2008 VOLKSWAGEN CC ignition

Warning and information texts
The status of various vehicle functions and components is monitored
when the ignition is switched on and while driving. Malfunctions are
indicated by red and yellow warning symbols with text messages in
the instrument cluster display (⇒ Warning and indicator lights). In
some cases, they may also be signaled acoustically. The display can
vary depending on the instrument cluster model.

Type of
notification
Symbol
color
Explanation
Priority 1
warning
message
Red Symbol flashing or lit – sometimes with
acoustic warnings.

Calibrating the compass
In order to calibrate the compass, you need a valid compass zone for
the location and enough room to drive in a circle.
Switch on the ignition.
Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Calibrate
menu items.
Confirm the Please drive a full circle to calibrate message by
pressing the /+ button on the multi-function steering wheel, and then
drive in a complete circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h).
During calibration, CAL is shown in the instrument cluster display.
The calibration is complete when the compass direction is displayed.
Service reminder display

Select the Settings menu.
In the Service submenu, select the Info menu item.
OR: If the Vehicle status main menu is active, use the arrow but-
tons to navigate to the service reminder display.
A minus sign in front of the number of miles (kilometers) or days
means that service is overdue.
Resetting the oil change service reminder
If the service was not performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer
or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, the oil change service
reminder can be reset as follows:

1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Press and hold the /./

4. Switch on the ignition.
5. Release the /./

1 Single trip
memory
The memory accumulates and stores infor-
mation about distance driven and fuel used from
the time the ignition was switched on until the
time it was switched off.
If the ignition stays off for 2 hours or more,
stored information is automatically deleted. If the
trip is continued within 2 hours after the ignition
was switched off, the new values are added.
2 Total trip
memory
The memory displays and stores the accumulat-
ed driving and fuel consumption data of any
number of single trips up to a total driving time
of 99 hours and 59 minutes, and up to a total
distance of 9,999 miles (9,999 km). If one of the
maximum values is exceeded, then the memory
is automatically cleared and starts again from 0.

Possible MFI menu displays
The following displays can be accessed in the MFI menu if enabled
under Settings > MFI data. Displays that are not enabled will not
appear.

Display Function
Travel time Driving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) cor-
responding to trip memories 1 and 2 (toggle).
Consumption
--.- mpg
Current fuel consumption in miles per gallon
(l/100 km) while driving.
When units are set to miles, dashes appear in-
stead of a number when the engine is running
and the vehicle is standing still.
When units are set to kilometers, the display
shows liters consumed per hour when the en-
gine is running and the vehicle is standing still.
Consumption
--.- l/100 km
Av. consumption
--.- mpg
Average fuel consumption in miles per gallon
(l/100 km) on trips per trip memories 1 and 2

▪ Mirror down
Settings / Lights & Vision menu
▪ Coming Home / Leaving Home
▪ Convenience turn signal (lane change feature)
The stored settings are recalled when the ignition is switched on.
Please also see information about the memory seat ⇒ Seat functions.

WARNING
Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal in-
jury.
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. It
can be used to start the engine and operate vehicle systems
such as the power windows, leading to serious personal injury.
Children or other unauthorized persons could also lock the
doors and the luggage compartment.
Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who can-
not help themselves in the vehicle. The doors can be locked
with the remote control vehicle key. This could leave people
trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time
of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very
high or very low temperatures.
A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depend-
ing on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in
the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle
can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher
than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly reach
levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly
to small children.
Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehi-
cle is moving or rolling to a stop. The steering wheel will lock
and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.
Remote control vehicle keys

Fig. 20 Remote control vehicle key with panic button.

Unlocking and opening with the vehicle key
Press and hold the q button on the remote control vehicle key
⇒ fig. 33 A to unlatch and automatically open the luggage compart-
ment lid.
Unlocking and opening with the unlock switch in the driver door
Pull up the q switch on the driver door ⇒ fig. 33 B until the luggage
compartment lid opens automatically.
The switch in the driver door also works when the ignition is switched
off.
Unlocking and opening with the sensor-controlled luggage
compartment lid opener (Easy Open)
If your vehicle has Keyless Access, it may also be equipped with the
Easy Open feature. With Easy Open, the luggage compartment lid
can be opened with a motion sensor in the area below the rear
bumper ⇒ Sensor-controlled luggage compartment lid opener (Easy
Open).
Opening with the Volkswagen emblem
Unlock the vehicle or the luggage compartment lid, or open a door.
Using your thumb, press the top of the Volkswagen emblem
⇒ fig. 34 and move the top of the emblem down. The luggage com-
partment lid opens automatically.
WARNING
Improper or unsupervised unlocking or opening of the luggage
compartment lid can cause severe injuries. Never open the lug-
gage compartment lid when someone is in the way.
If a bicycle or luggage rack is installed on the luggage com-
partment lid, it may be hard to see that the luggage compart-
ment lid is unlatched. An unlatched luggage compartment lid
may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving.
At temperatures below +32 °F (0 °C), the luggage compartment
lid may not open automatically after you unlock it. It will be necessary
to lift it by hand.