2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - Page 129

Instruments and Controls 5-17 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑15. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5‑27 for all brake-related DIC messages. This light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. This light also comes on and the system turns off if there is a problem with the traction control system. If the light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time while the system is turned on, the vehicle needs service. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑31 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑33 for more information. For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. Traction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.