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How to Disable Traction Control on a Volkswagen Golf 7

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Checks and maintenance

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To disable the traction control on a Volkswagen Golf, turn on the instrument cluster to access the menu on the display in the centre of the dashboard. Press the CAR button and then the "Settings" icon at the bottom right of the screen.

In the screen that appears, locate the "ESC System" option: selecting it will allow you to set the traction control to "Off". To complete the operation, you may need to perform some actions using an OBD scanner as shown in the video tutorial.


Updated on 14 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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