Traction/Stability Alarms

tatest wrote:
I've not encountered this towing my Honda Fit, but it tows in a configuration such that the traction control and stability control computers are asleep while towing. Does the Cruze not have an ignition switch setting that unlocks the steering with ignition (and computers) off?

Try this on your Cruze :

1) turn key to full on

2) turn key to full off, DO NOT REMOVE THE KEY

3) Try turning the steering wheel 90 degrees in each direction to see if the steering lock engages. I suspect that it will NOT as long as the key is not removed from the ignition.

Most all Asian imports and quite a few domestic vehicles built since 2009 operate in this manner. No this operation is not mentioned in the owners manual.

I've not encountered this towing my Honda Fit, but it tows in a configuration such that the traction control and stability control computers are asleep while towing. Does the Cruze not have an ignition switch setting that unlocks the steering with ignition (and computers) off?

I imagine it didn't like the front wheels being still while the backs were spinning.

Moved from Class C.