Getting to Know Your VUE
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StabiliTrak
®
– Stability Control
System
StabiliTrak is an advanced computer-
controlled vehicle stability and traction
enhancement system that assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. It turns on
automatically every time you start your
vehicle.
To limit wheelspin
and help maintain
directional control,
you should always
leave the system on. However, if your
vehicle becomes stuck and rocking the
vehicle is required, the system should be
turned off.
To turn off the traction control part of the
system, press the
(StabiliTrak/
Traction Control) button located on the
center of the instrument panel. To turn off
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
TAPshift Manual Shift Mode
(if equipped)
The 6-speed automatic transmission has
a TAPshift manual shift mode that allows
you to shift gears similar to a manual
transmission. When using this feature,
the vehicle will have firmer shifting and
sportier performance. It also can be
used to downshift when driving on
downhill grades to provide engine
braking.
To use this feature, move the shift lever
over to the manual shift mode position.
The display on the instrument panel
cluster will show the current gear
selection.
To change gears, tap up the shift lever
toward the + (plus) sign to upshift or
tap down the shift lever toward the
– (minus) sign to downshift. If current
vehicle speed is too high or too low
for the requested gear, the shift will
not occur.
While driving in the manual shift mode,
the transmission will remain in the driv-
er-selected gear except when coming to
a stop, during which the transmission
will automatically shift to 1st gear.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Electronic Range Selection
(Base Automatic Transmission)
Electronic Range Selection (ERS)
enables the driver to select the top gear
limit desired for the current driving
conditions, such as when driving on
downhill grades.
To use this feature, move the shift lever
to the Manual (M) position and select
the top gear limit of the transmission by
selecting a lower or higher driving gear
using the + / – button on the side of the
shift lever. The current top gear limit will
be shown on the instrument panel cluster.
If current vehicle speed is too high or too
low for the requested gear, the shift will
not occur. The transmission will be limited
to the gear selected and lower gears.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
