Chevrolet Trax: Descent Control System (DCS)
If equipped, the DCS allows the vehicle to travel at a low speed without applying the brake.
The vehicle will automatically decelerate to a low speed and remain there when DCS is turned on.
Use only when descending steep grades while driving off-road. Do not use when driving on normal road surfaces.
.gif)
Turn the system on by pressing the DCS button on the center stack.
The green DCS light comes on steady in the instrument cluster when the system is on.
.gif)
The green DCS light flashes on
the
instrument cluster while driving at
speeds below 35 km/h (22 mph) to
show the system is operating.
Some noise or vibration from the brake system may be heard or felt when DCS is active. This is normal.
DCS will not activate at speeds above 35 km/h (22 mph), even if the button is pressed.
Caution
DCS is designed for driving down steep off-road hills. Unnecessary use of DCS can cause malfunctions in the brake system or StabiliTrak. Do not use DCS when driving on normal road surfaces.
To turn the system off, press the DCS button again and the DCS light turns off. Applying the brake or accelerator will also cause DCS to turn off.
READ NEXT:
Cruise Control
If the vehicle is equipped with cruise
control, a speed of about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more can be maintained
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below 4
Parking Assist
For vehicles with the Rear Parking
Assist (RPA) system, it assists the
driver with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse). RPA
operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph), and the sensors o
SEE MORE:
Symptoms - bolted exterior body panels and closures
IMPORTANT: The following steps must be completed before using the
symptom tables.
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using the symptom
tables in order to verify that
all of the following are true:
There are no DTCs set.
The control modules can communicate via the serial d
Description and operation
CLUTCH SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Clutch Spin Down Time
Inspect the clutch spin down time as follows:
Apply the parking brake and block the vehicle wheels.
Shift the manual transmission into NEUTRAL.
Start the engine. Run the engine at idle speed.
Engage the clutch.
Disengage the clutch.
