Getting to Know Your Envoy16
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Lamp)
This instrument panel cluster lamp
illuminates under a variety of conditions
when the On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD
II) system detects a malfunction in the
vehicle’s emission controls.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
is lit steadily, check the gas cap to
ensure it is present and securely
fastened
• Turn the cap clockwise until a ratch-
eting sound is heard, signaling that it
is secure.
• If this is the cause of the condition, a
few driving trips with the cap installed
properly should turn the light off.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Electronically Controlled
Air Suspension (if equipped)
Occasional whirring and/or hissing
sound under the rear of the vehicle
• This sound indicates that the sys-
tem’s air compressor is operating to
provide a level ride height, and is
normal.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Luggage Carrier (if equipped)
Slide the crossrails to desired
position
1. Pull up the lever on each side of the
crossrail. This will release the cross-
rail and allow you to slide it.
2. When the crossrail is where you want
it, press down on the levers to lock it
in place.
Reduce wind noise when the roof
luggage carrier is not in use
• Position the rear crossrail at the
rearmost position and the front
crossrail above the rearmost portion
of the rear door opening (above the
C-pillar).
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note:Never carry anything on the vehi-
cle roof that is longer or wider than the
luggage carrier itself. (Examples: ply-
wood, paneling, a mattress.) The load
could be violently torn off, causing you
or others to have a collision.
Loading cargo that weighs more than
220 pounds (100 kg) on the luggage
carrier may damage your vehicle.
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StabiliTrak®– Stability Control
System with Traction Control
StabiliTrak combines antilock brake,
traction control, and stability control sys-
tems that help the driver maintain direc-
tional control of the vehicle in most driv-
ing conditions. The system is designed
to help keep the vehicle on the driver’s
intended path by using throttle and
brake intervention.
When activated, the system will apply
braking to individual wheels and may
reduce engine power as necessary to
help you maintain directional control of
the vehicle. You may also hear a noise
or vibration, or feel a reduction in accel-
eration, while the system is active. This
is normal.
StabiliTrak is automatically turned on
when the vehicle is started and does
not require any driver input. It is recom-
mended to leave the system on at all
times for normal driving. It may be
necessary to turn off the traction control
portion of the system if the vehicle is
stuck in sand, mud or snow.
• To turn off the traction control portion
of StabiliTrak, press and release the
(StabiliTrak) button located on
the transmission shift lever. TRAC-
TION CONTROL OFF will be dis-
played on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). Press the button again
to turn the system back on.
• To turn off StabiliTrak, which includes
traction control and stability control
functions, press and hold the
(StabiliTrak) button for five seconds.
STABILITRAK OFF will be displayed
on the DIC. Press the button again
to turn the system back on.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Four-Wheel Drive (if equipped)
Envoy’s four-
wheel drive
system rotary
controls are
located on the
instrument panel.
Shift into 4
(4-high) or AUTO
• Turn the knob to 4
or AUTO.
This can be done at any speed
except when shifting from 4
(4-low).
Shift into 2
(2-high)
• Turn the knob to 2
. This can be
done at any speed except when
shifting from 4
.
Shift into or out of 4
• With the ignition in Run and the
vehicle stopped or moving less than
3 mph (4.8 km/h), shift the transmis-
sion into Neutral.
• Turn the knob to 4
,2, 4or
AUTO, preferably with the vehicle
moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h).
• Wait for the indicator lamp to stop
flashing and remain illuminated; then
shift your transmission into gear.
Shift into Neutral (N)
• Place the transfer case in Neutral
only when towing your vehicle. See
Section 4 of your Owner Manual for
towing information.
See Sections 2, 4 and 5 of your Owner Manual.
