Buick 2012 Model Vehicle User Manual


 
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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012
Driving and Operating 9-39
Press and release the TCS/
StabiliTrak button again to turn the
system back on.
It may be necessary to turn the
system off if the vehicle gets stuck
in sand, mud, or snow and rocking
the vehicle is required. See If the
Vehicle Is Stuck on page 910 for
more information. See also Winter
Driving on page 98 for information
on using TCS when driving in snowy
or icy conditions.
Adding nonGM accessories can
affect the vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications on
page 103 for more information.
StabiliTrak
®
System
The vehicle may have a vehicle
stability enhancement system called
StabiliTrak. It is an advanced
computer-controlled system that
assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
StabiliTrak activates when the
computer senses a difference
between the intended path and the
direction the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak selectively
applies braking pressure to the
vehicle brakes to help steer the
vehicle in the intended direction.
StabiliTrak comes on automatically
whenever the vehicle is started. To
assist with directional control of the
vehicle, the system should always
be left on.
When StabiliTrak activates,
d
flashes on the instrument panel.
Anoisemaybeheardorvibration
may be felt in the brake pedal. This
is normal. Continue to steer the
vehicle in the intended direction.
See Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak
®
Light on page 521 for
more information.
If a problem is detected with
StabiliTrak, the appropriate
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See Ride
Control System Messages on
page 533.Whenthismessageis
displayed and
d comes on and
stays on, the vehicle is safe to drive
but the system is not operational.
Driving should be adjusted
accordingly.
If
d comes on and stays on, reset
the system. To reset:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait
15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
If
d still comes on and stays on, the
vehicle needs service.