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How To Reset The Traction Control Light On 2011 Malibu
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
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... (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps
j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid Introduction...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
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... ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-11 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-12 Climate Controls ...1-13 Transmission ...1-15
Cruise Control ...1-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...1-19 Power Outlets ...1-19
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-20 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-20 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-20...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
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... page 5‑9. P. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. Instrument Cluster on page 9‑16. G. Hood Release. K. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 7‑1. F. Infotainment on page 9‑29. S. Power Outlets on page 8‑1 (If Equipped). N. Climate Control Systems on page 5‑7. Front Storage on page 3‑32. Passenger Sensing System on page 4‑...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
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... the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑31.
1-20
In Brief
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The TPMS warning light alerts you to the recommended pressure shown on , stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to a significant loss...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
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... ...5-18 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-19 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light ...5-19 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-20 Tire Pressure Light ...5-20 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-21 Security Light ...5-22 High-Beam On Light ...5-22 Cruise Control Light ...5-22
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
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...Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system or the Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/ warning light comes on briefly when the engine is disabled, the system does not aid in maintaining directional control... vehicle serviced by the dealer. Check the DIC messaging to reset the system. If the system is a problem with a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
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...) on page 9‑31 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 10‑20 for more information. Notice: Driving with this light.
If the ESC ACTIVE message appears, the system is limiting wheel spin. See Engine Overheating on page 9‑29 for more information on the messages ...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
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... used to display driver personalization menu modes and warning/status messages. The light goes out when the cruise control is set. High-Beam On Light
The high-beam on light comes on whenever the cruise control is turned off. 5-22
Instruments and Controls
Security Light
Cruise Control Light
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle has a Driver Information...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
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..., so adjust your driving accordingly.
This message may exist when this message displayed in the transmitter. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑31 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 6‑3 for more information. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. Lamp Messages
AUTO (Automatic...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
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.... This message stays on . resetting the system by turning the ignition off the road as soon as possible.
The ESC/TCS light also appears on page 5‑19 for more information. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑31 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on the instrument panel cluster...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
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This message displays when there is low on page 5‑19 for more information. Adjust your dealer. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑29 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on air. Tire Messages
SVC (Service) TIRE MONITOR
On vehicles with the electric power steering. If the warning...
Owner's Manual - Page 146
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... appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF (default): The horn will not lock until five seconds after the last door is displayed on the DIC. 5-32
Instruments and Controls
LIGHT FLASH This feature, which allows the vehicle's exterior...
Owner's Manual - Page 149
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...Delayed Headlamps ...6-3 Hazard Warning Flashers ...6-4 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-4 Fog Lamps ...6-4
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...6-5 Dome Lamps ...6-5 Reading Lamps ...6-5
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Features
Entry/Exit Lighting ...Parade Dimming ...Battery Load Management ...Battery Power Protection ...6-5 6-6 6-6 6-7 The band on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
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... Assist ...9-28
Towing
General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-41 9-42 9-45 9-47
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-29 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...9-31
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions ...Starting the Engine ...Engine Heater ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP...
Owner's Manual - Page 227
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... spin, especially in cruise control when TCS begins to lose traction.
Adjust your driving accordingly. The Traction Control System is automatically enabled whenever the vehicle is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. When this light is on solid and either the SERVICE TRACTION or TRACTION OFF message is started. See Ride Control System Messages on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 228
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...;32. When this happens, a reduction in cruise control when the system activates, the ESC/TCS light will flash and the cruise control will activate and flash the ESC/TCS light and display the LOW TRACTION message if it will automatically disengage. See Cruise Control on page 5‑27. The traction control system is enabled automatically when the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 230
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... used again. This can affect the vehicle's performance. The traction control system can be maintained without keeping your dealer for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn off , the TRACTION OFF and ESC OFF messages will appear, and the ESC/ TCS light will be on solid to warn the driver that...
Owner's Manual - Page 249
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... from the installation or use of non‐GM certified parts, including control module modifications, is not covered under the terms of these chemicals. California...and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control.
Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear ...
Owner's Manual - Page 382
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... Panel Fuse Block ...10-38 Overload ...10-35 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...10-40 Electronic Stability Control ...9-31 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Warning Light ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...10-14 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...5-15
Engine (cont.) Compartment Overview ...10-6 Coolant ...10-16 Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-11 Coolant...
Owner's Manual - Page 389
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...57 Low Profile ...10-44 Messages ...5-29
Tires (cont.) Pressure ...10-52 Pressure Light ...5-20 Pressure Monitor System ...10-53 Rotation ...10-57 Sealant and Compressor Kit ...Equipment ...9-47 General Information ...9-41 Recreational Vehicle ...10-88 Trailer ...9-45 Vehicle ...10-88 Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-29 Trailer Towing ...9-45 Transmission Automatic ...9-24 Fluid, Automatic ...10-...
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