Volkswagen CC (2015 year). Instruction — part 11

Sun protection

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Sun visors
Windshield made of heat-insulating glass
Rear window sunshade

WARNING

Sun visors and side window shades can reduce visibility.

Always stow sun visors and side window shades when not

needed to block sun glare.

Sun visors

Fig. 88 In the headliner: Sun visor.

Fig. 89 In the headliner: Double sun visors (if equipped).

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Sun visor adjustment:

Flip the sun visor down toward the windshield.
Lift it out of the retaining clip

⇒

fig. 88

(1)

and swivel it over toward

the door.

Additional sun visor positions:

On some vehicles, you can slide the sun visor towards the rear of

the vehicle after swiveling it over to the door.

Vanity mirror and lighting
A vanity mirror is behind a cover in the sun visor. A light

(3)

may

come on when you slide the cover

(2)

open.

The light goes out when you shut the cover or if you flip the sun visor
up again.

The vanity mirror light and the interior light above the sun visor go

out after several minutes. This helps to prevent unnecessary drain on
the vehicle battery.

Windshield made of heat-insulating glass

Fig. 90 Heat-reflective windshield with communications window (blue
shaded area).

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Windshields made of insulating glass have a transparent metallic in-
frared-reflecting coating. There is an uncoated area (communications
window) just above the inside rearview mirror

⇒

fig. 90

. This serves

as a communications window for transmitting signals to and from
electronic components and accessories.
The uncoated area must not be blocked on the inside or outside or
covered with stickers because this can cause the electronic compo-
nents to malfunction.

Rear window sunshade

Fig. 91 In the center console: Button for the electrical sunshade on
the rear window.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The sunshade in front of the rear window protects against intense
sunlight.

Manual sunshade

Pull the sunshade all the way up by the handle.
Insert each end of the handle into the corresponding bracket. Turn

the handle slightly downward to do this. Make sure that the pulled out
sunshade is safely latched in both brackets.

Pull the sunshade slightly upward by its handle and then manually

guide it down to return it into its holder

⇒ .

Power sunshade

Switch on the ignition.
Press the

button to deploy or retract the rear window sunshade.

The sunshade moves to its end position.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the sunshade or the interior rim, do
not let the manual sunshade “snap” back down as it retracts.

Windshield wipers and washer

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Indicator light
Windshield wiper lever
Windshield wiper functions
Windshield wiper service position
Rain sensor
Checking and refilling windshield washer fluid

More information:

Exterior views
Climate control
Working in the engine compartment
Exterior care and cleaning

WARNING

Windshield washer fluid without enough frost protection can
freeze on the windshield and reduce visibility.

Use the windshield washer system with enough frost protec-

tion for winter temperatures.

Never use the windshield wipers/washers when it is freezing

without first defrosting the windshield. The washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and reduce visibility.

WARNING

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

Always replace wiper blades that are worn, damaged, or do

not keep the windshield clear.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the wiper blades and the wiper motor
when it is cold outside, always make sure that blades are not
frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Using the
windshield wiper service position can be helpful in cold weather
so the wipers do not freeze to the windshield

⇒ Windshield wip-

er service position.

Indicator light

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Lights

up

Possible cause

Proper response

Not enough windshield
washer fluid.

Refill windshield washer reser-
voir at the next opportunity

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.

NOTICE

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

Windshield wiper lever

Fig. 92 Operating the front windshield wiper.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Move the lever to the desired position

⇒ :

(A)

Wiper switched off.

(B)

Intermittent wiping for the windshield.
Adjust the interval settings with switch

⇒

fig. 92

(1)

(vehi-

cles without rain sensors) or the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor (vehicles with rain sensors).

(C)

Slow wiper speed.

(D)

Fast wiper speed.

(E)

x

One-tap wiping – brief wiping. Hold the lever pressed
down longer to wipe more often.

(F)

Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to activate the
windshield washers, then release.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the wiper blades and the wiper motor
when it is cold outside, always make sure that blades are not

frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Using the
service position can be helpful in cold weather so the wipers do
not freeze to the windshield

⇒ Windshield wiper service posi-

tion.

If the ignition is switched off while the wipers are running, the

wipers will continue at the same wiping speed when the ignition
is switched on again. Frost, ice, snow, leaves, and other objects
on the windshield can damage the wipers and the wiper motor.

Remove snow and ice from the wipers before you begin driv-

ing.

If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them care-

fully. Volkswagen recommends using a deicing spray.

NOTICE

Never switch on the windshield wipers when the windshield is
dry because the windshield can be scratched.

The windshield wipers work only if the ignition is switched on and

the engine hood is closed. The windshield wipers turn off automatical-
ly when the engine hood is opened.

The intermittent wiping for the front windshield depends on the

driving speed. The higher the speed, the faster the wipers move.

If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them careful-

ly. Volkswagen recommends using a deicing spray.

Windshield wiper functions

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Wiper performance in different situations:

When the vehicle is not
moving:

The wiper speed changes temporarily to
the next lower speed.

Wiper performance in different situations:

During automatic
wipe/wash:

While the washer system is working, the
Climatronic switches to recirculation for
about 30 seconds to help prevent the
washer fluid odor from entering the vehi-
cle interior.

During intermittent
wiping:

Speed-dependent interval control: The
higher the vehicle speed, the faster the
wipers move.

Heated washer nozzles
The heating thaws frozen washer nozzles, but not the fluid supply
hoses. When the ignition is switched on, the heat applied to the
washer nozzles is automatically regulated depending on the outside
air temperature.

Headlight washer system
The headlight washer system cleans the headlight glass.
If the ignition and the headlights (high or low beams) are switched on,
the headlights are cleaned the first time and every fifth time the front
windshield washers are activated. This happens only when the low or
high beams are on when the windshield wiper lever is pulled towards
the steering wheel. However, the headlights must still be washed by
hand periodically (for instance, during refueling) in order to get rid of
hard-to-remove dirt (like insect splatter).
To help make sure that the headlight cleaning system works during
winter weather, always keep the headlight washer nozzles free of
snow and remove any ice with a deicer spray before driving. Use a
deicer spray to remove any ice.

If there is something on the windshield, the wiper will try to wipe it

away. If it continues to block the wiper, the wiper will stop moving.
Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper on again.

Windshield wiper service position

Fig. 93 Windshield wiper in service position.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

In the service position, the wiper arms can be lifted away from the
windshield

⇒

fig. 93

. The wipers are moved to the service position as

follows:

The engine hood must be closed

⇒ Working in the engine com-

partment.

Switch the ignition off, turn it on briefly, and then off again.
Press the windshield wiper lever down briefly

⇒

fig. 92

(E)

when the

ignition is off.

Wipers move into service position.

Carefully fold the wiper arms back onto the windshield before driving!
Switch the ignition on and press the windshield wiper lever down
briefly

⇒

fig. 92

(E)

. The wiper arms move back to their original posi-

tion.

Lifting the wiper blades and tilting them away from the
windshield

Put the wiper arms in service position

⇒ .

Do not handle the wiper blades, handle the wiper arms only at the

attachment above the wiper blades.

NOTICE

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.

Always carefully fold the windshield wiper arms down against

the windshield before driving the vehicle.

Rain sensor

Fig. 94 Windshield wiper lever: Adjusting rain sensor 1.

Fig. 95 Inside the front windshield above the inside mirror: Sensitive
rain sensor surface.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

When switched on, the rain sensor automatically shortens or length-
ens the time between wiping intervals depending on how hard it is
raining

⇒ . The rain sensor's sensitivity can be adjusted manually.

Manual wiping (vehicles without rain sensors), see

⇒ page 187,

Windshield wiper lever.

Push the lever into the desired position

⇒

fig. 94

:

(A)

Rain sensor off (windshield wiper lever home position).

(B)

Rain sensor active – automatic wiping as needed.

(1)

Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain sensor:

– Move switch to the right – high sensitivity.
– Move switch to the left – low sensitivity.

After switching the ignition off and back on again, the rain sensor
stays on and works again with the wiper lever in position

(B)

.

Possible reasons for changes in the way the rain sensor works
The rain sensor may misread what is happening in the detection zone
of its sensitive rain-sensor surface ⇒

fig. 95

(arrow) and not work for a

number of reasons, which include:

Worn out wiper blades: Worn out wiper blades may leave a film of

water or wiping streaks; this can cause the wipers to run longer, to
wipe more often, or to wipe continuously at high speed.

Insects: Insects hitting the sensor may trigger the wipers.
Salt streaks: Salt streaks on the windshield from winter driving can

cause wiping more often or continuously on glass that is almost dry.

Dirt: Caked-on dust, wax, any other buildup on the windshield (lo-

tus effect), or car-wash detergent residue can lower the rain sensor's
sensitivity and cause it to react too slowly or not at all.

Crack or chip in the windshield: If a stone hits and chips the wind-

shield while the rain sensor is on, this will trigger a wiper cycle. After
that, the rain sensor will recognize the change and recalibrate itself to
respond to the sensitive surface's reduced detection zone. Depending
on the size of the chip, the sensor's reaction pattern may or may not
change.

WARNING

The rain sensor cannot always recognize rain and activate the
wipers.

Switch the wipers on manually when water on the windshield

reduces visibility.

Clean the rain sensor's sensitive surface

⇒

fig. 95

(arrow) regular-

ly and check the wiper blades for wear or damage.

To remove wax and coats of polish safely, we recommend using

an alcohol-based windshield cleaner.

Checking and refilling windshield washer fluid

Fig. 96 In the engine compartment: Cap of the windshield washer
fluid reservoir.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Check the windshield washer fluid level regularly and refill as neces-
sary.
There is a filter screen in the filler neck of the windshield washer fluid
reservoir. The screen helps to keep large particles and debris from
getting into and clogging the windshield washer nozzles when adding
windshield washer fluid. Take the screen out only to clean it. If the
screen is damaged or missing, have it replaced immediately, other-
wise the system may become clogged and not work properly.

Open the engine hood

⇒ Working in the engine compartment.

The windshield washer fluid reservoir can be identified by the

symbol on its cap

⇒

fig. 96

.

Check if there is still enough windshield washer fluid in the reser-

voir.

Refill with an appropriate windshield washer fluid that is recom-

mended by Volkswagen

⇒ . Follow the directions on the container.

In cold weather, always use a special windshield washer antifreeze

solution that will help keep the water from freezing

⇒ .

Recommended cleaners

For the warmer months, Windscreen Clear SummerG 052 184 A1

or equivalent. Mixing ratio 1:100 (1 part concentrate to 100 parts wa-
ter) in the windshield washer reservoir.

All-season Windscreen ClearG 052 164 A2 or equivalent. Mixing

ratio in winter to 0 °F (-18 °C) about 1:2 (1 part concentrate to 2 parts
water), otherwise, mixing ratio 1:4 in the windshield washer reservoir.

Filling capacity
The windshield washer fluid reservoir holds about 3.1 qts. (3 liters); in
vehicles with a headlight cleaning system about 6.3 qts. (6 liters).

WARNING

Never mix antifreeze or similar additives into the windshield
washer reservoir. This could produce an oily film on the wind-
shield, which would considerably reduce visibility.

Use clear water with a cleaning solution recommended by

Volkswagen.

If necessary, blend with a suitable windshield washer fluid

antifreeze agent.

NOTICE

Never mix cleaning solutions recommended by Volkswagen

with other cleaning agents. If you do, this could cause sedi-
ments or other by-products that can clog the windshield washer
nozzles.

When refilling, do not confuse one type of operating liquid

with another! Otherwise serious malfunctions and engine dam-
age can occur!

Mirrors

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Inside mirror
Outside mirrors

For your driving safety, it is important that you properly adjust the out-
side mirrors and the inside mirror before you start driving

⇒ .

The outside mirrors and the inside mirror help you see and adapt your
driving to traffic behind you. Remember that the inside and outside
rearview mirrors will not show everything behind you. There can be
blind spots. Blind spots can be significantly larger if the mirrors are
not properly adjusted.

More information:

Exterior views
Volkswagen Information System
Adjusting the seating position
Shifting
Braking and parking

WARNING

Adjusting mirrors when the vehicle is moving can cause driver
distraction, accidents, and serious personal injury.

Always adjust the rearview mirrors when the vehicle is not

moving.

Always be aware of what is happening around the vehicle

when changing lanes, passing, turning, or parking. Another ve-
hicle, pedestrian, or object could be in your blind spot.

Always make sure mirrors are properly adjusted and the view

to the rear is not reduced by moisture, ice, snow, or other
things.

WARNING

Auto-dimming mirrors contain an electrolyte fluid which can
leak if the mirror glass is broken. Electrolyte fluid can irritate
the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.

Repeated or prolonged exposure to electrolyte fluid can irri-

tate the respiratory system, especially among people with
asthma or other respiratory conditions. Get fresh air immediate-
ly by leaving the vehicle or, if that is not possible, open win-
dows and doors all the way.

If electrolyte fluid gets into the eyes, flush them thoroughly

with large amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes; medi-
cal attention is recommended.

If electrolyte fluid contacts skin, flush affected area with

clean water for at least 15 minutes and then wash affected area
with soap and water; medical attention is recommended. Thor-
oughly wash affected clothing and shoes before reuse.

If swallowed, and the person is conscious, rinse mouth with

water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediate-
ly. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a med-
ical professional.

NOTICE

Broken glass in the auto-dimming mirrors can cause electrolyte
fluid leakage. Liquid electrolyte leaked from a broken mirror
glass will damage any plastic surfaces it comes in contact with.
Clean up spilled electrolyte fluid immediately with clear water
and a sponge.