Volkswagen CC (2015 year). Instruction — part 33

Emergency release for the selector lever lock

Fig. 182 Removing the selector gate cover.

Fig. 183 Releasing the selector lever lock (Versions A and B).

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

If the power supply fails (due to a dead vehicle battery, for example)
and the vehicle has to be pushed or towed, the emergency release
must be used to move the selector lever to Neutral (N). Depending on
the selector lever in your vehicle, you may need the screwdriver from
the vehicle tool kit to release the selector lever

⇒ page 539, Vehicle

tool kit.
The emergency release is located under the selector gate cover on
the right side when viewed in the driving direction.

Preparations

Set the electronic parking brake. If the electronic parking brake

cannot be set, you must find another way to help prevent the vehicle
from moving.

Switch off the ignition.

Removing the selector gate cover

Pull upward on the cover around the selector lever sleeve

⇒

fig. 182

.

Slip the cover up and over the selector lever

⇒ .

Emergency release for the selector lever (Version A)

With the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit, carefully push the

release lever

⇒

fig. 183

A in the direction of the arrow and hold it in

this position.

Press the release button in the selector lever handle and shift the

selector lever to Neutral (N).

Carefully press the selector gate cover back in place, making sure

that the electrical wiring stays in the correct position and is not
pinched or damaged.

Emergency release for the selector lever (Version B)

Push the release lever

⇒

fig. 183

B in the direction of the arrow and

hold it in this position.

Press the release button in the selector lever handle and shift the

selector lever to Neutral (N).

Carefully press the selector gate cover back in place, making sure

that the electrical wiring stays in the correct position and is not
pinched or damaged.

WARNING

Never shift the transmission out of Park (P) without first setting
the electronic parking brake. Otherwise, the vehicle can start to
roll unexpectedly, especially on hills or inclines, and cause an
accident and serious injuries.

NOTICE

Even with the selector lever is in Neutral (N), the automatic
transmission will be damaged if the vehicle is towed (or you let it
coast) for an extended period or at high speed with the engine
shut off.

Vehicle tool kit

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Storage
Contents

When securing the vehicle after a breakdown, always obey all appli-
cable legal requirements.

More information:

Trailer towing
Working in the engine compartment
In an emergency
Changing a wheel

WARNING

Loose tools and other items in the vehicle tool kit and a loose
spare (or compact spare) wheel may be thrown through the
passenger compartment if you brake suddenly or steer sharply
or are involved in an accident. This can cause severe injuries.

Always make sure the vehicle tool kit and spare (or compact

spare) wheel are securely stowed in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Improper or damaged vehicle tools can lead to accidents and
injury.

Never work with tools that are damaged or not right for the

job.

Storage

Fig. 184 In the luggage compartment underneath the floor panel 1:
Spare tire and cover 3 for vehicle tool kit.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The vehicle tool kit, spare wheel, or compact spare wheel may be
located in one of several places, such as under the luggage com-
partment floor panel.

Storage in the luggage

compartment

Response

In a foam insert under the

floor cover:

– Secure the floor cover on the top

edge of the luggage compartment

⇒

fig. 184

(1)

.

– Rotate the quick-release fasteners

(2)

90° to remove the cover

(3)

of the

vehicle tool kit.

If applicable, behind a cover

on the left or right side:

Rotate the quick-release fasteners 90°

to remove the cover.

Completely retract the jack after use. Otherwise it will not fit in its

compartment and cannot be stowed safely.

Contents

Fig. 185 Contents of the vehicle tool kit.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The contents of the vehicle tool kit depend on the vehicle's equip-
ment. The following describes the maximum contents.
Contents of the vehicle tool kit

⇒

fig. 185

(1)

Screwdriver with a hexagonal socket in the handle for removing

or inserting previously loosened wheel bolts. The screwdriver
blade is reversible. The screwdriver may be stored under the lug
wrench.

(2)

Screw-in towing eye.

(3)

Hubcap puller clip for removing hubcaps, full wheel covers, or

wheel bolt caps.

(4)

Jack. Before putting the jack back in the tool kit, be sure to com-

pletely crank the jack down to its original position. The crank
must then be locked against the side of the jack; otherwise, the
jack will not fit and cannot be securely stowed.

(5)

Lug wrench.

Wheel trim

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Hubcaps
Wheel bolt caps
Wheel covers

More information:

Exterior care and cleaning
Vehicle tool kit
Changing a wheel

WARNING

Unsuitable wheel covers and improper installation of wheel co-
vers can cause accidents and severe injuries.

Improperly installed wheel covers can come loose while driv-

ing and endanger other motorists and cyclists.

Do not use damaged wheel covers.
Always make sure that the flow of air for brake system cool-

ing is not blocked or reduced before installing wheel covers.
This applies to both factory-installed wheel covers and after-
market wheel covers. Insufficient air supply may significantly
increase stopping distance.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the vehicle, be careful when remov-
ing wheel covers and be sure to install them properly.

Hubcaps

Fig. 186 Pulling the hubcap off.

Fig. 187 Twisting the hubcap off.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Depending on the vehicle model, the hubcaps can either be pulled off
⇒

fig. 186

or removed by twisting

⇒

fig. 187

.

Vehicles with pull-off hubcaps

To remove Take the wire clip out of vehicle tool kit and hook it into

one of the holes in the hubcap

⇒

fig. 186

.

Pull the hubcap off in the direction of the arrow.
To install Press the hubcap against the rim until it latches.

Vehicles with twist-off hubcaps

To remove Twist the hubcap to the left or right until it loosens from

the wheel rim

⇒

fig. 187

.

Grasp behind one of the lugs and pull the hubcap off.
To install Push the hubcap onto the center of the rim.
Press the hubcap against the rim until it latches.

Wheel bolt caps

Fig. 188 Pulling cover caps off wheel bolts.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Take the wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit

⇒ Vehicle tool kit.

Insert the wire clip through the opening of the cover cap

⇒

fig. 188

and pull off in the direction of the arrow.
The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be in-
stalled again after the wheel change.

Wheel covers

Fig. 189 Pulling the wheel cover off.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Pulling off the wheel cover

Take the lug wrench and wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit

⇒ Vehicle tool kit.

Place the wire clip hook in one of the openings of the wheel cover.
Slide the lug wrench through the clip

⇒

fig. 189

and pull the wheel

cover off in the direction of the arrow.

Installing the wheel cover
Make sure that the valve cutout is aligned with the tire valve, and
press the wheel cover onto the wheel rim. Make sure that the wheel
cover is latched onto the rim along the entire circumference.

Changing a wheel

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Preparations for changing a wheel
Wheel bolts
Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack
Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack (CC R-Line)
Changing a wheel
After changing a wheel

Change a wheel by yourself only if the vehicle is parked in a safe lo-
cation, you are familiar with safety procedures and the technical
steps, and you have proper tools available. Otherwise, get expert
assistance.
The vehicle jack can only be safely used to change the wheel on a
vehicle that has only one flat or damaged tire. If the vehicle does not
have the support it needs from 3 fully inflated tires, the vehicle can fall
off the jack. If more than 1 tire on the vehicle is flat or damaged, do
not lift the vehicle with the vehicle jack. Instead, get expert assis-
tance.

More information:

Exterior views
Vehicle key set
Tires and wheels
In an emergency
Vehicle tool kit
Wheel trim

WARNING

Changing a wheel, especially on the side of the road, can be
dangerous. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury:

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Move

the vehicle a safe distance off the road where it is safe to
change the wheel.

Always make sure that all passengers, especially children,

are in a safe place outside the vehicle and away from the vehi-
cle and traffic (such as behind a guard rail).

Turn on the emergency flashers and set up another warning

device about 25 yards (25 meters) behind the vehicle to warn
approaching traffic.

Change a wheel by yourself only if you are familiar with the

necessary steps. Otherwise, get expert assistance.

Always switch the engine off, set the electronic parking

brake, and shift the transmission into Park (P) (automatic
transmission) or any gear (manual only) to help prevent the ve-
hicle from moving suddenly and slipping off the jack.

Always make sure that the ground is level and firm. If neces-

sary, place the jack on a large and sturdy board or on a similar
ground support.

Always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being

changed with chocks or other similar things.

If you are towing a trailer, always unhitch it from your vehicle

before starting to change the wheel. Always apply the trailer
brakes firmly and make sure the trailer cannot move uninten-
tionally.

Always use proper and undamaged tools when changing a

wheel.

Once a wheel is lifted off the ground, having the transmission

in Park (P) or in gear will not prevent sudden vehicle move-
ment.

Always use a jack that has been approved by the manufac-

turer for your vehicle. Never use other jacks, even if they have
been approved for use on other Volkswagen models.

To reduce the risk of losing control, crashes, and serious

personal injuries, never loosen the screws on rims with thread-
ed rim rings.

After changing a wheel, have the wheel bolt tightening torque

checked with an accurate torque wrench.

After changing a wheel or tire, reset the Tire Pressure Moni-

toring System

⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Preparations for changing a wheel

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Checklist
Getting ready to change a wheel. Follow these steps in the order
listed here

⇒ :

1. If you have a flat tire, move as far away from traffic as possible.

Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface where no part of the hot
catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with
flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass, brush,
spilled fuel, etc.

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

moving

⇒ Braking and parking.

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

⇒

Shifting.

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

⇒

Starting and stopping the engine.

5. Manual transmission: Engage a gear

⇒ Shifting.

6. Have all passengers exit and go to a safe place, such as behind a

guard rail.

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

things.

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

trailer properly.

9. If the luggage compartment is loaded: Remove the luggage.
10.

Take the spare or compact spare wheel and the vehicle tool

kit out of the luggage compartment.

11.

Take off the wheel covers

⇒ Wheel trim.

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.

Wheel bolts

Fig. 190 Changing a wheel: Loosening wheel bolts.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Loosen the wheel bolts only with the lug wrench that was supplied
with the vehicle.
Loosen the wheel bolts only about 1 turn before lifting the vehicle with
the jack.
If a wheel bolt does not come loose, carefully push the end of the lug
wrench with your foot. Make sure you are standing firmly on the
ground and hold on to the vehicle for support.

Loosening the wheel bolts

Push the lug wrench over the wheel bolt all the way

⇒

fig. 190

.

Holding the lug wrench at the end, loosen the wheel bolt by turning

it counterclockwise about 1 complete turn (360°) ⇒ .

Important information regarding wheel bolts
The design of rims and wheel bolts is matched to the factory-installed
wheels. If different wheels are installed, wheel bolts with the right

length and bolt head shape must be used. The attachment of the
wheels and function of the brake system depend on this.
It may not be possible to use wheel bolts from different vehicles of the
same model.

Wheel bolt tightening torque
Correctly tightened bolts for steel and alloy wheel rims should have a
torque of 88 ft-lbs. (120 Nm). After changing a wheel, have the wheel
bolt tightening torque checked right away with an accurate torque
wrench.
Before you check the tightening torque, replace corroded and diffi-
cult-to-turn wheel bolts and clean the threads in the wheel hub.
Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel
hubs. The bolts can come loose while driving if greased or oiled, even
if tightened to the required torque.

WARNING

Improperly tightened wheel bolts can come loose while driving
and cause you to lose control over the vehicle, resulting in ac-
cidents and serious injuries.

Only use wheel bolts that belong your vehicle and to the

wheel being installed.

Never use different wheel bolts.
Wheel bolts and wheel hub threads must always be clean,

easy-to-turn and free of oil and grease.

Only use the lug wrench that is supplied with the vehicle to

loosen the wheel bolts.

Loosen the wheel bolts only about 1 turn before lifting the

vehicle with the jack.

Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the

wheel hubs. The bolts can come loose while driving if greased
or oiled, even if tightened to the required torque.

Never loosen bolted connections on wheel rims with bolted

rim rings.

If the wheel bolts are not tightened to the proper torque, the

wheel can come off the vehicle when it is moving. Extremely
high torque can damage the wheel bolts and/or their threads.

Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack

Fig. 191 Lift points for the jack.

Fig. 192 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 marked on the
vehicle body (2 on each side as shown in

⇒

fig. 191

). You must use

the lift point closest to the wheel being changed

⇒ .

The vehicle may only be lifted by a jack positioned at one of the
4 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.