Volkswagen CC (2015 year). Instruction — part 12

Inside mirror

Fig. 97 Manually adjustable inside mirror.

Fig. 98 Auto-dimming inside mirror.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Adjust the inside mirror to make sure that there is good visibility
through the rear window.
For example, visibility through the rear window could be impaired if
there is a sunshade on the rear window or clothing on the luggage
compartment cover, or if the rear window is covered with ice, snow, or
dirt.

Manually adjustable inside mirror

Home position: Lever on the bottom edge of the mirror points for-

ward.

To adjust to non-glare visibility, move the lever so that it points

backward

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fig. 97

.

Auto-dimming inside mirror (if applicable)
Key to

fig. 98

:

(1)

Indicator light

(2)

Switch

(3)

Sensor for recognizing entry of light

The auto-dimming feature can be switched on and off with the switch
on the inside mirror

(2)

A or

(2)

B. When auto-dimming is activated,

the indicator light

(1)

is on.

If the ignition is switched on, the sensor

(3)

automatically darkens the

inside mirror depending on the amount of light shining into the vehicle
from the rear.
The auto-dimming feature is deactivated when you shift the transmis-
sion into reverse or switch on the interior lights or the reading light.
Do not attach external navigation devices to the windshield or in the
vicinity of the auto-dimming inside mirror

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WARNING

The illuminated display on an external navigation device can
cause the auto-dimming inside mirror to malfunction, which
can result in crashes and serious injuries.

Malfunctions in the auto-dimming function can result in the

inside mirror being unable to evaluate the exact distance of ve-
hicles in the rear or other objects.

If the light striking the sensor is filtered or blocked (such as by a

sunshade), the auto-dimming inside mirror will not work properly or
may not work at all.

Outside mirrors

Fig. 99 In the driver door: Adjusting knob for the outside mirrors.

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Turn the knob in the driver door

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fig. 99

to adjust the outside mirrors.

Turn the rotary knob to the desired position:

Fold the outside mirror in toward the vehi-
cle body

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Switch on outside mirror heating. Heats
only at outside air temperatures below
+68 °F (+20 °C).

Adjust the left outside mirror by pressing
the knob to left/right and up/down.

Adjust the right outside mirror by pressing
the knob to left/right and up/down.

Neutral position. Outside mirror folded out,
no heating or adjustment possible.

Synchronous mirror adjustment

In the Settings - Convenience menu, select Mirror adjust - Both

mirrors for synchronous outside mirror adjustment

⇒ Volkswagen

Information System.

Turn the adjusting knob to the L position.
Adjust the left outside mirror. The right (passenger) outside mirror

will automatically adjust at the same time.

If needed, correct the position of the right mirror by turning the ad-

justing knob to the R position.

Auto-dimming outside mirror on the driver side
Some models are equipped with an auto-dimming outside mirror,
which is controlled together with the auto-dimming inside mirror

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Inside mirror.

Memory for front passenger side mirror (when backing up)
On vehicles equipped with memory seats

⇒ page 136, Memory seats,

the passenger side mirror settings for backing up can be stored as
follows:

Choose the remote control vehicle key that will be used with the

settings about to be made.

Unlock the vehicle with that remote control vehicle key.
Set the electronic parking brake.
Switch on the ignition.
Activate the function Mirror down in the Settings - Convenience

menu.

Turn the adjusting knob for the side mirrors to the R position.
Shift the transmission into Reverse (R).
Adjust the passenger outside mirror for a clear view of the curb, for

example.

The adjusted mirror position is automatically stored and assigned

to the vehicle key used to unlock the vehicle. The preselected posi-
tion will be recalled when the key assigned to that mirror adjustment
position is used again.

Recalling passenger side mirror settings

Turn the adjusting knob for the side mirrors to the R position.
Shift the transmission into reverse gear with the ignition switched

on.

The mirror moves back to the regular position when the vehicle

moves forward faster than about 10 mph (15 km/h) or the adjusting
knob is turned to the O or L position.

WARNING

Improper use of the folding outside mirrors can cause personal
injury.

Always make sure that nobody is in the way when folding the

mirrors in or out.

Make sure that you do not get your finger caught between the

mirror and the mirror base when moving the mirrors.

WARNING

Incorrectly estimating distances with the right outside mirror
can cause collisions and serious injury.

The right outside mirror has a convex (curved) surface. This

widens your field of vision. But vehicles or other objects seen
in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they
really are.

If you use the right outside mirror to judge distances from

vehicles behind you when changing lanes, you could estimate
incorrectly and cause a crash and serious injuries.

Whenever possible, use the inside mirror to more accurately

judge distance and size of vehicles or other objects seen in the
convex mirror.

Always make sure you have a clear view to the rear of the ve-

hicle.

NOTICE

Always fold in the outside mirrors when taking the vehicle
through an automatic car wash.

Never fold power mirrors in manually because doing so could

damage the electrical drive.

To reduce fuel consumption, use outside mirror heating only

when needed.

When first switched on, outside mirror heating works with maxi-

mum heat for about 2 minutes.

If power mirror adjustment does not work, the outside mirrors can

be adjusted by hand by pressing on the edges of the mirror surface.

Driving tips

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Stowing luggage
Driving with an open luggage compartment lid
Driving a loaded vehicle
Weights and axle weights

Always stow heavy objects in the luggage compartment and make
sure that the rear seat backrests are securely latched. Always use the
tie-downs in the luggage compartment and secure the objects with
suitable straps. Never overload the vehicle. Remember that the vehi-
cle load, as well as how it is distributed, can affect vehicle handling
and braking

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More information:

Luggage compartment lid
Folding the passenger seat backrest forward
Lights
Luggage compartment
Roof rack
Trailer towing
Tires and wheels

WARNING

Unsecured or incorrectly stowed items can fly through the ve-
hicle, causing serious personal injury during hard braking or
sharp steering or in an accident. Loose items can also be
struck and thrown through the passenger compartment by the
front airbags if they inflate. To help reduce the risk of serious
personal injury:

Always stow all objects securely in the vehicle.
Always keep storage compartments closed while driving.
Do not stow hard, heavy, or sharp objects in open bins in the

vehicle or on top of the instrument panel.

Remove hard, heavy, and sharp objects from clothing and

bags in the vehicle interior and stow securely. Always put
heavy items in the luggage compartment.

Always secure objects in the passenger compartment proper-

ly with suitable straps so that they cannot move into the de-
ployment area of a side or front airbag during braking, in a
sudden maneuver, or in a collision.

Always make sure that there is nothing on the front passen-

ger seat when the backrest is folded forward. When the
backrest is folded forward, even light objects could be pushed
into the seat cushion and cause the weight-sensing mat in the
seat to register enough weight to turn the airbag on.

Always make sure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG light is

on and stays on whenever the backrest of the front passenger
seat is folded forward

⇒ Seat functions.

Passengers must never ride in an incorrect seating position

because objects are being transported in the vehicle.

Never let anybody sit in a seat that is blocked by objects be-

ing carried in the vehicle.

WARNING

Heavy loads will influence the way your vehicle handles and
increase stopping distances. Heavy loads that are not properly
stowed or secured can cause loss of control and serious injury.

Secure the load properly to keep it from shifting.
Always remember when transporting heavy objects that a

change in the center of gravity also changes the way your vehi-
cle handles:
– Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Secure heavy objects properly as far forward in the lug-

gage compartment as possible.

– Always tie down heavy items securely with suitable straps

using the tie-downs in the luggage compartment.

Securely latch the rear seat backrest in the upright position.
Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Ve-

hicle Weight Rating on the safety compliance sticker on the left
door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight can cause the vehicle
to skid and handle differently.

Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and

the weight distribution in the vehicle. Take road, weather, traf-
fic, and visibility conditions into account as well.

Always accelerate gently and avoid sudden braking and driv-

ing maneuvers.

Always brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a

loaded vehicle.

Stowing luggage

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Always stow all luggage securely in the vehicle

Distribute the load in the vehicle and, if applicable, on the roof and

in the trailer as evenly as possible.

Put heavy objects as far forward as possible in the luggage com-

partment and securely latch the rear seat backrest in the upright posi-
tion.

Secure luggage in the luggage compartment using suitable straps

and the tie downs

⇒ Tie-downs. Also see ⇒ Luggage compartment.

Adjust the headlight range, if necessary

⇒ Lights.

Check the pressure in all 4 tires when the tires are still cold. Never

reduce air pressure in warm tires to match cold tire inflation pressure.
Heed the information on the tire pressure label

⇒ Tires and wheels.

Pay especially close attention to your vehicle's Tire Pressure Moni-

toring System when driving with a heavy load

⇒ Tire Pressure Moni-

toring System (TPMS).

NOTICE

Wires in the rear windows such as for heating or for an antenna
can be damaged by objects that rub against them.

Please review the information on loading a trailer

⇒ Trailer towing

and a roof rack

⇒ Roof rack.

Driving with an open luggage compartment lid

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Driving with an open luggage compartment lid can lead to serious
personal injury. If you have to drive with an open luggage compart-
ment lid, make sure that all objects and the lid itself are properly se-
cured and take appropriate measures to keep toxic exhaust fumes
from entering the vehicle.

WARNING

Driving with an unlatched or open luggage compartment lid can
lead to serious personal injury.

Never transport objects larger than those that fit completely

in the luggage compartment, because the luggage compart-
ment lid cannot be fully closed properly.

After closing the lid, always pull up on it to make sure that it

is properly closed and cannot open suddenly when the vehicle
is moving.

Always stow all objects securely in the luggage compart-

ment. Loose objects can fall out of the luggage compartment
and injure others on the road behind you.

Drive carefully; anticipate what other drivers will do.
Avoid abrupt or sudden acceleration, steering, or braking,

because the unlatched luggage compartment lid can move
suddenly.

Always mark objects sticking out from the luggage compart-

ment clearly for others to see. Obey all applicable legal re-
quirements.

Never use the luggage compartment lid to “clamp” or “hold”

objects that stick out of the luggage compartment.

Always remove any luggage rack or other rack mounted on

the luggage compartment lid (along with any luggage on the
rack) before driving with an open luggage compartment lid.

WARNING

Driving with an open luggage compartment lid can cause poi-
sonous carbon monoxide in the engine exhaust to get into the
passenger compartment.

Carbon monoxide causes drowsiness, inattentiveness, poi-

soning, and loss of consciousness. It can lead to accidents and
severe personal injuries.

Always keep the luggage compartment lid closed while driv-

ing to help keep poisonous exhaust fumes from being drawn
into the vehicle.

Never transport objects that are too large to fit completely

into the luggage area, because then the luggage compartment
lid cannot be fully closed.

If you absolutely must drive with an open luggage compart-

ment lid, do the following to reduce the risk of carbon monox-
ide poisoning:
– Close all windows and the power sunroof.
– Switch off the climate control system's air recirculation fea-

ture.

– Open all air vents in the instrument panel.
– Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed.

NOTICE

The open luggage compartment lid changes the vehicle height.

Driving a loaded vehicle

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

For good handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the
following:

Securely stow all luggage

⇒ Stowing luggage.

Drive especially carefully and accelerate gently.
Avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers.

Brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehi-

cle.

If applicable, observe information about driving with a trailer

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Trailer towing.

If applicable, observe information about driving with a roof rack

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Roof rack.

WARNING

Heavy loads can change the way your vehicle handles and in-
crease stopping distances. Heavy loads that are not properly
stowed or secured can shift suddenly, causing loss of control
and serious injury.

Secure the load properly to keep it from shifting.
Always remember when transporting heavy objects that they

change the vehicle's center of gravity and also the way it han-
dles.
– Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Secure heavy objects as far forward in the luggage com-

partment as possible.

– Secure luggage in the luggage compartment using suitable

straps and the tie downs

⇒ Tie-downs. Also see ⇒ Luggage

compartment.

Always tie down heavy items securely with suitable straps.
Securely latch the rear seat backrest in the upright position.
Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Ve-

hicle Weight Rating on the safety compliance sticker on the left
door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight can cause the vehicle
to skid and handle differently.

Always adapt speed and driving to the heavier load and the

weight distribution in the vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic,
and visibility conditions into account as well.

Always accelerate gently and avoid sudden braking and driv-

ing maneuvers.

Always brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a

loaded vehicle.

Weights and axle weights

Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The actual gross weight of any vehicle depends on the engine, basic
equipment, any factory-installed optional equipment for the given
model, and any accessories that have been installed. The Gross Ve-
hicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross front and Rear Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR) for a given vehicle are printed on the vehi-
cle's Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver door jamb.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the vehicle
itself with all of its factory-installed equipment, plus a full tank of gaso-
line, the engine oil and coolant, all vehicle occupants (150 lbs/68 kg
per seating position) and cargo.
The Gross Axle Weight Ratings specify the maximum allowable
load for each axle.
The cargo payload may not be increased by using a roof rack without
commensurately reducing the weight from vehicle occupants

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Vehicle payload consists of the combined weight of the following:

Passengers.
Total luggage and other cargo.
Roof load, including the roof rack system if permitted

⇒ Roof rack.

Factory-installed or retrofitted accessories.
Hitch weight and tongue weight for trailer towing

⇒ Loading the

trailer.
Please refer to the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the
Gross front and rear Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) for your vehicle,
which are printed on the vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification
Label on the driver door jamb

⇒ Important vehicle labels.

WARNING

Exceeding maximum permissible weight ratings can result in
vehicle damage, accidents, and serious personal injury.

Never let the actual weights at the front and rear axles exceed

the permissible Gross Axle Weight Rating. Also, never let the
total of these actual weights exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating.

Always remember that the vehicle's handling and braking will

be affected by extra load and the distribution of this load. Ad-
just your speed accordingly.

NOTICE

Always distribute the load evenly and as low as possible in the

vehicle. The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load
is distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers and luggage).

When transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment,

carry the load as close to the rear axle (as far forward) as possi-
ble so that the vehicle's handling and braking are affected as
little as possible.

Luggage compartment

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:
Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place
Luggage compartment pass-through
Tie-downs
Shopping bag hooks
Luggage net

Always stow heavy objects in the luggage compartment and make
sure that the rear seat backrests are securely latched in their upright
position. Always secure objects to the tie-downs with suitable straps.
Never overload the vehicle. Remember that the vehicle load, as well
as how it is distributed, can affect vehicle handling and braking

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More information:

Airbag system
Lights
Transporting
Trailer towing
Tires and wheels