2009 Pontiac Torrent Owner's Manual - Page 252

TCS can be turned off by pressing the StabiliTrak/ TCS button, located next to the gear shift lever. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If the vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. Torque is also applied to the rear wheels during launches. There may be a slight engagement noise during hard use but this is normal. The Service All-Wheel Drive Light is located on the instrument panel cluster. When TCS is turned off, the StabiliTrak/TCS warning light comes on the instrument panel cluster and TRACTION CONTROL OFF briefly displays. The traction control system can be activated again by pressing the traction control button. While the traction control system is activated, the StabiliTrak/TCS warning light comes on the instrument panel cluster and TRACTION CONTROL ON briefly displays. If the system is limiting wheel spin when the button is pressed, the StabiliTrak/TCS warning light comes on the instrument panel cluster. The system will not turn off until there is no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. Turn the system back on by pressing the button again. If the light does not come on, TCS might not be working and the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer/retailer. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3 for more information. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the DIC will come on and stay on to indicate there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on page 3-39 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more information. 4-8