Volkswagen CC (2015 year). Instruction - part 11

 

Sun protection 

 Introduction 

In this section you’ll find information about: 
Sun visors 
Windshield made of heat-insulating glass 
Rear window sunshade 

 

  WARNING 

Sun visors and side window shades can reduce visibility. 

 Always stow sun visors and side window shades when not 

needed to block sun glare. 

Sun visors 

 

Fig. 88 In the headliner: Sun visor. 

 

Fig. 89 In the headliner: Double sun visors (if equipped). 

 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

Sun visor adjustment: 

 Flip the sun visor down toward the windshield. 
 Lift it out of the retaining clip 

⇒ 

fig. 88

 

(1)

 and swivel it over toward 

the door. 

Additional sun visor positions: 

 On some vehicles, you can slide the sun visor towards the rear of 

the vehicle after swiveling it over to the door. 

Vanity mirror and lighting 
A vanity mirror is behind a cover in the sun visor. A light 

(3)

 may 

come on when you slide the cover 

(2)

 open. 

The light goes out when you shut the cover or if you flip the sun visor 
up again. 

  The vanity mirror light and the interior light above the sun visor go 

out after several minutes. This helps to prevent unnecessary drain on 
the vehicle battery. 

Windshield made of heat-insulating glass 

 

Fig. 90 Heat-reflective windshield with communications window (blue 
shaded area). 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

Windshields made of insulating glass have a transparent metallic in-
frared-reflecting coating. There is an uncoated area (communications 
window) just above the inside rearview mirror 

⇒ 

fig. 90

. This serves 

 

as a communications window for transmitting signals to and from 
electronic components and accessories. 
The uncoated area must not be blocked on the inside or outside or 
covered with stickers because this can cause the electronic compo-
nents to malfunction. 

Rear window sunshade 

 

Fig. 91 In the center console: Button for the electrical sunshade on 
the rear window. 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

The sunshade in front of the rear window protects against intense 
sunlight. 

Manual sunshade 

 Pull the sunshade all the way up by the handle. 
 Insert each end of the handle into the corresponding bracket. Turn 

the handle slightly downward to do this. Make sure that the pulled out 
sunshade is safely latched in both brackets. 

 Pull the sunshade slightly upward by its handle and then manually 

guide it down to return it into its holder 

⇒  . 

Power sunshade 

 Switch on the ignition. 
 Press the 

 button to deploy or retract the rear window sunshade. 

The sunshade moves to its end position. 

 

  NOTICE 

To help prevent damage to the sunshade or the interior rim, do 
not let the manual sunshade “snap” back down as it retracts. 
 

 

 

Windshield wipers and washer 

 Introduction 

In this section you’ll find information about: 
Indicator light 
Windshield wiper lever 
Windshield wiper functions 
Windshield wiper service position 
Rain sensor 
Checking and refilling windshield washer fluid 

 
More information: 

 Exterior views  
 Climate control  
 Working in the engine compartment  
 Exterior care and cleaning  

  WARNING 

Windshield washer fluid without enough frost protection can 
freeze on the windshield and reduce visibility. 

 Use the windshield washer system with enough frost protec-

tion for winter temperatures. 

 Never use the windshield wipers/washers when it is freezing 

without first defrosting the windshield. The washer solution 
may freeze on the windshield and reduce visibility. 

 

  WARNING 

Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the 
risk of accidents and severe injuries. 

 Always replace wiper blades that are worn, damaged, or do 

not keep the windshield clear. 

 

 

  NOTICE 

To help prevent damage to the wiper blades and the wiper motor 
when it is cold outside, always make sure that blades are not 
frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Using the 
windshield wiper service position can be helpful in cold weather 
so the wipers do not freeze to the windshield 

⇒  Windshield wip-

er service position. 

Indicator light 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

 

Lights 

up  

Possible cause  

Proper response  

  

Not enough windshield 
washer fluid.  

Refill windshield washer reser-
voir at the next opportunity  

 
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights 
come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds. 

  NOTICE 

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in 
vehicle damage. 

 

Windshield wiper lever 

 

Fig. 92 Operating the front windshield wiper. 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

 

Move the lever to the desired position 

⇒  :  

(A)

  

   Wiper switched off.  

(B)

  

  

Intermittent wiping for the windshield. 
Adjust the interval settings with switch 

⇒ 

fig. 92

 

(1)

 (vehi-

cles without rain sensors) or the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor (vehicles with rain sensors).  

(C)

 

   Slow wiper speed.  

(D)

 

   Fast wiper speed.  

(E)

   x  

One-tap wiping – brief wiping. Hold the lever pressed 
down longer to wipe more often.  

(F)

  

  

Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to activate the 
windshield washers, then release.  

 

  NOTICE 

To help prevent damage to the wiper blades and the wiper motor 
when it is cold outside, always make sure that blades are not 

 

frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Using the 
service position can be helpful in cold weather so the wipers do 
not freeze to the windshield 

⇒  Windshield wiper service posi-

tion. 

 If the ignition is switched off while the wipers are running, the 

wipers will continue at the same wiping speed when the ignition 
is switched on again. Frost, ice, snow, leaves, and other objects 
on the windshield can damage the wipers and the wiper motor. 

 Remove snow and ice from the wipers before you begin driv-

ing. 

 If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them care-

fully. Volkswagen recommends using a deicing spray. 

 

  NOTICE 

Never switch on the windshield wipers when the windshield is 
dry because the windshield can be scratched. 

  The windshield wipers work only if the ignition is switched on and 

the engine hood is closed. The windshield wipers turn off automatical-
ly when the engine hood is opened. 

  The intermittent wiping for the front windshield depends on the 

driving speed. The higher the speed, the faster the wipers move. 

  If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them careful-

ly. Volkswagen recommends using a deicing spray. 

Windshield wiper functions 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

 

Wiper performance in different situations:  

When the vehicle is not 
moving:  

The wiper speed changes temporarily to 
the next lower speed.  

 

Wiper performance in different situations:  

During automatic 
wipe/wash:  

While the washer system is working, the 
Climatronic switches to recirculation for 
about 30 seconds to help prevent the 
washer fluid odor from entering the vehi-
cle interior.  

During intermittent 
wiping:  

Speed-dependent interval control: The 
higher the vehicle speed, the faster the 
wipers move.  

 

Heated washer nozzles 
The heating thaws frozen washer nozzles, but not the fluid supply 
hoses. When the ignition is switched on, the heat applied to the 
washer nozzles is automatically regulated depending on the outside 
air temperature. 

Headlight washer system 
The headlight washer system cleans the headlight glass. 
If the ignition and the headlights (high or low beams) are switched on, 
the headlights are cleaned the first time and every fifth time the front 
windshield washers are activated. This happens only when the low or 
high beams are on when the windshield wiper lever is pulled towards 
the steering wheel. However, the headlights must still be washed by 
hand periodically (for instance, during refueling) in order to get rid of 
hard-to-remove dirt (like insect splatter). 
To help make sure that the headlight cleaning system works during 
winter weather, always keep the headlight washer nozzles free of 
snow and remove any ice with a deicer spray before driving. Use a 
deicer spray to remove any ice. 

  If there is something on the windshield, the wiper will try to wipe it 

away. If it continues to block the wiper, the wiper will stop moving. 
Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper on again. 

 

Windshield wiper service position 

 

Fig. 93 Windshield wiper in service position. 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

In the service position, the wiper arms can be lifted away from the 
windshield 

⇒ 

fig. 93

. The wipers are moved to the service position as 

follows: 

 The engine hood must be closed 

⇒ Working in the engine com-

partment. 

 Switch the ignition off, turn it on briefly, and then off again. 
 Press the windshield wiper lever down briefly 

⇒ 

fig. 92

 

(E)

 when the 

ignition is off. 

 Wipers move into service position. 

Carefully fold the wiper arms back onto the windshield before driving! 
Switch the ignition on and press the windshield wiper lever down 
briefly 

⇒ 

fig. 92

 

(E)

. The wiper arms move back to their original posi-

tion. 

Lifting the wiper blades and tilting them away from the 
windshield 

 Put the wiper arms in service position 

⇒  . 

 Do not handle the wiper blades, handle the wiper arms only at the 

attachment above the wiper blades. 

 

  NOTICE 

 To help prevent damage to the engine hood and the wind-

shield wiper arms, lift the wiper arms away from the windshield 
only when they are in the service position. 

 Always carefully fold the windshield wiper arms down against 

the windshield before driving the vehicle. 

Rain sensor 

 

Fig. 94 Windshield wiper lever: Adjusting rain sensor 1. 

 

Fig. 95 Inside the front windshield above the inside mirror: Sensitive 
rain sensor surface. 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

When switched on, the rain sensor automatically shortens or length-
ens the time between wiping intervals depending on how hard it is 
raining 

⇒  . The rain sensor's sensitivity can be adjusted manually. 

Manual wiping (vehicles without rain sensors), see 

⇒ page 187, 

Windshield wiper lever. 

 

Push the lever into the desired position 

⇒ 

fig. 94

: 

(A)

  Rain sensor off (windshield wiper lever home position). 

(B)

  Rain sensor active – automatic wiping as needed. 

(1)

  Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain sensor: 

–  Move switch to the right – high sensitivity. 
–  Move switch to the left – low sensitivity. 

After switching the ignition off and back on again, the rain sensor 
stays on and works again with the wiper lever in position 

(B)

. 

Possible reasons for changes in the way the rain sensor works 
The rain sensor may misread what is happening in the detection zone 
of its sensitive rain-sensor surface ⇒ 

fig. 95

 (arrow) and not work for a 

number of reasons, which include: 

 Worn out wiper blades: Worn out wiper blades may leave a film of 

water or wiping streaks; this can cause the wipers to run longer, to 
wipe more often, or to wipe continuously at high speed. 

 Insects: Insects hitting the sensor may trigger the wipers. 
 Salt streaks: Salt streaks on the windshield from winter driving can 

cause wiping more often or continuously on glass that is almost dry. 

 Dirt: Caked-on dust, wax, any other buildup on the windshield (lo-

tus effect), or car-wash detergent residue can lower the rain sensor's 
sensitivity and cause it to react too slowly or not at all. 

 Crack or chip in the windshield: If a stone hits and chips the wind-

shield while the rain sensor is on, this will trigger a wiper cycle. After 
that, the rain sensor will recognize the change and recalibrate itself to 
respond to the sensitive surface's reduced detection zone. Depending 
on the size of the chip, the sensor's reaction pattern may or may not 
change. 

  WARNING 

The rain sensor cannot always recognize rain and activate the 
wipers. 

 Switch the wipers on manually when water on the windshield 

reduces visibility. 

  Clean the rain sensor's sensitive surface 

⇒ 

fig. 95

 (arrow) regular-

ly and check the wiper blades for wear or damage. 

 

  To remove wax and coats of polish safely, we recommend using 

an alcohol-based windshield cleaner. 

Checking and refilling windshield washer fluid 

 

Fig. 96 In the engine compartment: Cap of the windshield washer 
fluid reservoir. 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

Check the windshield washer fluid level regularly and refill as neces-
sary. 
There is a filter screen in the filler neck of the windshield washer fluid 
reservoir. The screen helps to keep large particles and debris from 
getting into and clogging the windshield washer nozzles when adding 
windshield washer fluid. Take the screen out only to clean it. If the 
screen is damaged or missing, have it replaced immediately, other-
wise the system may become clogged and not work properly. 

 Open the engine hood   

⇒  Working in the engine compartment. 

 The windshield washer fluid reservoir can be identified by the   

symbol on its cap 

⇒ 

fig. 96

. 

 Check if there is still enough windshield washer fluid in the reser-

voir. 

 Refill with an appropriate windshield washer fluid that is recom-

mended by Volkswagen 

⇒  . Follow the directions on the container. 

 In cold weather, always use a special windshield washer antifreeze 

solution that will help keep the water from freezing 

⇒  . 

 

Recommended cleaners 

 For the warmer months, Windscreen Clear SummerG 052 184 A1 

or equivalent. Mixing ratio 1:100 (1 part concentrate to 100 parts wa-
ter) in the windshield washer reservoir. 

 All-season Windscreen ClearG 052 164 A2 or equivalent. Mixing 

ratio in winter to 0 °F (-18 °C) about 1:2 (1 part concentrate to 2 parts 
water), otherwise, mixing ratio 1:4 in the windshield washer reservoir. 

Filling capacity 
The windshield washer fluid reservoir holds about 3.1 qts. (3 liters); in 
vehicles with a headlight cleaning system about 6.3 qts. (6 liters). 

  WARNING 

Never mix antifreeze or similar additives into the windshield 
washer reservoir. This could produce an oily film on the wind-
shield, which would considerably reduce visibility. 

 Use clear water with a cleaning solution recommended by 

Volkswagen. 

 If necessary, blend with a suitable windshield washer fluid 

antifreeze agent. 

 

  NOTICE 

 Never mix cleaning solutions recommended by Volkswagen 

with other cleaning agents. If you do, this could cause sedi-
ments or other by-products that can clog the windshield washer 
nozzles. 

 When refilling, do not confuse one type of operating liquid 

with another! Otherwise serious malfunctions and engine dam-
age can occur! 
 

 

 

Mirrors 

 Introduction 

In this section you’ll find information about: 
Inside mirror 
Outside mirrors 

 
For your driving safety, it is important that you properly adjust the out-
side mirrors and the inside mirror before you start driving 

⇒  . 

The outside mirrors and the inside mirror help you see and adapt your 
driving to traffic behind you. Remember that the inside and outside 
rearview mirrors will not show everything behind you. There can be 
blind spots. Blind spots can be significantly larger if the mirrors are 
not properly adjusted. 

More information: 

 Exterior views  
 Volkswagen Information System  
 Adjusting the seating position  
 Shifting  
 Braking and parking  

  WARNING 

Adjusting mirrors when the vehicle is moving can cause driver 
distraction, accidents, and serious personal injury. 

 Always adjust the rearview mirrors when the vehicle is not 

moving. 

 Always be aware of what is happening around the vehicle 

when changing lanes, passing, turning, or parking. Another ve-
hicle, pedestrian, or object could be in your blind spot. 

 Always make sure mirrors are properly adjusted and the view 

to the rear is not reduced by moisture, ice, snow, or other 
things. 

 

 

  WARNING 

Auto-dimming mirrors contain an electrolyte fluid which can 
leak if the mirror glass is broken. Electrolyte fluid can irritate 
the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. 

 Repeated or prolonged exposure to electrolyte fluid can irri-

tate the respiratory system, especially among people with 
asthma or other respiratory conditions. Get fresh air immediate-
ly by leaving the vehicle or, if that is not possible, open win-
dows and doors all the way. 

 If electrolyte fluid gets into the eyes, flush them thoroughly 

with large amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes; medi-
cal attention is recommended. 

 If electrolyte fluid contacts skin, flush affected area with 

clean water for at least 15 minutes and then wash affected area 
with soap and water; medical attention is recommended. Thor-
oughly wash affected clothing and shoes before reuse. 

 If swallowed, and the person is conscious, rinse mouth with 

water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediate-
ly. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a med-
ical professional. 

 

  NOTICE 

Broken glass in the auto-dimming mirrors can cause electrolyte 
fluid leakage. Liquid electrolyte leaked from a broken mirror 
glass will damage any plastic surfaces it comes in contact with. 
Clean up spilled electrolyte fluid immediately with clear water 
and a sponge.