Volkswagen CC (2015 year). Instruction - part 34

 

2. Switch off the engine. Automatic transmission: shift the transmis-

sion into Park (P)) 

⇒  Automatic transmission: Selector lever. Man-

ual transmission only: shift into a gear 

⇒  Manual transmission: 

Gearshift lever. Then set the electronic parking brake ⇒ Braking 
and parking to help prevent the vehicle from moving. 

3. If towing a trailer: Unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park the 

trailer properly. 

4. Straighten the steering wheel so that the front wheels point straight 

forward. 

5. Block the diagonally opposite wheel with chocks or other suitable 

things. 

6. Loosen the wheel bolts of the wheel to be changed 

⇒  Wheel bolts. 

7. Find the jack lift point 

⇒ 

fig. 191

 on the vehicle frame that is closest 

to the wheel to be changed. 

8. Crank up the jack so that it still just fits underneath the lift point. 
9. Position the jack so that its base is directly underneath the lift point 

⇒ 

fig. 192

, making sure that the entire base of the jack rests se-

curely on the ground. 

10. 

Align the jack and wind up the jack claw at the same time, until 

the claw cradles the vertical rib underneath the vehicle 

⇒ 

fig. 192

. 

11. 

Continue cranking up the jack until the wheel is just a little off 

the ground. 

 

 

  WARNING 

Improper use of your vehicle jack can cause the vehicle to fall 
off the jack leading to serious personal injury. To help reduce 
the risk of serious personal injury: 

 Use only jacks approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Oth-

er jacks might slip, even those approved for other Volkswagen 
models, but not for your vehicle. 

 Always set up the jack on firm and level ground. The vehicle 

may slip off the jack if the jack is resting on soft or sloping 
ground. If necessary, place a sturdy board under the jack. 

 On a hard, slippery surface (such as a tiled floor), use an anti-

skid rubber mat or something similar to help prevent the jack 
from slipping. 

 Position the jack only at the described vehicle lift points. Be-

fore you raise your vehicle, always make sure the jack claw 
properly grips the vertical rib under the sill so that the jack 
does not slip off when you are raising the vehicle 

⇒ 

fig. 192

. 

 Never have any part of your body (such as your arm or leg) 

under the vehicle when it is supported by the jack. Never let 
other persons have any part of their body under the vehicle, 
either! 

 If you must work under a vehicle raised on a floor jack, al-

ways make sure that the vehicle is safely supported on safety 
stands intended for that purpose that are strong enough to 
support the weight of the vehicle. 

 Never lift the vehicle when it is tilted or inclined to one side 

or the engine is running. 

 Never lift the vehicle when more than 1 tire is flat or dam-

aged. 

 Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by a 

jack. Engine vibrations may cause the vehicle to slip off the 
jack. 

 

 

  WARNING 

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents 
and serious personal injuries. 

 Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safe-

ty practices and use common sense. 

Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack (CC R-Line) 

 

Fig. 193 Vehicle jack lift point in the side sill: Fold the cover up. 

 

Fig. 194 Jack in position at the left rear lift point. 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

The jack must be positioned at one of the 4 lift points located behind 
covers on the vehicle frame. The covers must be open 

⇒ 

fig. 193

 to 

position the jack properly 

⇒ 

fig. 194

. You must use the lift point clos-

est to the wheel being changed. 

 

The vehicle may only be lifted by a jack positioned at one of the four 
jack lift points 

⇒  . 

Checklist 
For your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the follow-
ing steps in the order listed 

⇒  . 

1. Find a level spot on firm ground for lifting the vehicle. 
2. Switch off the engine. Automatic transmission: shift the transmis-

sion into Park (P)) 

⇒  Automatic transmission: Selector lever. Man-

ual transmission: shift into a gear 

⇒  Manual transmission: Gear-

shift lever. Then set the electronic parking brake ⇒  Braking and 
parking to help prevent the vehicle from moving. 

3. If towing a trailer: Unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park the 

trailer properly. 

4. Straighten the steering wheel so that the front wheels point straight 

forward. 

5. Block the diagonally opposite wheel with chocks or other suitable 

things. 

6. Loosen the wheel bolts of the wheel to be changed 

⇒ Wheel bolts. 

7. Find the jack lift point on the vehicle frame that is closest to the 

wheel to be changed. 

8. Remove the cover panel in the side sill. To do so, pull forcefully but 

carefully in the direction of the arrow 

⇒ 

fig. 193

. Secure the cover 

panel with the retaining strap. 

9. Crank up the vehicle jack so that it still just fits underneath the lift 

point. 

10. 

Position the jack so that its base is directly underneath the lift 

point 

⇒ 

fig. 194

, making sure that the entire base of the jack rests 

securely on the ground. 

11. 

Align the jack and wind up the jack claw at the same time, until 

the claw cradles the vertical rib underneath the vehicle 

⇒ 

fig. 194

. 

12. 

Continue raising the vehicle jack until the wheel is lifted off the 

ground. 

 

 

  WARNING 

Improper use of your vehicle jack can cause the vehicle to fall 
off the jack leading to serious personal injury. To help reduce 
the risk of serious personal injury: 

 Use only jacks approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Oth-

er jacks might slip, even those approved for other Volkswagen 
models, but not for your vehicle. 

 Always set up the jack on firm and level ground. The vehicle 

may slip off the jack if the jack is resting on soft or sloping 
ground. If necessary, place a sturdy board under the jack. 

 On a hard, slippery surface (such as a tiled floor), use an anti-

skid rubber mat or something similar to help prevent the jack 
from slipping. 

 Position the jack only at the described vehicle lift points. Be-

fore you raise your vehicle, always make sure the jack claw 
properly grips the vertical rib under the sill so that the jack 
does not slip off when you are raising the vehicle 

⇒ 

fig. 194

. 

 Never have any part of your body (such as your arm or leg) 

under the vehicle when it is supported by the jack. Never let 
other persons have any part of their body under the vehicle, 
either! 

 If you must work under a vehicle raised on a floor jack, al-

ways make sure that the vehicle is safely supported on safety 
stands intended for that purpose that are strong enough to 
support the weight of the vehicle. 

 Never lift the vehicle when it is tilted or inclined to one side 

or the engine is running. 

 Never lift the vehicle when more than 1 tire is flat or dam-

aged. 

 Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by a 

jack. Engine vibrations may cause the vehicle to slip off the 
jack. 

 

 

  WARNING 

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents 
and serious personal injuries. 

 Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safe-

ty practices and use common sense. 

Changing a wheel 

 

Fig. 195 Changing a wheel: Remove previously loosened wheel bolts 
using the screwdriver handle. 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

Removing the wheel 

 Review the checklist 

⇒  Preparations for changing a wheel. 

 Loosen the wheel bolts 

⇒  Wheel bolts. 

 Lift the vehicle 

⇒  Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack or ⇒ Lifting 

the vehicle with the vehicle jack (CC R-Line). 

 Completely unscrew and remove the previously loosened wheel 

bolts using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle 

⇒ 

fig. 195

. 

Place the wheel bolts on a clean surface. 

 Remove the wheel. 

Mounting a spare or compact spare wheel 
If the tire is a unidirectional tire, be sure to install it in the proper roll-
ing direction 

⇒  Tire labeling. 

 Place the spare wheel or compact spare wheel on the axle. 

 

 Screw in the wheel bolts clockwise and tighten them slightly using 

the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle. 

 Lower the vehicle with the jack. 
 Use the lug wrench to firmly tighten all wheel bolts (turn clockwise) 

⇒  . Do not tighten them in sequence! Tighten any wheel bolt to 
begin, then tighten the wheel bolt diagonally opposite the first bolt, 
and so forth. 

 Install the wheel bolt caps, center wheel hubcap, or wheel cover, if 

any 

⇒  Wheel trim. 

  WARNING 

Wheel bolts that are tightened or installed improperly can come 
loose, causing loss of vehicle control, a crash, and serious per-
sonal injury. 

 Always keep wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hub clean 

and free of oil and grease. The wheel bolts must turn easily and 
must be tightened with the right torque. 

 Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle only to 

turn the wheel bolts when they are loose, never to loosen them 
or tighten them firmly. 

 

  WARNING 

Improper use of a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehi-
cle control, a crash or other accident, and serious personal in-
jury. 

 Never use a compact spare wheel if it is damaged or worn 

down to the wear indicators. 

 Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact 

spare wheel. Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy braking, and 
fast cornering! 

 Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a compact 

spare wheel that is installed on the front axle (drive axle). 

 Replace the compact spare with a normal wheel and tire as 

soon as possible. Compact spare tires are designed for brief 
use only. 

 

After changing a wheel 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

 Clean the tools in the vehicle tool kit if necessary and stow them in 

the foam insert in the luggage compartment 

⇒ Vehicle tool kit. 

 Securely store the spare wheel, compact spare wheel, or the wheel 

you took off the vehicle in the luggage compartment. 

 Have the wheel bolt tightening torque immediately checked with a 

torque wrench 

⇒ Wheel bolt tightening torque. 

 Have the damaged wheel replaced as soon as possible. 

  If new tires are not identical to those that were removed and re-

quire different cold tire inflation pressure, the tire inflation pressure 
values must be reprogrammed for the TPMS. Please see your author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility 

⇒  

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).The Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System must be recalibrated after each tire change 

⇒ Tire Pres-

sure Monitoring System (TPMS). 
 

 

 

Fuses 

 Introduction 

In this section you’ll find information about: 
Fuses in the vehicle 
Replacing blown fuses 

 
Due to ongoing development of the vehicle, configuration-dependent 
allocation of fuses and the combined fuse protection of multiple loads 
with one fuse, an up-to-date overview of the fuse location per load is 
not possible at the time of printing. Detailed information regarding 
fuse box layout is available from authorized Volkswagen dealers and 
authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities. 
In general, one fuse can protect several loads. One load can also be 
protected by several fuses. 
Find out why the fuse blew and correct the problem before replacing 
a blown fuse. If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, 
the electrical system should be checked by an authorized 
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. 

More information: 

 Working in the engine compartment 

⇒ Working in the engine com-

partment 

  WARNING 

High voltage systems in the engine compartment can cause 
electrical shocks, severe burns, and even death! 

 Never touch ignition cables. Never touch other components 

of the high voltage electronic ignition system. 

 Avoid short circuits in the electrical system. 

 

 

  WARNING 

Using the wrong fuse, using a blown fuse that has been re-
paired, and using metal objects in place of fuses to complete 
the electrical connection in the circuit can cause fires and seri-
ous personal injury. 

 Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amp rating. 

Replace a blown fuse only with a fuse of the same amperage 
(same color and same imprint) and same overall size. 

 Never repair fuses. 
 Never replace fuses with a metal strip, a paper clip, or a simi-

lar object. 

 

  NOTICE 

 To help prevent damage to the electrical system, switch off all 

lights and accessories, switch off the ignition, and remove the 
key from the ignition switch before replacing a fuse. 

 If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, this can 

also cause damage at different locations in the electrical system. 

 Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture. 

Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes can cause damage to the electri-
cal system. 

Fuses in the vehicle 

 

Fig. 196 On the driver side of the instrument panel: Fuse box cover. 

 

 

Fig. 197 In the engine compartment: Fuse box cover. 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

Replace a blown fuse only with a fuse of the same amperage (same 
color and same imprint) and same overall size. 

Fuse color coding 

 

Color  

Current strength in amps  

Purple  

3  

Light brown  

5  

Brown  

7.5  

Red  

10  

Blue  

15  

Yellow  

20  

White or clear  

25  

Green  

30  

Orange  

40  

 

 

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel 

 Insert a flat object, such as a screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit, 

into the opening 

⇒ 

fig. 196

 (arrow) and carefully lift off the cover. 

 On the inside of the cover there are plastic tweezers for removing 

and inserting fuses. 

 To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument 

panel and push until you can hear it latch into place. 

Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment 

 Open the engine hood   

⇒  Working in the engine compartment. 

 Move the release buttons in the direction of the arrows 

⇒ 

fig. 197

 to 

unlock the fuse box cover. 

 Remove the cover upward. 
 To install, place the cover on the fuse box. Slide release buttons 

against the direction of the arrows until they latch with an audible 
“click”. 

Vehicles with battery located in the luggage compartment 
There may be additional fuses above the vehicle battery behind the 
panel on the left side of the luggage compartment. Have these fuses 
replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized 
Volkswagen Service Facility. 

  NOTICE 

 To help prevent vehicle damage, be careful when removing 

fuse box covers and be sure to reinstall them properly. 

 Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture. 

Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes can cause damage to the electri-
cal system. 

  The vehicle contains other fuses in addition to those mentioned in 

this section. Have these fuses replaced by an authorized Volkswagen 
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. 

 

Replacing blown fuses 

 

Fig. 198 Illustration of a blown fuse. 

 

Fig. 199 Removing or inserting a fuse using the plastic tweezers 1. 

 Please first read and note the introductory information and 

heed the WARNINGS 

  

Preparations 

 Switch off the headlights, the ignition, and all electrical consumers. 
 Open the appropriate fuse box 

⇒ Fuses in the vehicle. 

Identifying blown fuses 
A blown fuse can be recognized by the burned metal strip 

⇒ 

fig. 198

. 

Shine a flashlight on the fuse. This makes it easier to tell if the fuse 
has blown. 

Replacing the fuse 

 If needed, remove the plastic tweezers from the fuse box cover. 

 

 For small fuses, slide the tweezers ⇒ 

fig. 199

 

(1)

 onto the fuse from 

the top A. 

 For larger fuses, slide the tweezers 

(1)

 onto the fuse from the side 

B. 

 Pull out the blown fuse. 
 If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same 

amperage (same color and same imprint) and same overall size ⇒  . 

 If necessary, replace the plastic tweezers in the fuse box cover. 
 Replace the cover. 

  NOTICE 

If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, then dam-
age can occur at various places in the electrical system. 
 

 

 

Replacing light bulbs 

 Introduction 

In this section you’ll find information about: 
Indicator light 
Information on light bulb replacement 
Replacing headlight bulbs 
Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper 
Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper (CC R-Line) 
Replacing taillight bulbs in the luggage compartment lid 
Replacing taillight bulbs in the vehicle body 
Replacing license plate lights 

 
Changing a light bulb requires a certain amount of skill. If you are 
uncertain about how to proceed, Volkswagen recommends having the 
light bulb changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an author-
ized Volkswagen Service Facility. Special training and knowledge are 
generally required when other vehicle parts must be disassembled to 
replace a bulb, or when HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) 
headlights must be replaced. 
You should always keep a box in the vehicle with all the replacement 
bulbs required for traffic safety. Replacement bulbs are available from 
your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Ser-
vice Facility. The laws of some countries explicitly require you to have 
replacement bulbs in the vehicle. 
Driving with outside lights that do not work may be against the law. 

Additional light bulb specifications 
Some factory-installed light bulbs in the headlights or the rear lights 
may have different specifications than conventional light bulbs. Speci-
fications are on the glass bulb or on the metal base. 

More information: 

 Exterior views  
 Lights and vision  
 Working in the engine compartment  
 Vehicle tool kit  
 Fuses  

 

  WARNING 

Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see 
the road ahead and when you cannot be seen by other motor-
ists.