2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC Volt

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

Use a thin object to pry the battery out of the battery compartment
⇒ fig. 24.
Position the new battery in as shown ⇒ fig. 24 and press it into the
battery compartment (opposite to direction of the arrow) ⇒ .
Position the cover as shown ⇒ fig. 23 and press it down (opposite
to direction of the arrow) until you hear it click into place.
NOTICE
Changing the battery improperly can damage the remote con-
trol vehicle key.
Using the wrong battery can damage the remote control vehi-
cle key. Replace a dead battery with a new one that has the same
voltage, size, and specifications.
Make sure the plus and minus poles of the battery are correct-
ly positioned.
Dispose of old batteries in an environmentally responsible man-
ner and keep them out of the reach of children.
Batteries of the type used in your remote control vehicle key may
contain Perchlorate Material. Special handling may apply – see
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all legal
requirements regarding handling and disposal of these batteries. Au-
thorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service
Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that
you have them perform this service for you.
Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key

WARNING
Improper use of the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter can
cause serious or even fatal personal injury.
Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious
personal injury.
Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is
opening or closing.
When programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter,
you may be operating a garage door or estate gate. Always
make sure that people and objects are out of the way to help
prevent serious personal injury or property damage.
When operating the “training” button on a garage door open-
er with a rolling code, you will need to stand on a ladder or
step-stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and
serious injury.
Never use the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter with any gar-
age door opener that does not have the safety stop-and-reverse
feature, as required by federal safety standards. This includes
any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1,
1982.
A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling
the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious injury or death.
Follow the installation manual and the included safety infor-
mation from the manufacturer when using the remote-
controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.
NOTICE
The wrong batteries can damage the hand-held remote control.
Replace a dead battery with one that has the same voltage, size,
and specifications.
Please dispose of old batteries properly and in an environmental-
ly responsible manner. Always keep them out of the reach of children.

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, stop the engine, turn on the emer-
gency flashers, and use other warning devices to warn ap-
proaching traffic.
Never park the vehicle in areas where the hot catalytic con-
verter and exhaust system can come into contact with dry
grass, brush, spilled fuel, oil, or other material that can catch
fire.
A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself
and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning
triangle to warn oncoming traffic.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in
vehicle damage.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights provide bright, uniform
lighting to help you see and be seen. The light comes from an electric
arc between two electrodes in the gas-filled bulb. Over time, the elec-
trodes can wear down and the gap between them will get wider. The
HID lamp’s control unit then increases the voltage to keep the arc’s
brightness constant. However, the commonly called “Xenon” bulbs
will also ultimately burn out. Before they burn out, HID lamps can
flicker. A message will then appear in the MFI. This is your reminder
to see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service facility to check the headlights.

Please turn off the engine when you stop for any length of time.
The vehicle battery will drain if you use electrical equipment when
the engine is not running.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the ve-
hicle's electrical system.
Operating electrical devices near the rear-window antenna may
interfere with AM radio reception.
12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Fig. 130 In the luggage compartment: 12 Volt socket.

12 Volt socket
The 12 Volt socket works only when the ignition is switched on.
If the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the vehicle battery
will be drained by any device that is plugged in and turned on. For
this reason, never use the electrical sockets unless the engine is run-
ning.
To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all elec-
trical devices connected to a 12 Volt socket before switching the igni-
tion on or off or starting the engine.
The vehicle may have 12 Volt sockets at the following places:
In the storage compartment in the front center console ⇒ page 304,
Storage compartment in the front center console.
In the rear center console ⇒ Opening the socket cover.
In the luggage compartment ⇒ fig. 130.
NOTICE
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire
vehicle electrical system may be damaged.
12 Volt socket:
– Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnet-
ic compatibility and complies with applicable guidelines.
– Never feed current into the socket, with a solar panel, for
example.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the ve-
hicle's electrical system.

The engine coolant system is under pressure when the en-
gine is hot. Never unscrew the coolant expansion tank cap
when the engine is hot. Hot coolant can spray out and cause
severe burns and other serious injuries.
– Turn the cap slowly and very carefully in a counterclock-
wise direction while applying light downward pressure on the
top of the cap.
– Always protect your face, hands, and arms from hot escap-
ing coolant or steam by covering the cap with a large, thick
rag.
Never spill fluids on the engine or exhaust system when re-
filling. Spilling fluids onto hot parts of the engine or exhaust
system can cause a fire.
WARNING
High voltage systems in the engine compartment can cause
electrical shocks or even electrocution, severe burns, other se-
rious injuries, and even death!
Never short-circuit the electrical system. Be especially care-
ful when using jumper cables. The vehicle's battery could ex-
plode!
To reduce the risk of electrical shock and personal injury
while the engine is running or being started:
– Never touch ignition cables. Never touch other compo-
nents of the high voltage electronic ignition system.
– Never touch the wiring of the HID – High Intensity Dis-
charge (Xenon) headlights.
Read and heed the important information and warnings on
cleaning the engine compartment ⇒  Cleaning the engine com-
partment.

WARNING
Moving parts in the engine compartment can cause serious
personal injury on contact.
Never reach into the area around or touch the radiator fan.
Contact with the blades can cause serious personal injury. Al-
ways remember that the radiator fan is temperature-controlled
and can come on suddenly even when the engine has been
switched off for a while and the key has been removed from the
ignition.
If you have to perform a check or repair when the engine is
running, there are more risks from the rotating parts, such as
the drive belts, alternator, radiator fan, etc., and from the high-
voltage ignition system. Always use extreme care.
– Always make sure that jewelry, loose clothing and long hair
do not get caught in rotating engine parts. Before starting
any work remove your jewelry, take off your necktie, tie back
and cover your hair, and do not wear clothing that can hang
down and get caught in moving engine parts.
– Always use extreme caution if the accelerator pedal has to
be depressed to perform a check. The vehicle will start to
move even if the electronic parking brake is on.
Never leave any objects in the engine compartment, for ex-
ample cleaning rags and tools. Objects left behind can cause
malfunctions, engine damage, and even fires.