Automatic Transmission ; Manual Mode; Turning Off Traction Control- Page 14

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Automatic Transmission 

Manual Mode

Manual Mode allows the driver to manually 

select the range of gear positions. This 

 feature can be used to drive the vehicle 

in a sportier manner or to downshift when 

driving on a downhill grade to provide 

engine braking.

1.  Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) 

position. 

2.  Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button 

on the shift lever to upshift or downshift. 

The current gear will be displayed on 

the Driver Information Center.

If vehicle speed is too high or too low for 

the requested gear, the shift will not occur.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

Traction Control and StabiliTrak® Systems 

The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability control system 

assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems 

turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

Turning Off Traction Control

Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is 

required.

  Press the   StabiliTrak/Traction Control button. The 

Traction Control Off light 

will illuminate in the instrument cluster. Press the button again to turn on the system.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

Side Blind Zone Alert

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While driving, the Side Blind Zone Alert system displays a warning symbol on the left or 

right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area. If the turn signal is 

activated when a vehicle has been detected, the warning symbol will flash.

  To turn the system Off or On, press the CONFIG button to access the Configure menu 

and select Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Side Blind Zone Alert.

Note: The system may not be available in heavy rainstorms or if dirt or snow builds up on the corners 

of the rear bumper. Keep the vehicle clean for proper operation.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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 Optional equipment