Chevrolet Captiva 2007, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Chevrolet Captiva Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-Other IO/GMSA-
9507207) - 2016 - crc - 9/22/15
204 Driving and Operating
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) and an Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system.
These systems help limit wheel slip
and assist the driver in maintaining
control, especially on slippery road
conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that any
of the drive wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, TCS applies the brakes to
the spinning wheels and reduces
engine power to limit wheel spin.
ESC activates when the vehicle
senses a difference between the
intended path and the direction the
vehicle is actually traveling. ESC
selectively applies braking pressure
to any one of the vehicle wheel
brakes to assist the driver in
keeping the vehicle on the
intended path.
If cruise control is being used and
traction control or ESC begins to
limit wheel spin, cruise control will
disengage. Cruise control may be
turned back on when road
conditions allow.
Both systems come on
automatically when the vehicle is
started and begins to move. The
systems may be heard or felt while
they are operating or while
performing diagnostic checks. This
is normal and does not mean there
is a problem with the vehicle.
It is recommended to leave both
systems on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary
to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If
the Vehicle Is Stuck
0
181 and
“ Turning the Systems Off and On ”
later in this section.
The indicator light for both systems
is in the instrument cluster. This
light will:
. Flash when TCS is limiting
wheel spin.
.
Flash when ESC is activated.
.
Turn on and stay on when either
system is not working.
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate,
d
comes on and stays on
to indicate that the system is
inactive and is not assisting the
driver in maintaining control. The
vehicle is safe to drive, but driving
should be adjusted accordingly.
If
d
comes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait
15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
Drive the vehicle. If
d
comes on
and stays on, the vehicle may need
more time to diagnose the problem.
If the condition persists, see your
dealer.