Stability/Traction Control Switch: Notes

Unlike the standard anti-lock control system the traction control system, ESC system and RSC® system can all be deactivated (at the same time) by the driver through the stability/traction control switch. The switch is hard-wired to the IC and when pressed sends a ground signal to the IC. The IC then sends a message over the HS-CAN bus indicating that the driver has requested that the system be deactivated and illuminates the stability/traction control indicator "sliding-car icon". After received this message, the ABS module and PCM will ignore any stability or traction events until the driver presses the switch again, the ignition key is cycled or the vehicle speed reaches or exceeds 70 km/h (43 mph). Once the vehicle speed reaches or exceeds 70 km/h (43 mph), the stability control system will re-activate but the indicator will remain illuminated.