Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Turning the Systems Off and On

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / Driving and Operating / Ride Control Systems / System Operation / Turning the Systems Off and On

The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center console.

Caution

Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle driveline could be damaged.

To turn off only TCS, press and release the button. The traction off light
To turn TCS on again, press and release the displays in the instrument cluster.

To turn TCS on again, press and release the button. The traction off light
displayed in the instrument cluster
will turn off.

If TCS is limiting wheel spin when the button is pressed, the system will
not turn off until the wheels stop spinning.

To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold the button until the traction off light
and StabiliTrak OFF Light
come on and stay on in the instrument
cluster.

To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again, press and release the button. The traction off light
and StabiliTrak OFF Light
Adding accessories can affect the vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications. in the instrument cluster turn off.

Adding accessories can affect the vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications.

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