Traction control (TCS)
1. Traction control (TCS) is designed to automatically prevent wheel slip during starting, acceleration and movement on slippery surfaces and ensures stable vehicle handling. However, it should be borne in mind that on slippery road surfaces, even with the TcS system running, the driver cannot always control the movement of the car at high speed.
2. The activation of the traction control system is carried out immediately after setting the key in the ignition lock to the position "ON".
If the traction control system activates while driving, the multifunction display will show "TRACTION ACTIVE", indicating that wheel spin prevention is in progress.
Note: When the StabiliTrak system is disabled, the traction control system prevents wheel slip only by changing the brake forces on the wheels (engine output will not change), which can lead to overheating of the brakes.
3. Continuous operation of the traction control system or braking at high speed may cause the system to shut down. In this case, the multifunction display will show "TRACTION SYS LIMITED" and wheel slip will only be prevented by controlling the engine output. Indication "TRACTION SYS LIMITED" will go out when the brakes cool down (after two or more minutes).
Stability System (ASC)
1. Stability system (ASC) improves the vehicle's stability when side slip can cause it to be lost (e.g. when the steering wheel is suddenly turned to avoid an obstacle), by adjusting the engine power output and the action of the all-wheel brakes to suppress side slip.
Attention: the ability of the ASC system to maintain directional stability is limited, therefore, in order to avoid accidents, drive carefully, taking into account road conditions.
Note: StabiliTrak system diagnostics are performed during the start of movement. The ASC system starts working when the vehicle reaches a speed of 32 km/h or after about 3 km.
2. If the StabiliTrak system is not activated or fails to activate while moving, the multifunction display will show "STABILITY SYS DISABLED" or "SERVICE STABILITY'.
note: message "STABILITY SYS DISABLED" may appear if during the first three kilometers a sharp braking, acceleration or maneuver was performed. In this case, stop the vehicle and turn off and on the engine again. After that, the message should go out.
3. If a warning message appears on the multifunction display while driving "STABILITY SYS ACTIVE", the ASC system functions to prevent wheel spin. In this case, it is recommended to ease the pressure on the accelerator pedal and maintain a moderate speed.
4. There are situations where the StabiliTrak system must be turned off in order to continue moving (e.g. when driving on sand, mud or snow). To turn off the StabiliTrak system, press the switch shown in the figure below and the multifunction display will indicate "STABILITY SYS DISABLED".
Note: When the StabiliTrak system is disabled, the traction control system prevents wheel slip only by changing the brake forces on the wheels (engine output will not change), which can lead to overheating of the brakes.