2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC Rear seat

Luggage compartment pass-through

Fig. 102 In the rear seat backrest: Opening the luggage compartment
pass-through.

Fig. 103 In luggage compartment: Release lever with marking 1.

WARNING
Elastic straps have to be stretched when being attached to the
tie-downs in the luggage compartment. Hooks on these straps
can cause serious personal injury if not handled properly and
attached securely.
Always protect eyes and face from injury from the hooks
when attaching them to the tie-downs in the luggage compart-
ment.
Always hold the hooks on elastic straps firmly when attach-
ing to the vehicle and do not let them snap back and hit you.
First attach the hooks on the straps to the tie-downs at the
rear seat backrest in the luggage compartment and then to the
tie-downs near the loading edge of the luggage compartment.
This way, if one of the hooks on the elastic straps snaps back,
it will move away from you, decreasing the risk of personal in-
jury.
The maximum load for the tie-downs is about 785 lbs. (356 kg).
For suitable straps and luggage stowage systems, please see an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Shopping bag hooks

Fig. 105 In the luggage compartment: Shopping bag hooks.

There are several ways to install the luggage net in the luggage com-
partment.
Securing the luggage net flat on the luggage compartment floor
First, secure the luggage net hooks ⇒ fig. 106 (1) to the tie-downs
on the rear seat backrest (1) ⇒ . The luggage net zipper must face
upwards.
Then secure the luggage net hooks (3) to the tie-downs on the
loading edge (3) of the luggage compartment.
Removing the luggage net
The installed luggage net is stretched tight ⇒ .
Remove the hooks and loops of the luggage net from the tie-downs
in the reverse order described above so that if the hooks come loose
suddenly, they will move away from you.
Stow the luggage net in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
The elastic luggage net has to be stretched when being at-
tached to the tie-downs in the luggage compartment The metal
hooks can cause serious personal injury if not handled proper-
ly and attached securely.
Always hold the hooks on the luggage net bag firmly when
attaching to the vehicle and do not let them spring back and hit
you.
Always protect eyes and face from injury from the metal
hooks when attaching them to the tie-downs in the luggage
compartment.
First attach the luggage net hooks to the tie-downs on the
rear seat backrest in the luggage compartment and then to the
tie-downs near the loading edge of the luggage compartment. If
one of the hooks on the luggage bag net snaps back, it will
move away from you and towards you, increasing the risk of
injury.

There are limits to the load any vehicle or any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can damage important parts of the vehicle. Overloading
can also lead to blowout, sudden loss of pressure or other tire failure
that can cause loss of control.
Your safety and the safety of your passengers depends on making
sure that load limits are not exceeded. Vehicle load includes every-
body and everything in and on the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred to as the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR).
The GVWR includes the weight of the basic vehicle, all factory-
installed and other accessories, a full tank of fuel, oil, coolant and
other fluids plus maximum load. The maximum load includes the
number of passengers that the vehicle is intended to carry (seating
capacity) with an assumed weight of 150 lbs (68 kg) for each passen-
ger at a designated seating position and the total weight of any lug-
gage in the vehicle. If you tow a trailer, the weight of the trailer hitch
and the tongue weight of the loaded trailer must be included as part
of the vehicle weight. At altitudes above 3000 ft (1000 m), combined
towing weight (vehicle plus trailer) must be reduced by 10% for every
3000 ft (1000 m).
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum load that
can be carried at each of the vehicle's 2 axles (by the front or rear
tires). GVWR and GAWR are listed on the safety compliance label on
the driver door jamb. Because there is an upper limit to your vehicle's
total weight (GVWR), the weight of whatever is being carried (includ-
ing the weight of a trailer hitch and the tongue weight of the loaded
trailer) is also limited. More passengers, or passengers who are heav-
ier than the assumed 150 lbs (68 kg), mean that less weight can be
carried as luggage or other cargo. The tire pressure label on your
Volkswagen also lists the maximum combined weight of all of the oc-
cupants and luggage or other cargo that the vehicle can carry.

WARNING
Objects in the driver footwell can prevent the pedals from mov-
ing freely. This can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injuries.
Always make sure that nothing can interfere with the pedals.
Always fasten floor mats securely to the floor.
Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of al-
ready installed floor mats.
Always make sure that nothing can fall into the driver
footwell while the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Some kinds of cigarette lighters can be lit unintentionally, or
crushed causing a fire that can result in serious burns and ve-
hicle damage.
Always make sure that there are no lighters in the seat tracks
or near other moving parts before adjusting the seats.
Before closing a storage compartment, always make sure
that no cigarette lighter can be activated, crushed, or otherwise
damaged.
Never leave a cigarette lighter in a storage compartment, on
the instrument panel, or in other places in the vehicle. 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, particularly in summer.
High temperatures could cause the cigarette lighter to catch
fire.
NOTICE
The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can
be damaged by hard or sharp things on the shelf below the rear
window.
Do not keep any food, medicine, or other items sensitive to
heat or cold in the vehicle. They can be damaged or made unus-
able by heat or cold.

Things that are made of transparent materials (such as eye-
glasses, magnifying glasses, or transparent suction cups on the
windows) can magnify sunlight and damage the vehicle.
The ventilation slots between the rear window and the shelf be-
hind the rear seat backrest must not be blocked so that stale air can
escape from the vehicle.
Storage compartment in the doors

Fig. 118 In the driver door: Storage compartment.

Opening or closing the center armrest storage compartment
To open, press the button ⇒ fig. 126 (small arrow) when the center
armrest is folded down and then open the cover upward.
To close, fold the lid down ⇒ .
WARNING
The center armrest must always be folded up and the storage
compartment and cup holders closed to reduce the risk of inju-
ries when the vehicle is moving.
Never let anybody, especially children, ride on the rear center
armrest or in the center position on the rear seat when the arm-
rest is folded down. An improper seating position can increase
the risk of serious injury in a crash.
Close the storage compartment only if no one is in the way.
NOTICE
Do not press on the cup holder cover when raising the center
armrest. The cup holder could open and be damaged.
Other storage compartments

Fig. 127 In the luggage compartment: Side storage compartment.

Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
Additional storage compartments are located in the sides of the lug-
gage compartment. The side panels can be removed by pulling up-
ward in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 127 to make room for larger
objects in the luggage compartment.
Additional storage:
In the front and rear center consoles.
In the door trim panels (front and rear).
Shelf behind the rear seat backrest – only for light clothing or simi-
lar objects that do not interfere with visibility to the rear!
Coat hooks on the center door pillars and on the overhead grab
handles in the rear.
WARNING
Clothes or other items on the shelf behind the rear seat
backrest may limit visibility and cause accidents and severe
personal injuries.
Always hang clothes so that they do not limit visibility.
Always use the built-in coat hooks only for lightweight cloth-
ing. Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged items in the pockets
that may interfere with airbag deployment and can cause per-
sonal injury in a collision.