Volkswagen CC (2015 year). Instruction

switch off the engine and turn off the ignition before leaving and lock-
ing the vehicle from the outside.

Starting the engine

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Please perform these steps only in the order listed.

Step Vehicles without Keyless

Access

Vehicles with Keyless

Access

Automatic transmission: Depress the brake pedal and hold

it down until step 5 is completed.

1 a.

Manual transmission: Depress clutch pedal fully and hold

until the engine has started.

Shift the transmission into Neutral (N) or Park (P) (automatic),

or into Neutral (manual only).

Push the vehicle key to posi-

tion

⇒

fig. 133

(3)

– do not

depress the accelerator pedal.

Briefly press the starter button

⇒

fig. 134

– do not depress

the accelerator pedal. An au-

thorized vehicle key must be

inside the vehicle in order to

start the engine.

When the engine starts, re-

lease the vehicle key.

When the engine starts, re-

lease the starter button.

If the engine does not start, switch off the ignition and start

again after about 1 minute.

Release the electronic parking brake when you are ready to

start driving

WARNING

Never leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
The vehicle could move suddenly, especially when the vehicle
is in gear, resulting in accidents and personal injury.

WARNING

“Starting fluids” can explode and can cause a “run-away” vehi-
cle condition.

Never use starting assist fluids.

NOTICE

You can damage the starter or the engine if you try to start the

engine when the vehicle is still moving, or if you try to restart the
engine right after switching it off.

Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy

engine loads when the engine is cold.

Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle.

Unburned fuel can get into the catalytic converter and damage it.
The steering column may also be locked.

Do not let your vehicle warm up while standing; instead, start

driving right away after making sure that you have good visibility
through all windows. This will help the engine reach operating tem-
perature faster and keep down emissions.

If the remote control vehicle key battery is weak or dead, the

starter button will not start the engine. In this case, start the engine by
inserting the vehicle key in the ignition switch

⇒ Vehicle key positions

in the ignition switch.

Major consumers of electricity are temporarily switched off when

the engine is being started.

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

Vehicles without Keyless

Access

Vehicles with Keyless

Access

Bring the vehicle to a complete stop

⇒ .

Depress and hold down the brake pedal until step 4 is com-

pleted.

Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission into Park

(P).

Apply the electronic parking brake to help prevent the vehicle

from moving

Push the vehicle key fully into

the ignition switch and re-

lease. The vehicle key springs

back to position

⇒

fig. 133

(1)

Briefly press the starter button

⇒

fig. 134

. If the engine will

not switch off, carry out the

emergency shut-off procedure

Manual transmission: Shift into 1st gear (vehicle on flat sur-

face or pointing uphill) or reverse (vehicle pointing downhill).

Removing the vehicle key

from the ignition switches off

electrical equipment and acti-

vates 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 com-
plete stop. You can lose control of the vehicle, crash, and be
seriously injured.

The airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not work when

the ignition is switched off.

The brake booster does not work when the engine is not run-

ning. More brake pedal pressure will be needed to stop the ve-
hicle.

The power steering system does not work when the engine is

not running, and you will need more force to steer the vehicle.

When the key is removed from the ignition switch, the steer-

ing 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 driv-

er 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 lock-
ing the vehicle from the outside.

On vehicles with automatic transmissions, the vehicle key can

only be removed from the ignition when the transmission is in Park
(P).

After the engine has been switched off, the radiator fan in the

engine compartment may keep running for several minutes, or may
start running after the vehicle has been parked for a while, even if the
ignition is switched off and the vehicle key has been removed. The
radiator fan shuts off automatically when the engine has cooled down
enough.

Electronic immobilizer

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and
driven with an unauthorized vehicle key.
There is a microchip inside the vehicle key. The chip deactivates the
immobilizer automatically when an authorized vehicle key is inserted
into the ignition switch.
The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the remote
control vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition switch. On vehicles
with Keyless Access, the vehicle key must be outside the vehicle

⇒

Power locking and closing system.
The engine can therefore only be started with an authorized and cor-
rectly coded genuine Volkswagen vehicle key. Coded vehicle keys
are available from authorized Volkswagen dealers, authorized
Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain independent repair
facilities and locksmiths who are qualified to make these vehicle keys
⇒ Vehicle key set.
If an unauthorized vehicle key is used, Immobilizer active! appears
in the instrument cluster display. The vehicle cannot be operated with
this key.
A Declaration of Compliance with the United States FCC and Industry
Canada regulations is on

⇒ Declaration of Compliance, Telecommu-

nications and Electronic Systems.

Using genuine Volkswagen keys helps minimize the risk of mal-

functions.

Shifting

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Warning and indicator lights
Pedals
Manual transmission: Gearshift lever
Automatic transmission: Selector lever
Shifting with Tiptronic

Driving with automatic transmission
Automatic transmission malfunction
Gear recommendation

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

Direct Shift Gearbox automatic

transmission.

When the ignition is switched on and the transmission is in
Reverse (R):

The backup lights come on.
The Park Distance Control system and the camera for Rear Assist

switch on (if equipped).

More information:

Lower center console
Instruments
Braking and parking
Rear Assist
Park Distance Control (PDC)
Climate control
Engine control and emission control system
Emergency closing and opening

WARNING

Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction, es-
pecially on slippery roads, resulting in a loss of vehicle control,
collisions, and serious personal injury.

Only use the kick-down feature or fast acceleration if visibil-

ity, weather, road, and traffic conditions permit and other driv-
ers will not be endangered by your driving and the vehicle's ac-
celeration.

WARNING

Constant braking causes the brakes to overheat and even to fail
leading to collisions and serious personal injury.

Never “ride” the brakes or apply the brake pedal too often or

too long.

Riding the brakes will substantially reduce braking perfor-

mance, increase stopping distance, and can cause complete
brake system failure.

NOTICE

Never “ride” the brakes by keeping your foot on the brake pe-

dal when you do not want to brake. This will make the brakes
wear faster.

Before driving downhill, especially on hills that are long or

steep, always reduce speed and shift into lower gear (manual or
automatic transmission). This will let the vehicle use engine
braking and reduce the load on the brakes. Otherwise, the brake
system could overheat and even fail. Only use the brakes when
you need them to slow the vehicle down more or to stop.

Warning and indicator lights

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Lights

Possible cause

Proper response

DSG

transmission

overheating.

Do not continue driving!

Allow the transmission to cool
with the selector lever in the P
position.
If the warning does not turn
off, do not continue driving.
See your authorized
Volkswagen dealer for assis-
tance. Otherwise, serious
transmission damage could
result

Brake pedal not depressed.

Apply the brake pedal to select
a drive gear.
Also refer to electronic parking
brake

Flashes Possible cause

Proper response

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

Engage selector lever release
button

Automatic transmission
malfunction.

blinks, alternating with

the selector lever indicator,
for example (D).

Drive at low engine speed
(rpm) to the nearest author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Ser-
vice Facility to have the sys-
tem checked.

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.

Pedals

Fig. 136 Pedals in vehicles with manual transmission: 1 Accelerator
pedal, 2 Brake pedal, 3 Clutch pedal.

Fig. 137 Pedals in vehicles with automatic transmission: 1 Accelera-
tor pedal, 2 Brake pedal.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

All pedals must always be able to move freely in and out without inter-
ference from floor mats or other things.
Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area free and are held se-
curely in place with floor mat fasteners to help prevent sliding.
If a brake circuit malfunctions, more brake pedal travel is needed to
bring the vehicle to a full stop, and it is important that nothing is in the
way when you have to depress the brake pedal harder and farther
than normal.

WARNING

Objects in the driver footwell can prevent the pedals from mov-
ing freely. This can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injuries.

Always make sure that nothing can interfere with the pedals.
Always fasten floor mats securely to the floor.
Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of al-

ready installed floor mats.

Always make sure that nothing can fall into the driver

footwell while the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE

Always make sure that the pedals are able to move freely and
that nothing can interfere with them. If a brake circuit fails, more
brake pedal travel will be needed to bring the vehicle to a stop.

The brake pedal must be pressed farther and harder than nor-
mal.

Manual transmission: Gearshift lever

Fig. 138 Gearshift pattern of a 5-speed manual transmission.

Fig. 139 Gearshift pattern of a 6-speed manual transmission.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The positions of the individual gears are shown on the gearshift lever
⇒

fig. 138

⇒

fig. 139

Depress the clutch pedal all the way and hold.
Move the gearshift lever into the desired position

⇒ .

Release the clutch pedal to engage the gear.

The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the engine.

Shifting into reverse

Only shift to the reverse gear when the vehicle is not moving.
Depress the clutch pedal fully and hold

⇒ .

Move the gearshift lever to neutral and press down.
Move the shift lever to the left and then push forward into the re-

verse gear position

⇒

fig. 138

(R)

⇒

fig. 139

(R)

Release the clutch pedal to engage the gear.

Downshifting
You should always downshift gear by gear when driving, meaning
always into the next lowest gear. Do not downshift when the engine
rpm (revolutions per minute) is too high

⇒ . At fast speeds or high

engine rpm, skipping over one or more gears when downshifting can
cause damage to the clutch and transmission, even if a gear is not
engaged

⇒ .

WARNING

Downshifting to a lower gear incorrectly can result in loss of
vehicle control and can cause accidents and serious personal
injuries.

WARNING

When the engine is running and a gear is engaged, the vehicle
will start to move as soon as the clutch pedal is released, even
when the parking brake is applied. This also applies when the
parking brake is engaged.

Never shift into reverse when the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE

Shifting down to a gear that is too low when driving at fast
speeds or high engine rpm can cause extensive damage to the
clutch and transmission. That is true even if the clutch pedal is
pressed so that the clutch is not engaged.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage and premature wear:

Do not rest your hand on the gearshift lever while driving.

Over time, the pressure will cause premature wear in the trans-
mission.

Make sure that the vehicle has come to a complete stop before

shifting into reverse.

Always depress the clutch pedal all the way when changing

gears.

Do not hold the vehicle on a hill using engine power with the

clutch pedal partially engaged and the engine running.

Automatic transmission: Selector lever

Fig. 140 Side view: Automatic transmission selector lever with shift
lever release button (arrow).

Fig. 141 Automatic transmission selector lever with shift lever release
button (arrow).

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Automatic transmission vehicles have an Automatic Shift Lock (ASL).
With ASL, you must depress the brake pedal and hold it down while
pressing the release button on the selector lever handle in the direc-
tion of the arrow

⇒

fig. 140

⇒

fig. 141

in order to move the selector

lever out of Park (P) and into a drive gear. When the selector lever is
in Neutral (N), you also have to depress the brake pedal before you
can move the selector lever to Drive (D), Sport Drive (S), or Re-
verse (R).
If the ignition is switched on, either the current selector lever setting
or the current gear is shown in the instrument cluster display.

Selector

lever

position

Designation Meaning

⇒

Park

The drive wheels are mechanically locked.
Select only when the vehicle is not moving.
To change the selector lever position,
switch on the ignition (if it is off) and then
press the selector lever release button
while holding down the brake pedal.

Reverse

The reverse gear is engaged.
Shift into Reverse only when the vehicle is
not moving.

Selector

lever

position

Designation Meaning

⇒

Neutral

Transmission is in Neutral position. No
power is transmitted to the wheels and no
engine braking is available.

Drive

(standard

driving

position)

All forward gears shift up and down auto-
matically. The transmission shifts as need-
ed depending on engine load, individual
driving style, and vehicle speed.

Sport Drive

(sport driving

position)

All forward gears automatically upshift later
and downshift earlier than in the D (Drive)
position, to take full advantage of the en-
gine's power reserves. The transmission
shifts as needed depending on engine
load, individual driving style, and vehicle
speed.

Automatic Shift Lock (ASL)
The Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) in Park (P) and Neutral (N) prevents
drive positions from being engaged inadvertently, which would cause
the vehicle to move.
To release the ASL, depress and hold the brake pedal with the igni-
tion switched on. Press the release button on the selector lever at the
same time.
The ASL is not engaged if the selector lever is moved quickly through
Neutral (N) (e.g., when shifting from Reverse (R) to Drive (D)). This
makes it possible to “rock” the vehicle backwards and forwards if it is
stuck in snow or mud. The ASL engages automatically if the brake
pedal is not depressed and the lever is in Neutral (N) for more than
about 1 second and the vehicle is traveling no faster than about
3 mph (5 km/h).
In rare cases, the ASL may not engage on vehicles with DSG

Direct

Shift Gearbox. If this happens, power to the drive wheels will be inter-
rupted to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. The green

indicator light will blink and a text message will be displayed. To
engage the Automatic Shift Lock (ASL):

On 6-speed transmissions: Depress and then release the brake

pedal. Try to engage the ASL again.

On 7-speed transmissions: First shift into Park (P) or Neutral (N),

and then shift to a drive position.

WARNING

Moving the selector lever to the wrong position can cause loss
of vehicle control, a collision, and serious personal injury.

Never accelerate when moving the selector lever.
When the engine is running and a drive position is engaged,

the vehicle will start to move as soon as the brake pedal is re-
leased.

Never shift into Reverse or Park when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal inju-
ry.

Never get out of the driver's seat while the engine is running,

especially when the transmission is in a drive gear. If you must
leave your vehicle while the engine is running, always set the
electronic parking brake and shift the transmission into Park
(P).

Never leave the vehicle in Neutral (N). It will roll down hills,

whether the engine is running or not.

When the engine is running and a drive gear - Drive (D), Sport

Drive (S), or Reverse (R) - has been selected, press and hold
the brake pedal to keep the vehicle from moving. The vehicle
may “creep” and move forward or backward even if the engine
is idling slowly.

Never shift into Reverse (R) or Park (P) when the vehicle is

moving.

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