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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1479 (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM & STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONABS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONTRACTION CONTROL AND ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM INDICATOR(S)TRACTION SYSTEM-ON/OFF
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Traction System-On/Off
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Traction System-On/Off
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The IPC illuminates the TRACTION SYSTEM-ON/OFF indicator in the message center when the following occurs:
- The EBCM detects that the traction control system switch is pressed on the console. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the EBCM. When the traction system is on, the DIC will display this message for 5 seconds and then turn off. If the traction system is off, the DIC will display this message continuously until the traction system is turned on.
- When the traction system is on and this message is displayed the ABS indicator and the traction control and active handling system indicator turn on.
- The IPC illuminates the TRACTION SYSTEM-ON/OFF indicator after the SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message is displayed in the message center, when the active handling system is inoperative.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.