2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 257

Driving and Operating 8-43 StabiliTrak System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a difference 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 intended direction. This also occurs when traction control is activated. A noise may be heard or vibration may be felt in the brake pedal. This is normal. Continue to steer the vehicle in the intended direction. If there is a problem detected with StabiliTrak, a "Service StabiliTrak" message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). When this message is displayed and the StabiliTrak light comes on, the system is not operational. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. See Ride Control System Messages on page 4‑36. StabiliTrak comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. To assist with directional control of the vehicle, the system should always be left on. StabiliTrak can be turned off by pressing and holding the TCS/StabiliTrak button, on the console, until the TCS Off and StabiliTrak Off lights come on the instrument panel and "StabiliTrak Off" appears in the DIC. For information on turning TCS off and on, see "Traction Control System (TCS)" earlier in this section. If cruise control is being used when StabiliTrak activates, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Press the cruise control button to reengage when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 8‑44 for more information. When the stability control system activates, the Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak light will flash on the instrument panel.