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To turn off TCS, press and release the StabiliTrak/TCS
button. The StabiliTrak/TCS light comes on in the
instrument panel cluster, and TRAC OFF comes on
the DIC. To turn TCS back on, press and release the
StabiliTrak/TCS button.
To turn off TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold
the StabiliTrak/TCS button until the TRAC OFF and
STAB SYS OFF messages come on the DIC and the
StabiliTrak/TCS light comes on the instrument panel.
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak back on, press and release
the StabiliTrak/TCS button.
When the TCS or StabiliTrak system is turned off, the
StabiliTrak/TCS light and the appropriate TRAC OFF or
STAB SYS OFF message will be displayed on the DIC.
The vehicle will still have brake-traction control when
TCS or StabiliTrak is off, but will not be able to use the
engine speed management system. The StabiliTrak/TCS
light flashes when either system is actively working. See
Traction Control Operation following for more information.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS) is part of
StabiliTrak. TCS limits wheel slip which is especially
useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates
only if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this happens, TCS
applies the brakes to limit wheel spin and also reduces
engine power. 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.
Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle is allowed to
spin excessively while the StabiliTrak, ABS and
brake warning lights and any relevant DIC messages
are displayed, the transfer case could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Reduce engine power and do not spin
the wheel(s) excessively while these lights and
messages are displayed.
TCS can operate on dry roads under some conditions.
When this happens, the system may be heard working or
a reduction in acceleration may be noticed. This is normal
and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle.
Examples of these conditions include hard acceleration in
a turn, an abrupt upshift or downshift of the transmission
or driving on rough roads.
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