sunroof VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2011 Owners Manual

Lower center console

Fig. 8 Overview of the lower center console.
Key to fig. 8:
(1) Automatic transmission selector lever
(2) Parking brake lever
(3) Storage compartment with cup holders in the center console
(4) Storage compartment:
– with 12 Volt socket
(5) Center armrest with storage compartment
– Multimedia jack (MEDIA-IN) ⇒ booklet Radio or ⇒ booklet Navigation system
– with AUX-IN jack ⇒ booklet Radio
(6) Button for:
– Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) m
(7) Switch for opening and closing the CSC roof &
(8) Switch for opening and closing the power sunroof 

For one-touch closing: Pull the switch for the window up 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 locking. See, 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 from outside the vehicle 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, Manually unlocking and locking the driver door.
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. 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 win-dows 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.
If convenience closing of the power windows requires removing the cover cap of the lock cylinder on the driver door, the cover cap must be reinstalled after the vehicle is locked, Manually unlocking and locking the driver door.
Power window pinch protection

Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching injuries when closing a power window ⇒ . If one-touch window closing meets resistance or there is something in the way, the window will stop and go down again.
x Check why the window did not close.
x Try one-touch window closing again.
x If the window meets resistance a second time, so that it stops and goes back down, one-touch closing is deactivated for about 10 seconds.
x If you pull the power window button up all the way and hold it during this 10 second interval, the
window will close without pinch protection ⇒ .
Closing the window without pinch protection
x Try to close the window again within 10 seconds by holding the switch. Pinch protection is turned off for a short distance in the window track!
x If closing takes longer than about 10 seconds, pinch protection is turned on again. The window stops again if there is resistance.
x If the window still will not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Without pinch protection, power windows will close with enough force to cause serious per-sonal injury.
x Always be careful when closing power windows.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close power windows!
x Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed against the window frame; injuries may result.
Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sunroof, Power locking and closing system.

Power sunroof

Opening or closing the power sunroof

Fig. 35 In the center console: Switch for the power sunroof.

Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching injuries when closing the power sunroof ⇒ . If the power sunroof closing meets resistance or there is something in the way, the power sunroof opens again immediately.
x Check why the power sunroof did not close.
x Try to close the power sunroof again by pulling the  switch briefly.
x If the power sunroof still cannot close, the power sunroof will stop where the resistance is located. The power sunroof will close the next time without pinch protection.
Closing the power sunroof without pinch protection
x Pull and hold the  switch ⇒ fig. 35.
x The power sunroof will now close without pinch protection!
x If the power sunroof still will not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an author-ized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Without pinch protection, the power sunroof will close with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
x Always be careful when closing the power sunroof.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding the pinch protection to close the power sunroof!
x Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed against the edge of the roof; injuries may result.
x Pinch protection does not work if the power sunroof is closed by pulling and holding the switch.
Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sunroof, Power locking and closing system.
If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Initializing the power sunroof

Fig. 37 In the center console: Switch for the power sunroof.

WARNING
Closing the sunroof without pinch protection can cause severe injuries.
x Always be careful when closing the sunroof.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close the sunroof.
x Pinch protection does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against the roof frame, thereby causing injury.
If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

WARNING
Driving with an open luggage compartment lid can cause poisonous carbon monoxide in the engine exhaust to get into the passenger compartment.
x Carbon monoxide causes drowsiness, inattentiveness, poisoning, and loss of consciousness. It can lead to accidents and severe personal injuries.
x Always keep the luggage compartment lid closed while driving to help keep poisonous exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle.
x Never transport objects that are too large to fit completely into the luggage area, because then the luggage compartment lid cannot be fully closed.
x If you absolutely must drive with the CSC roof closed and an open luggage compartment lid, do the following to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning:
– Close all windows, the CSC roof, and the sunroof.
– Switch off the climate control system's air recirculation feature.
– Open all air vents in the instrument panel.
– Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed.
NOTICE
The open luggage compartment lid changes the vehicle height.
Driving a loaded vehicle

Care of the power sunroof seals (A)
x Briefly press the  button in the center console to tilt open the power sunroof
x Press the  button again briefly one more time. The power sunroof is opened.
x Hold down the lever in the center console to start opening the CSC roof, but only until the sunroof moves to the rear as far open as possible to expose the seals. The roof frame must not separate from the top of the windshield frame. The rear window element must not lift up!
x Use a soft, lint-free cloth and a light cleaning solution to remove dust and dirt from the roof seals,
shown in green ⇒ fig. 160 (A).
x If necessary, also remove dust and dirt from the painted sealing surfaces.
x Dry the roof seals thoroughly
x Volkswagen recommends the sparing application of suitable care products ⇒ page 383 to the
rubber seals ⇒ .
Care of the rubber seals around the power windows (B)
x Use a soft, lint-free cloth and lots of water to remove dust and dirt from the window seals, shown in yellow (B).
x Do not use any care products on the (B) seals ⇒ . The care product could wash down on the glass and smudge it!
Care of the rubber seals around the luggage compartment lid and the doors (C)
x Use a soft, lint-free cloth and lots of water to remove dust and dirt from the door and rear lid seals, shown in blue (C).
x If necessary, also remove dust and dirt from the painted sealing surfaces.
x Dry the roof seals thoroughly
x Volkswagen recommends the sparing application of suitable care products to the rubber seals
⇒ .
Recommended rubber care product overview

Seal Recommended product
(A) Maintenance set (original accessory) 000.096.331 or special lubricant (liquid)G 052 172 A1
(B) Clean only! Use no care products.
(C) Silicone-free rubber care product or special lubricant (liquid)G 052 172 A1
NOTICE
x Using the wrong care product can damage the seals. Check with an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for information about suitable products.
x Do not use any rubber cleaning or treatment products containing silicone, or any products containing acids, such as industrial dust removers or insect removal products, on the seals around the power sunroof (A).