Volkswagen CC (2015 year). Instruction — part 21

NOTICE

Even though the transmission is in Park (P), the vehicle may
move a couple of inches (a few centimeters) forwards or back-
wards if you take your foot off the brake pedal after stopping the
vehicle without first setting the parking brake.

If the selector lever is moved into Neutral (N) by mistake when

the vehicle is moving, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Wait
until the engine speed has dropped to idle speed before moving the
selector lever into a drive gear.

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.

Shifting with Tiptronic

®

Fig. 142 Selector lever in Tiptronic position.

Fig. 143 Steering wheel with optional Tiptronic shift paddles.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Tiptronic lets you upshift and downshift manually with the automatic
transmission. When Tiptronic mode is used, the transmission stays in
the current gear and does not upshift or downshift automatically un-
less the transmission senses a situation where upshifting or down-
shifting is necessary to keep the engine from over- or under-revving.

Using Tiptronic with the selector lever

Push the selector lever sideways to the right from Drive (D) position

into the Tiptronic position

⇒ in Automatic transmission: Selector

lever

Briefly push the selector lever forward

(+)

to upshift into a higher

gear or backward

(–)

to downshift into a lower gear

⇒

fig. 142

.

Using Tiptronic with the shift paddles behind the steering wheel

The paddles

⇒

fig. 143

(arrows) work when the selector lever is in

the Tiptronic position or when the selector lever is in Drive (D) or
Sport Drive (S). You do not have to move the selector lever over to
the right into the Tiptronic position.

To upshift, pull the paddle on the right +

toward you.

To downshift, pull the paddle on the left – toward you.
To switch off Tiptronic mode, pull the paddle on the right +

to-

ward you and hold it there for about 1 second.
Tiptronic will switch off automatically if the shift paddles have not
been used for a while and the selector lever is not in the Tiptronic
position.

NOTICE

During acceleration, the transmission will shift automatically

into the next higher gear before reaching maximum engine
speed (rpm).

If you use Tiptronic to shift into a lower gear, the transmission

will downshift only when doing so will not over-rev the engine.

Driving with automatic transmission

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

All forward gears shift up and down automatically.

Driving on hills
The steeper the grade, the lower the gear that must be selected.
Lower gears increase the braking effect of the engine. Never coast
downhill in Neutral (N).

Reduce speed.
Switch to Tiptronic mode by moving the selector lever from Drive

(D) to the right into the Tiptronic position

⇒ Shifting with Tiptronic®.

Downshift by pulling the selector lever back briefly (-).
OR: Downshift using the paddles on the steering wheel

⇒ Shifting

with Tiptronic®.
If you stop and start up again when going uphill, you should use Hill
Hold

⇒ Starting assistance systems as long as the engine is running.

Vehicles without Hill Hold: If you stop on a hill with the vehicle in
gear, you must depress the brake pedal or engage the parking brake
to keep the vehicle from rolling. Do not release the brake pedal or the
parking brake until the vehicle has started to move forward

⇒ .

Kick-down acceleration
The kick-down feature permits maximum acceleration when the se-
lector lever is in the Drive (D), Sport Drive (S) or Tiptronic mode.
If you push the accelerator all the way down, the vehicle will automat-
ically downshift, depending on vehicle speed and engine speed (rpm).
This feature lets you take advantage of the full acceleration capacity
of the vehicle

⇒ .

With kick-down actuated, the transmission will stay in the current gear
longer and not upshift until the engine reaches maximum rpm.

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.

Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.
Note that the drive wheels can spin and the vehicle can

swerve when ASR is switched off, especially when the road is
slippery.

Once you have accelerated, switch ASR back on again.

NOTICE

When stopping on hills with the transmission in a drive gear,

do not use the accelerator to help prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing backwards. This can cause the automatic transmission to
overheat and be damaged.

Never let the vehicle coast or roll down a hill in Neutral (N),

especially when the engine is not running. The transmission will
not be lubricated and will be damaged.

Automatic transmission malfunction

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Emergency shift program
If all selector lever position indicators in the instrument cluster display
are highlighted against a bright background, there is a system mal-
function. The automatic transmission and the DSG automatic trans-
mission will then operate in the emergency shift program. The emer-

gency shift program lets you drive the vehicle, but at a reduced speed
and without being able to use all of the forward gears.
In some cases, vehicles with a DSG

®

Direct Shift Gearbox automatic

transmission may not be able to shift into reverse. It is then impos-
sible to drive the vehicle backwards.
In any event, have the automatic transmission checked by an author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Overheating of Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG

®

) automatic

transmission
The DSG

®

automatic transmission may overheat, for example, due to

frequent starts, extended “creeping,” or stop-and-go traffic. Overheat-
ing is indicated by the warning light and, if applicable, by a text
message in the instrument cluster. An additional warning chime may
sound. Stop and let the transmission cool down

⇒ .

The vehicle does not move forward or in reverse even though a
drive position is selected with the selector lever
If the vehicle does not move in the desired direction, the system may
not have engaged the drive position correctly. Press the brake pedal
and select the drive position again.
If the vehicle still does not move in the desired direction, there is a
system malfunction. See your authorized Volkswagen dealer or au-
thorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance to have the sys-
tem checked.

NOTICE

As soon as you get any of these warnings about transmission

overheating, you must either park the vehicle in a safe place or
drive faster than 12 mph (20 km/h).

If the text message and acoustic warning repeat themselves

every 10 seconds or so, you must park the vehicle in a safe
place as soon as you can safely do so and stop the engine. Let
the transmission cool down.

To help prevent damage to the transmission, do not drive the

vehicle again until the acoustic warning has stopped. As long as
the engine is overheated, avoid stop and start driving and avoid
low speeds (“walking pace”).

Gear recommendation

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

If your vehicle has a manual transmission, it may also be equipped
with a gear recommendation feature. The gear recommendation dis-
plays a gear in the instrument cluster display that can help reduce
fuel consumption.

Display

Meaning

The selected gear is optimal.

Recommendation to shift into a
higher gear.

Recommendation to shift into a low-
er gear.

WARNING

The gear recommendation is only intended to assist the driver
to select a gear for optimum fuel economy. The gear recom-
mendation cannot take road and traffic conditions into account.

The driver is responsible for selecting the correct gear for the

current driving conditions, such as when passing, when driving
on hills or when towing a trailer.

Selecting the optimal gear helps to reduce fuel consumption.

The gear recommendation display turns off if you depress the

clutch pedal.

Steering

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Warning and indicator lights
Steering system information

The power steering system is not hydraulic, it is electro-mechanical.
In both cases, the power steering works only when the engine is run-
ning.
The hydraulic power steering system uses hydraulic lines, hydraulic
oil, a pump, a filter, and other parts to maintain a constant oil pres-
sure in the hydraulic system.
The electro-mechanical power steering system automatically adjusts
to driving speed, steering torque, and the steering angle of the
wheels. It delivers extra steering force only when you are actually
turning the wheels. The electro-mechanical power steering works only
when the engine is running.

More information:

Starting and stopping the engine
Vehicle battery
Towing

WARNING

Turning the steering wheel is very hard when the power steer-
ing system is not working. This makes it harder to steer and
control the vehicle.

Power steering works only when the engine is running.
Never let the vehicle coast with the engine switched off.
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 be unable to control the vehicle.

Warning and indicator lights

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Lights

up

Possible cause

Proper response

Power steering malfunction.

Stop!

Have the power steering sys-
tem checked immediately by
an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.

Power steering assist is
reduced.

Stop, restart the engine, and
drive a short distance. If the
yellow warning light does not
come on again, you do not
need to have the steering sys-
tem checked.
Otherwise, have the steering
checked immediately by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer
or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.

Vehicle battery was discon-
nected and has been re-
connected.

Drive a short distance at about
10–12 mph (15–20 km/h).

Flashes Possible cause

Proper response

Electronic steering column
lock malfunction.

Stop!

The ignition cannot be
switched on. The vehicle
must not be towed! Get
professional assistance.

Flashes Possible cause

Proper response

Steering system stiff.

Turn the steering wheel back
and forth.

Steering column not
locked/unlocked.

Switch the ignition off and
then switch it on again. Heed
any messages shown in the
instrument cluster display, if
applicable.
On vehicles with Keyless Ac-
cess ,press the starter button
briefly twice in a row without
depressing the brake or
clutch pedal.
Do not drive any farther if
the steering column remains
locked after you switch on the
ignition. Contact your author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Ser-
vice Facility for assistance.

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.

Steering system information

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

To help make it more difficult to steal your vehicle, you should always
make sure the steering column is locked before leaving the vehicle.

Electronic steering column lock for vehicles without Keyless
Access
The steering column is locked if the vehicle is not moving and the
vehicle key is removed from the ignition switch. The electronic steer-
ing column will not lock if the vehicle is still moving for longer than
10 seconds after the vehicle key was removed.

Electronic steering column lock for vehicles with Keyless
Access
The steering column is locked if the driver door is opened with the
ignition switched off. The vehicle must be standing still and the
transmission must be in Park (P) on an automatic transmission vehi-
cle.
If the driver door is opened before the ignition is switched off, the
electronic steering column lock is activated only after the vehicle has
been locked with the vehicle key or via the sensor in the door handle.

Power steering
Power steering automatically adjusts to driving speed, steering
torque, and the steering angle of the wheels. Power steering works
only when the engine is running.
If power steering is reduced or lost completely, it will be much harder
to steer and control the vehicle.

Counter-steering assistance
Counter-steering assistance is part of Electronic Stability Control
(ESC). This feature makes it easier for the driver to control the vehicle
in difficult situations. For example, if you have to brake hard on a sur-
face that provides uneven traction, the vehicle could pull to the right
or left. ESC detects this situation and helps the driver counter-steer
with additional steering power

⇒ .

WARNING

The counter-steering assistance in ESC can do no more than
help the driver steer in difficult situations. The driver must still
control the vehicle. The vehicle does not steer by itself with this
feature!

NOTICE

If the ignition is off, the steering column lock will engage and the
vehicle cannot be steered. For this reason, you must leave the
ignition on when going through an automatic car wash, for ex-
ample, so that the wheels will still steer.

Braking and parking

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Warning and indicator lights
Electronic parking brake
Parking
About the brakes
Braking assistance systems
Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) on and off
Brake fluid

The braking assistance systems are the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL),
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

More information:

Trailer towing
Tires and wheels
Starting assistance systems
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

WARNING

Driving with bad brakes or worn brake pads can cause a colli-
sion and serious personal injury.

If the symbol

or lights up in the instrument clus-

ter display, whether alone or together with a text message, im-
mediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or author-
ized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the brake pads
checked and, if necessary, replaced.

WARNING

Parking improperly can cause serious personal injury.

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.

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.

Always apply the electronic parking brake when parking your

vehicle.

Improper use of the electronic parking brake can seriously

injure you and your passengers.

Never use the parking brake to slow down the vehicle when it

is moving, except in an emergency. The stopping distance is
much longer because only the rear wheels are braked. Always
use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.

Never activate the throttle manually from the engine com-

partment when the engine is running and the automatic trans-
mission is in gear. The vehicle will start to move as soon as the
engine speed increases even if the parking brake is on.

Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves

behind in the vehicle. They could switch off the parking brake
and move the gear selector lever or gear shift, which could
cause the vehicle to start moving. This can lead to a crash and
serious personal injuries.

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, trapping passengers 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

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.

NOTICE

Always be careful when you park in areas with parking barri-

ers or high curbs. These vary in height and could damage your
bumper and related parts if the front of your vehicle hits a barrier
or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a
parking spot. To help prevent damage, stop before the tires of
your vehicle touch a parking barrier or curb.

Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or

down steep ramps or over curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the
vehicle close to the ground may be damaged (such as bumper
covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and ex-
haust systems).

Warning and indicator lights

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Lights

up

Possible cause or
meaning

⇒

Proper response

Electronic parking brake
engaged.

Brake system malfunction.

Stop!

Get professional assistance
immediately

Brake fluid level too low.

Stop!

Check brake fluid level

Lights

up

Possible cause or
meaning

⇒

Proper response

Together with ABS indica-
tor light or

: ABS fail-

ure.

See an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an au-
thorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
The vehicle brakes will work
without ABS.

Brake pads worn.

If you believe that it is safe to
do so, immediately take the
vehicle to an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or author-
ized Volkswagen Service Fa-
cility. Check, and if necessary
replace, all brake pads.

ESC switched off by the
system.

Switch ignition off and on
again. You may have to drive
a short distance.

ESC malfunction.

See an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an au-
thorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.

Together with ABS indica-
tor light or

: ABS mal-

function.

See an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an au-
thorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
The vehicle brakes will work
without ABS.

Lights

up

Possible cause or
meaning

⇒

Proper response

Vehicle battery has been
reconnected.

Drive a short distance at a
speed of 10–12 mph (15–
20 km/h). If the indicator light
stays on, see an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an au-
thorized Volkswagen Service
Facility

ASR manually deactivated.

Switch on ASR ASR automat-
ically turns on when you turn
the ignition off and back on
again.

Together with ESC indica-
tor light or

: ABS mal-

function.

See an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an au-
thorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
The vehicle brakes will work
without ABS.

Together with warning light

,

or : ABS failure.

Together with flashing
warning light or

:

Electronic parking brake
malfunction.

See an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an au-
thorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.

Brake pedal not
depressed.

Depress the brake pedal to
select a gear or drive position.

Depress the brake pedal to
release electronic parking
brake

Flashes Possible cause

Proper response