2008 Pontiac G8 Owner's Manual - Page 165

Driving and Operating on and the ESP CTRL message will be displayed at the bottom of the DIC. The STABILITY CONTROL ASSISTANCE message will remain on while the system is working until the 3 button is pressed to display the trip computer. The ESP CTRL message stays on at the bottom of the DIC while the system is working. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Adjust your driving accordingly. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-27 for more information. ESP is automatically enabled whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system enabled. You can turn ESP off if you ever need to. It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, and you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it. It may also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in extreme off-road conditions where high wheel spin is required. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 8-27. 8-17 The ESP button is located in front of the transmission gear selector lever. When this light and the STABILITY CTRL OFF message is on and the ESP OFF message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. To turn the system off or on, press and release the ESP button. The DIC will briefly display the appropriate message and then return to the trip computer display.