VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2013 1.G Owners Manual

Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle
battery has been replaced may change or delete system settings (including time, date, personal
convenience settings, and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the
vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.
Controls

Fig. 140 In the center console: Manual AC controls.

Fig. 141 In the center console: Climatronic controls.

Buttons,
knobs
More information: Manual AC ⇒ fig. 140
and Climatronic ⇒ fig. 141.
Fan (2) Manual AC: Setting 0: the fan and manual AC are switched off.
Setting 4: highest fan speed.
e Climatronic: The fan speed is automatically controlled depending on the vehicle
speed in order to help prevent unnecessary noise. The fan can also be adjusted
manually.
Air
distribution
(3)
Manual AC: Direct airflow by turning knob to any setting (continuously adjustable).
Climatronic: Air flow is automatically adjusted to a comfortable level. It can also be
manually adjusted with buttons (3).
Displays (4) Climatronic: Left-side and right-side digital temperature displays.
< Manual AC: Defrost button. Airflow is directed to the windshield. Recirculation mode
switches off automatically in this position. Increases the fan speed to clear the
windshield as quickly as possible. The cooling system switches on automatically to
dehumidify the air.


Climatronic: Defrost button. The incoming outside air is directed to the windshield,
and air recirculation automatically switches off. To defrost the windshield as quickly as
possible, humidity is removed from the air at temperatures above about 35 °F
(+1.5 °C), and the blower is set to a high speed.
K Air distribution to the air vents in the instrument panel.
L Air distribution to the footwells.
u· Manual AC: Air distribution to the windshield and footwells.
Climatronic: Air is directed upward.
Rear window defroster: Works only when the engine is running and switches off
automatically after 10 minutes or less.
3 Manual AC: Air recirculation
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Buttons,
knobs
More information: Manual AC ⇒ fig. 140
and Climatronic ⇒ fig. 141.
Switching
off.
Manual AC: Turn fan switch to position 0.
/&& Climatronic: Press OF F button or set the fan manually to 0. If the system is switched
off, an indicator light in the OFF button lights up.

WARNING
Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions,
and serious personal injury.
x Never switch off the fan for a long time, because no fresh air will enter the passenger
compartment.
Air conditioner operation

Heating
Maximum heating output and defrosting performance are not possible until the engine has reached
operating temperature.
Air conditioner does not work
The air conditioner may not switch on for one of the following reasons:
x The engine is not running.
x The fan is switched off.
x The air conditioner fuse has blown.
x The outside air temperature is colder than about +38 °F (+3 °C).
x The air conditioner compressor has been temporarily switched off due to excessive engine coolant
temperature.
x There is another malfunction in the vehicle. Have the air conditioner checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Special considerations
When it is very hot and humid outside, water condensation can drip from the air conditioner
evaporator and form a puddle under the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.
The climate control system adjusts the passenger compartment temperature as fast as possible
considering the outside temperature.
Due to residual moisture in the air conditioner, the windshield may fog up after the engine is
started. Switch on the windshield defroster to help evaporate the condensation as quickly as possible.
Air vents

Fig. 142 In the instrument panel: Air vents.

Additional, non-adjustable air vents are located in the front pillars and the instrument panel (2), in the
footwells, as well as in the rear area of the passenger compartment.
NOTICE
Do not place food, medications, or other heat-sensitive things in front of the air vents. Food,
medications, and other things that are sensitive to heat or cold can be damaged or made
unusable by the air flow from the vents.
Air recirculation

x The cooling system and the windshield wiper are switched off and the outside air temperature is
cooler than about +50 °F (+10 °C).
x The cooling system is switched off, the outside air temperature is cooler than about +59 °F
(+15 °C), and the windshield wiper is switched on.
Switching automatic air recirculation on and off
Switching on: Press the

Refueling

WARNING
Even if empty, portable fuel containers can leak and cause a fire and serious personal
injuries, especially in a crash.
x For your safety, we strongly recommend that you do not travel with a portable fuel
container in your vehicle.
x If, under exceptional circumstances, you must transport a portable fuel container, please
observe the following:
– Never fill a portable fuel container while it is anywhere in or on the vehicle (for
example, in the luggage compartment). Static electricity can build up while filling and can
ignite fuel vapors, causing a fire.
– Always place a portable fuel container on the ground before filling. Never spill fuel
inside the vehicle or luggage compartment. Fuel vapors are highly flammable.
– Always keep the filler nozzle completely inside the portable container before and
during filling.
– If filling a portable container made of metal, the filler nozzle must always be in contact
with the container. This will help prevent static electricity from discharging and causing a
fire.
– Always observe local and state or provincial laws about the use, storage, and
transportation of portable fuel containers.
– Make certain that the portable fuel container meets industry standards, such as
ANSI/ASTM F852-86.
NOTICE
x Remove fuel spills from the vehicle immediately to help prevent damage to the paint, tires,
and wheel housings.
x Refueling with gasoline when your vehicle has a diesel engine or refueling with diesel fuel
when your vehicle has a gasoline engine can cause very serious and expensive engine and
fuel system damage that is not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.
x If you put any amount of incorrect fuel in the fuel tank, do not start the engine under any
circumstances. Immediately contact the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance. These fuels contain substances that can severely
damage the fuel system and the engine if the engine is started.
Fuels can pollute the environment. Spilled fuel must be collected and disposed of properly,
following all applicable environmental regulations.

Indicator lights and fuel gauge

Fig. 143 In the instrument cluster: Fuel gauge.

WARNING
Driving with a fuel tank that is almost empty can lead to stalling in traffic, a collision, and
serious personal injuries.
x When the fuel tank is almost empty, fuel supply to the engine can be interrupted,
especially when driving over bumps, across slopes, and up and down hills.
x Steering and braking assistance as well as ESC and related systems will not work if the
engine “sputters” or stalls due to lack of fuel.
x Always refuel when the tank is 1/4 full to reduce the risk of running out of fuel and stalling
in traffic.
NOTICE
x Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
x Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty. The irregular fuel supply can cause the
engine to misfire. This allows unburned fuel to get into the exhaust system and damage the
catalytic converter.
The small arrow next to the gas pump symbol in the fuel gauge shows the side of the vehicle with
the fuel filler flap.
Fuel capacities