Pontiac 2006 Grand Prix - Manual (Page 273)

If there is a problem
detected with StabiliTrak
®
Plus, this symbol along
with the SERVICE
STABILITY SYSTEM
warning message
will come on the DIC.
See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-72. When
this message is displayed, the system is not operational.
Driving should be adjusted accordingly.
To turn the StabiliTrak ® system off (GXP only), press
and hold the traction control button for more than
five seconds. A message will appear on the DIC
indicating that StabiliTrak
® has been turned off. You can
turn the system back on at any time by pressing the
button again.
If the vehicle is in cruise control when StabiliTrak ® Plus
activates, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. When road conditions allow safe use of it,
the cruise control can be used again. See Cruise Control
on page 3-11 for more information.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Variable Effort Steering
If your vehicle has this steering system, the system
provides less steering effort for parking and when driving
at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h). Steering effort will
increase at higher speeds for improved road feel.
Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here is why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
The traction of the tires against the road surface makes
it possible for the vehicle to change its path when
you turn the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia
will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If
you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you
will understand this.
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