Volkswagen CC (2015 year). Instruction

WARNING

Improper replacement of burned out headlights and other light
bulbs can cause serious personal injury.

Stop! Always read and heed the WARNINGS before doing any

work in the engine compartment

⇒ Working in the engine com-

partment. The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a
potentially dangerous area, and work in this area can lead to
serious personal injury.

HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights get power

from a high voltage source that can cause severe personal inju-
ry and even death if handled improperly.

H7 bulbs and HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) head-

lights are under high pressure and can explode if handled im-
properly.

Always let a burned out light bulb cool down before replacing

it.

Never replace a light bulb unless you are familiar with all of

the necessary procedures. In particular, never remove a head-
light unless you know exactly how to carry out the job and have
the correct tools and light bulbs.

If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work per-

formed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop.
Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed
work.

We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High In-

tensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights and H7 bulbs replaced by
a qualified technician.

Do not touch the glass of light bulbs with your bare hands.

Fingerprints left on the bulb evaporate due to the heat when the
bulb is switched on and cause the reflector to “cloud.”

There are sharp edges on and around the headlight housing

in the engine compartment and the rear light housing. Wear
hand protection if you replace bulbs.

NOTICE

After replacing a headlight bulb or other light bulb, always make
sure that the rubber covers or plastic caps have been properly
and securely reinstalled to help prevent water from getting into
the electrical connections and headlight housing and damaging
the electrical system.

Indicator light

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Lights

Possible cause

Proper response

Light bulb of the exterior

vehicle lighting not working.

Replace the light bulb that isn't

working.

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.

NOTICE

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

Failure of a single LED within a taillight is not indicated. However,

the indicator light will come on if all LEDs fail.

Information on light bulb replacement

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Checklist
Steps for replacing a light bulb. Please carry out these steps only in
the order listed

⇒ .

1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place on level and firm ground at a safe

distance from traffic.

2. Set the electronic parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from

moving

⇒ Braking and parking.

3. Turn the light switch to 0 position

⇒ Lights.

4. Move the turn signal lever to neutral position

⇒ Lights.

5. Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission into Park (P)

⇒

Shifting.

6. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch

⇒

Starting and stopping the engine.

7. Manual transmission: Engage a gear

⇒ Shifting.

8. Let orientation lighting go out

⇒ Lights.

9. Let the burned out light bulb cool down.
10.

Check if the fuse is blown

⇒ page Fuses.

11.

Replace the burned out light bulb according to instructions

⇒

. Always replace a burned-out light bulb with a good bulb with the

same specifications. Specifications are on the glass bulb or on the
metal base.

12.

Never touch the glass of the light bulb with your bare hands.

Fingerprints can cloud the outer surface of the light bulb when
heated, affecting the lighting power, clouding the reflector, and re-
ducing the brightness.

13.

Always make sure that the new bulb works. If the bulb does

not work, it may not be installed correctly; the connection plug may
not be completely seated; the corresponding fuse may be burned
out; or the bulb may be bad.

14.

Always have the headlights adjusted by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility
after a headlight bulb has been replaced.

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.

NOTICE

Always insert and remove lamps carefully to help prevent dam-
age to the vehicle paint or to other parts of the vehicle.

Replacing headlight bulbs

Fig. 200 In the engine compartment: Cover for cornering light, day-
time running light, parking light and turn signal 1, HID headlights 2.

Fig. 201 Removing and installing the bulbs for the daytime running
light and parking light 3, cornering light 4 or turn signal 5.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The headlight does not need to be removed in order to replace the
bulb.
Only perform these steps in the specified order:

Replacing the daytime running light bulb and parking light bulb
In some models, the daytime running lights and parking lights use
LEDs. The LEDs are a component of the headlight and cannot be
replaced. See your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized ser-
vice facility for assistance.

Please review and follow the checklist

Open the hood

Pull the rubber cover on the rear side of the headlight to the

side

⇒

fig. 200

(1)

Remove the bulb holder

⇒

fig. 201

(3)

with the bulb and pull it

toward the rear out of the headlight housing.

Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder.

Replace burned out bulbs with new bulbs that are identical to

the ones being replaced.

Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb in the original position

in the headlight housing

(3)

Install the rubber cover

⇒

fig. 200

(1)

Replacing the cornering light bulb

Please review and follow the checklist

Open the hood

Pull the rubber cover on the rear side of the headlight to the

side

(1)

Press in the direction of the arrow to remove the bulb holder

⇒

fig. 201

(4)

with the bulb and pull it toward the rear out of

the headlight housing.

Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder.

Replace burned out bulbs with new bulbs that are identical to

the ones being replaced.

Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb in the original position

in the headlight housing

(4)

and press opposite to the direc-

tion of the arrow. The front of the bulb holder must fit correctly

in the cutout on the headlight housing

⇒

fig. 201

(arrow).

Install the rubber cover

⇒

fig. 200

(1)

Replacing the turn signal bulb

Please review and follow the checklist

Open the hood

Pull the rubber cover on the rear side of the headlight to the

side

(1)

Press downward to remove the bulb holder

⇒

fig. 201

(5)

with

the bulb and pull it toward the rear out of the headlight hous-

ing.

Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder.

Replace burned out bulbs with new bulbs that are identical to

the ones being replaced.

Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb in the original position

in the headlight housing

(5)

and press upward.

Install the rubber cover

⇒

fig. 200

(1)

Replacing the HID bulb
See your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility for assistance in replacing the HID bulb

(2)

The illustrations show the right headlight from behind. The left

headlight is arranged as a mirror image of the right.

Failure of a single LED within a headlight is not indicated. How-

ever, the indicator light will appear if all LEDs fail.

Different models may have different lights, and the location and

design of covers, bulb holders, and bulbs may be in a different loca-
tion than shown in the illustrations.

You cannot replace the LEDs in LED daytime running lights. Con-

tact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility for assistance.

Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper

Fig. 202 In the left front bumper: Fog light.

Fig. 203 In the removed light: Replacing the bulb.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:

Please review and follow the checklist

Remove the screw

⇒

fig. 202

(1)

using the screwdriver from

the vehicle tool kit

Press the tab

(2)

upward in the direction indicated by the ar-

row to release the retainer.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:

Pull the cover

⇒

fig. 202

forward out of the bumper in the di-

rection indicated by the arrow.

Remove the screws

(3)

using the screwdriver from the vehicle

tool kit.

Pull the light downward and then forward out of the bumper.

Release the connector

⇒

fig. 203

(4)

and disconnect it.

Turn the bulb

(5)

counterclockwise until it stops and then re-

move.

Replace burned out bulbs with new bulbs that are identical to

the ones being replaced.

10.

Insert the bulb

(5)

in the housing and turn clockwise until it

reaches the original position.

11.

Check if the bulb is installed securely.

12.

Connect the connector

(4)

on the bulb so that it clicks into

place.

13.

Insert the light into the bumper.

14.

Install the screws

⇒

fig. 202

(3)

15.

Insert the cover in the bumper opposite the direction indicated

by the arrow

⇒

fig. 202

. The tab

(2)

must lock in place.

16.

Install the screw

(1)

The illustrations show the left fog light. The right fog light is ar-

ranged as a mirror image of the left.

Different models may have different lights, and the location and

design of covers, bulb holders, and bulbs may be in a different loca-
tion than shown in the illustrations.

Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper (CC R-Line)

Fig. 204 In the right front bumper: Fog light.

Fig. 205 In the removed light: Replacing the bulb.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:

Please review and follow the checklist

Remove the screwdriver and the wire bracket from the vehicle

tool kit in the luggage compartment

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:

Insert the wire bracket into the opening

⇒

fig. 204

(1)

on the

cover and pull it forward in the direction of the arrow with the

cover and remove.

Remove the screws

(2)

with the screwdriver.

Pull the light out slightly.

Release the connector

⇒

fig. 205

(1)

and disconnect it.

Turn the bulb holder

(2)

counterclockwise until it stops and

then it remove it toward the rear with the bulb.

Replace burned out bulbs with new bulbs that are identical to

the ones being replaced.

10.

Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and turn it clockwise

until it stops.

11.

Check if the bulb is installed securely.

12.

Connect the connector

(1)

on the bulb so that it clicks into

place.

13.

Insert the light into the bumper.

14.

Install the screws

⇒

fig. 204

(2)

15.

Insert the cover in the bumper opposite the direction indicated

by the arrow

⇒

fig. 204

. The cover must click into place

securely.

16.

Make sure the cover is installed securely.

The illustrations show the right fog light. The left fog light is ar-

ranged as a mirror image of the right.

Replacing taillight bulbs in the luggage compartment lid

Fig. 206 In the luggage compartment lid: Removing the cover.

Fig. 207 In the luggage compartment lid: Removing the bulb holder.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:

Please review and follow the checklist

Open the luggage compartment lid

Carefully pry the cover off

⇒

fig. 206

using the flat screwdriver

blade from the vehicle tool kit

⇒

fig. 185

Turn the bulb holder approximately 30° counterclockwise and

remove it with the bulb.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:

Replace burned out bulbs with new bulbs that are identical to

the ones being replaced.

Insert the bulb holder in the taillight and turn it approximately

30° clockwise. The bulb holder must click into place.

Insert the cover. The cover must lock into place and be se-

cure.

LEDs in the taillights in the luggage compartment lid
LEDs cannot be replaced. Contact your authorized Volkswagen deal-
er or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Different models may have different lights, and the location and

design of covers, bulb holders, and bulbs may be in a different loca-
tion than shown in the illustrations.

Replacing taillight bulbs in the vehicle body

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

LEDs in the taillights
Changing LEDs is not possible without dismantling vehicle compo-
nents. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Replacing license plate lights

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed

the WARNINGS

Your vehicle is equipped with LED license plate lights. Individual LED
lights cannot be replaced. It is not possible to replace the LED unit
without dismantling vehicle components. Please see an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for
assistance.

Jump-starting

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Positive jump start terminal, 3.6 liter engine
Using jumper cables

If your engine does not start because the vehicle battery is dead, your
vehicle's battery can be connected to the battery of another vehicle to
start your engine (jump-starting). Check the battery acid level indica-
tor on the vehicle battery before jump-starting

⇒ page 460, Vehicle

battery.
You must use jumper cables that meet recognized industrial stand-
ards (check information provided by the jumper cable manufacturer).
For vehicles with gasoline engines, the cross-section of the jumper
cable wire must be at least 0.038 in.

(25 mm

), or about 3 ga.

(AWG).

More information:

Starting assistance systems
Working in the engine compartment
Vehicle battery

WARNING

Working on the batteries or the electrical system in your vehicle
can cause serious acid burns, fires, or electrical shock.

Always keep children away from battery acid and vehicle bat-

teries in general.

Sulfuric battery acid is very corrosive and can cause blind-

ness and damage to unprotected skin. Never let battery acid or
lead particles contact your eyes, skin, and clothing.

Never lean over a vehicle battery. Always wear protective

gloves and eye protection. To reduce your risk of injury, never
tilt the batteries; acid could spill out through the vents and burn
you.

A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the bat-

tery is being charged.

Always avoid fires, sparks, open flame, and smoking. Never

create sparks or electrostatic charges when handling cables
and electrical equipment. Never short-circuit the battery termi-
nals. High-energy sparks can cause serious personal injury.

If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin, immedi-

ately rinse with cold water for several minutes and get medical
attention immediately. If you swallow any battery acid, get med-
ical attention immediately.

WARNING

Improper use of jumper cables when jump-starting a vehicle
with a dead battery can cause the battery to explode, leading to
serious personal injury. To help reduce the risk of battery ex-
plosion:

All work on the batteries or the electrical system in your ve-

hicle can cause serious acid burns, fires, or electrical shocks.
Always read and heed the following WARNINGS and safety pre-
cautions before working on the batteries or the electrical sys-
tem

⇒ Vehicle battery.

Always make sure that the battery providing starting assis-

tance (the booster battery) has the same voltage as the dead
battery (12 V) and about the same amperage capacity (see bat-
tery label).

Never jump-start a vehicle with a thawed or frozen vehicle

battery. The battery can explode. A dead battery can freeze at
temperatures around +32 °F (0 °C).

A battery that is frozen or was frozen, but has since thawed,

must be replaced.

When the vehicle battery is jump-started, it gives off hydro-

gen gas, which is highly explosive! Always keep fire, sparks,
open flame, and smoking materials far away from vehicle bat-
teries. Never use a mobile telephone while connecting or dis-
connecting jumper cables.

Jump-start batteries only in well-ventilated areas. Batteries

give off highly explosive hydrogen gas during jump-starting.

Always route the jumper cables so that they cannot get

caught in any moving parts in the engine compartment.

Never short out the battery terminals by connecting the posi-

tive (+) and negative (-) terminals with each other.

Never connect the negative cable from the other vehicle di-

rectly to the negative terminal of the dead battery, as this may
cause the hydrogen gas given off by the dead battery to ex-
plode.

Never attach the negative cable from the vehicle providing

starting assistance to any part of the fuel system or to the
brake hoses or brake lines.

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