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accelerator pedal is applied for
15 seconds. Temporary Regen on
Demand can also be deactivated by holding the right control briefly.
While using Regen on Demand, the vehicle will have increased coast
deceleration. Use this to maximize
regenerative braking, for sport driving, or when descending hills.
Propulsion Creep Speed Feature
The PLUG-IN vehicle allows the
coasting speed to be selected when
the accelerator or brake pedal is not held. When in either Temporary
Regen on Demand, or when the shift lever is placed into M in Permanent Regen on Demand, the creep speed
can be decreased from M4 (fastest) to M1 (slowest).
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak, an
electronic stability control system.
These systems help limit wheel spin and assist the driver in maintaining control, especially on slippery road
conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that any of the drive wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, TCS applies the brakes to the spinning wheels and reduces engine
power to limit wheel spin.
StabiliTrak activates when the vehicle senses a difference between the
intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling.
StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure to any one of the vehicle
wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the
intended path.
238 DRIVING AND OPERATING
If cruise control is being used and
traction control or StabiliTrak begins
to limit wheel spin, cruise control will disengage. Cruise control may be
turned back on when road conditions allow.
Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins
to move. The systems may be heard or felt while they are operating or while
performing diagnostic checks. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle.
It is recommended to leave both systems on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets stuck
in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 211 and “Turning
the Systems Off and On” later in this
section.
The indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster. This
light will:
. Flash when TCS is limiting wheel spin
. Flash when StabiliTrak is activated
. Turn on and stay on when either system is not working
If either system fails to turn on or to activate, a message displays in the
Driver Information Center (DIC), and
d comes on and stays on to indicate
that the system is inactive and is not assisting the driver in maintaining
control. The vehicle is safe to drive, but driving should be adjusted
accordingly.
If d comes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
4. Drive the vehicle.
If d comes on and stays on, the vehicle may need more time to
diagnose the problem. If the condition persists, see your dealer.
Turning the Systems Off and On
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS is off.
The vehicle driveline could be damaged.
