Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell, Owner'S Manual

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The traction control system and StabiliTrak warning light
on the instrument panel cluster will flash when the
system is operating. You may also feel or hear
the system working. This is normal. This light may also
come on after extended heavy braking indicating the
brakes have become too hot to limit wheel spin.
StabiliTrak can be turned off using the traction control
button. To disable StabiliTrak, press and hold the traction
control button for five seconds. StabiliTrak can be
activated again by pressing the traction control button.
The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will be displayed
and the traction control system and StabiliTrak warning
light on the instrument panel cluster will come on if
there is a problem with the system. When this light and
the SERVICE STABILITRAK message are on, the
system is not operational. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
Steering
If the propulsion system stalls while you are driving, the
power steering assist system will continue to operate.
If you lose power steering assist because the electric
power steering system is not functioning, you can steer,
but it will take more effort.
If you turn the steering wheel in either direction several
times until it stops, or hold the steering wheel in the
stopped position for an extended amount of time, you
may notice a reduced amount of power steering assist.
The normal amount of power steering assist should
return shortly after a few normal steering movements.
The electric power steering system does not require
regular maintenance. If you suspect steering system
problems, such as abnormally high steering effort for a
prolonged period of time, contact OnStar or your
Driver Relationship Manager (DRM) for service repairs.
Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here is why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
The traction of the tires against the road surface makes
it possible for the vehicle to change its path when
you turn the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia
will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If
you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you
will understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at
which the curve is banked, and your speed. While
you are in a curve, speed is the one factor you
can control.
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