Volkswagen CC (2015 year). Instruction — part 34

2. Switch off the engine. Automatic transmission: shift the transmis-

sion into Park (P))

⇒ Automatic transmission: Selector lever. Man-

ual transmission only: shift into a gear

⇒ Manual transmission:

Gearshift lever. Then set the electronic parking brake ⇒ Braking
and parking to help prevent the vehicle from moving.

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

trailer properly.

4. Straighten the steering wheel so that the front wheels point straight

forward.

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

things.

6. Loosen the wheel bolts of the wheel to be changed

⇒ Wheel bolts.

7. Find the jack lift point

⇒

fig. 191

on the vehicle frame that is closest

to the wheel to be changed.

8. Crank up the jack so that it still just fits underneath the lift point.
9. Position the jack so that its base is directly underneath the lift point

⇒

fig. 192

, making sure that the entire base of the jack rests se-

curely on the ground.

10.

Align the jack and wind up the jack claw at the same time, until

the claw cradles the vertical rib underneath the vehicle

⇒

fig. 192

.

11.

Continue cranking up the jack until the wheel is just a little off

the ground.

WARNING

Improper use of your vehicle jack can cause the vehicle to fall
off the jack leading to serious personal injury. To help reduce
the risk of serious personal injury:

Use only jacks approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Oth-

er jacks might slip, even those approved for other Volkswagen
models, but not for your vehicle.

Always set up the jack on firm and level ground. The vehicle

may slip off the jack if the jack is resting on soft or sloping
ground. If necessary, place a sturdy board under the jack.

On a hard, slippery surface (such as a tiled floor), use an anti-

skid rubber mat or something similar to help prevent the jack
from slipping.

Position the jack only at the described vehicle lift points. Be-

fore you raise your vehicle, always make sure the jack claw
properly grips the vertical rib under the sill so that the jack
does not slip off when you are raising the vehicle

⇒

fig. 192

.

Never have any part of your body (such as your arm or leg)

under the vehicle when it is supported by the jack. Never let
other persons have any part of their body under the vehicle,
either!

If you must work under a vehicle raised on a floor jack, al-

ways make sure that the vehicle is safely supported on safety
stands intended for that purpose that are strong enough to
support the weight of the vehicle.

Never lift the vehicle when it is tilted or inclined to one side

or the engine is running.

Never lift the vehicle when more than 1 tire is flat or dam-

aged.

Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by a

jack. Engine vibrations may cause the vehicle to slip off the
jack.

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.

Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack (CC R-Line)

Fig. 193 Vehicle jack lift point in the side sill: Fold the cover up.

Fig. 194 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 located behind
covers on the vehicle frame. The covers must be open

⇒

fig. 193

to

position the jack properly

⇒

fig. 194

. You must use the lift point clos-

est to the wheel being changed.

The vehicle may only be lifted by a jack positioned at one of the four
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.
2. Switch off the engine. Automatic transmission: shift the transmis-

sion into Park (P))

⇒ Automatic transmission: Selector lever. Man-

ual transmission: shift into a gear

⇒ Manual transmission: Gear-

shift lever. Then set the electronic parking brake ⇒ Braking and
parking to help prevent the vehicle from moving.

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

trailer properly.

4. Straighten the steering wheel so that the front wheels point straight

forward.

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

things.

6. Loosen the wheel bolts of the wheel to be changed

⇒ Wheel bolts.

7. Find the jack lift point on the vehicle frame that is closest to the

wheel to be changed.

8. Remove the cover panel in the side sill. To do so, pull forcefully but

carefully in the direction of the arrow

⇒

fig. 193

. Secure the cover

panel with the retaining strap.

9. Crank up the vehicle jack so that it still just fits underneath the lift

point.

10.

Position the jack so that its base is directly underneath the lift

point

⇒

fig. 194

, making sure that the entire base of the jack rests

securely on the ground.

11.

Align the jack and wind up the jack claw at the same time, until

the claw cradles the vertical rib underneath the vehicle

⇒

fig. 194

.

12.

Continue raising the vehicle jack until the wheel is lifted off the

ground.

WARNING

Improper use of your vehicle jack can cause the vehicle to fall
off the jack leading to serious personal injury. To help reduce
the risk of serious personal injury:

Use only jacks approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Oth-

er jacks might slip, even those approved for other Volkswagen
models, but not for your vehicle.

Always set up the jack on firm and level ground. The vehicle

may slip off the jack if the jack is resting on soft or sloping
ground. If necessary, place a sturdy board under the jack.

On a hard, slippery surface (such as a tiled floor), use an anti-

skid rubber mat or something similar to help prevent the jack
from slipping.

Position the jack only at the described vehicle lift points. Be-

fore you raise your vehicle, always make sure the jack claw
properly grips the vertical rib under the sill so that the jack
does not slip off when you are raising the vehicle

⇒

fig. 194

.

Never have any part of your body (such as your arm or leg)

under the vehicle when it is supported by the jack. Never let
other persons have any part of their body under the vehicle,
either!

If you must work under a vehicle raised on a floor jack, al-

ways make sure that the vehicle is safely supported on safety
stands intended for that purpose that are strong enough to
support the weight of the vehicle.

Never lift the vehicle when it is tilted or inclined to one side

or the engine is running.

Never lift the vehicle when more than 1 tire is flat or dam-

aged.

Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by a

jack. Engine vibrations may cause the vehicle to slip off the
jack.

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.

Changing a wheel

Fig. 195 Changing a wheel: Remove previously loosened wheel bolts
using the screwdriver handle.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Removing the wheel

Review the checklist

⇒ Preparations for changing a wheel.

Loosen the wheel bolts

⇒ Wheel bolts.

Lift the vehicle

⇒ Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack or ⇒ Lifting

the vehicle with the vehicle jack (CC R-Line).

Completely unscrew and remove the previously loosened wheel

bolts using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle

⇒

fig. 195

.

Place the wheel bolts on a clean surface.

Remove the wheel.

Mounting a spare or compact spare wheel
If the tire is a unidirectional tire, be sure to install it in the proper roll-
ing direction

⇒ Tire labeling.

Place the spare wheel or compact spare wheel on the axle.

Screw in the wheel bolts clockwise and tighten them slightly using

the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle.

Lower the vehicle with the jack.
Use the lug wrench to firmly tighten all wheel bolts (turn clockwise)

⇒ . Do not tighten them in sequence! Tighten any wheel bolt to
begin, then tighten the wheel bolt diagonally opposite the first bolt,
and so forth.

Install the wheel bolt caps, center wheel hubcap, or wheel cover, if

any

⇒ Wheel trim.

WARNING

Wheel bolts that are tightened or installed improperly can come
loose, causing loss of vehicle control, a crash, and serious per-
sonal injury.

Always keep wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hub clean

and free of oil and grease. The wheel bolts must turn easily and
must be tightened with the right torque.

Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle only to

turn the wheel bolts when they are loose, never to loosen them
or tighten them firmly.

WARNING

Improper use of a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehi-
cle control, a crash or other accident, and serious personal in-
jury.

Never use a compact spare wheel if it is damaged or worn

down to the wear indicators.

Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact

spare wheel. Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy braking, and
fast cornering!

Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a compact

spare wheel that is installed on the front axle (drive axle).

Replace the compact spare with a normal wheel and tire as

soon as possible. Compact spare tires are designed for brief
use only.

After changing a wheel

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Clean the tools in the vehicle tool kit if necessary and stow them in

the foam insert in the luggage compartment

⇒ Vehicle tool kit.

Securely store the spare wheel, compact spare wheel, or the wheel

you took off the vehicle in the luggage compartment.

Have the wheel bolt tightening torque immediately checked with a

torque wrench

⇒ Wheel bolt tightening torque.

Have the damaged wheel replaced as soon as possible.

If new tires are not identical to those that were removed and re-

quire different cold tire inflation pressure, the tire inflation pressure
values must be reprogrammed for the TPMS. Please see your author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility

⇒

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).The Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System must be recalibrated after each tire change

⇒ Tire Pres-

sure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Fuses

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Fuses in the vehicle
Replacing blown fuses

Due to ongoing development of the vehicle, configuration-dependent
allocation of fuses and the combined fuse protection of multiple loads
with one fuse, an up-to-date overview of the fuse location per load is
not possible at the time of printing. Detailed information regarding
fuse box layout is available from authorized Volkswagen dealers and
authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities.
In general, one fuse can protect several loads. One load can also be
protected by several fuses.
Find out why the fuse blew and correct the problem before replacing
a blown fuse. If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time,
the electrical system should be checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

More information:

Working in the engine compartment

⇒ Working in the engine com-

partment

WARNING

High voltage systems in the engine compartment can cause
electrical shocks, severe burns, and even death!

Never touch ignition cables. Never touch other components

of the high voltage electronic ignition system.

Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.

WARNING

Using the wrong fuse, using a blown fuse that has been re-
paired, and using metal objects in place of fuses to complete
the electrical connection in the circuit can cause fires and seri-
ous personal injury.

Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.

Replace a blown fuse only with a fuse of the same amperage
(same color and same imprint) and same overall size.

Never repair fuses.
Never replace fuses with a metal strip, a paper clip, or a simi-

lar object.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the electrical system, switch off all

lights and accessories, switch off the ignition, and remove the
key from the ignition switch before replacing a fuse.

If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, this can

also cause damage at different locations in the electrical system.

Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture.

Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes can cause damage to the electri-
cal system.

Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 196 On the driver side of the instrument panel: Fuse box cover.

Fig. 197 In the engine compartment: Fuse box cover.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Replace a blown fuse only with a fuse of the same amperage (same
color and same imprint) and same overall size.

Fuse color coding

Color

Current strength in amps

Purple

3

Light brown

5

Brown

7.5

Red

10

Blue

15

Yellow

20

White or clear

25

Green

30

Orange

40

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel

Insert a flat object, such as a screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit,

into the opening

⇒

fig. 196

(arrow) and carefully lift off the cover.

On the inside of the cover there are plastic tweezers for removing

and inserting fuses.

To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument

panel and push until you can hear it latch into place.

Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment

Open the engine hood

⇒ Working in the engine compartment.

Move the release buttons in the direction of the arrows

⇒

fig. 197

to

unlock the fuse box cover.

Remove the cover upward.
To install, place the cover on the fuse box. Slide release buttons

against the direction of the arrows until they latch with an audible
“click”.

Vehicles with battery located in the luggage compartment
There may be additional fuses above the vehicle battery behind the
panel on the left side of the luggage compartment. Have these fuses
replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTICE

To help prevent vehicle damage, be careful when removing

fuse box covers and be sure to reinstall them properly.

Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture.

Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes can cause damage to the electri-
cal system.

The vehicle contains other fuses in addition to those mentioned in

this section. Have these fuses replaced by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Replacing blown fuses

Fig. 198 Illustration of a blown fuse.

Fig. 199 Removing or inserting a fuse using the plastic tweezers 1.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Preparations

Switch off the headlights, the ignition, and all electrical consumers.
Open the appropriate fuse box

⇒ Fuses in the vehicle.

Identifying blown fuses
A blown fuse can be recognized by the burned metal strip

⇒

fig. 198

.

Shine a flashlight on the fuse. This makes it easier to tell if the fuse
has blown.

Replacing the fuse

If needed, remove the plastic tweezers from the fuse box cover.

For small fuses, slide the tweezers ⇒

fig. 199

(1)

onto the fuse from

the top A.

For larger fuses, slide the tweezers

(1)

onto the fuse from the side

B.

Pull out the blown fuse.
If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same

amperage (same color and same imprint) and same overall size ⇒ .

If necessary, replace the plastic tweezers in the fuse box cover.
Replace the cover.

NOTICE

If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, then dam-
age can occur at various places in the electrical system.

Replacing light bulbs

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Indicator light
Information on light bulb replacement
Replacing headlight bulbs
Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper
Replacing light bulbs in the front bumper (CC R-Line)
Replacing taillight bulbs in the luggage compartment lid
Replacing taillight bulbs in the vehicle body
Replacing license plate lights

Changing a light bulb requires a certain amount of skill. If you are
uncertain about how to proceed, Volkswagen recommends having the
light bulb changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an author-
ized Volkswagen Service Facility. Special training and knowledge are
generally required when other vehicle parts must be disassembled to
replace a bulb, or when HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon)
headlights must be replaced.
You should always keep a box in the vehicle with all the replacement
bulbs required for traffic safety. Replacement bulbs are available from
your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Ser-
vice Facility. The laws of some countries explicitly require you to have
replacement bulbs in the vehicle.
Driving with outside lights that do not work may be against the law.

Additional light bulb specifications
Some factory-installed light bulbs in the headlights or the rear lights
may have different specifications than conventional light bulbs. Speci-
fications are on the glass bulb or on the metal base.

More information:

Exterior views
Lights and vision
Working in the engine compartment
Vehicle tool kit
Fuses

WARNING

Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see
the road ahead and when you cannot be seen by other motor-
ists.