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AdrianG · 08-16-2013, 12:13 PM

Here's how the traction works on the Canadian version (I don't know if other markets are different):

- VSC Sport mode can be enabled with the right button at any speed. It will stop reducing power so much but will still apply rear brake if you slide more than a little bit.
- A short press of the left button will disable traction control until speeds exceed ~40km/h (or until the rear wheels reach 40km/h). This can be combined with VSC.
- A long press will disable traction/VSC and remove power restriction and the car will no longer apply rear brakes when you slide. The system will however turn itself back on if it detects a zero-grip scenario on the rear wheels (for example, one comes off the ground). On top of this, you still have the other computer aids (ABS, EBD). This can only be done when the speed is under 50km/h (though the manual says you have to be stationary).

To turn EVERYTHING off you need to do the pedal dance. This will permanently disable traction control as well as ABS & EBD. You're on your own until the car is restarted, and the traction buttons do nothing. The pedal dance must be done with the car fully warmed up and stationary within a minute of starting.

- Start the car (mine's MT so I move it to neutral at this point)
- disengage the e-brake if it is on
- pull the e-brake 3 times, locking it on on the third pull
- tap the brake 3 times, holding it on the third
- release and pull the e-brake 3 more times while holding the brake pedal, locking on the third pull again
- release and tap the brake pedal 2-3 more times

If it worked, the traction control lights will come on and the traction buttons won't turn it off again. The only way to re-activate the assists are to restart the car.

08-16-2013, 12:13 PM	#6
AdrianG Generally Well Liked Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: '08 STi Hatch, '11 Outback 3.6R Location: Ontario Posts: 419 Thanks: 43 Thanked 197 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here's how the traction works on the Canadian version (I don't know if other markets are different): - VSC Sport mode can be enabled with the right button at any speed. It will stop reducing power so much but will still apply rear brake if you slide more than a little bit. - A short press of the left button will disable traction control until speeds exceed ~40km/h (or until the rear wheels reach 40km/h). This can be combined with VSC. - A long press will disable traction/VSC and remove power restriction and the car will no longer apply rear brakes when you slide. The system will however turn itself back on if it detects a zero-grip scenario on the rear wheels (for example, one comes off the ground). On top of this, you still have the other computer aids (ABS, EBD). This can only be done when the speed is under 50km/h (though the manual says you have to be stationary). To turn EVERYTHING off you need to do the pedal dance. This will permanently disable traction control as well as ABS & EBD. You're on your own until the car is restarted, and the traction buttons do nothing. The pedal dance must be done with the car fully warmed up and stationary within a minute of starting. - Start the car (mine's MT so I move it to neutral at this point) - disengage the e-brake if it is on - pull the e-brake 3 times, locking it on on the third pull - tap the brake 3 times, holding it on the third - release and pull the e-brake 3 more times while holding the brake pedal, locking on the third pull again - release and tap the brake pedal 2-3 more times If it worked, the traction control lights will come on and the traction buttons won't turn it off again. The only way to re-activate the assists are to restart the car.