2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual - Page 219

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Manual

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Driving and Operating If TCS is limiting wheel spin when the g button is pressed, the system will not turn off until the wheels stop spinning. To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold the g button until the traction off light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g come on and stay on in the instrument cluster. The appropriate messages are displayed in the DIC. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-34. To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again, press and release the g button. The traction off light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g in the instrument cluster turn off. Adding accessories can affect the vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10-2. 9-27 Cruise Control If equipped with cruise control, the vehicle can maintain a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph). If the brakes are applied, the cruise control disengages. If the vehicle's Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control on page 9-25. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise control can be turned back on. { Warning Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. Do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.

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Driving and Operating
9-27
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
the
g
button is pressed, the system
will not turn off until the wheels stop
spinning.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
press and hold the
g
button until
the traction off light
i
and
StabiliTrak OFF light
g
come on
and stay on in the instrument
cluster. The appropriate messages
are displayed in the DIC. See
Ride
Control System Messages on
page 5-34
.
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on
again, press and release the
g
button. The traction off light
i
and
StabiliTrak OFF light
g
in the
instrument cluster turn off.
Adding accessories can affect the
vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications on
page 10-2
.
Cruise Control
If equipped with cruise control, the
vehicle can maintain a speed of
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below 40 km/h
(25 mph).
If the brakes are applied, the cruise
control disengages.
If the vehicle's Traction Control
System (TCS) begins to limit wheel
spin while using cruise control, the
cruise control will automatically
disengage. See
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control on
page 9-25
. When road conditions
allow you to safely use it again, the
cruise control can be turned
back on.
{
Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. Do not use the
cruise control on winding roads or
in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.