Oh yes indeedy, Traction is on as default and when you press it in, the light comes on the dash to warn you that it is switched off

. When it flashes this means the car is spinning and traction control is working, or trying to any way

As for the Drivers door pillar, delve in to your manual deeper as it does say that if this button is pressed before you set your alarm, then the interior sensors are disabled, allowing you to leave you pets/kids locked in to bake without setting off the alarm
