is normal and necessary with AWD hardware. It may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See If the Vehicle is Stuck on page 8‑23 for more information. See also Winter Driving on page 8‑21 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions. Traction control can be turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button, on the console, until the TCS/StabiliTrak light comes on the instrument panel and "Traction Control Off" appears 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 in this section. Adding non‐GM accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 9‑3 for more information. 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. Notice: Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle's driveline could be damaged. The TCS off light comes on and "Traction Control Off" is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to indicate that the traction control system has been turned off. See Ride Control System Messages on page 4‑36.