Volkswagen CC (2015 year). Instruction

WARNING

Working on the batteries can cause serious acid burns, explo-
sion, or electrical shock.

Always wear eye protection and protective gloves.
Sulfuric battery acid is very corrosive. It can burn unprotect-

ed skin and cause blindness. Always wear protective gloves
and eye protection.

Never tilt the vehicle battery. Acid could spill out of the bat-

tery vents and burn you.

Never open a vehicle battery.
If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin, immedi-

ately rinse with cold water for several minutes and then get
immediate medical attention.

If you swallow any battery acid, get medical attention imme-

diately.

Charging, replacing, disconnecting, and connecting the vehicle
battery

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Charging the vehicle battery
Vehicle batteries should be charged by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility because the fac-
tory-installed battery requires a charger with overload protection

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Replacing the vehicle battery
The battery in your vehicle is specially developed for its location, with
special dimensions and safety features. Before buying a new battery,
ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Ser-
vice Facility what batteries are suitable with regard to electro-
magnetic compatibility, dimensions, required maintenance, perfor-
mance, and safety specifications. Have the battery replaced by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.

Only use maintenance-free vehicle batteries meeting standards
TL 825 06 and VW 7 50 73. These standards must date from Au-
gust 2008 or later.

Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the battery must be disconnected from the vehicle's electrical sys-
tem, note the following:

Switch off all electrical systems and devices and the ignition.
Unlock the vehicle before disconnecting the battery; otherwise the

alarm system will go off.

First disconnect the negative cable (-) and then the positive cable

(+)

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Connecting the vehicle battery

Prior to reconnecting the battery, switch off all electrical systems

and devices and the ignition.

Connect the positive cable (+) first and then the negative cable (-)

⇒ .
After the battery is connected and the ignition is switched on, different
indicator lights may come on. They should go out after you drive a
short distance at 10–12 mph (15–20 km/h). If the indicator lights do
not go out, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility and have the vehicle checked.
If the battery was disconnected for a long time, the next scheduled
service may not be correctly calculated and displayed

⇒ page 12,

Instrument cluster. The maximum permissible service and mainte-
nance intervals are shown in the

⇒ Booklet Warranty and Mainte-

nance.

Vehicles with Keyless Access
If the ignition will not start after reconnecting the vehicle battery, lock
the vehicle from the outside and unlock it again

⇒ Unlocking or lock-

ing the vehicle with Keyless Access, ⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehi-
cle with Keyless Access. Then try to start the ignition again. If the
ignition cannot be switched on, contact an authorized Volkswagen
dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another quali-
fied workshop for assistance.

Automatic electrical load deactivation
If the vehicle battery drain is high, the intelligent onboard electrical
system management automatically takes steps to help prevent bat-
tery drain.

The idle speed is increased so that the alternator provides more

power.

The power to devices that consume a lot of electricity is cut back or

switched off completely.

When the engine is started, the power supply to the 12 Volt sockets

is temporarily interrupted.
The onboard electrical system management cannot always keep the
battery from being drained. For example, the battery will drain if the
engine is not running, but the ignition is switched on or the parking
lights are left on for a long time when parked.

Battery disconnection in an accident with airbag deployment
In vehicles with a battery in the luggage compartment, the electrical
connection to the battery is disconnected automatically in a collision
with airbag deployment. This helps to prevent a short-circuit.

What drains the vehicle battery?

Long periods when the engine is not running, especially when the

ignition is on.

Using electrical systems or devices when the engine is switched

off.

Leaving the vehicle unlocked for several days when not in use.
The selector lever is left for a long period of time in any position

other than P when the ignition is switched off

⇒ Automatic transmis-

sion: Selector lever.

WARNING

Failure to use the proper battery with proper mounting and
connections may cause short circuits, fires, and serious per-
sonal injuries.

Always use only maintenance-free or cycle-free, leak-proof

batteries with the same specifications and dimensions as the
original equipment battery. Specifications are listed on the bat-
tery housing.

WARNING

When the vehicle battery is charged, it produces highly explo-
sive hydrogen gas.

Charge vehicle batteries only in well-ventilated areas.
Never charge a frozen or thawed battery. A dead battery can

freeze at temperatures around +32 °F (0 °C).

You must replace the vehicle battery if it was frozen.
Incorrectly connected cables can cause a short-circuit. First

connect the positive cable (+) and then the negative cable (-).

NOTICE

Never disconnect the vehicle battery or connect 2 vehicle bat-

teries to each other when the ignition is switched on or the en-
gine is running. Doing this may damage the electrical system or
electronic components.

Never use a vehicle battery that does not meet the specifica-

tions for the vehicle battery for your vehicle. Using the wrong
battery can damage the electrical system or electronic compo-
nents and cause electrical malfunctions.

Never connect power generating equipment, such as a solar

panel or battery charger, to the 12 Volt socket in order to charge
the vehicle battery. This can damage the vehicle's electrical sys-
tem.

Dispose of the vehicle battery according to regulations. Vehicle

batteries contain poisonous substances such as sulfuric acid and
lead.

Battery acid can pollute the environment. Catch leaking operating

fluids and dispose of them properly.

Exterior care and cleaning

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Washing the vehicle
Washing with a power washer
Cleaning windows and outside mirrors
Cleaning and changing the windshield wiper blades
Waxing and polishing vehicle paint
Caring for and cleaning chrome and aluminum parts
Cleaning wheel rims
Caring for rubber door and window seals
Deicing door lock cylinders
Undercoating
Cleaning the engine compartment

Regular and expert care helps to preserve the value of your vehicle.
Such expert care may also be one of the requirements of your New
Vehicle Limited Warranty if corrosion repair or repainting is neces-
sary.
Vehicle care products are available from your authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

More information:

Power locking and closing system
Power windows
Windshield wipers and washer
Working in the engine compartment
Interior care and cleaning
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

WARNING

Vehicle care products can be dangerous. Improper use can
cause accidents, burns, poisoning, or other serious personal
injuries.

Always store vehicle care products only in original contain-

ers that are securely closed.

Always read and heed all the instructions and all WARNINGS

on the package.

To reduce the risk of poisoning, never use empty food or

beverage containers that might mislead someone into drinking
from them.

Always keep vehicle care products out of the reach of chil-

dren.

Always use such products outdoors or in well-ventilated are-

as, because harmful vapors may be released when these prod-
ucts are used.

Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail polish remover or

other volatile fluids for vehicle care. They are poisonous and
highly flammable.

WARNING

Improper care and cleaning of vehicle components can impact
the safety features of the vehicle and cause severe injuries.

Always clean and maintain vehicle components according to

manufacturer's instructions.

Only use approved or recommended cleaners.

NOTICE

Vehicle care products containing solvents can damage plastics
and other vehicle the materials.

Wash the vehicle only at specifically designated wash locations

to help prevent water contaminated with oil, grease and fuel from en-
tering the storm drain sewer system. In some areas it is against the
law to wash motor vehicles anywhere than other than at specified
designated car washing locations.

When buying vehicle care products, try to choose those that are

not harmful to the environment.

Never throw out vehicle care products with ordinary household

waste. Always read and heed all the instructions and all WARNINGS
on the package.

Washing the vehicle

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The longer insect splatter, bird droppings, tree sap, road dirt, industri-
al deposits, tar, soot, road salt, and other aggressive materials stay
on your vehicle, the more damage they do to the paint finish. High
temperatures (including strong sunlight) increase the corrosive ef-
fects. The vehicle underbody should also be washed regularly and
thoroughly.

Car wash
Pay close attention to the information provided by the car wash
operator. Before going through a car wash, be sure to take the usual
precautions to help prevent damage, such as closing the windows,
folding back the outside mirrors, etc. If you have installed additional
accessories on the vehicle, such as a spoiler, a roof rack, or an an-
tenna, always ask the car wash operator if this poses a problem

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The paint finish is tough enough that the vehicle can normally be
washed without problems in an automatic car wash. However, the
effect on the paint depends to a large extent on the type of car wash.
Volkswagen recommends using brushless car wash facilities.
To remove wax residue from the windows and avoid jerky windshield
wiper movement, heed the following tips

⇒ Cleaning windows and

outside mirrors.

Washing by hand
When washing by hand, first soften the dirt with plenty of water and
then rinse off as much dirt as possible.
Then clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing mitt or brush
using only light pressure. Start on the roof and work down. Use spe-
cial shampoo only on hard-to-remove dirt or grime.

Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and often.
Clean the wheels and under the door sills last. Use a different sponge
or wash mitt.

WARNING

After the vehicle has been washed, the wet brakes or, in winter,
brake discs or pads coated with ice, react slower and need
longer stopping distances.

Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a

few careful applications of the brake. Make sure not to endan-
ger other motorists or cyclists or disobey legal requirements.

CAUTION

Sharp edges under the vehicle can cut exposed skin.

Always protect your hands and arms from cuts on sharp

metal edges when cleaning the underbody, the inside of the
wheel housings, etc.

NOTICE

The water temperature must not be more than +140 °F

(+60 °C).

To help prevent damage to the paint, do not wash the vehicle

in direct sunlight.

Do not use insect sponges, abrasive kitchen sponges or simi-

lar things to clean the vehicle. These can damage the paint fin-
ish.

Never clean headlights with a dry cloth or sponge. Always use

a wet cloth or sponge. For best results use soapy water.

When washing or rinsing the vehicle in cold weather, do not

let water get into the lock cylinders or point the hose at gaps
around the doors, hood, or luggage compartment lid. The water
could freeze on the locks and seals and make it difficult to open
the vehicle!

NOTICE

To help prevent vehicle damage in a car wash:

Compare the vehicle track width with the dimensions of the

guide rails in the car wash to help prevent damage to wheel rims
and tires!

Switch off the rain sensor before driving the vehicle through a

car wash

⇒ Rain sensor.

Make sure there is enough clearance for the height and width

of the vehicle.

To help prevent paint damage to the engine hood, place wiper

blades against the windshield after they have dried. Do not let
them snap back into place.

Fold the outside mirrors toward the vehicle body. Do not fold

power folding mirrors manually!

Lock the luggage compartment lid to help prevent uninten-

tional opening in the car wash.

Washing with a power washer

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Always follow the instructions for the power washer. This especially
applies to the pressure and spraying distance

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Make sure there is enough distance to soft materials such as rubber
hoses or insulating material as well as the sensors of the Park Dis-
tance Control system. The Park Distance Control system sensors can
be found in the front and rear bumpers

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Never use concentrated jet nozzles or so-called dirt blasters

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Never use a power washer to clean the engine compartment

⇒

Cleaning the engine compartment.

WARNING

Improper use of power washers can cause serious invisible
permanent damage leading to tire failure and loss of vehicle
control. This can cause accidents and severe personal injury.

Keep sufficient distance between water jet and tires. Never

wash tires with a nozzle that sprays the water out in a direct
stream regardless of the distance to the tire and even for a very
short time.

Never use “dirt blasters” to clean tires. Even spraying from a

relatively long distance for a very short time can do visible or
invisible damage to tires.

WARNING

After the vehicle has been washed, the wet brakes or, in winter,
brake discs or pads coated with ice, react slower and need
longer stopping distances.

Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a

few careful applications of the brake. Make sure not to endan-
ger other motorists or cyclists or disobey legal requirements.

NOTICE

Water temperature should not be more than +140 °F (+60 °C).
To help prevent damage to the paint, do not wash the vehicle

in direct sunlight.

In order for Park Distance Control to work correctly, the sen-

sors in the rear bumper must be kept clean and clear of snow
and ice.

When using a power washer or steam cleaner, only spray the

sensors directly for a short period of time and always keep the
nozzle at least 4 inches (10 cm) from the sensor.

Do not clean icy or snow-covered windows with a power

washer.

When washing or rinsing the vehicle in cold weather, do not

let water get into the lock cylinders or point the hose at gaps
around the doors, hood, or luggage compartment lid. The water

could freeze on the locks and seals and make it difficult to open
the vehicle!

Cleaning windows and outside mirrors

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Cleaning windows and outside mirrors
Spray windows and outside mirrors with a commercially available
alcohol-based window cleaner.
Dry windows and mirrors with a clean chamois or a lint-free cloth. Do
not use a chamois that has been used to wipe painted surfaces be-
cause it will have absorbed an oily residue that will smear the glass
surfaces.
Use window cleaner or a silicone remover to remove rubber, oil,
grease and silicone deposits

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Removing wax residue
Automatic car washes and vehicle care products can leave a wax
residue on all glass surfaces. These wax residues can only be re-
moved with special cleaners or cleaning cloths. Wax residue left on
the windshield can cause the windshield wipers to grab and squeak
instead of gliding smoothly. We recommend that after every car wash
you remove any wax residue left on the windshield with a window
cleaning cloth/chamois G 052 522 A1 or equivalent.
Windshield wiper squeak and grab can be reduced by filling the wind-
shield washer fluid tank with a wiper fluid containing wax-removing
agents. Make sure to maintain the proper mixing ratio when refilling
the washer fluid tank. Grease-removing cleaning agents cannot re-
move wax residue

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Windshield cleaners, special cleaners, and cleaning cloths are avail-
able from your authorized Volkswagen dealer and authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.

Removing snow
Remove snow from all windows and outside mirrors with an appropri-
ate brush.

Removing ice
The best way to remove ice is with a deicer spray. When using an ice
scraper always scrape in one direction, never back and forth. Dirt can
scratch the glass when moving the scraper backward.

WARNING

Dirty or fogged up windows reduce visibility and increase the
risk of accidents and severe injuries.

Don't drive until you have clear visibility through all windows.
Remove ice, snow and condensation from all inside and out-

side window surfaces.

NOTICE

Never mix recommended cleaning agents with other cleaning

agents in the windshield washer reservoir. If you do, this could
cause sediments or other by-products that can clog the wind-
shield wiper nozzles.

Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from

windows and mirrors. This could cause the glass to crack!

The heating elements for the rear defroster are on the inside of

the rear window. Do not put stickers over the heating elements
on the inside of the rear window and never clean the inside of
the windows with corrosive or acidic cleaning agents or other
chemicals that could damage the heating elements.

Antennas installed on the insides of windows can be damaged

by abrasive objects or by corrosive or acidic cleaning agents or
other chemicals. Do not place any stickers on the windshield-
integrated antenna and never clean the antenna with corrosive
or acidic cleaning agents or other chemicals.

Cleaning and changing the windshield wiper blades

Fig. 172 Changing the windshield wiper blades.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Factory-installed wiper blades have a graphite coating. The graphite
coating lets the wiper blades glide smoothly over the windshield. If
this coating is worn or damaged, the wipers may grab or squeak.
Check all wiper blades regularly. Wiper blades that grab and
squeak must be replaced if worn or damaged and cleaned if dirty

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Replace worn or damaged wiper blades immediately. Replacement
blades may be purchased from any authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Lifting and tilting windshield wiper arms
Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting them away
from the windshield

⇒ Windshield wipers and washer.

It is not possible to lift the wiper arms away from the windshield when
they are not in the service position.
When lifting or replacing a wiper blade on a window, grip it only by its
mounting and not by the blade itself.

Cleaning the wiper blades

Lift the wiper arm(s) away from the windshield.
Using a soft cloth, carefully remove dust and dirt from the wiper

blades.

If the blades are very dirty, carefully clean them with a sponge or

cloth

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Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield.

Changing wiper blades

Lift the wiper arm(s) away from the windshield.
Press and hold the release button

⇒

fig. 172

(1)

While lifting the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm, pull

off the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow. This may require
moderate force.

Install a new wiper blade of same length and type onto the wiper

arm by pushing in the opposite direction of the arrow until it latches.

Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield.

WARNING

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

Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn,

and if they cannot clean the windows sufficiently.

NOTICE

Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the windshield.
Solvents, abrasive sponges and sharp-edged objects will

damage the graphite coating on the wiper blades.

Do not clean the windows with gasoline, nail polish remover,

paint thinner or similar fluids.

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.

Waxing and polishing vehicle paint

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Waxing
A good coat of wax helps to protect the vehicle paint. When water no
longer forms small drops and runs off when the paint is clean, apply
a new coat of good hard wax to protect the vehicle again.

Even if a wax solution is used regularly at the car wash, Volkswagen
recommends applying a coat of hard wax at least twice a year to pro-
tect the paint.

Polishing
Polish your vehicle if the paint has lost its shine and the gloss cannot
be brought back with wax.
The vehicle must be waxed after polishing if the polish used does not
contain wax compounds to seal the paint.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage, do not use hard wax or polish on

matte-finished parts, plastic parts, headlights or rear lights.

Do not wax or polish your vehicle if it is dirty, or in a sandy or

dusty place.

Caring for and cleaning chrome and aluminum parts

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Clean the surface using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth dampened with

water.

If the surface is especially dirty, use a special solvent-free clean-

ing material.

Then polish chrome and aluminum parts with a soft, dry cloth.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to chrome and aluminum parts:

Do not clean or polish in direct sunlight.
Do not clean or polish in sandy or dusty places.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or abrasive sponges.
Do not polish dirty surfaces.
Do not use cleaning materials that contain solvents.
Do not use hard wax.

Interior care and cleaning

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Caring for upholstery
Cleaning upholstery, fabric trim and Alcantara

Care and cleaning of leather upholstery
Cleaning leatherette
Cleaning storage compartments and cup holders
Care and cleaning of plastic components, wood trim and instrument
panel
Cleaning the safety belts

Modern clothing fabrics such as dark denim may not be completely
colorfast. Even with normal use, dye from these and other fabrics can
rub off on seat upholstery and leave visible discolorations (especially
on light-colored seat upholstery). This is caused by a lack of col-
orfastness in the clothing fabric, not by any fault in the seat upholstery
fabric. To help prevent damage to the seat upholstery, always make
sure your clothing is colorfast. Volkswagen recommends having a
qualified specialist remove any discolorations from the seat uphol-
stery.
The longer stains, dirt and other deposits remain on the surfaces of
vehicle components and upholstery, the more difficult it may be to
clean them. If stains, dirt and deposits are left untreated for a long
time, they may become impossible to remove.

More information:

Exterior care and cleaning
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

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