2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS warning light

Settings menu Function
Lights & Vision Vehicle lighting settings
Time
Set hours and minutes for the instrument cluster clock and the Radio &
Navigation System clock. The time can be displayed in 12 or 24 hour
format, and can also be set to daylight savings time.
Snow tires
Set up a visual and acoustic speed warning. Use the feature only when
winter tires are installed that have a speed rating less than top vehicle
speed.
Units
Set the units in which temperature, fuel consumption, and distances
should be displayed (for example, whether to show distance driven in
miles or kilometers).
Alt. speed dis. Activate/deactivate alternative speed display (mph or km/h).
Service Display service messages or reset service reminder display.
Factory setting Reset the functions in the Settings menu back to the factory settings.

Convenience submenu

NOTICE
Before opening or closing the luggage compartment lid, make sure there is enough room to do
so, as for example when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.
Warning light

For one-touch closing: Pull the switch for the window up briefly as far as it goes.
For one-touch opening: Press the switch for the window down briefly as far as it goes.
Stopping automatic movement: Pull/press the switch again.
Reactivating the one-touch feature
If the vehicle battery is disconnected or dead and the windows are not completely closed, the one-
touch feature will not work and must be reactivated:
x Close all windows and doors.
x Insert the vehicle key into the door lock and turn and hold the key for more than 2 seconds in the
direction of lockin, Manually unlocking and locking the driver door.
x Release the key and then again turn and hold it in locking direction for more than 2 seconds. The
one-touch feature is now reactivated.
The one-touch feature can be reactivated for one or more windows at the same time.
Convenience closing
The convenience closing feature lets you close the windows and the power sunroof as follows:
x Manual locking: lock the vehicle with the vehicle key bit in the driver door and keep the key turned
in the locking position to close all windows and the power sunroof
Convenience closing first closes the windows and then the power sunroof.
WARNING
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
x When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children,
remains in the vehicle when the CSC roof is closed. The windows will not open in case of an
emergency.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power
windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or
passenger door has not been opened.
NOTICE
The windows must go down slightly when you unlock the vehicle. Otherwise the windows and
seals could be damaged when opening the doors.
If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection may not
work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right
away.

x Towing
WARNING
Serious injury may result from driving when the CSC roof has not properly locked into place
or when the process of opening or closing the roof is incomplete.
x Never drive if the CSC roof is not either completely open or completely closed and locked
– unless you must move the vehicle to a safe place away from traffic. In this case:
– Do not drive any faster than a slow walk. Even at low speeds, air resistance can twist
or deform the roof or tear it off completely, endangering vehicle occupants and others.
NOTICE
x To help prevent damage, remove ice and snow from the CSC roof before opening it in winter
weather.
NOTICE
x Volkswagen advises against all unauthorized changes to the CSC roof controls or to the
way the roof opens and closes.
x Damage to the CSC roof system caused by changes to the CSC roof system controls will
not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. The terms and conditions of your
Volkswagen Limited Warranties are in the ⇒ Booklet Warranty and Maintenance.
x The CSC roof has been designed to be opened and closed only when the vehicle is stopped.
As your vehicle was manufactured, the roof cannot be opened or closed when the vehicle is
being driven, for example, at low speeds. Roof operation even at low speeds can cause the
roof to be deformed and damaged because of the increased forces from wind resistance. Wind
resistance can also cause parts of the linkages and the hydraulic system to wear prematurely,
and could even cause parts of the roof to separate and fall into the vehicle or onto the roadway
or onto another vehicle.
x The CSC roof has been designed to open and close only when the lever on the center
console ⇒ fig. 32 is pulled/pushed and held in that position until the roof has opened / closed
completely. Releasing the lever stops roof movement. A chime sounds when the roof is
moving. As your vehicle was manufactured, the roof cannot be operated in a one-touch up or
down mode. The roof was designed this way for your safety and that of your passengers. One-
touch operation would make it possible for the driver to leave the vehicle unsupervised while
the roof, rear lid, and windows move into position. This would increase the risk of vehicle
damage and personal injury to bystanders, especially to children.
x If the way the CSC roof works on your vehicle has been changed from the way it was
manufactured, we urge you to have your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility change it back so that it will only open and close as originally
manufactured. Mechanical changes and changes to the vehicle software must be entered in the
⇒ Booklet Warranty and Maintenance.
Indicator light

Display text Proper response
Error:
Open convertible top!
Open the CSC roof
Error:
Close convertible top!
Close the CSC roof
Low voltage:
Please start engine!
The vehicle battery is drained to the point that it cannot provide
the power needed to completely open or close the CSC roof.
Start the engine, by jump-starting if necessary . Open or close
the CSC roof while the engine is running. Volkswagen
recommends taking a longer drive afterwards to recharge the
vehicle battery.
Temperature too high
Sliding roof! or
Temperature too high
Convertible top!
Wait for a short time until the hydraulic and electrical unit cool
down; they may have overheated. Opening and closing the
CSC roof with great frequency may cause the hydraulic and
electrical unit to overheat. Overload protection disables the roof
until the unit cools down.
Convertible top open The message and an acoustic signal confirm that the CSC roof
is completely open or closed. Convertible top closed
Convertible top not
functional.
Owners Manual!
Check the outside temperature shown in the instrument cluster
display. At temperatures below +5 °F (-15 °C) you can close
the CSC roof, but not open it.
Have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer
or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. There is a
malfunction in an ECU. It is not possible to open or close the
roof. Use emergency procedure to close an open CSC roof if
necessary

The instrument cluster displays and their arrangement may vary depending on the vehicle model
and engine. For displays without warning and information messages, malfunctions are only signaled
with indicator lights.
General information

Fig. 31 The CSC roof folds down into the luggage compartment when you open the roof (put the roof down).

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.

When the ignition is switched on, the front seats can be electrically heated by heating elements that
warm the seat backrest and cushion.
Do not use the seat heating if any of the following conditions apply:
x If the seat is not being used.
x If there is a child restraint installed on the front passenger seat.
x If there is a blanket or seat cover on the front passenger seat.
x If the seat is damp or wet.
x If the outside temperature or the temperature inside the passenger compartment is 77 °F (25 °C) or
more.

Function Action for seat heating ⇒ fig. 50 or
⇒ fig. 51
Switch on: Press the Aor ebutton. Seat heating is
switched on to maximum.
Adjust the heating level: Press the Aor ebutton repeatedly until the
desired heating level is set.
Switch off: Press the A or e button repeatedly until all
indicator lights in the button are off.

Special seat heating features
On the driver and the passenger side, the seat heating will resume at the setting that was set when the
ignition was switched off. However, this feature only works if the key is not taken out of the ignition
switch, or, for vehicles with Keyless Access, the driver door is not opened or the vehicle is not locked.
People suffering from a low level of perceived pain or a lowered awareness of pain as from
medication, paralysis, or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes) should NEVER use the seat heating feature
⇒ !
The use of seat heating by persons with these conditions could result in burns to the back, buttocks,
and legs that may take a long time to heal and may never heal completely. If you have any of these
conditions, you should take regular breaks and get out of the vehicle, particularly on long trips. Consult
your doctor for advice regarding your specific condition.
WARNING
Certain medical conditions, such as paralysis and diabetes, and certain medications can
increase the risk of serious burns when the seat heating feature is switched on.
x Vehicle occupants who have a low level of perceived pain or a lowered awareness of pain
can receive serious burns to the back, buttocks, and legs that take a long time to heal or may
never heal completely.
x Never use the seat heating feature if you or your passengers are at risk of being burned
because of a medical condition. Take regular breaks and get out of the vehicle, particularly
on long trips. Consult your doctor for advice regarding your specific condition.
x Never let exposed skin remain in contact with the seat upholstery when the seat heating is
being used.

WARNING
Damage to safety belts reduces their overall effectiveness and increases the risk of serious
personal injury and death whenever the vehicle is being used.
x Never let safety belts become damaged by being caught in the door or seat hardware.
x Torn or frayed safety belts can tear, and damaged safety belt hardware can break in an
accident.
x Inspect belts regularly for damage. If webbing, bindings, buckles, or retractors are
damaged, have the belts replaced immediately with the correct replacement belts approved
by Volkswagen for your vehicle, model, and model year.
x Safety belts that were subject to stress in an accident and stretched must be replaced with
a correct, new safety belt, preferably by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
x Replacement after a crash may be necessary even if a safety belt shows no visible
damage. Anchorages that have been loaded must also be inspected.
x Damaged safety belts must be replaced; they cannot be repaired.
x Never try to repair a damaged safety belt yourself. Never remove or modify the safety belts
in any way.
x Have safety belts, bindings, retractors and buckles replaced by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
x Always keep the belts clean. Dirty belts may not work correctly and can impair the
function of the inertia reel.
Applicable only in the United States
Warning light

Fig. 52 Warning light in the instrument cluster.