CHEVROLET 2010 Equinox - Manual (Page 256)

8-42 Driving and Operating
TCS automatically comes on
whenever the vehicle is started.
To limit wheel spin, especially in
slippery road conditions, the system
should always be left on. But, TCS
can be turned off if needed.
Notice: Do not repeatedly brake
or accelerate heavily when TCS is
off. The vehicle's driveline could
be damaged.
The TCS off light comes on and
“Traction Control Off” is displayed
on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) to indicate that the traction
control system has been turned off.
See Ride Control System Messages
on page 4‑36.
On AWD vehicles, when TCS is
turned off, the system may still
make noise. This is normal and
necessary with AWD hardware.
It may be necessary to turn the
system off if the vehicle ever gets
stuck in sand, mud or snow and
rocking the vehicle is required. See
If the Vehicle is Stuck on page 8‑23
for more information. See also
Winter Driving on page 8‑21 for
information on using TCS when
driving in snowy or icy conditions.
Traction control can be turned
off by pressing and releasing the
TCS/StabiliTrak button, on the
console, until the TCS/StabiliTrak
light comes on the instrument panel
and “Traction Control Off” appears
in the DIC. Press the button again
to turn the system back on. For
information on turning StabiliTrak off
and on, see “StabiliTrak System”
following in this section.
Adding non‐GM accessories can
affect the vehicle's performance.
See Accessories and Modifications
on page 9‑3 for more information.