service indicator VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2015 1.G Owners Manual

x Odometer displays
x Time
x Outside temperature
x Compass display
x Open door, engine hood, or luggage compartment lid ⇒ fig. 12.
x Selector lever position ⇒ page 216, Shifting
x Multi-Function Indicator (MFI) and menus for different settings, Volkswagen Information System
x Service reminder display ⇒ page 16, Service reminder display
Warning and information texts
The status of various vehicle functions and components is monitored when the ignition is switched on and while driving. Malfunctions are indicated by red and yellow warning symbols with text messages in
the instrument cluster display (⇒ page Error! Bookmark not defined., Warning and indicator lights). In some cases, they may also be signaled acoustically. The display can vary depending on the instrument cluster model.

Type of notification Symbol color Explanation
Priority 1 warning message Red Symbol flashing or lit – sometimes with acoustic warnings.

WARNING
Refer to your vehicle's warning and indicator lights for the most current diagnostic information. Always consult this manual for maintenance guidelines. Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
x Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.
x A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning triangle to warn oncoming traffic.
The Volkswagen Car-Net website (http:// www.vw.com/carnet) contains the most up-to-date information and instructions about Volkswagen Car-Net services.
x Please regularly visit the website to learn about changes to services and new features.
x Volkswagen Car-Net features can be modified, discontinued, deactivated, reactivated or expanded without any further notice.
Application software (“apps”)

Canadian customers can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility or call the Volkswagen Canada Customer CARE Center at 1-800-822-8987.
NOTICE
The remote control vehicle keys contain electrical components. Protect them from damage, moisture and rough handling.
Do not press the buttons on the remote control vehicle key unless you actually want to use the function in question. Since terrain and conditions vary, pressing a button on the remote control vehicle key when it is not necessary may unlock the vehicle or set off the panic alarm, even if you think you are out of range.
Remote control vehicle key functions can be temporarily disrupted by interference from transmitters near the vehicle that use the same frequency range (such as radio equipment or mobile phones).
Things between the remote control vehicle key and vehicle, bad weather, as well as a weak battery can reduce the operating range.
If the remote control vehicle key buttons ⇒ fig. 19 or the power locking buttons ⇒ page 52, Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside are pushed repeatedly in quick succession, the power locking system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded. The vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or the luggage compartment lid is opened in this span of time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.
Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key

Fig. 20 Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key.

Special functions of the power locking system can be turned on or off via the Convenience submenu in the Settings menu, Volkswagen Information System or by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The doors and the luggage compartment lid can be locked manually if the vehicle key or the power locking system is not working, Emergency closing and opening.
Automatic locking (Auto lock)
The vehicle locks automatically when it reaches a speed of about 10 mph (15 km/h). When the vehicle
is locked, the indicator light

WARNING
Accidents and 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. Even at low speeds, air resistance can twist or deform the roof or tear it off completely, endangering vehicle occupants and others.
x Never drive when the CSC roof is not completely open or not completely closed and securely latched unless you must move the vehicle to a safe place away from traffic.
x If you must move the vehicle to another location for safety reasons and the CSC roof is not completely open or not completely closed and securely latched, we recommend that you do not drive any faster than a slow walk.
x When opening and closing the CSC roof, always make sure no one will be injured by the supports and other moving parts.
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 pushed or pulled 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

Lights up Possible cause Proper response
CSC roof is opening or closing. Wait until the CSC roof has fully opened or fully closed.


Flashes Possible cause Proper response
The CSC roof opening or closing process is not finished or there is a CSC roof malfunction.
Check if the opening or closing process has finished. If necessary, end the process using the convertible top button
Check if all technical requirements are met. If not, take the necessary steps to meet the technical requirements
Check if there is a malfunction in the CSC roof. If necessary, correct the malfunction or have the system checked by your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility

Messages in the instrument cluster display
When the ignition is switched on, the indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.

Display text Proper response
Trailer: No convert. top operation!
Unhitch trailer.
Close luggage compartment cover! Flip down the inside luggage compartment cover. Make sure that it has locked into place.
Speed too high! Stop the vehicle at an appropriate spot. The CSC roof can only be operated when the vehicle is not moving
Close trunk lid! Close the luggage compartment lid. The CSC roof can only be operated when the luggage compartment lid is closed. Use emergency procedure to close the open CSC roof if necessary
Obstacle in rear area! Remove any obstacles behind the vehicle or move the vehicle forward so as to have enough room for the luggage compartment lid to swing out.
Close sliding roof! Close the power sunroof. While doing so, make sure that it is working properly. If necessary, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Display text Proper response
Close side windows! Close the windows. Make sure the power windows are operating properly. If necessary, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Error: convertible top Service!
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. The CSC roof will not go up or down if a system component malfunctions.
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.

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;
– lights up 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.

Fog lights
The indicator light in the headlight switch or the instrument cluster shows that the fog lights are switched on.
x To switch on the fog lights : first turn the light switch to position , then pull the light switch out to the first detent.
x To switch off the fog lights, push the switch back in from the first detent. To then turn off the headlights, turn the switch to position /.
Acoustic warning when lights are not switched off
In the following situation, a warning chime will sound if you take the key out of the ignition and open the driver door. This is to remind you that lights are still on.
x Light switch in position  if the vehicle has no orientation lighting, Coming Home/Leaving Home features (orientation lighting).
WARNING
Daytime running lights are not bright enough to let you see ahead or be seen by others when it is dark.
x Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark and whenever the weather is bad or visibility is poor.
x Never use the daytime running lights to see where you are going. They are not bright enough and will not let you 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 with the daytime running lights. Unless the taillights are on, a vehicle cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.
x Even if automatic headlight control (!54/) is switched on, the low-beam headlights may still not come on by themselves in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam headlights manually.
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the rear lights, and turn signals can temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.
Lights and vision features

x Install only radial tires only of the same make, the same dimensions (tread circumference), and similar tread profile on all 4 wheels.
x The tread depth of new tires can differ between tire models and manufacturers because of different design features and tread design.
Replacing tires
x Tires should be replaced in pairs and not individually (both front tires or both rear tires at the same
time) ⇒ .
x Replace tires only with tires that have the same specifications, including width and diameter, load and top speed rating as the tires approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle and model.
x Never use tires that are larger or wider than the dimensions of the tires approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle and model. Larger tires could scrape and rub on the vehicle body or other parts of the vehicle.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) considerations
Factory-installed wheels are equipped with a sensor that constantly monitors tire pressure, then
transmits this information to the TPMS ⇒  Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). If you are going to replace the wheels, make sure that the new wheels also have sensors that are compatible with the TPMS on your vehicle. New wheels with sensors have to be recognized and integrated into the system. The new wheels and sensors are recognized and integrated when driving off the first time.
If you install wheels that do not have sensors, or have sensors that are not compatible, the TPMS will not work properly. In this case, the TPMS will not be able to monitor tire pressure or warn you if pressure is low. An error message may appear in the instrument cluster display or the TPMS will switch itself off.
x Whenever you change sensors, you have to install new valves and seals. Please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer of an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
x Always drive with the valve caps securely installed. We recommend using factory-supplied valve caps. Ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to replace lost caps.
If you install new tires that differ the original Volkswagen specifications, for your vehicle and model, the benchmark tire inflation pressure values stored in your vehicle's TPMS may have to be adjusted (reprogrammed). This requires professional assistance. For more information, contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Installing replacement tires with steel cord body plies in the tire sidewall may cause malfunction of the TPMS, and is not recommended (cord material information in molded on the tire sidewall).
Always check the TPMS indicator light after replacing one or more tires on your vehicle. If the indicator light is on, the TPMS is not working properly. Your replacement tire might be incompatible with the system, or some component of the TPMS may be damaged.
For detailed information about TPMS, how it works and what you need to know ⇒  Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
WARNING
New tires tend to be slippery and must be broken in.
x Always drive with special care for the first 350 miles (560 km) to help reduce the risk of losing control, a collision, and serious personal injuries.