2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS Owners Manual

Opening and closing the CSC roof

Fig. 32 In the center console: lever for the CSC roof.

WARNING
Accidents and severe injuries can result if the CSC roof is opened or closed when someone
is in the way.
x Never open or close the CSC roof unless the vehicle is parked at a safe distance from
traffic.
x Do not open or close the CSC roof unless you have made sure that nobody is in the way
of the luggage compartment lid, the roof system, or other moving parts.
x Check to make sure that the closed CSC roof is securely latched.
x If CSC roof operation is interrupted, please note the following:
– The CSC roof may not stop moving immediately. Gravity may cause the CSC roof to
keep moving.
– Gradually (may take up to 8 minutes), the CSC roof will automatically lower itself into a
balanced position.
– The CSC roof is, however not latched in this position. Stop!
WARNING
If interruption of opening or closing process causes the roof to come to rest in its forward
position, the roof will not be latched.
x If you are unable to get the CSC roof to close “normally,” latch the roof using the
emergency closing procedure
x Watch for a message in the instrument cluster display indicating whether the roof has
been properly closed.
NOTICE
Frequent opening and closing of the CSC roof drains the vehicle battery. To help prevent the
battery from running down, you should keep the engine running if you need to open and close
the roof frequently.
NOTICE
If the CSC roof is open, rain could enter the vehicle and wet the interior, causing vehicle
damage.
x Always close the CSC roof and lock the doors and the luggage compartment before leaving
the vehicle.
NOTICE
The height of the vehicle changes when the CSC roof is moving. When there is not enough
room above the vehicle, for example in a garage, the CSC roof could hit something and be
damaged.
x Always make sure that there is enough room above the vehicle when opening or closing the
CSC roof.
If you park vehicle with the roof down, the passenger compartment can be damaged by rain or
snow, and it is also open to unauthorized persons. Volkswagen recommends closing the CSC roof

before you leave the vehicle. If you must leave things in the vehicle when the top is down, you should
lock them in the luggage compartment.
Wind blocker

Fig. 33 A. Push tabs (spacers) on wind blocker into slots. B. Align and engage the spring-loaded locking
bolts.

Fig. 34 Unfolding the wind blocker.

x Position the wind blocker horizontally against the rear seat backrest.
x Fold out both tabs on the back of the wind blocker and push them into the slots until they latch
⇒ fig. 33 A (inset).
x Pull the handle B in the direction of arrow (1) and then slide the locking bolt in the direction of
arrow (2) into the retainer.
x Press the wind blocker down gently in the center until it clicks into place.
x Repeat this process for the passenger side.
x Raise the top part of the wind blocker until it latches.
Removing the wind blocker
Reverse the above steps to remove the wind blocker.
WARNING
Installing or removing the wind blocker by the side of the road near moving traffic can cause
accidents and serious personal injuries.
x Always park the vehicle a safe distance from moving traffic when installing or removing
the wind blocker.
WARNING
Incorrect seating positions in the vehicle increase the risk of serious of fatal injuries in the
event of an accident or sudden driving and braking maneuvers.
x Never let anyone sit on the rear seats when the wind blocker is installed.
WARNING
Unsecured or improperly secured objects can cause severe injuries during sudden braking
maneuvers or if the vehicle is involved in an accident while driving.
x Never place unsecured objects underneath the wind blocker.
x Never use the wind blocker as a storage shelf. Items on the wind blocker can be thrown
around inside the vehicle by the wind and cause injuries.
x Never use the wind blocker to secure objects.
WARNING
Always make sure that hands, fingers, and other parts of the body are out of the way when
moving the wind blocker up or down, or when folding it together.
x Never fold the wind blocker upward while driving.
NOTICE
x When moving a front seat forward or back, make sure the backrest does not press against
the wind blocker. This can damage the wind blocker, especially its locking mechanism.
x Always put the wind blocker back in its pouch when not in use.
x Never put objects (luggage, grocery bags, etc.) on top of the wind blocker.

What to do when the CSC roof stops or will not move

WARNING
The Automatic Rollover Support System can cause serious injuries if persons or objects are
in the way when it deploys.
x Never use accessory seat covers or protective covers that block the rollover protection
deployment area.
x Every rear seat passenger must be properly seated on a seat of his or her own and must
stay in a proper seating position at all times.
x Always keep the area around the supports free of anything that could interfere with their
deployment or fly about and injure occupants when the supports deploy.
x Never take the covers off the Automatic Rollover Support System.
x Never attach a child seat, child restraints, straps, or anything else to the rollover
protection supports.
WARNING
If there is a system malfunction, the Automatic Rollover Support System may cause serious
injuries by not deploying properly, by not deploying at all, or by deploying unexpectedly.
x If a malfunction exists in the system, have it checked immediately by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. A malfunction exists in the
system if the indicator light:
– does not come on when the ignition is turned on;
– does not go out about 5 seconds after you start the engine;
– goes out after switching on the ignition and then comes back on again;
– comes on or flickers when you are driving.
NOTICE
If deployed, the Automatic Rollover Support System can damage the CSC roof when opening
or closing the top.
x Do not open or close the CSC roof if the Automatic Rollover Support System has deployed.

Power sunroof