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Mercedes Classe C (2014-2021 / W205)
How to Properly Drive a Mercedes-Benz C-Class with an Automatic Transmission
On the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the transmission is controlled with the DIRECT SELECT lever located behind the steering wheel (a "satellite" on the right). …Read all…
Posted on 1 November 2026 by ScegliAuto
Alfa Romeo 146 (1995-2001 / MK 1)
How to Replace the Gear Knob on the Alfa Romeo 146
Today, you will learn how to replace the gear knob on an Alfa Romeo 146. To remove the knob, rotate the top part counterclockwise. For the bottom part, use …Read all…
Posted on 28 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How a Manual Gearbox Works
The manual gearbox remains the most common transmission today. Its function is to control speed and torque to the driving wheels: more torque is needed to …Read all…
Posted on 26 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A7 (2010-2017 / MK 1)
How to Reset the TipTronic Transmission on the Audi A7?
To reset the TipTronic automatic transmission on the Audi A7, you need to perform a self-learning procedure called kickdown, which restores all transmission …Read all…
Posted on 23 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Reset the Automatic Transmission Control Unit on the Ford Focus
In this guide, discover the main instructions on how to reset the automatic transmission control unit on the Ford Focus. First, get into the vehicle and turn …Read all…
Posted on 20 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Make an Automatic Gearbox Last Longer
The video addresses an interesting and often underestimated point. The longevity of an automatic gearbox is the result of a combination of factors: specific …Read all…
Posted on 11 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How to Reset the DSG Gearbox on an Audi S3?
You can reset the DSG gearbox on an Audi S3 by connecting a diagnostic tool to the car's OBD port: this is located in the dashboard immediately below the …Read all…
Posted on 4 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
Kia Sportage (2016-2022 / QL, MK 4)
How does the automatic gearbox work on the Kia Sportage?
The automatic gearbox in vehicles can seem difficult to use for those accustomed to manual gear changes, as the differences are evident from the moment you …Read all…
Posted on 30 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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The Various Types of Automatic Gearboxes and How They Work
There are three main families of automatic gearboxes: those with torque converters like ZF and MG, which are especially used by Toyota and employ a hydraulic …Read all…
Posted on 30 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Classe E (2016-2023 / W213)
Why Does the Mercedes 7G-Tronic (and 9G) Automatic Transmission Jerk?
The video analyzes a Mercedes E63 AMG with 62,137 miles, regularly serviced but experiencing poor shifting. The automatic transmission consists of three parts: …Read all…
Posted on 25 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

How to Activate the Disabled TRC on the Toyota Yaris?

As the video clearly shows, disabling or activating the traction control (TRC or ESP) on the Toyota Yaris is very simple. By default, the traction system activates every time the vehicle is started. To disable it, simply press the button depicting a skidding car located in the centre of the vehicle where the controls are, such as the hazard lights and the radio, but near the handbrake. Once disabled, the TRC off light will illuminate on the dashboard. To reactivate it, just press the same button again.

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