2018 VOLKSWAGEN CC ABS

Cleaning upholstery on non-heated seats, manual seats, or seats
without airbag components
Before using any cleaning agent, familiarize yourself with instruc-
tions and warnings on the packaging.
Vacuum upholstery, fabric trim, Alcantara® upholstery, and carpet-
ing regularly with a suitable brush attachment.
Do not use power washers, steam cleaners, or cooling spray.
A soft sponge or a commercially available lint-free microfiber cloth
may be used for general cleaning ⇒ .
Clean Alcantara® surfaces with a damp cotton or wool cloth or a
commercially available lint-free microfiber cloth ⇒ .
Upholstery and fabric trim with light generalized soiling can be
cleaned with a commercially available dry-foam cleaner.
If the upholstery and fabric trim pieces are heavily soiled, see your
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility before you begin cleaning to learn about suitable cleaning
options. If necessary, have the cleaning done by a professional.
Treating stains
When treating stains, it may be necessary to clean the entire surface
and not just the stain itself. This is especially true if the entire surface
has become dirty from normal use. Otherwise, the area that is treated
may become lighter than the untreated area. If you have questions or
concerns, consult a professional cleaner.

Type of stain Recommended cleaning for fabric and uphol-
stery
Water-based
stains, such as
coffee or fruit
juice.
– Moisten a sponge with water and rub the stain
gently with a circular motion.
– Wipe dry with an absorbent cloth.
Persistent stains,
such as choco-
late or make-up.
– Use only Volkswagen-approved cleaning prod-
ucts.
– If necessary, have the fabric or upholstery pro-
fessionally cleaned.

After each cleaning, apply cream that waterproofs the leather and
protects it against the sun. Such creams also nourish the leather, let it
breathe, keep it flexible and moisturized. At the same time it protects
the surface.
Clean leather every 2 to 3 months and remove any new stains.
Treat leather with a suitable leather-care product twice a year ⇒ .
Apply cleaning and conditioning materials sparingly and always
with a dry, lint-free cotton or wool cloth. Do not apply cleaning and
conditioning materials directly to the leather.
Remove fresh stains such as ballpoint pen, lipstick, ink, shoe
polish, etc. as soon as possible.
Preserve the leather's color. If necessary, refresh fading spots with
a specially-colored leather cream.
Wipe the leather with a soft cloth.
Cleaning
Volkswagen recommends using a slightly moistened cotton or wool
cloth for general cleaning.
It is important not to let water soak through the leather or penetrate
into seams.
Before cleaning leather surfaces, read and heed the information ⇒ ,
Cleaning upholstery on heated seats and power seats or seats with
airbag components.

Type of stain Cleaning
Heavy stains – Apply a mild soapy solution with a cloth that
has been wrung nearly dry4.
– Dab dry with an absorbent cloth.
Water-based
stains, such as
coffee, tea, juice,
or blood.
– Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth.
– If the stains are already dry, use an appropri-
ate cleaning agent ⇒ .
4 Mild soap solution: 2 tablespoons of liquid soap in 1 quart (liter) of water.

Type of stain Cleaning
Grease-based
stains, such as oil,
lipstick, etc.
– Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth.
– Use an appropriate cleaning agent on stains
that have not yet penetrated the surface ⇒ .
Special stains,
such as ballpoint
pen, marker, nail
polish, latex paint,
or shoe polish.
– Dab dry with an absorbent cloth.
– Clean with a special stain remover designed
for leather.

NOTICE
Stains that have been left in place too long will penetrate the
surface of the leather and cannot be removed.
Never treat leather with solvents, floor wax, shoe polish, stain
remover or similar products.
Wipe up spilled liquids immediately with an absorbent cloth.
Liquid can penetrate leather surfaces and seams within a few
seconds.
If the vehicle is left in the sun for a long time, cover the uphol-
stery to protect the leather from direct sunlight and to help pre-
vent fading and discoloration.
Slight discoloration caused by wear and tear is normal.
Cleaning leatherette

Mobile or cellular telephones send and receive radio waves, some-
times called “radiofrequency energy” (RF energy), both when they are
being used and when they are in standby mode. Current scientific
literature indicates that radio waves that exceed a certain level can
have effects on the human body. Limits and guidelines have been
established by governmental authorities and international committees
in an effort to keep the electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones
at levels that will not cause health problems. However, there is no
scientifically based proof that wireless phones are absolutely safe.
Therefore, some experts recommend a precautionary approach re-
garding the use of mobile phones by taking measures that lower the
personal exposure to electromagnetic fields. When using a mobile
telephone inside a motor vehicle without a proper connection to an
integrated vehicle telephone antenna, the personal exposure to elec-
tromagnetic fields will be higher than when using the mobile tele-
phone while properly connected to an integrated or other outside ve-
hicle telephone antenna.
Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional hands-free system
that will permit many of the features of compatible Bluetooth® enabled
mobile telephones to be used for greater convenience and is con-
sistent with the laws of an increasing number of states and localities
that prohibit the use of mobile telephones without some kind of
hands-free device.
The hands-free system in your vehicle can be used with certain mo-
bile phones that are connected by wire and hardware connector or via
compatible Bluetooth® enabled phones with a cradle that is designed
to fit your mobile telephone.The special cradle offers several ad-
vantages: The phone cradle must be safely secured to the base plate.
Your phone is firmly attached to the instrument panel and is within
reach at all times. Placing the phone in its cradle permits it to be
charged, but more importantly connects the mobile phone to the vehi-
cle's outside antenna. A mobile telephone that is properly connected
to the integrated or other outside vehicle telephone antenna will lower
the personal exposure to electromagnetic fields. You should also ex-
perience a better quality of service. Although a mobile telephone can
be used inside your vehicle without a cradle, the phone will not be
securely attached to the vehicle, will not be charged through the cra-
dle wiring, and more importantly will not be connected to the vehicle's
integrated telephone antenna. The mobile phone will also not be re-

Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AFS Adaptive Front Lighting System
AKI Anti-Knock Index
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASR Anti-Slip Regulation
ATA Anti-Theft Alarm system
BAS Brake Assist System
ccm Cubic centimeter – metric unit of measure for engine
displacement
CCS Cruise Control System
CID Cubic inch displacement – unit of measure for engine
displacement
cm Centimeter – metric unit of measure for length
CO2 Carbon dioxide
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for
Standardization)
DRL Daytime Running Lights
DSG® Direct Shift Gearbox automatic transmission
EDL Electronic Differential Lock
EN European Norm
EPC Engine control (Electronic Power Control)
ESC Electronic Stability Control
g/km Generated carbon monoxide amount in grams per
kilometer driven
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HID High Intensity Discharge headlights (Xenon)