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How to Activate and Deactivate Traction Control on the Volkswagen Golf

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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Here are the details that will allow you to activate or deactivate the traction control on the Volkswagen Golf; however, it is advised never to deactivate this control system as it could compromise driving safety. So, get in the vehicle and start the instrument cluster; now go to the vehicle settings menu and then to the ESC system option, as shown in the video.

At this point, you will be able to choose whether to activate or deactivate the traction control (it is usually always active); this operation can be performed at any time.


Updated on 19 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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