Antilock Brake SystemWarning LightFor vehicles with theAntilock Brake System(ABS), this light comes onbriefly when the engineis started.That is normal. If the light does not come on then, haveit fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is aproblem.If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off, if the lightcomes on when you are driving, stop as soon as it issafely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start theengine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stillstays on, or comes on again while you are driving, yourvehicle needs service. If the regular brake systemwarning light is not on, your vehicle still has brakes, butnot antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warninglight is also on, your vehicle does not have antilockbrakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes.See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-37.For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), seeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54 for allbrake related DIC messages.Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak ® Warning LightThe Traction ControlSystem/StabiliTrak®warning light should comeon briefly when theengine is started.If the warning light does not come on then, have it fixedso it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Ifit stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there maybe a problem with your Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak ® and your vehicle may need service.When this warning light is on, the system will notlimit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.If the traction control system warning light comes onand stays on for an extended period of time when thesystem is turned on, your vehicle needs service.See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 andStabiliTrak® System on page 4-8 for more information.3-38
