2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC seat memory

⇒ fig. 35 Press the switch for each area:
(1) or (2) Adjust lumbar support.
(3) or (4) Adjust lumbar support height.

WARNING
Improper use of electrical seat controls can cause serious personal injuries.
x The front seats in your vehicle can be electrically adjusted even when the vehicle key has
been removed from the ignition.
x Never leave children and persons who need help in the vehicle alone because the
unsupervised use of the electric seat adjustments can result in serious personal injury.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way while the front seats are being adjusted, or
while calling up the stored memory settings for the front seats. In an emergency, stop
automatic seat adjustment by pressing a seat adjustment switch.
NOTICE
To help prevent damage to electrical parts in the seat, do not kneel on the front seats or apply
concentrated pressure to a small area of the seat or backrest.
If the vehicle battery is too weak, the electrical seat adjustment controls may not work.
Starting the engine stops seat adjustment.
When entering and exiting the vehicle, be careful not to come into contact with any switches that
could change the seat adjustment.
Adjusting the front and rear head restraints

Fig. 36 Adjusting the front head restraints.

Setting the ventilation level
x Move the fan switch (2) all the way down toward the – symbol to set the ventilation level to low.
x Move the fan switch (2) to the middle position to set the ventilation level to medium.
x Move the fan switch (2) all the way up toward the + symbol to set the ventilation level to high.
If the indicator light in the front seat (3) flashes, there is a malfunction in the system. Have the system
inspected by your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
You may hear the sound of the seat ventilation when the feature is switched on. The sound is
part of normal operation and not a cause for concern.
Memory seat

Fig. 45 On the outer side of the driver seat: Memory buttons.

Recalling settings for driver seat and outside mirrors
x Briefly press the appropriate memory button when the vehicle is not moving, the ignition is
switched off, and the driver door is open.
x OR: If the ignition is switched on and the driver door is closed, press and hold the appropriate
memory button until the stored position is reached.
x The passenger-side outside mirror automatically adjusts back from the position stored for backing
up when the vehicle moves forward at about 10 mph (15 km/h) or more or when the rotary knob is
rotated from R into a different position.
Assigning driver seat and outside mirror settings to a vehicle key
The memory function of all vehicle keys is disabled when the vehicle is first delivered from the factory.
To enable vehicle key memory function:
x Unlock the driver door.
x Press and hold a memory button until memory position is reached.
x Press and hold the unlock button 1 on the vehicle key and then press the desired memory button at
the same time within about 3 seconds. A chime sounds to confirm activation.
To disable vehicle key memory function:
x Press and hold the 3%4 button.
x Press and hold the unlock button 0 on the vehicle key and the desired memory button at the same
time within about 10 seconds. A chime sounds to confirm deactivation.
Assigning settings to an additional vehicle key
x Follow the instructions 85 to assign the driver seat and outside mirror settings to the vehicle key.
x Unlock the vehicle with the same vehicle key.
x Adjust driver seat and outside mirrors.
x Lock the vehicle with locking button 0in the vehicle key to store the settings.
Once the settings are stored, the driver seat and the outside mirrors move to the stored positions
whenever the vehicle is unlocked with the vehicle key open button 1 and the driver door is opened. If
2 people use the vehicle, each of them should always use the key in which his or her personal settings
have been stored.
Initializing the memory seats
The memory system must be initialized by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop in certain situations, for instance, if a new
driver seat is installed.
Initializing clears all memories and assignments of the memory seat. After that, memory buttons can
be reprogrammed and assigned to a vehicle key.
x Open the driver door but do not enter the vehicle.
x Adjust the seats from the outside.
x Move the angle of the backrest forward as far as it will go.
x Release the backrest adjustment switch and press it again until you hear a chime sound.
Cancellation conditions when storing settings for the memory buttons
When one of the following conditions is met, the storing process will be cancelled:
x The vehicle battery is weak or dead.
x The 3%4 button is pressed again within about 10 seconds.
x The seat position is readjusted within about 10 seconds after pressing the 3%4 button.

Turn the rotary knob to the desired position:
2 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
x In the Settings - Convenience menu, select Mirror adjust - Both mirrors for
synchronous outside mirror adjustment
x Turn the adjusting knob to the L position.
x Adjust the left outside mirror. The right (passenger) outside mirror will automatically adjust at the
same time.
x If needed, correct the position of the right mirror by turning the adjusting 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
Memory for front passenger side mirror (when backing up)
On vehicles equipped with memory seats, the passenger side mirror settings for backing up can be
stored as follows:
x Choose the remote control vehicle key that will be used with the settings about to be made.
x Unlock the vehicle with that remote control vehicle key.
x Set the electronic parking brake.
x Switch on the ignition.
x Activate the function Mirror down in the Settings - Convenience menu.
x Shift the transmission into Reverse (R).
x Adjust the passenger outside mirror for a clear view of the curb, for example.
x The adjusted mirror position is automatically stored and assigned to the vehicle key used to unlock
the vehicle. The preselected position will be recalled when the key assigned to that mirror adjustment
position is used again.
Recalling passenger side mirror settings
x Turn the adjusting knob for the side mirrors to the R position.
x Shift the transmission into reverse gear with the ignition switched on.
x 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.
x Always make sure that nobody is in the way when folding the mirrors in or out.
x Make sure that you do not get your finger caught between the mirror and the mirror base
when moving the mirrors.

Frequently asked questions
If you suspect a malfunction or vehicle damage, read and follow the following advice before contacting
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. You may also find
helpful information under “Special considerations” or “Checklist” in the index.

Description Possible causes, among
others Possible remedy
Engine does not start.
Vehicle battery dead. – Perform jump-start
– Charge vehicle battery
The wrong vehicle key is used. Use a valid vehicle key
Fuel level too low. Refuel
Vehicle cannot be locked
or unlocked using vehicle
key.
– Battery in the remote control
vehicle key is dead.
– Too far away from the
vehicle (out of range).
– Buttons have been pressed
too many times.
– Replace the battery in the remote
control vehicle key
– Move closer to vehicle.
– Synchronize vehicle key .
– Lock or unlock vehicle manually
Unusual noises.
Cold engine, braking assist
systems, electronic steering
column lock.
Check the “Noises” entry in the index.
Odd driving behavior.
Assistance systems activated. Check the “Assistance systems” entry
in the index.
DSG® Direct Shift Gearbox too
hot.
Stop vehicle as soon as you can safely
do so.
Driver seat and outside
mirrors move when
vehicle is unlocked.
Convenience settings are
stored. Correct convenience settings
Memory-seat settings are
stored.
– Reassign seat setting.
– Clear memory-seat memory
Front seats cannot be
adjusted with power
controls.
Vehicle battery dead. Charge vehicle battery
Fuse blown. Check fuse and replace if necessary
No jack, spare wheel, or
compact spare wheel in
the vehicle.
Equipment differs depending
on the vehicle.
No direct corrective action possible;
depends on the vehicle equipment.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility for assistance.
Vehicle has run-flat tires
(mobility tires).
Features do not work as
described in this manual.
Settings were adjusted in the
Volkswagen Information
System.
Check and reset to factory settings if
necessary
Headlights do not light up
the road as they should.
– Headlights incorrectly
adjusted.
– Light bulbs burned out.
– Low beams not switched on.
– Have the headlight range adjusted by
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
– Change light bulbs
– Switch on low beams
Electrical consumers do
not work.
Vehicle battery charge too low. Charge vehicle battery
Remaining fuel level too low. Refuel