Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Switching TCS or TCS with ESC on and off

Fig. 142 In the centre console: button for switching the traction control system (TCS) or electronic stability control (ESC) on and off manually

Fig. 143 In the centre console: button for switching the traction control system (TCS) on and off manually (vehicles without ESC)

The electronic stability control (ESC) only functions when the engine is running. It consists of ABS, EDL and TCS.

The TCS or ESC should only be switched off in certain situations when the traction achieved is not sufficient. For example:

• When driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.

• When rocking the vehicle backwards and forwards to free it from mud.

The TCS or ESC function should be switched back on again afterwards.

Switching the TCS function on and off

• When the engine is running, the TCS function can be switched off by pressing the   or    buttons.

• Switch the TCS back on by pressing the   or    button.

• OR: activate or deactivate the TCS function in the infotainment system using the  button and the and ESC System function buttons   .

Switching the TCS and ESC function on and off

In some models, the electronic stability control (ESC) can also be switched off in addition to switching off the traction control system (TCS).

• The TCS function is switched off when the button   is pressed for approximately one second.

• If the button   is pressed for longer than approximately 3 seconds, the electronic stability control (ESC), including the TCS function, is switched off.

• The TCS/ESC function is switched back on by pressing the button  .

• OR: activate or deactivate the TCS or ESC function in the infotainment system using the  button and the and ESC System function buttons   .

Depending on the vehicle's equipment level, additional text messages could appear in the display on the instrument cluster to provide further information or to ask you to perform certain tasks   .