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However, you should turn StabiliTrak off if your vehicle
gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow and you want
to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it, or if you are
driving in extreme off-road conditions and require more
wheel spin. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow
on page 5‑18
. To turn the StabiliTrak
system on or off, see StabiliTrak
®
System
on
page 5‑5
.
There are several conditions that can cause this
message to appear.
.
One condition is overheating, which could occur if
StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended
period of time.
.
The message also displays if the brake system
warning light is on. See Brake System Warning
Light on page 4‑27.
.
The message could display if the stability system
takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic
checks due to driving conditions.
.
The message displays if an engine or vehicle
related problem has been detected and the vehicle
needs service. See your dealer/retailer.
The message turns off as soon as the conditions that
caused the message to be displayed are no longer
present.
STARTING DISABLED SERVICE
THROTTLE
This message displays if the starting of the engine is
disabled due to the electronic throttle control system.
Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer
immediately.
This message only appears while the ignition is in
ON/RUN, and will not disappear until the problem is
resolved.
This message cannot be acknowledged.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message may display and a chime may be
heard along with the check engine light on the
instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuel cap is
not tightened properly. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 4‑30
. Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See Filling
the Tank
on page 6‑10
. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to
evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with
the cap properly installed should turn this light and
message off.
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