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Pudntain
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There is a 4 switch panel to the left of the steering column in my 09 vibe. Only one push button switch that has a picture of a car skidding of the road. I assume that is traction control. When I push the button I do not see any indication that it is on or off, is there an indicator light some where?. Under the dash to the right of the steering column is a button smaller than a dime that says "reset" on it. What am I resetting? Thanks, Scott
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Re: two questions (Pudntain)

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The button on the left is the traction control button. Push it in below 50km/h and the skidding car yellow light will appear above the temp guage. It will turn off when you go faster then 50km/h. Your traction control is now disengaged. Hold it in while completely stopped for 5 seconds and the skidding car light and VSC light (on the speedometer, lower right) will come on and neither will turn off at any speed until you push the button again or turn off the car. Your traction control AND vehicle stability control are now disengaged. (great fun in winter and I use it all the time)Here's what appears when you hold the button down for 5 seconds while stopped. It doesn't deactivate with speed.The button on the lower right it the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system)reset. I've never had to use it.

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Re: two questions (star_deceiver)

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And now I know! thanks man.
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2021 Ram 1500 4x4 CCSB
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
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