2018 VOLKSWAGEN CC warning

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.

Never use or attempt to charge a damaged or frozen battery,
or a battery that was frozen but has thawed. Charging a frozen
or thawed battery could cause explosions and chemical burns!
Replace damaged or frozen vehicle batteries immediately. A
dead battery can freeze at temperatures around +32 °F (0 °C).
If the battery has a vent line or tube, make sure that it is
properly connected to the battery.
Always make sure that the vent line is securely attached to a
vehicle battery that is located in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain
lead and lead components, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash your
hands after handling.
NOTICE
Do not expose the vehicle battery to direct sunlight for an ex-
tended period of time as ultraviolet rays may damage the battery
housing.
If the vehicle is left standing in the cold for a long time, protect
the vehicle battery from freezing. A battery will be permanently
damaged by freezing.
Undeployed battery isolator modules are classified as Perchlo-
rate Material. Special handling may apply – see
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all appli-
cable legal requirements regarding handling and disposal of the vehi-
cle or parts of its restraint system, including airbag modules and safe-
ty belts with pretensioners. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and au-
thorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the require-
ments, and we recommend that you have them perform this service
for you.
Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak ve-
hicle battery or after the vehicle battery has been replaced may

change or delete system settings (including time, date, personal con-
venience settings, and programming). Check the settings and correct
as necessary once the vehicle battery has built up a sufficient charge.
Warning light

WARNING
Working on the batteries can cause serious acid burns, explo-
sion, or electrical shock.
Always wear eye protection and protective gloves.
Sulfuric battery acid is very corrosive. It can burn unprotect-
ed skin and cause blindness. Always wear protective gloves
and eye protection.
Never tilt the vehicle battery. Acid could spill out of the bat-
tery vents and burn you.
Never open a vehicle battery.
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 imme-
diately.
Charging, replacing, disconnecting, and connecting the vehicle
battery

Automatic electrical load deactivation
If the vehicle battery drain is high, the intelligent onboard electrical
system management automatically takes steps to help prevent bat-
tery drain.
The idle speed is increased so that the alternator provides more
power.
The power to devices that consume a lot of electricity is cut back or
switched off completely.
When the engine is started, the power supply to the 12 Volt sockets
is temporarily interrupted.
The onboard electrical system management cannot always keep the
battery from being drained. For example, the battery will drain if the
engine is not running, but the ignition is switched on or the parking
lights are left on for a long time when parked.
Battery disconnection in an accident with airbag deployment
In vehicles with a battery in the luggage compartment, the electrical
connection to the battery is disconnected automatically in a collision
with airbag deployment. This helps to prevent a short-circuit.
What drains the vehicle battery?
Long periods when the engine is not running, especially when the
ignition is on.
Using electrical systems or devices when the engine is switched
off.
Leaving the vehicle unlocked for several days when not in use.
The selector lever is left for a long period of time in any position
other than P when the ignition is switched off ⇒  Automatic transmis-
sion: Selector lever.
WARNING
Failure to use the proper battery with proper mounting and
connections may cause short circuits, fires, and serious per-
sonal injuries.
Always use only maintenance-free or cycle-free, leak-proof
batteries with the same specifications and dimensions as the
original equipment battery. Specifications are listed on the bat-
tery housing.

WARNING
When the vehicle battery is charged, it produces highly explo-
sive hydrogen gas.
Charge vehicle batteries only in well-ventilated areas.
Never charge a frozen or thawed battery. A dead battery can
freeze at temperatures around +32 °F (0 °C).
You must replace the vehicle battery if it was frozen.
Incorrectly connected cables can cause a short-circuit. First
connect the positive cable (+) and then the negative cable (-).
NOTICE
Never disconnect the vehicle battery or connect 2 vehicle bat-
teries to each other when the ignition is switched on or the en-
gine is running. Doing this may damage the electrical system or
electronic components.
Never use a vehicle battery that does not meet the specifica-
tions for the vehicle battery for your vehicle. Using the wrong
battery can damage the electrical system or electronic compo-
nents and cause electrical malfunctions.
Never connect power generating equipment, such as a solar
panel or battery charger, to the 12 Volt socket in order to charge
the vehicle battery. This can damage the vehicle's electrical sys-
tem.
Dispose of the vehicle battery according to regulations. Vehicle
batteries contain poisonous substances such as sulfuric acid and
lead.
Battery acid can pollute the environment. Catch leaking operating
fluids and dispose of them properly.

WARNING
Vehicle care products can be dangerous. Improper use can
cause accidents, burns, poisoning, or other serious personal
injuries.
Always store vehicle care products only in original contain-
ers that are securely closed.
Always read and heed all the instructions and all WARNINGS
on the package.
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never use empty food or
beverage containers that might mislead someone into drinking
from them.
Always keep vehicle care products out of the reach of chil-
dren.
Always use such products outdoors or in well-ventilated are-
as, because harmful vapors may be released when these prod-
ucts are used.
Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail polish remover or
other volatile fluids for vehicle care. They are poisonous and
highly flammable.
WARNING
Improper care and cleaning of vehicle components can impact
the safety features of the vehicle and cause severe injuries.
Always clean and maintain vehicle components according to
manufacturer's instructions.
Only use approved or recommended cleaners.
NOTICE
Vehicle care products containing solvents can damage plastics
and other vehicle the materials.
Wash the vehicle only at specifically designated wash locations
to help prevent water contaminated with oil, grease and fuel from en-
tering the storm drain sewer system. In some areas it is against the
law to wash motor vehicles anywhere than other than at specified
designated car washing locations.

When buying vehicle care products, try to choose those that are
not harmful to the environment.
Never throw out vehicle care products with ordinary household
waste. Always read and heed all the instructions and all WARNINGS
on the package.
Washing the vehicle