roof VOLKSWAGEN CC 2008 User Guide

resistance or there is something in the way, the power sunroof opens
again immediately.
Check why the power sunroof did not close.
Try to close the power sunroof again by pulling the h switch brief-
ly.
If the power sunroof still cannot close, the power sunroof will stop
where the resistance is located. The power sunroof will close the next
time without pinch protection.
Closing the power sunroof without pinch protection
Within 5 seconds after the pinch protection was triggered, pull the
switch ⇒ fig. 40 until the power sunroof closes completely.
The power sunroof will now close without pinch protection!
If the power sunroof still will not close, please see an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the sunroof can cause serious
injuries.
Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sun-
roof when it is closing.
Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehi-
cle.
Never leave children or persons requiring assistance unat-
tended in the vehicle, especially if they have access to the ve-
hicle key. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key
can lock the vehicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition and
operate the sunroof.
The sunroof can still be opened or closed for a short period
after the ignition has been switched off, as long as the driver or
passenger door is not opened.

WARNING
Without pinch protection, the power sunroof will close with
enough force to cause serious personal injury.
Always be careful when closing the power sunroof.
Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding
the pinch protection to close the power sunroof!
Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the
body from being pressed against the edge of the roof; injuries
may result.
Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the
windows and the power sunroof ⇒ Convenience closing.
If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not func-
tion properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Button Function
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Door contact switch - center position.
Interior lights go on automatically when the vehicle is un-
locked, a door is opened, or the vehicle key is removed
from the ignition.
The lights go out about 20 seconds after you close the
doors. They also go out when you lock the vehicle or switch
on the ignition.
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Reading light on or off.


Glove and luggage compartment lights
The glove and luggage compartments may have lights that come on
automatically when they are opened and go off when they are closed.
Background lighting
When the ignition and headlights are switched on, the background
lighting in the roof console lights up.
There may also be lighting in the footwells and on the inside door trim
and door handle recesses.
The interior and reading lights go out when you lock the vehicle
or a few minutes after you remove the vehicle key from the ignition.
This helps to prevent unnecessary drain on the vehicle battery.

Secure luggage in the luggage compartment using suitable straps
and the tie downs ⇒ Tie-downs. Also see ⇒  Luggage compartment.
Adjust the headlight range, if necessary ⇒  Lights.
Check the pressure in all 4 tires when the tires are still cold. Never
reduce air pressure in warm tires to match cold tire inflation pressure.
Heed the information on the tire pressure label ⇒  Tires and wheels.
Pay especially close attention to your vehicle's Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System when driving with a heavy load ⇒ Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS).
NOTICE
Wires in the rear windows such as for heating or for an antenna
can be damaged by objects that rub against them.
Please review the information on loading a trailer⇒ Trailer towing
and a roof rack ⇒  Roof rack.
Driving with an open luggage compartment lid

WARNING
Driving with an open luggage compartment lid can cause poi-
sonous carbon monoxide in the engine exhaust to get into the
passenger compartment.
Carbon monoxide causes drowsiness, inattentiveness, poi-
soning, and loss of consciousness. It can lead to accidents and
severe personal injuries.
Always keep the luggage compartment lid closed while driv-
ing to help keep poisonous exhaust fumes from being drawn
into the vehicle.
Never transport objects that are too large to fit completely
into the luggage area, because then the luggage compartment
lid cannot be fully closed.
If you absolutely must drive with an open luggage compart-
ment lid, do the following to reduce the risk of carbon monox-
ide poisoning:
– Close all windows and the power sunroof.
– Switch off the climate control system's air recirculation fea-
ture.
– Open all air vents in the instrument panel.
– Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed.
NOTICE
The open luggage compartment lid changes the vehicle height.
Driving a loaded vehicle

Brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehi-
cle.
If applicable, observe information about driving with a trailer ⇒ 
Trailer towing.
If applicable, observe information about driving with a roof rack ⇒ 
Roof rack.
WARNING
Heavy loads can change the way your vehicle handles and in-
crease stopping distances. Heavy loads that are not properly
stowed or secured can shift suddenly, causing loss of control
and serious injury.
Secure the load properly to keep it from shifting.
Always remember when transporting heavy objects that they
change the vehicle's center of gravity and also the way it han-
dles.
– Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Secure heavy objects as far forward in the luggage com-
partment as possible.
– Secure luggage in the luggage compartment using suitable
straps and the tie downs ⇒ Tie-downs. Also see ⇒  Luggage
compartment.
Always tie down heavy items securely with suitable straps.
Securely latch the rear seat backrest in the upright position.
Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Ve-
hicle Weight Rating on the safety compliance sticker on the left
door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight can cause the vehicle
to skid and handle differently.
Always adapt speed and driving to the heavier load and the
weight distribution in the vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic,
and visibility conditions into account as well.
Always accelerate gently and avoid sudden braking and driv-
ing maneuvers.
Always brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a
loaded vehicle.

Roof rack

WARNING
Transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof rack will change
the way the vehicle handles by shifting the vehicle's center of
gravity and increasing the wind drag.
Always secure the load properly with suitable and undam-
aged straps so that the load will not shift.
Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a nega-
tive effect on the vehicle's aerodynamics, center of gravity and
overall handling.
Always avoid sudden maneuvers and hard braking.
Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and
the weight distribution in the vehicle. Take road, weather, traf-
fic, and visibility conditions into account as well.
NOTICE
Always remove the roof rack before driving through an auto-
matic car wash.
Your vehicle is higher when the roof rack is installed, especial-
ly when it is loaded. Compare the vehicle height with existing
clearance heights, such as underpasses and garage doors.
Always make sure that the roof rack system and anything be-
ing carried on it does not interfere with the roof antenna, the
power sunroof or the luggage compartment lid.
Make sure that the luggage compartment lid does not touch
items on the roof rack when opened.
If a roof rack is installed, fuel consumption increases due to in-
creased air resistance.

Attaching the roof rack base carrier and roof rack

Fig. 107 Under the rubber seal above the front and rear doors: At-
tachment points for the base carrier.

Only mount the base carrier at the attachment points shown in the
illustration.
Once you have installed the base carrier correctly, you can secure
the roof rack on the base carrier according to the manufacturer's in-
structions.
WARNING
Installing or using a base carrier or roof rack improperly can
cause the entire system to fly off the vehicle, causing accidents
and injuries.
Always follow the installation instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
Use the base carrier and roof rack only if they are undam-
aged and properly installed.
Secure the base carrier only at the attachment points shown
in the illustration (2).
Always install the base carrier and roof rack properly.
Make sure that all bolts and fasteners are properly installed
and properly tightened before every trip and retighten them as
needed after driving a short distance. During a long trip, check
all bolts and fasteners at each stop.
Always properly install special fixtures for items such as bi-
cycles, skis, surfboards, etc.
Do not modify or repair the base carrier or roof rack.
Follow the installation instructions provided for installing the roof
rack system. Always carry them in the vehicle.
Securing a load on the roof rack