2008 VOLKSWAGEN CC manual transmission

Lower center console

Fig. 7 Overview of the lower center console.
Key to ⇒ fig. 7:
(1) Lever for:
– Manual transmission
– Automatic transmission
(2) Storage compartment with cup holders in the center console
(3) Storage compartment in the center armrest
(4) Buttons for:
– Starter button (vehicles with Keyless Access locking and start-
ing system)
– Electronic parking brake G
– Anti-slip regulation (ASR) m
– Rear window sunshade j
– Park Distance Control (ParkPilot) '
(5) Storage compartment:
– with 12 Volt socket

The trip odometer (trip) shows the distance driven since the last time
the trip odometer was reset. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile
(100 meters).
Outside temperature display
At outside temperatures below about +39 °F (+4 °C), a “snowflake
symbol” (icy road warning) appears in the display. The symbol flashes
at first, then stays on until the outside temperature rises above +43 °F
(+6 °C) ⇒ .
When the vehicle is not moving or when you are driving at very low
speeds, the temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the
actual outside temperature.
The measurement range is from -40 °F (-40 °C) to +122 °F (+50 °C).
Compass display (if applicable)
On vehicles equipped with compass display, the current compass
direction is indicated in the instrument cluster display when the igni-
tion and navigation system are switched on ⇒  Compass.
Selector lever positions
The selector lever position is shown both on the side of the selector
lever and in the instrument cluster display. The respective gear may
also be shown in the instrument cluster display in Drive D and Sport
Drive S, as well as in Tiptronic® mode.
Gear recommendation (manual transmission)
When the vehicle is moving, a fuel economy gear recommendation
may appear in the instrument cluster display ⇒  Shifting.

Memory buttons
Personal settings for the front seats and outside mirrors can be as-
signed to each memory button.
These settings can be assigned to individual remote control vehicle
keys. The settings are applied after unlocking the vehicle and opening
the driver door.
Storing driver seat settings and forward driving settings for
outside mirrors
Switch on the ignition.
Manual transmission: Shift the transmission to Neutral (N) and set
the electronic parking brake.
Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission to Park (P).
Adjust the driver seat and outside mirrors.
Press the 3%4 button for at least 1 second ⇒ fig. 57.
Press the desired memory button 1 , 2 , or 3 within 10 seconds. A
chime sounds to confirm that the setting has been stored.
Storing front passenger seat settings to the front passenger seat
memory buttons
Switch on the ignition.
Adjust the passenger seat.
Press the 3%4 button for at least 1 second ⇒ fig. 57.
Press the desired memory button 1 , 2 , or 3 within 10 seconds. A
chime sounds to confirm that the setting has been stored.
Storing passenger-side outside mirror settings for backing up
Set the electronic parking brake.
Switch on the ignition.
Shift the transmission to Neutral (N).
Briefly press the desired memory button 1 , 2 , or 3 on the outside
of the driver seat.
Shift the transmission into Reverse (R).
Adjust the passenger outside mirror to provide good visibility 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-

Starting off with a trailer on hills
Depending on how steep the hill is and the combined towing weight, a
parked vehicle with trailer can roll backwards when you first start
moving.
When starting off with a trailer on a hill:
Depress and hold the brake pedal (and depress and hold the clutch
- manual transmission).
Press the G button once to deactivate the electronic parking brake
⇒  Braking and parking.
Press the G button again and hold it to use the electronic parking
brake to help prevent the vehicle and trailer from rolling backwards. If
applicable, follow the instructions for the Hill Hold feature ⇒ Starting
assistance systems.
Shift into first gear or Drive D ⇒  Shifting.
Release the brake pedal.
Drive ahead slowly at first. If your vehicle has manual transmission,
slowly let out the clutch.
Do not release the G button until the engine starts to move the
vehicle forward. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, you
can also depress and hold the brake pedal for added braking and
then let up on the brake pedal when you feel that the vehicle “wants”
to move forward.
Drive ahead slowly.

WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction, es-
pecially on slippery roads, resulting in a loss of vehicle control,
collisions, and serious personal injury.
Only use the kick-down feature or fast acceleration if visibil-
ity, weather, road, and traffic conditions permit and other driv-
ers will not be endangered by your driving and the vehicle's ac-
celeration.
WARNING
Constant braking causes the brakes to overheat and even to fail
leading to collisions and serious personal injury.
Never “ride” the brakes or apply the brake pedal too often or
too long.
Riding the brakes will substantially reduce braking perfor-
mance, increase stopping distance, and can cause complete
brake system failure.
NOTICE
Never “ride” the brakes by keeping your foot on the brake pe-
dal when you do not want to brake. This will make the brakes
wear faster.
Before driving downhill, especially on hills that are long or
steep, always reduce speed and shift into lower gear (manual or
automatic transmission). This will let the vehicle use engine
braking and reduce the load on the brakes. Otherwise, the brake
system could overheat and even fail. Only use the brakes when
you need them to slow the vehicle down more or to stop.
Warning and indicator lights

WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text mes-
sages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result
in a collision and serious personal injury.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a
safe distance off the road, turn on the emergency flashers, stop
the engine, and use other warning devices to warn approaching
traffic.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in
vehicle damage.
Pedals

Fig. 136 Pedals in vehicles with manual transmission: 1 Accelerator
pedal, 2 Brake pedal, 3 Clutch pedal.

The brake pedal must be pressed farther and harder than nor-
mal.
Manual transmission: Gearshift lever

Fig. 138 Gearshift pattern of a 5-speed manual transmission.

Fig. 139 Gearshift pattern of a 6-speed manual transmission.

clutch pedal all the way down before you start driving so the system
recognizes that the parking brake should be released.
Emergency braking function
Only use the emergency braking function in an emergency, when you
cannot stop the vehicle using the brake pedal ⇒ !
Pull and hold the button ⇒ fig. 144 to brake the vehicle hard. An
audio warning signal will sound at the same time.
To stop the braking maneuver, release the button or press the ac-
celerator pedal.
WARNING
Improper use of the electronic parking brake can cause acci-
dents and severe injuries.
Never use the parking brake to slow down the vehicle when it
is moving, except in an emergency. Braking distance is much
longer, since only the rear wheels are braked. Always use the
foot brake.
Never press the accelerator pedal when a selector lever posi-
tion or gear is engaged and the engine is running. The vehicle
could begin moving, even if the electronic parking brake is set.
Never activate the throttle manually from the engine com-
partment when the engine is running and the automatic trans-
mission is in gear. The vehicle will start to move even if the
parking brake is engaged.
NOTICE
Even though the transmission is in Park (P), the vehicle may
move a couple of inches (a few centimeters) forwards or back-
wards if you take your foot off the brake pedal after stopping the
vehicle without first firmly setting the parking brake.
Vehicles with manual transmission: the electronic parking brake
releases automatically when you release the clutch pedal and press
the accelerator pedal at the same time.