2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC Reverse

NOTICE
To help prevent damage and premature wear:
Do not rest your hand on the gearshift lever while driving.
Over time, the pressure will cause premature wear in the trans-
mission.
Make sure that the vehicle has come to a complete stop before
shifting into reverse.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way when changing
gears.
Do not hold the vehicle on a hill using engine power with the
clutch pedal partially engaged and the engine running.
Automatic transmission: Selector lever

Fig. 140 Side view: Automatic transmission selector lever with shift
lever release button (arrow).

Selector
lever
position
Designation Meaning ⇒ 
. Neutral Transmission is in Neutral position. No
power is transmitted to the wheels and no
engine braking is available.
$ Drive
(standard
driving
position)
All forward gears shift up and down auto-
matically. The transmission shifts as need-
ed depending on engine load, individual
driving style, and vehicle speed.
3 Sport Drive
(sport driving
position)
All forward gears automatically upshift later
and downshift earlier than in the D (Drive)
position, to take full advantage of the en-
gine's power reserves. The transmission
shifts as needed depending on engine
load, individual driving style, and vehicle
speed.

Automatic Shift Lock (ASL)
The Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) in Park (P) and Neutral (N) prevents
drive positions from being engaged inadvertently, which would cause
the vehicle to move.
To release the ASL, depress and hold the brake pedal with the igni-
tion switched on. Press the release button on the selector lever at the
same time.
The ASL is not engaged if the selector lever is moved quickly through
Neutral (N) (e.g., when shifting from Reverse (R) to Drive (D)). This
makes it possible to “rock” the vehicle backwards and forwards if it is
stuck in snow or mud. The ASL engages automatically if the brake
pedal is not depressed and the lever is in Neutral (N) for more than
about 1 second and the vehicle is traveling no faster than about
3 mph (5 km/h).
In rare cases, the ASL may not engage on vehicles with DSG® Direct
Shift Gearbox. If this happens, power to the drive wheels will be inter-
rupted to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. The green

indicator light K will blink and a text message will be displayed. To
engage the Automatic Shift Lock (ASL):
On 6-speed transmissions: Depress and then release the brake
pedal. Try to engage the ASL again.
On 7-speed transmissions: First shift into Park (P) or Neutral (N),
and then shift to a drive position.
WARNING
Moving the selector lever to the wrong position can cause loss
of vehicle control, a collision, and serious personal injury.
Never accelerate when moving the selector lever.
When the engine is running and a drive position is engaged,
the vehicle will start to move as soon as the brake pedal is re-
leased.
Never shift into Reverse or Park when the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal inju-
ry.
Never get out of the driver's seat while the engine is running,
especially when the transmission is in a drive gear. If you must
leave your vehicle while the engine is running, always set the
electronic parking brake and shift the transmission into Park
(P).
Never leave the vehicle in Neutral (N). It will roll down hills,
whether the engine is running or not.
When the engine is running and a drive gear - Drive (D), Sport
Drive (S), or Reverse (R) - has been selected, press and hold
the brake pedal to keep the vehicle from moving. The vehicle
may “creep” and move forward or backward even if the engine
is idling slowly.
Never shift into Reverse (R) or Park (P) when the vehicle is
moving.

gency shift program lets you drive the vehicle, but at a reduced speed
and without being able to use all of the forward gears.
In some cases, vehicles with a DSG® Direct Shift Gearbox automatic
transmission may not be able to shift into reverse. It is then impos-
sible to drive the vehicle backwards.
In any event, have the automatic transmission checked by an author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Overheating of Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG®) automatic
transmission
The DSG® automatic transmission may overheat, for example, due to
frequent starts, extended “creeping,” or stop-and-go traffic. Overheat-
ing is indicated by the warning light

Step Manual transmission Automatic transmission
1. Hold the stopped vehicle on an incline with the foot or parking
brake.
2. The engine must be running “smoothly.”
3. A manual transmission vehicle
must be in 1st gear (1) if
headed up a hill or in Reverse
(R) if backing up a hill; you
must hold the clutch down and
the foot brake must be de-
pressed to keep the vehicle
from moving.
An automatic transmission
vehicle must be in Reverse
(R), Drive (D), or Sport Drive
(S) and the foot brake must be
depressed to keep the vehicle
from moving.
4. To drive off, take your foot off
the brake pedal as you let the
clutch out and gently depress
the accelerator within
2 seconds.
To drive off, take your foot off
the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator within
2 seconds.

Hill Hold is immediately deactivated:
If any requirement listed in the table above is no longer met.
If the engine is not running smoothly or the engine malfunctions.
If the engine stalls or is switched off.
Automatic transmission vehicles: If the transmission is in Neutral
(N).
Automatic transmission vehicles: If a tire does not have enough
road contact (such as when the vehicle is tipped or at an angle).

Select the Reverse (R) gear.
Wet the camera lens with a commercially available alcohol-based
glass cleaner and clean with a dry cloth ⇒ .
Remove snow with a brush.
Remove ice with deicer spray ⇒ .
NOTICE
Never use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the camera lens.
Never remove snow or ice on the camera lens with warm or
hot water. This can damage the camera lens.
Volkswagen recommends practicing parking with Rear Assist in a
safe place with little or no traffic or in a parking lot under good visibil-
ity and weather conditions in order to familiarize yourself with the sys-
tem, the orientation lines and the way they work.
Rear Assist does not work when the luggage compartment lid is
open.
Perpendicular parking (Mode 1)

Fig. 154 On the screen: Orientation lines for the parking area behind
the vehicle.

When a turn signal is set, unnecessary lines and areas are hidden.
Orientation lines overview
Meaning of the orientation lines and areas projected on screen
⇒ fig. 155. All distances of the orientation lines refer to a vehicle on a
level surface.
(1) Red: Safety distance. Area up to about 16 inches (40 cm) behind
the vehicle on the road.
(2) Vehicle's width limits.
(3) Point to change steering angle.
When the yellow line touches the curb or any other parking
space boundary, the steering wheel must be turned in the oppo-
site direction (close-up view).
(4) The area parallel to the vehicle that is needed for parking. The
area shown must fit completely into the parking space.
(5) Parked vehicle at the curb.
Parking
Position the vehicle about 3 feet (1 meter) away from and parallel
to the parking space and shift into Reverse.
On the screen of the navigation system, activate Mode 2 for paral-
lel parking.
Back up slowly and steer the vehicle so that the yellow surface on
the screen is flush with the side boundary of the parking space (such
as the curb) and stops short of any obstacle (5), such as another ve-
hicle.
Turn the steering wheel as far as it will go into the direction of the
parking space and slowly back up.
Once the yellow line (3) touches the side of the parking space, for
example, a marking or the curb (close-up view), turn the steering
wheel as far as it will go in the opposite direction.
Continue backing up until the vehicles is positioned in the parking
space parallel to the road. If necessary, correct the parking position.
It may take up to 5 seconds for the area detected by the sensors
to be displayed on the factory-installed radio or navigation system
screen.

WARNING
Working on the batteries or the electrical system in your vehicle
can cause serious acid burns, fires, explosions, or electrical
shocks. Always read and heed the following WARNINGS and
safety precautions before working on the batteries or the elec-
trical system.
Before working on the electrical system, always switch off
the ignition and all electrical consumers and disconnect the
negative (-) cable from the standard 12 Volt battery.
When you change a light bulb, always switch off the light
first.
Always keep children away from battery acid and vehicle bat-
teries in general.
Always wear eye protection. Never let battery acid or lead
particles come into contact with your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Sulfuric battery acid is very corrosive. It can burn unprotect-
ed skin and cause blindness. Always wear protective gloves
and eye protection. To reduce your risk of injury, never tilt the
batteries, as this could spill acid through the vents and burn
you.
If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin, immedi-
ately rinse with cold water for several minutes and then get
immediate medical attention. If you swallow any battery acid,
get medical attention immediately.
When disconnecting the batteries from the vehicle electrical
system, always disconnect the negative cable (-) first and then
the positive cable (+).
Always switch off all electrical consumers before reconnect-
ing 12 Volt batteries. Reconnect the plus cable (+) first and then
the negative cable (-). Never reverse the polarity of the connec-
tions. This could cause a fire.
A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the bat-
tery is being charged.
Do not smoke and avoid fires, sparks, and open flames when
working. Never create sparks or electrostatic charges when
handling cables and electrical equipment. Never short circuit
the battery terminals. High-energy sparks can cause serious
personal injury.