Volkswagen CC (2015 year). Instruction — part 23

WARNING

Brake failure and reduced brake performance can be caused by
not having enough brake fluid in the reservoir or by old or in-
correct brake fluid.

Check the brake system and brake fluid level regularly.
Always change the brake fluid according to the service

schedule in your

⇒ Booklet Warranty and Maintenance.

Hard braking with old brake fluid may cause vapor lock. Va-

por lock reduces braking performance, increases stopping dis-
tances and can even cause total brake failure.

Always make sure that only the correct brake fluid is used.

Only use brake fluid that expressly conforms to VW Standard
501 14 or, if it is not available, only use a high-quality brake flu-
id that conforms to U.S. Standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4 require-
ments.

Using another brake fluid, or one that is not of high quality,

can impair the function of the brake system and reduce its ef-
fectiveness. If the container does not say that the brake fluid
complies with VW Standard 501 14, or U.S. Standard
FMVSS 116 DOT 4, do not use it.

The brake fluid must be new.

WARNING

Brake fluid is poisonous.

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

other non-original containers to store brake fluid. Someone
might be misled by the original label on the container, or by the
shape of the container, and drink the brake fluid. This could oc-
cur even if you relabel the container as “brake fluid.”

Only store brake fluid in the closed, original container and

keep it out of the reach of children.

NOTICE

Brake fluid will damage vehicle paint, plastic parts, and tires.
Wipe any brake fluid off vehicle paint and other vehicle parts
immediately.

Brake fluid can pollute the environment. Brake fluid that has

leaked out must be collected and disposed of properly, following all
applicable environmental regulations.

Saving fuel and helping the environment

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Efficient driving style
Fuel-efficient driving

Fuel consumption, environmental impact, and wear and tear on en-
gine, brakes and tires depend mainly on the following 3 factors:

Your personal driving style.
External conditions (weather, road conditions).
Technical requirements.

You can reduce fuel consumption by up to 25% by using a few simple
techniques and adjusting your driving style.

WARNING

Always adjust your speed and the distance you keep between
you and the vehicles ahead of you to the road, traffic, weather,
and visibility conditions.

Efficient driving style

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Shifting faster
As a rule, the following applies: The higher gear is always the most
efficient gear. The rule of thumb for most vehicles is to drive in 3rd
gear at 20 mph (30 km/h), 4th gear at 25 mph (40 km/h), 5th gear at
30 mph (50 km/h), and 6th gear at 36 mph (60 km/h).
If traffic and driving conditions permit, “skipping” gears when upshift-
ing also saves fuel.
Do not run the gears up to their limit. Use 1st gear only to start mov-
ing and then smoothly shift into 2nd gear. Avoid kick-downs in vehi-
cles with automatic transmissions.

Vehicles with gear recommendation aid in fuel efficient driving by in-
dicating the optimum time to shift gears.

Coasting
If you take your foot off the accelerator, fuel delivery to the engine is
interrupted, which lowers fuel consumption.
Therefore, when nearing a red stop light, for instance, allow the vehi-
cle to coast without using the accelerator. Press the clutch pedal and
release it only if the vehicle moving too slowly or the coasting dis-
tance is too long. The engine will then continue to run at idle.
In situations where the vehicle will be stopped for a longer period of
time, such as at a railroad crossing, physically switch off the engine.

Defensive driving and “flowing” with traffic
Frequent braking and acceleration increase fuel consumption signifi-
cantly. Just by driving defensively and keeping a sufficiently large
distance away from the vehicle in front of you can make up for the
speed fluctuations caused by taking your foot off the accelerator. Ac-
tive braking and accelerating is then not necessarily required.

Calm and smooth driving
Consistency is more important than speed. The more smoothly you
drive, the less fuel the vehicle consumes.
When driving on the highway or freeway, a constant, moderate speed
is more efficient and economical than constantly accelerating and
braking. Usually you can reach your destination just as quickly by
driving at a moderate, but steady speed.
The cruise control system can assist in maintaining a uniform driving
style.

Moderate use of extra electrical loads
Comfort inside the vehicle is nice and important, but it is important to
use them in an environmentally conscious manner.
Some devices can increase fuel consumption when activated (exam-
ples):

Climate control system (air conditioner): If the air conditioner has to

produce starkly contrasting temperatures, it requires a large amount
of energy, which is generated by the engine. The temperature in the
vehicle should therefore not be extremely different from that of the

outside temperature. It may be helpful to ventilate the vehicle before
driving and then to drive a short distance with the windows open. Af-
ter that, switch on the air conditioner with the windows closed. Keep
the windows closed when driving at high speeds. Open windows in-
crease fuel consumption.

Switch off seat heating once it has served its purpose.
Switch off the rear window defroster as soon as the windows are

free of fog and ice.

Additional factors that increase fuel consumption (examples):

Malfunctioning engine control.
Driving in the mountains.
Towing a trailer.

NOTICE

Never let the vehicle coast or roll down a hill in Neutral (N), es-
pecially when the engine is not running. The transmission will
not be lubricated and will be damaged.

Fuel-efficient driving

Fig. 147 Fuel consumption in mpg at 2 different outside air tempera-
tures.

Fig. 148 Fuel consumption in l/100 km at 2 different outside air tem-
peratures.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Driving defensively and economically can easily reduce fuel con-
sumption by 10 to 15%.
The vehicle consumes the most fuel when accelerating. Defensive
driving requires less braking and therefore less acceleration. If possi-
ble, coast the vehicle to a stop, for example, when you can see that
the next traffic light is red or about to turn red.

Avoid traveling short distances
A cold engine consumes significantly more fuel immediately after
starting. It takes a few miles (km) before the engine is warmed up and
fuel consumption is stabilized.
To reduce fuel consumption and the emission of pollutants effectively,
the engine and catalytic converter must reach their optimal operating
temperature. Critical in this context is also the outside air tempera-
ture.

fig. 148

and

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fig. 148

display the varying fuel consumption rates for

the same distance driven, once at +68 °F (+20 °C) and once at
+14 °F (-10 °C).
Therefore, avoid driving short distances unnecessarily and consoli-
date routes.
Under the same conditions, the vehicle consumes more fuel in winter
than in summer.
“Letting the engine run to warm up” is not only illegal in some places,
but also technically not necessary and wastes fuel.

Adjust the tire pressure
The proper tire pressure helps reduce rolling resistance as well as
fuel consumption.
When purchasing new tires, always make sure that the tires are opti-
mized for lower rolling resistance.

Use low viscosity engine oil
Fully “synthetic,” low viscosity engine oils that expressly comply with
Volkswagen oil quality standards reduce fuel consumption. Low vis-
cosity engine oils reduce the frictional resistance on the engine and
are distributed more evenly and quickly, particularly when cold-
starting the engine. The effect is particularly apparent in vehicles that
frequently travel short distances.
Always ensure the right engine oil level is maintained and keep to the
scheduled service intervals (engine oil changes).
Make sure the engine oil that you purchase expressly complies with
Volkswagen oil quality standards and is the oil approved by
Volkswagen for your vehicle.

Avoid unnecessary weight
The lighter the vehicle, the more economical and eco-friendly it will
be. For example, an extra 220 lbs (100 kg) of weight increases fuel
consumption by up to 1 pint per 60 miles (0.3 l/100 km).
Remove all unnecessary items and unnecessary dead weight from
the vehicle.

Remove unnecessary aftermarket components
The more aerodynamic the vehicle, the less fuel it will consume. Af-
termarket components such as bicycle racks reduce its aerodynamic
performance.
Therefore, remove unnecessary structures and unused rack systems,
particularly if planning to drive at higher speeds.

Starting assistance systems

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Hill Hold

More information:

Volkswagen Information System
Tires and wheels
Braking and parking
Vehicle battery
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
Jump-starting

WARNING

The intelligent technology of the dynamic starting assistance
features cannot overcome the laws of physics. Never let the in-
creased convenience provided by the dynamic starting assis-
tance features tempt you into taking risks.

Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal

injury.

The dynamic starting assistance features are no substitute

for careful and attentive driving.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to visibility,

weather, road, and traffic conditions.

The dynamic starting assistance features cannot keep the

vehicle from moving in all hill-start situations (for example, if
the ground is slippery or icy).

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 set.

WARNING

Driving with too little fuel in the fuel tank increases the risk of
stalling, especially when driving up and down hills.

If your vehicle stalls suddenly, this can cause an accident

and serious personal injuries.

Driver assistance and braking assistance systems can mal-

function when there is too little fuel in the tank and cause you
to lose control of the vehicle.

Never drive until the fuel tank is almost empty.

Hill Hold

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Hill Hold helps keep the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting
out on a hill, for example after stopping at a traffic light. You don't
have to apply and release the parking brake while depressing the
accelerator. For Hill Hold to work, the engine must be running and the
vehicle must be in First Gear or Reverse (manual transmission) or in
Drive (D), Sport Drive (S), or Reverse (R) (automatic transmission)
and you must use the foot brake to hold the vehicle before starting to
move.
Hill Hold keeps the brake applied for not quite 2 seconds with the
same force you used to prevent the vehicle from moving. This gives
you time to take your foot off the brake, let the clutch out on a manual
transmission vehicle, and gently depress the accelerator to get the
vehicle moving again. If you do not depress the accelerator pedal and
get the vehicle moving again within this time, the brakes will release
and the vehicle will roll downhill. Furthermore, if any requirement for
engaging Hill Hold is no longer met while the vehicle is stopped, Hill
Hold disengages and the brakes are automatically released and will
no longer hold the vehicle.

Hill Hold is activated automatically when points 1 to 3 are met at
the same time:

Step

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission

Step

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission

1.

Hold the stopped vehicle on an incline with the foot or parking

brake.

2.

The engine must be running “smoothly.”

3.

A manual transmission vehicle

must be in 1st gear (1) if
headed up a hill or in Reverse
(R) if backing up a hill; you
must hold the clutch down and
the foot brake must be de-
pressed to keep the vehicle
from moving.

An automatic transmission
vehicle must be in Reverse
(R), Drive (D), or Sport Drive
(S) and the foot brake must be
depressed to keep the vehicle
from moving.

4.

To drive off, take your foot off
the brake pedal as you let the
clutch out and gently depress
the accelerator within
2 seconds.

To drive off, take your foot off
the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator within
2 seconds.

Hill Hold is immediately deactivated:

If any requirement listed in the table above is no longer met.
If the engine is not running smoothly or the engine malfunctions.
If the engine stalls or is switched off.
Automatic transmission vehicles: If the transmission is in Neutral

(N).

Automatic transmission vehicles: If a tire does not have enough

road contact (such as when the vehicle is tipped or at an angle).

WARNING

The intelligent technology of Hill Hold cannot overcome the
laws of physics. Never let the increased convenience provided
by Hill Hold tempt you into taking risks.

The Hill Hold feature cannot hold the vehicle in all hill start

situations (for example, if the surface is icy or slippery).

Hill Hold can only help keep the vehicle from moving for less

than 2 seconds. After that, the brakes will be released and the
vehicle can roll down the hill.

Cruise Control System (CCS)

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Indicator lights
Indicator lights
Cruise control operation

The Cruise Control System (CCS) helps maintain an individually
stored constant speed when driving above about 15 mph (20 km/h).
The CCS slows down the vehicle only by reducing the flow of fuel to
the engine, not by braking

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More information:

Shifting
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

WARNING

Using the cruise control when it is not possible to drive safely
at a constant speed can be dangerous and can lead to an acci-
dent and serious personal injuries.

Never use cruise control when driving in heavy or varying

traffic or when you cannot keep a safe distance between you
and the vehicles ahead of you.

Never use cruise control on steep, winding, or slippery roads

(such gravel roads, wet roads, or snowy or icy roads) or on
roads with standing water.

Never use cruise control when driving off-road or on unpaved

roads.

Always adjust your speed and the distance you keep between

you and the vehicles ahead of you to the road, traffic, weather,
and visibility conditions.

To help prevent unintended operation of cruise control,

switch the system off when it is not being used.

It is dangerous to use the Resume feature when the previous-

ly set speed is too high for the existing road, traffic, or weather
conditions.

When going downhill, the cruise control may not be able to

maintain a constant speed. The vehicle will speed up because
of its own weight. Downshift and/or use the foot brake to slow
the vehicle.

Indicator lights

Fig. 149 In the instrument cluster display: Cruise control status indi-
cations.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Display
Different cruise control versions are available. The stored speed is
shown in the instrument cluster display on some equipment versions.
Status

fig. 149

(A)

Cruise control temporarily deactivated. Stored speed in small

numbers.

(B)

System malfunction. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

(C)

Cruise control activated. No speed stored in memory.

(D)

Cruise control is active. Stored speed in large numbers.

Indicator lights

Lights up

Possible cause

Cruise control is regulating the vehicle speed.

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.

Cruise control operation

Fig. 151 On the left side of the steering column: Cruise control oper-
ating lever.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

In order to:

You must

⇒

fig. 151

Result:

Switch on cruise
control.

Pull the lever to the
position

(1)

System is switched on,
but does not regulate ve-
hicle speed until a speed
is set.

Set cruise con-
trol to current
vehicle speed.

Press the

button

(3)

.

Current vehicle speed is
set; cruise control helps to
maintain this speed.
If the cruise control is al-
ready regulating vehicle
speed, the stored speed
is reduced by 1 mph
(1 km/h) each time the
button is pressed.

Temporarily
deactivate cruise
control.

Push the lever briefly
to the

posi-

tion

(2)

.

OR: Depress the
brake or clutch pedal.

Cruise control is tempo-
rarily deactivated. The
speed is still stored in the
memory.

In order to:

You must

⇒

fig. 151

Result:

Resume speed
stored in cruise
control.

Pull the lever briefly to
the

position

(1)

.

Cruise control resumes
speed previously set.
If there is not a previously
stored speed, the cruise
control system stores and
maintains the current
speed.
If the cruise control is al-
ready regulating vehicle
speed, the stored speed
is increased by 1 mph
(1 km/h) each time the
lever is pulled.

Increase set
speed (while
cruise control is
actively control-
ling vehicle
speed).

Push the lever briefly
to the

+ posi-

tion

(+)

to increase the

set speed in incre-
ments of 5 mph
(10 km/h) and store.

The vehicle will accelerate
until the new higher speed
is reached and saves the
new higher speed in the
memory.

Push and hold the
lever in the

+

position

(+)

to in-

crease the set speed
continuously until the
higher desired speed
is reached and the
lever is released.

Reduce set
speed (while
cruise control is
actively control-
ling vehicle
speed).

Push the lever briefly
to the

– posi-

tion

(–)

to reduce the

set speed continuous-
ly in increments of
5 mph (10 km/h) and
store.

Cruise control will slow
the vehicle down without
braking by reducing the
flow of fuel to the engine
until the new lower speed
is reached and saves the
new lower speed in the