Black plate (39,1)
Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012
Driving and Operating
9-39
d
flashes to indicate that TCS is
active. See
for more information.
If there is a problem detected with
TCS, SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL is displayed on the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
See
. When this message
is 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.
Notice:
Do not repeatedly brake
or accelerate heavily when TCS is
off. The vehicle's driveline could
be damaged.
TCS can be turned off by pressing
and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak
button. When TCS is turned off,
i
comes on, and the appropriate DIC
message also displays. See
Control System Messages on
page 5
. With TCS turned off, the
system does not limit wheel slip.
Driving should be adjusted
accordingly. See
for more information.
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
for
more information. See also
for information
on using TCS when driving in snowy
or icy conditions.
Adding non
‐
GM accessories can
affect the vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications on
page 10
for more information.