2015 VOLKSWAGEN CC Owner´s Manual

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.

Cup holders

NOTICE
Never put open drinks in the cup holder when the vehicle is
moving. The drinks can spill and damage the vehicle, including
the electrical system.
The cup holder inserts can be removed for cleaning.
Cup holders in the front center console

Fig. 128 In the front center console: Cup holders.

Cup holders in the rear center armrest

Fig. 129 In the rear center armrest: Opening the cup holders.

Power outlets

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.