2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC Owners Manual

Cup holders

Cup holders in the front center console

Fig. 123 In the front center console: Cup holders.

WARNING
Always keep the armrest folded up when the vehicle is moving to reduce the risk of injury.
x Never let anybody, especially children, ride on the rear center armrest or in the center position on the rear seat when the armrest is folded down. An improper seating position can increase the risk of serious injury in a crash.
NOTICE
Do not press on the cup holder cover when raising the center armrest. The cup holders could open and be damaged.

Power outlets

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Fig. 125 In the luggage compartment: 12 Volt socket.

Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.
Opening the socket cover

Fig. 126 Rear center console: Open by pushing a button.

Fig. 127 Rear center console: Open by pushing the cover up.

Starting and stopping the engine

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury when starting and running the vehicle's engine:
x Never start the engine or let it run in a confined or enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous, colorless, and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
x Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly or some other unexpected event could occur, resulting in property damage or personal injury.
x Never use starting assist fluids. Starting fluids can explode and can cause a “run-away” vehicle condition.
WARNING
The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter get very hot. They can cause fires and serious personal injury.
x Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.
x Never apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or near the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, or heat shields.
Indicator lights