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)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings 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 .
Brake support systems
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The brake support systems ESC, ABS, BAS, TCS and EDL
only function when the engine is running. They make a considerable co ...
Brake fluid
Fig. 144 In the engine compartment: cap
on the brake fluid container
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Brake fluid will gradually absorb water from the su ...
Other materials:
Mechanically positioned ball coupling
Fig. 107 Swivelling out the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings In the rear bumper there is a ball coupling for the towing
bracket which can be swivelled out when needed. The ball coupling cannot be removed.
Swivelling out the ball coupli ...
Stowage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 113 Stowage compartment on the front
passenger side
Fig. 114 Open stowage compartment on the
front passenger side
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Opening and closing the stowage compartment
If necessary, unlock the stowage compartment. The st ...
Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Engine oil level is too low.
Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level
.
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