2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS hood release

Front view

Fig. 2 Vehicle front overview.
Key to fig. 2:
(1) Sensor on mirror base for:
– Rain sensor
– Low-light sensor
(2) Front windshield
(3) Windshield wipers
(4) Engine hood
(5) Engine hood release
(6) Headlights
(7) Side marker lights
(8) Fog lights/static cornering lights
(9) Headlight washers
(10) Front license plate bracket
(11) Threaded hole for the front towing eye (behind cover)

Driver door overview

Fig. 4 Overview of controls in the driver door
Key to fig. 4:
(1) Door handle
(2) Power locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle 1 – 0
(3) Switch for adjusting the outside mirror
– Adjusting outside mirrors , – / – 2
– Outside mirror heating ?
– Electrically folding outside mirrors (if applicable) #
(4) Indicator light for anti-theft alarm system
(5) Lever for releasing the engine hood
(6) Luggage compartment release switch q
(7) Fuel filler flap release switch 
(8) Buttons for operating the power windows
– Power windows
– Switch for opening or closing all windows at the same time -
(9) Storage compartment
(10) Reflector

¥ Hold the brake pedal down until the engine is switched off.
¥ Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving
¥ Shift the transmission into Park (P) (automatic) or Neutral (manual only)
¥ Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch
¥ Let the engine cool down sufficiently.
¥ Keep children and others away from the vehicle.
¥ Make sure the vehicle cannot move unexpectedly.
WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may result in serious injuries.
x Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common
sense.
Opening and closing the engine compartment

Fig. 146 In the footwell on the driver side: Inside engine hood release lever.

Fig. 147 Above the radiator grille: Outside engine hood release.

Opening the engine hood
x Before you open the hood, make sure that the windshield wiper arms are resting on the windshield
⇒ .
x Open the driver door and pull the inside hood release lever in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 146.
The engine hood is released from its latch by a spring ⇒ .
x Push the outside hood release lever ⇒ fig. 147 (arrow) and lift the hood all the way up. A gas-filled
strut will hold the hood up.
Closing the engine hood
x Pull the hood down to overcome the resistance of the gas-pressure strut ⇒ .
x Lower the engine hood by hand until it is about 1 ft. (30 cm) above its latch and then let it drop into
place to latch it. Do not push down on it afterwards!
If the hood does not close completely, open it again and close it properly.
When the hood is properly closed, you can see that it fits flush with the other body parts. The indicator
light in the instrument cluster will go out 259.
WARNING
If the hood is not closed properly, it could fly up and block your view while you are driving.
This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.
x After closing the engine hood, check that the hood release lever is properly latched into
the hood latch. The engine hood must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.
x If you ever notice that the hood latch is not properly secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop at once and close it.
x Never let anyone get in the way of the hood when closing it.
NOTICE
x Make sure the windshield wiper arms are resting on the windshield before you open the
hood. Otherwise, the windshield wipers and the hood may be damaged.
x Always put the windshield wiper arms down against the windshield before driving the
vehicle.
NOTICE
Before opening or closing the engine hood, make sure there is enough room to do so, for
example when the vehicle is in a garage.

Safety Compliance Certification Label
A safety certificate affixed to the door jamb in the driver door confirms that at time of production all
necessary safety standards and requirements of the traffic safety agency of the respective country
were met. The month and year of production as well as the vehicle identification number may be listed
as well.
Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker
A warning sticker about the radiator fan and the high voltage of the electrical system is located in the
engine compartment next to the engine hood release. The vehicle ignition system complies with the
Canadian standard ICES-002.
Operating your vehicle outside of the United States and Canada