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TCS Button
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So curiosity got the better of me and must confess hadn't really noticed the button before. Quick press enables ESC sport mode. Long press turns ESC off.
maybe those with the button could post a photo showing it so those who havent found/got it can see for reference?
fwiw, mines 64 plate (although i suspect its an earlier build as didnt have the 280 logo) and don't think i have it. although i think i have a light on the middle panel saying about it. don't think its a button tho
fwiw, mines 64 plate (although i suspect its an earlier build as didnt have the 280 logo) and don't think i have it. although i think i have a light on the middle panel saying about it. don't think its a button tho
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Prob a MY15 change... just like the MY16 sounds like it might get some more toys.
It is pretty useful when approaching a busy junction or preparing an overtake to be able to switch it off and on again quickly.
It is pretty useful when approaching a busy junction or preparing an overtake to be able to switch it off and on again quickly.
Is there any correlation between dsg & manual cars ? Ours is a 64 plate 5 door manual built around July/August 14. Also washer bottle is on passenger side, no headlamp washers.
Edit : Just checked and build was November 14.
and it has a button
Edit : Just checked and build was November 14.
and it has a button
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time to own up - was trying to get up a snowy hill in my old merc and it just ground to a halt.
then I turned OFF the ESP/TCS system, the drive re-engaged and off I went!
Forgot that it detects wheelspin and takes power away from spinning wheel. Useless when BOTH driving wheels are spinning!
DOH.....
then I turned OFF the ESP/TCS system, the drive re-engaged and off I went!
Forgot that it detects wheelspin and takes power away from spinning wheel. Useless when BOTH driving wheels are spinning!
DOH.....
Can be turned on/off via the infotainment system though, so no real need for a button:
Car > Car Setup: > ESC
Mine is a Dec '13, headlight washers, reservoir on passenger side, no TCS button. There's no real pattern to the bottle side/washers/TCS mystery!
I'm fairly sure my 63 plate 5dr had the button (150 FR).
Car > Car Setup: > ESC
Mine is a Dec '13, headlight washers, reservoir on passenger side, no TCS button. There's no real pattern to the bottle side/washers/TCS mystery!
I'm fairly sure my 63 plate 5dr had the button (150 FR).
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Well switched TCS off saturday through the screen as i have no button and tried the launch control. Never again lol. The wheelhop i experienced was unbelievable,I thought the drive shafts were about to pop. Get better launches letting the car creep and nailing it to be honest.
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just tried the same this afternoon for the first time. switched ESP off in its various modes and when putting foot down it juddered so badly. manual car and did it when already moving rather than a standing start. is this normal? the car totally wants to go but can't. i'm pretty sucky when it comes to cars and how they work. what is causing this presumable "wheelhopping" ? is there anything i can do to improve this (other than turning ESP back on)
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The compound and make up of the tyre will contribute to the hop. Look to change to a gripper, slightly softer tyre next time.
ok. i'm still on the bridgestones i had when i bought the car. have a fair bit of tread on them left. will look into alternatives when it is time. I presume its only the front tyres which I need to worry about replacing to get around this issue?
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