2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS steering wheel

Adjusting the compass zone
x Switch on the ignition.
x Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Zone menu items.
x Select the compass zone according to the current location ⇒ fig. 14.
x Adjust and confirm compass zone (1-15) by using the arrow buttons.
Calibrating the compass
In order to calibrate the compass, you need a valid compass zone for the location and enough room to
drive in a circle.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Calibration menu items.
x Confirm the A complete circle must be driven for calibration message by press-
ing the /+ button on the multi-function steering wheel, and then drive in a complete circle at about
6 mph (10 km/h).
During calibration, CAL is shown in the instrument cluster display. The calibration is complete when
the compass direction is displayed.
Service reminder display

In the Service submenu, select the Reset menu item.
Confirm request by pressing the /+ button on the multi-function steering
wheel.

Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise, incorrect information will
be displayed.
The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or after the /+
button on the multi-function steering wheel has been pushed.

▪ Lights & Vision
– Coming home
– Leaving home
– Footwell light
– Conv. turn sig. (convenience turn signal)
– Factory setting
▪ Time
– Hours
– Minutes
– 24 hr. mode
– Daylight save
▪ Snow tires (winter tires)
– --- mph (--- km/h)
– On
– + 5 mph (10 km/h)
– - 5 mph (10 km/h)
▪ Units
– Temperature
– Consump./dist.
▪ Alt. speed dis. (alternative speed display On / Off)
▪ Service
– Info
– Reset
▪ Factory setting
Using the instrument cluster menus

Fig. 15 Right side of the multi-function steering wheel: Controls for menus in the instrument cluster.

x Push buttons # or ∃ to move to another main menu, and push the arrow up and down buttons *
and + to navigate inside the current main menu. For example, in the Settings main menu, press the
arrow down button * to navigate to the MFI data submenu.
Displaying a submenu
x Press the /+ button to display submenu items. For instance, after scrolling to MFI data in the
Settings main menu, press the /+ button to display items available under the MFI data submenu.
Selecting a setting
x Some menus are used to select settings for certain features. Push the /+ button () to select a set-
ting.
x Use the arrow up and down buttons * and + on the multi-function steering wheel to navigate
through the available options.
x The selected menu item is located between the 2 horizontal lines. There is also a triangle (Å) on
the right.
x Push the /+ button to select the setting.
Returning to the main menu
x Via menu: Use the arrow down button + to select Back and then press the /+ button .
x For operation with multi-function steering wheel: Press E
Main menu

Display Function
Average speed
-- mph Average speed on trips per trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle). Displayed
once the vehicle has been driven about 300 feet (100 m). Until then,
dashes may appear instead of a number. The value displayed is updated
every 5 seconds. Average speed
-- km/h
-- mph Digital display of current vehicle speed. -- km/h
Speed warning
--- mph When the set speed (from 20–155 mph or 30–250 km/h) is exceeded, an
acoustic warning sounds, and a visual message may also appear in the
instrument cluster display. Speed warning
--- km/h

Switching between the displays
x Use the arrow up and down buttons * and + on the multi-function steering wheel.
Storing speed for the speed warning
x Navigate to MFI > Speed warning (Speed warning -- mph or Speed warning -- km/h.
x Press the /+ button to save the current speed and to activate the warning.
x If the speed is not right, press buttons * or + on the multi-function steering wheel to set a different
speed within about 5 seconds. Then press the /+ button a second time or just wait a few seconds. The
speed is saved and the warning is activated.
x To deactivate, toggle to --- mph or --- km/h and press the /+ button. The set speed is deleted.
Manually erasing trip memory 1 or 2
x Navigate to MFI > Route.
x Select the memory to be erased.
x Press the /+ button for about 2 seconds.
Enabling and disabling displays
Use the Settings menu, submenu MFI data to enable displays you want to be available under the
MFI menu in the instrument cluster display. The units in which data is displayed can also be changed

Settings menu

High beams can only be switched on when the low beams are on.
Switching lights on and off

Fig. 84 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel.

when you turn a corner. If you turn to the right, the right fog light comes on; turn left and the left fog
light comes on. The light dims and goes out when the steering wheel is straightened out again.
When you move the selector lever to Reverse (R), the static cornering lights on both sides of the
vehicle may come on so that you can see the area around the vehicle better when backing up.
The static cornering lights work only when the headlights are on. If you are using automatic headlight
control (headlight switch in the AUT O position) ⇒ fig. 84, they work only when the headlights have been
automatically switched on. The static cornering lights do not come on when the headlight switch is in
the O position or when the fog lights themselves have been switched on
Automatic headlight control (AUTO)
Automatic headlight control is a convenience feature only and cannot always recognize all lighting and
driving situations.
If the light switch is in the AUT O position, both vehicle lighting and instrument and switch lighting are
automatically switched on and off in the following situations ⇒ :

Automatic activation: Automatic deactivation:
If the low-light sensor registers darkness, for
example when driving through a tunnel.
If sufficient brightness is registered.
If the rain sensor recognizes rain and switches
the windshield wipers on.
If the windshield wipers have not moved for
several minutes.

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
The Adaptive Front Lighting System works only with the low beams switched on and only at speeds
above about 6 mph (10 km/h). The swivel-mounted lamps automatically improve road illumination
during cornering.
On vehicles equipped with the Adaptive Front Lighting System, the feature is switched on and off via
the Assistants menu in the instrument cluster display
WARNING
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you
cannot be seen by other motorists.
x Never use daytime running lights (DRL) to see where you are going. DRL are not bright
enough to light up the roadway and be seen by other motorists. You will not be able to see far
enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is dark. Always switch on the low-
beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark.
x The taillights do not come on when the daytime running lights are switched on. A vehicle
without taillights on cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.
x If automatic headlight control (AUTO) is switched on, the low-beam headlights still may not
be switched on in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam headlights yourself.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the taillights, and turn signals can
temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
Applicable only in Canada
Lights and vision features

Daytime running lights (DRL)
Separate lamps are installed in the headlights or in the front bumper for the daytime running lights
(DRL).
When the daytime running lights are switched on, only these separate lamps come on ⇒ .
The daytime running lights are switched on whenever the ignition is switched on and the light switch is
in position O or AUTO. The indicator light  or $2,may come on in the instrument cluster to indicate that
the feature is active
If the light switch is in position AUT O, a low-light sensor switches the low beams as well as the
instrument and switch lighting on and off automatically.
Static cornering lights
Your vehicle may have fog lights under the front bumper, which on some models are also static
cornering lights. On some models the static cornering lights may be integrated in the headlights. At
speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h), the light on one side of the vehicle will come on automatically
when you turn a corner. If you turn to the right, the right fog light comes on; turn left and the left fog
light comes on. The light dims and goes out when the steering wheel is straightened out again.
When you move the selector lever to Reverse (R), the static cornering lights on both sides of the
vehicle may come on so that you can see the area around the vehicle better when backing up.
The static cornering lights work only when the headlights are on. If you are using automatic headlight
control (headlight switch in the AUT O position) ⇒ fig. 84, they work only when the headlights have been
automatically switched on. The static cornering lights do not come on when the headlight switch is in
the O position or when the fog lights themselves have been switched on
Automatic headlight control (AUTO)
Automatic headlight control is a convenience feature only and cannot always recognize all lighting and
driving situations.
If the light switch is in the !54/ position, both vehicle lighting and instrument and switch lighting are
automatically switched on and off in the following situations ⇒ :

Automatic activation: Automatic deactivation:
If the low-light sensor registers darkness, for
example when driving through a tunnel.
If sufficient brightness is registered.
If the rain sensor recognizes rain and switches
the windshield wipers on.
If the windshield wipers have not moved for
several minutes.

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
The Adaptive Front Lighting System works only with the low beams switched on and only at speeds
above about 6 mph (10 km/h). The swivel-mounted lamps automatically improve road illumination
during cornering.
On vehicles equipped with the Adaptive Front Lighting System, the feature is switched on and off via
the Assistants menu in the instrument cluster display