Pontiac G8 manual ESP Operation

8-18 Driving and Operating

When this light and the STABILITY CTRL OFF message is on briefly and the ESP OFF message is displayed at the bottom of the DIC, the system will not limit wheel spin.

If the ESP OFF message is always displayed at the bottom of the DIC when the button is pressed to turn the system on or off, the system needs repair. Contact your dealer/retailer.

The system is on when this light and the STABILITY CTRL ON message is displayed briefly on the DIC.

ESP Operation

ESP limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels and by applying brakes to each individual wheel as necessary.

The ESP system is enabled automatically when you start your vehicle, and it will activate the

STABILITY CONTROL ASSISTANCE light and the ESP CTRL message on the DIC if

it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving.

Notice: If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spin excessively while the ESC/TCS, ABS and Brake warning lights and

the SERVICE ESC and/or SERVICE TRACTION messages are displayed, you could damage

the differential. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights and this message are displayed.

The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads

or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the transmission. When this happens, you may notice a reduction in acceleration, or may hear a noise or vibration. This is normal.

Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 9-3for more information.