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How to temporarily deactivate the traction control of the Volkswagen Amarok

Model: Volkswagen Amarok MK 1 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Part: Checks and maintenance

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Today we will discover the instructions that will allow us to temporarily deactivate the traction control of the Volkswagen Amarok. In order to deactivate the traction control, first press the button with the four arrows; then hold down the accelerator pedal, turning on the instrument panel until the warning that the traction control has been deactivated appears, as shown in the video.

To reactivate the system, simply turn off and restart the engine; following this procedure, the traction control will be temporarily disabled.


Posted on 27 March 2025 by ScegliAuto


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