2008 VOLKSWAGEN EOS Fig. 98

Applicable only in the United States
Outside mirrors

Fig. 94 In the driver door: Adjusting knob for the outside mirrors.

Stowing luggage

Fig. 96 Luggage compartment cover in the luggage compartment.

Luggage compartment cover

Fig. 97 Lifting up the inside luggage compartment cover.

Fig. 98 Removing the inside luggage compartment cover.

Lowering the luggage compartment cover
x Using handle (A), pull back slightly on the luggage compartment cover to release the hooks from the tabs.
x Lower the cover and push it completely into its latches (magnified view), so that these engage.
Removing the luggage compartment cover
x Lift the cover up.
x Pull the latch ⇒ fig. 98 (magnified view) in the direction of the arrow to release the hinge.
x Raise the left side of the luggage compartment cover until the left locking pin lifts out of the attachment.
x Pull the luggage compartment cover slightly to the left to pull the right locking pin out of its attachment.
x Remove the luggage compartment cover. It is now impossible to open and close the CSC roof.
Installing the luggage compartment cover
To install the luggage compartment cover, perform the steps for removal in reverse order.
In order to open or close the CSC roof, the luggage compartment cover must be down and
locked in place in its latches ⇒ fig. 97 (inset).
Driving with an open luggage compartment lid

Luggage compartment pass-through

Fig. 99 In the rear backrest: Opening the luggage compartment pass-through cover.

Fig. 100 From the passenger compartment: Opening the pass-through panel into the luggage compartment.

x Do not release the parking brake lever until the engine starts to move the vehicle forward. You can also depress and hold the brake pedal for added braking and then let up on the brake pedal when you feel that the vehicle “wants” to move forward.
x Drive ahead slowly.
WARNING
Improper trailer towing can cause loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury.
x Driving with a trailer and carrying heavy or bulky items changes the way the vehicle handles and increases the distance it needs to stop safely.
x Always watch what is happening up ahead and around you. Brake earlier than you would if you were not towing a trailer.
x Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.
x Reduce your speed even more than you otherwise would when going downhill and under unfavorable load, weather, or wind conditions.
x Drive especially carefully and accelerate gently. Always avoid sudden maneuvers and hard braking.
x Be especially careful when passing other vehicles.
x Reduce speed immediately if the trailer shows even the slightest sign of swaying.
x Never try to stop the swaying by accelerating.
x Always obey speed limits. In some areas speed limits for vehicles towing trailers are lower than for vehicles without trailers.
Ball mount

Fig. 101 Dimensions of the ball mount support.

Retrofitting a trailer hitch

Fig. 102 Dimensions and attachment points for retrofitting a trailer hitch.

Tire and wheel handling

Fig. 103 Tire rotation diagram.