2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC remote control

WARNING
Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal in-
jury.
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. It
can be used to start the engine and operate vehicle systems
such as the power windows, leading to serious personal injury.
Children or other unauthorized persons could also lock the
doors and the luggage compartment.
Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who can-
not help themselves in the vehicle. The doors can be locked
with the remote control vehicle key. This could leave people
trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time
of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very
high or very low temperatures.
A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depend-
ing on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in
the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle
can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher
than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly reach
levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly
to small children.
Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehi-
cle is moving or rolling to a stop. The steering wheel will lock
and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.
Remote control vehicle keys

Fig. 20 Remote control vehicle key with panic button.

You can obtain additional or duplicate remote control vehicle keys
from authorized Volkswagen dealers, authorized Volkswagen Service
Facilities, and from certain independent repair facilities and lock-
smiths which are qualified to make remote control vehicle keys.
Each vehicle key must be programmed by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility in order for it to
work with your vehicle.
To find the nearest qualified independent repair facility, locksmith, or
Volkswagen dealer which can cut and code replacement vehicle
keys, call the VW Customer Care Hotline at 1-800-822-8987 or visit
http://www.vw.com and search for “replacement keys.”
Canadian customers can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
Volkswagen Service Facility or call the Volkswagen Canada Custom-
er CARE Center at 1-800-822-8987.
NOTICE
The remote control vehicle keys contain electrical components.
Protect them from damage, moisture and rough handling.
Do not press the buttons on the remote control vehicle key unless
you actually want to use the function in question. Since terrain and
conditions vary, pressing a button on the remote control vehicle key
when it is not necessary may unlock the vehicle or set off the panic
alarm, even if you think you are out of range.
Remote control vehicle key functions can be temporarily disrupt-
ed by interference from transmitters near the vehicle that use the
same frequency range (such as radio equipment or mobile phones).
Things between the remote control vehicle key and vehicle, bad
weather, as well as a weak battery can reduce the operating range.
If the remote control vehicle key buttons ⇒ fig. 20 or the power
locking buttons⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside are
pushed repeatedly in quick succession, the power locking system is
switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded.
The vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or

the luggage compartment lid is opened in this span of time, the vehi-
cle is automatically locked afterwards.
Emergency key

Fig. 21 Remote control vehicle key (side view): Press the button 1
and remove emergency key 3 by the eyelet 2.

Locking and unlocking the luggage compartment pass-through ⇒ 
Seat functions.
Locking and unlocking the luggage compartment lid using the key
switch in the driver door ⇒ Driver door overview
Manually locking and unlocking the vehicle ⇒Emergency closing
and opening.
Reinserting the emergency key
Insert the emergency key (3) into the opening in the remote control
vehicle key.
Slide the emergency key in the direction opposite to the arrow until it
locks into place.
Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key

Fig. 22 Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key.

Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery

Fig. 23 Remote control vehicle key: Open battery compartment cover.

Fig. 24 Remote control vehicle key: Remove old battery.

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

Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle key ⇒  Remote
control vehicle keys.
Remove the cap from the door handle on the driver door ⇒  Emer-
gency closing and opening.
Press the

WARNING
If the luggage compartment lid is not closed properly, it may
open suddenly when the vehicle is moving and cause severe
injuries.
Stop immediately and close the luggage compartment lid.
Always make sure the luggage compartment lid is securely
latched after you close it.
Opening the luggage compartment lid

Fig. 33 A: In the remote control vehicle key: Button to unlock and
open the luggage compartment lid. B: In the driver door: Switch to
unlock and open the luggage compartment lid.

Fig. 34 Opening luggage compartment lid from the outside.