Volkswagen EOS User Manual

After starting a cold engine, there may be increased operating noises for a few seconds. This is
normal and harmless.
Stopping the engine
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Please perform these steps only in the order listed.
Step
V
ehicles without Keyless Access
V
ehicles with Keyless Access
1.
Bring the vehicle to a complete stop ⇒
.
2. Depress and hold down the brake pedal until step 4 is completed.
3.
Shift the transmission into Park (P).
4.
Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving ⇒ page 297.
5.
Turn the vehicle key to position ⇒
fig. 124
(0) in the ignition switch.
Briefly press the starter button ⇒
fig. 125. If
the engine will not switch off, carry out the
emergency shut-off procedure.
6.
Removing the vehicle key from the ignition
switches off electrical equipment and
activates the steering column lock.
Opening the doors switches off electrical
equipment and activates the steering
column lock.
WARNING
Never stop the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. You can lose control
of the vehicle, crash, and be seriously injured.
x The airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not work when the ignition is switched off.
x The brake booster does not work when the engine is not running. More brake pedal
pressure will be needed to stop the vehicle.
x The power steering system does not work when the engine is not running, and you will
need more force to steer the vehicle.
x When the key is removed from the ignition switch, the steering will lock and you will not
be able to steer the vehicle.
NOTICE
If the vehicle has been driven hard for a long time, the engine could overheat when it is
stopped. To reduce the risk of engine damage, let the engine idle in Neutral for about 2 minutes
before you switch off the ignition.
If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running and the driver door is opened, a chime
sounds. The chime is also a reminder to switch off the engine and turn off the ignition before leaving
and locking the vehicle from the outside.
The vehicle key can only be removed from the ignition when the transmission is in Park (P).

Volkswagen EOS Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	EOS
Category	Automobile
Language	English