2008 Pontiac Solstice Owner's Manual - Page 176

When the system activates, an ESC ACTIVE message displays on the Driver Information Center. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-40. This light flashes on the instrument panel cluster when the ESC system is on and activated. You may also hear a noise or feel vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal. Continue to steer the vehicle in the direction you want it to go. When the light is comes on and the message(s) SERVICE ESC, ESC OFF, or both displays, the system will not assist the driver in maintaining directional control of the vehicle. Adjust your driving accordingly. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-40. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-29 for more information. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is automatically enabled whenever the vehicle is started. To assist the driver with vehicle directional control, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But, ESC can be turned off if needed. If the vehicle is in cruise control while the system begins to assist the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle, the ESC/TCS light flashes and the cruise control automatically disengages. When road conditions allow you to use cruise again, you may re-engage the cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. The ESC/TCS button is located on the instrument panel. The traction control system can be turned off or back on by pressing the ESC/TCS button. To disable both traction control and ESC, press and hold the button from five to ten seconds. When the ESC system is turned off, the TRACTION OFF and ESC OFF messages appear, and the ESC/TCS light comes on to warn the driver that both traction control and ESC are disabled. 4-10