Black plate (18,1)
Holden Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Holden-9272603) - 2015 -
CRC - 11/21/14
9-18
Driving and Operating
The traction control system may
activate on dry or rough roads or
under conditions such as heavy
acceleration while turning or abrupt
upshifts/downshifts of the
transmission. When this happens, a
reduction in acceleration may be
noticed, or a noise or vibration may
be heard. This is normal.
If the vehicle is in cruise control
when the system activates, the
ESC/TCS light will flash and the
cruise control will automatically
disengage. The cruise control may
be re-engaged when road
conditions allow. See
.
Adding non-dealer accessories can
affect the vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications on
page 10-2
.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
The vehicle has an Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system
which combines antilock brake,
traction and stability control systems
and helps the driver maintain
directional control of the vehicle in
most driving conditions.
When you first start the vehicle and
begin to drive away, the system
performs several diagnostic checks
to ensure there are no problems.
The system may be heard or felt
while it is working. This is normal
and does not mean there is a
problem with the vehicle. The
system should initialise before the
vehicle reaches 32 km/h.
If the system fails to turn on or
activate, the ESC/TCS light
illuminates in the instrument cluster
and the appropriate message will be
displayed.
See
This light will flash on the instrument
cluster when the ESC system is
both on and activated.
The system may be heard or felt
while it is working. This is normal.
When the light is on solid, the
system will not assist the driver in
maintaining directional control of the
vehicle. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system is automatically
enabled whenever the vehicle is
started. To assist the driver with
vehicle directional control,
especially in slippery road
conditions, the system should
always be left on. But, ESC can be
turned off if needed.