Volkswagen CC (2015 year). Instruction

Opening or closing the center armrest storage compartment
To open, press the button ⇒

fig. 126

(small arrow) when the center

armrest is folded down and then open the cover upward.
To close, fold the lid down ⇒ .

WARNING

The center armrest must always be folded up and the storage
compartment and cup holders closed to reduce the risk of inju-
ries when the vehicle is moving.

Never let anybody, especially children, ride on the rear center

armrest or in the center position on the rear seat when the arm-
rest is folded down. An improper seating position can increase
the risk of serious injury in a crash.

Close the storage compartment only if no one is in the way.

NOTICE

Do not press on the cup holder cover when raising the center
armrest. The cup holder could open and be damaged.

Other storage compartments

Fig. 127 In the luggage compartment: Side storage compartment.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
Additional storage compartments are located in the sides of the lug-
gage compartment. The side panels can be removed by pulling up-
ward in the direction of the arrow

⇒

fig. 127

to make room for larger

objects in the luggage compartment.

Additional storage:

In the front and rear center consoles.
In the door trim panels (front and rear).
Shelf behind the rear seat backrest – only for light clothing or simi-

lar objects that do not interfere with visibility to the rear!

Coat hooks on the center door pillars and on the overhead grab

handles in the rear.

WARNING

Clothes or other items on the shelf behind the rear seat
backrest may limit visibility and cause accidents and severe
personal injuries.

Always hang clothes so that they do not limit visibility.
Always use the built-in coat hooks only for lightweight cloth-

ing. Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged items in the pockets
that may interfere with airbag deployment and can cause per-
sonal injury in a collision.

Cup holders

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Cup holders in the front center console
Cup holders in the rear center armrest

More information:

Interior care and cleaning

WARNING

Improper use of beverage holders can cause injuries.

Never put hot drinks in the cup holders. During normal or

sudden maneuvers, sudden braking or in a collision, hot liquid
can be spilled and cause burns!

Make certain that bottles or other items cannot fall into the

driver's footwell while the vehicle is moving and interfere with
the movement of the pedals.

Never put heavy cups, food or other heavy items in the cup

holders. Heavy items can fly through the passenger compart-
ment in a crash and cause serious injury.

WARNING

Hot or freezing temperatures in the passenger compartment
can cause closed bottles to explode or break.

Never leave closed bottles in a very hot or cold vehicle.

WARNING

Bottles and other things can fall into the driver's footwell and
interfere with the pedals while driving.

Make sure that bottles cannot fall into the driver's footwell

during driving to avoid obstructing the pedals.

NOTICE

Never put open drinks in the cup holder when the vehicle is
moving. The drinks can spill and damage the vehicle, including
the electrical system.

The cup holder inserts can be removed for cleaning.

Cup holders in the front center console

Fig. 128 In the front center console: Cup holders.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Place the drink in the cup holder

⇒

fig. 128

Cup holders in the rear center armrest

Fig. 129 In the rear center armrest: Opening the cup holders.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Opening the cup holders

Fold the center armrest down.
Press on the front of the center armrest in the direction of the arrow

⇒

fig. 129

. The cup holders open.

Closing the cup holders
Press the cup holders all the way back into the center armrest until it
locks in place. Flip the cup holder cover back down, if necessary.

WARNING

Always keep the armrest folded up when the vehicle is moving
to reduce the risk of injury.

Never let anybody, especially children, ride on the rear center

armrest or in the center position on the rear seat when the arm-
rest is folded down. An improper seating position can increase
the risk of serious injury in a crash.

NOTICE

Do not press on the cup holder cover when raising the center
armrest. The cup holders could open and be damaged.

Power outlets

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
12 Volt sockets in the vehicle
Opening the socket cover

Electrical devices can be connected to the vehicle 12 Volt sockets.
The connected devices must be in good working order.

More information:

Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
Consumer information

WARNING

Improper use of electrical sockets and electrical devices may
start a fire and cause severe personal injury.

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Sockets and

connected devices can be used when the ignition is switched
on.

If the connected device gets warm, immediately switch it off

and disconnect the power supply.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the electrical system, never con-

nect any accessories such as a solar panel or vehicle battery
charger to a 12 Volt socket.

Only use accessories which have been tested for electromag-

netic compatibility with a motor vehicle.

To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off

all electrical consumers connected to the 12 Volt socket before
switching the ignition on or off or starting the engine.

Never connect devices to a 12 Volt socket that draw more than

the maximum wattage the socket can supply. Drawing too much
power can damage the vehicle electrical system.

Please turn off the engine when you stop for any length of time.

The vehicle battery will drain if you use electrical equipment when

the engine is not running.

Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the ve-

hicle's electrical system.

Operating electrical devices near the rear-window antenna may

interfere with AM radio reception.

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Fig. 130 In the luggage compartment: 12 Volt socket.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Maximum power draw

Socket

Maximum power draw

12 Volts

120 watts

The maximum power draw at any one socket must never be exceed-
ed. Electrical devices should have information on them that says how
much power they draw.
If 2 or more electrical devices are connected at the same time, the
total power draw of all connected devices must never be more than
190 watts

⇒ .

12 Volt socket
The 12 Volt socket works only when the ignition is switched on.
If the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the vehicle battery
will be drained by any device that is plugged in and turned on. For
this reason, never use the electrical sockets unless the engine is run-
ning.
To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all elec-
trical devices connected to a 12 Volt socket before switching the igni-
tion on or off or starting the engine.
The vehicle may have 12 Volt sockets at the following places:

In the storage compartment in the front center console

⇒ page 304,

Storage compartment in the front center console.

In the rear center console

⇒ Opening the socket cover.

In the luggage compartment

⇒

fig. 130

NOTICE

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire

vehicle electrical system may be damaged.

12 Volt socket:

– Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnet-
ic compatibility and complies with applicable guidelines.
– Never feed current into the socket, with a solar panel, for
example.

Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the ve-

hicle's electrical system.

Opening the socket cover

Fig. 131 Rear center console: Open by pushing a button.

Fig. 132 Rear center console: Open by pushing the cover up.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Vehicles with a button below the cover:
Push the button for the socket cover

⇒

fig. 131

(arrow).

Vehicles with a folding cover:
Reach into the opening from below

⇒

fig. 132

(arrow) and flip the

cover up.

Starting and stopping the engine

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Indicator lights
Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch
Starter button
Starting the engine
Stopping the engine
Electronic immobilizer
Engine preheating system

Explanatory notes in this section regarding automatic transmis-
sions also apply to the DSG

Direct Shift Gearbox automatic

transmission.

Immobilizer display
If an unauthorized vehicle key is used or the system malfunctions,
Immobilizer active! may appear on the instrument cluster display.
The engine cannot be started.

Push-starting and tow-starting
For technical reasons, never try to push-start or tow-start the vehicle.
Jump-start the vehicle instead while following proper and safe proce-
dures.

More information:

Vehicle key set
Shifting
Steering
Braking and parking
Starting assistance systems
Refueling
Fuel
Emergency closing and opening
Jump-starting
Towing

WARNING

Switching off the engine while the vehicle is moving can make
the vehicle harder to stop and result in loss of vehicle control,
leading to collisions and severe personal injuries.

Brake and steering assistance systems, the airbag system,

safety belt pretensioners, and other vehicle safety features only
work when the engine is running.

Switch off the engine only when the vehicle is not moving.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury when starting and
running the vehicle's engine:

Never start the engine or let it run in a confined or enclosed

area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous,
colorless, and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause un-
consciousness and death.

Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.

The vehicle could move suddenly or some other unexpected
event could occur, resulting in property damage or personal
injury.

Never use starting assist fluids. Starting fluids can explode

and can cause a “run-away” vehicle condition.

WARNING

The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter get very
hot. They can cause fires and serious personal injury.

Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or cata-

lytic converter could ignite flammable materials, such as brush,
leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.

Never apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or

near the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter,
or heat shields.

Indicator lights

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Lights

Possible cause

Proper response

Brake pedal not depressed.

Apply the brake pedal to start
the engine

Flashes Possible cause

Proper response

The release button in the
selector lever did not en-
gage. Vehicle movement is
prevented.

Engage the selector lever
release button

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.

WARNING

Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text mes-
sages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result
in a collision and serious personal injury.

Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a

safe distance off the road, turn on the emergency flashers, stop
the engine, and use other warning devices to warn approaching
traffic.

NOTICE

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

Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch

Fig. 133 In the ignition switch: Vehicle key positions.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

If there is no vehicle key in the ignition, the steering column is locked.
Vehicle key position

⇒

fig. 133

(0)

Ignition switched off. Steering column lock engaged. The vehicle

key can be removed.

(1)

Ignition switched off. Steering column lock disengaged. Vehicle

key can be removed.

(2)

Ignition is switched on. Vehicle key can be removed from ignition

switch.

(3)

Start the engine. Once the engine has started, the vehicle key

stays in this position. To remove the vehicle key, push it fully into
the ignition switch. When released, the vehicle key returns to po-
sition

(1)

and the engine is switched off.

If you use the wrong key
If an unauthorized vehicle key has been inserted into the ignition
switch, it can be removed as follows:

Automatic transmission: The vehicle key cannot be removed from

the ignition unless both the key and the selector lever have been
moved to the correct position. Press the release button on the trans-
mission selector lever, move the selector lever to the Park (P) posi-
tion, and release the button. The vehicle key can now be removed.

Manual transmission: Pull out the vehicle key.

WARNING

Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal in-
jury.

Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. The

engine can be started and vehicle systems such as the power
windows can be operated, leading to serious personal injury.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who can-

not help themselves in the vehicle. The doors can be locked
with the remote control vehicle key. This could result in people
being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, de-
pending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can
be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a

parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are
much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly in
summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause
unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.

Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehi-

cle is moving or rolling to a stop. The steering wheel will lock
and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.

Leaving the key in the ignition for a long time when the engine is

not running will drain the vehicle battery.

Leaving the selector lever for a long period of time in any position

other than Park (P) when the ignition is switched off can drain the
vehicle battery.

On automatic transmission vehicles, the vehicle key can be

removed from the ignition switch only when the transmission is in
Park (P). You may have to press the release button on the transmis-
sion selector lever to put the lever into Park (P).

Starter button

Fig. 134 In the center console: Starter button for the Keyless Access
locking and starting system.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

For vehicles with Keyless Access, the vehicle can be started either
with the starter button in the lower center console

⇒

fig. 134

or with

the vehicle key in the ignition switch

⇒

fig. 133

The starter button can only be used when an authorized vehicle key
is in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, the electronic steering column lock is
activated when the ignition is switched off and the driver door is
opened

⇒ Steering.

Switching the ignition on and off

Briefly press the starter button once without operating the brake or

clutch pedals

⇒ .

Emergency starting
If an authorized remote control vehicle key is in the passenger com-
partment but the instrument cluster displays Key not in Range when
you push the starter button, the remote control vehicle key battery is
weak or dead. You can still start the engine by inserting the key in the
ignition switch

⇒ Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch.

Emergency shut-off
If the engine does not switch off by briefly pressing the starter button,
emergency shut-off is necessary:

Press the starter button twice within 3 seconds or press and hold

the button longer than 1 second

⇒ in Stopping the engine

The engine switches off automatically.

Engine restart feature
If no authorized remote control vehicle key is identified in the passen-
ger compartment after the engine has been switched off, the engine
can be restarted within about 5 seconds. A related message is shown
in the instrument cluster display.
After the 5 seconds have passed, the engine can no longer be started
without an authorized vehicle key in the passenger compartment.

WARNING

Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal inju-
ry.

Do not depress the brake or clutch pedals when switching on

the ignition, as the engine could otherwise start immediately.

WARNING

Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal in-
jury.

Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.

Children or unauthorized persons may use it to lock the vehi-
cle, start the engine, and operate vehicle systems such as the
power windows, leading to serious personal injury.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who can-

not help themselves in the vehicle. The doors can be locked
using the remote control vehicle key. This could result in peo-
ple being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example,
depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle
can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a

If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running and the driv-

er door is opened, a chime sounds. The chime is also a reminder to

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