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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2008EOS TURBO, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 37 (FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - TECHNICAL DATA)00 TECHNICAL DATAGENERAL INFORMATIONSTART/STOP SYSTEM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2008 Volkswagen Eos Turbo, Standard

Start/Stop System Safety Precautions

2008 Volkswagen Eos Turbo, StandardSECTION Start/Stop System Safety Precautions
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Pay attention to the following when working on a vehicle with the Start-Stop system:

WARNING:

There is a risk of injury due to the engine starting automatically in vehicles with the Start-Stop system.

  • The engine can start automatically for vehicles while the start/stop system is activated.
  • This is recognized by a message in the instrument cluster.
  • Therefore, make sure that the Start/Stop System is disabled when working on the vehicle (turn off ignition, if needed, turn the ignition back on).
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.