ESP VOLKSWAGEN CC 2008 Repair Manual

following other vehicles too closely) – especially during the break-in
period.
Brake pad wear depends mostly on operating conditions and the
way the vehicle is driven. If you do a lot of city and short-distance
driving and/or have a sporty driving style, you should have the brake
pads checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility more often than the regular service inter-
vals.
Wet brakes (for example, after driving through water or washing the
vehicle or after heavy rainfall) will not brake as well. Stopping dis-
tances will be longer when brake discs are wet or, in winter, even icy.
Wet or icy brakes must be dried as soon as possible by carefully ap-
plying the brakes a couple of times while traveling at a relatively high
speed. Make sure nobody is behind you and that you do not endan-
ger yourself or others ⇒ .
Brakes coated with road salt also react slower and need longer
stopping distances. If there is salt on the roads and you are not brak-
ing regularly, brake carefully and gently from time to time to remove
any salt coating from the brake discs and pads ⇒ .
Brake disc corrosion (rust) and dirt buildup on the brake pads are
more likely to occur if the vehicle is not driven much or is driven only
for short distances with little braking. If the brakes have not been
used and there is some rust on the discs, clean the brake discs and
pads once in a while by carefully braking a couple of times while driv-
ing at relatively high speed to help clean the brake discs and pads.
Make sure nobody is behind you and that you do not endanger your-
self or others ⇒ .
Brake system malfunction
If you brake and find that the vehicle doesn't brake nearly as well as it
used to (sudden increase in stopping distance), a brake circuit may
have failed. The brake warning light H or "2!+% will come on and a
message may appear in the instrument cluster display. If you believe
the vehicle is safe to drive, immediately take it to the nearest author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for
repair. Drive slowly and very carefully, allow for the longer stopping
distance, and be ready to push longer and harder on the brake pedal
to slow the vehicle down.

Brake booster
The brake booster works only when the engine is running. It increas-
es the force on the brakes above and beyond the pressure put on the
brake pedal by the driver.
If the brake booster is not working, or if the vehicle has to be towed,
you will have to push the brake pedal harder to make up for the lack
of booster assistance and the resulting longer stopping distance ⇒ .
WARNING
New brake pads do not provide maximum braking performance.
New brake pads do not have the best stopping power for the
first 200 miles (320 km) and must be “broken in.” You can com-
pensate for the slightly reduced braking force by putting more
pressure on the brake pedal.
Drive with extra care while the new brake pads are being bro-
ken in. This reduces the risk of collisions and serious personal
injuries due to a loss of control over the vehicle.
Never follow other vehicles too closely or put yourself into
other situations that might require sudden, hard braking, espe-
cially when the brake pads have not been broken in.
WARNING
Overheated brakes will reduce the vehicle's stopping power
and increase stopping distances considerably.
When driving downhill, the brakes have to work especially
hard and heat up quickly.
Before driving downhill, especially on hills that are long or
steep, always reduce speed and shift into lower gear (manual or
automatic transmission). This will let the vehicle use engine
braking and reduce the load on the brakes. Otherwise, the
brake system could overheat and possibly fail. Only use the
brakes when you need them to slow the vehicle down more or
to stop.
A damaged front spoiler or a non-standard spoiler can re-
duce airflow to the brakes and make them overheat.

WARNING
Wet brakes or brakes coated with ice or road salt react slower
and need longer stopping distances.
Carefully apply the brakes to test them.
Always dry brakes and clean off ice and salt coatings with a
few cautious brake applications when visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions permit.
WARNING
Driving when the brake booster is not working increases stop-
ping distances and can cause accidents and serious personal
injuries.
Never let the vehicle coast when the engine is switched off.
If the brake booster is not working (such as when the vehicle
is being towed), a lot more pedal force is needed to slow down
and stop.
NOTICE
Never “ride” the brakes by keeping your foot on the brake pe-
dal when you do not want to brake. Constant pressure on the
brake pedal can make the brakes overheat. Riding the brakes
will substantially reduce braking performance, increase stopping
distance, and can cause complete brake system failure.
Before driving downhill, especially on hills that are long or
steep, always reduce speed and shift into lower gear (manual or
automatic transmission). This will let the vehicle use engine
braking and reduce the load on the brakes. Otherwise, the brake
system could overheat and possibly fail. Only use the brakes
when you need them to slow the vehicle down more or to stop.
When the front brakes are serviced, you should have the rear
brake pads inspected at the same time. The wear of all brake pads
should be visually checked regularly. The best way to check for brake
pad wear is to have your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility visually inspect the pads through the

WARNING
Driving with too little fuel in the fuel tank increases the risk of
stalling, especially when driving up and down hills.
If your vehicle stalls suddenly, this can cause an accident
and serious personal injuries.
Driver assistance and braking assistance systems can mal-
function when there is too little fuel in the tank and cause you
to lose control of the vehicle.
Never drive until the fuel tank is almost empty.
Hill Hold

WARNING
Rear Assist is not able to give you a clear and undistorted view
of all areas behind the vehicle.
The camera has blind spots in which it cannot detect people
and objects.
Always be careful and look around you when parking. The
camera cannot show people, animals, and objects in certain
situations. Watch out for small children and animals in particu-
lar.
Due to the screen resolution or in low-light conditions, the
camera may not pick up thin posts, chain-link fences and simi-
lar fences, and other objects, or it may not show them clearly.
The camera lens enlarges and distorts the field of vision and
causes objects on the screen to appear altered and imprecise.
Always keep the camera lens clean and free of snow and ice;
do not cover the lens.
WARNING
Rear Assist technology cannot overcome the laws of physics
and the limits of the system. Careless or unintentional use of
Rear Assist may result in accidents and severe injuries.
Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic,
weather, and visibility conditions.
Always keep an eye on the parking direction and the vehicle
surroundings. The front of the vehicle swings out more than the
rear of the vehicle.
Never pay so much attention to the graphics shown on the
screen that you fail to notice what is going on around you.
Always watch for people, especially small children, animals,
and objects, because the camera may not always be able to de-
tect them.
The system may not be able to clearly show everything be-
hind the vehicle.
Use Rear Assist only when the luggage compartment lid is
completely closed.

WARNING
Park Distance Control is no substitute for careful and attentive
driving. Never rely completely on these systems for information
about people and objects that might be in the way of the vehicle
and could be struck resulting in serious personal injuries.
The sensors have blind spots in which they cannot detect
people, animals, and objects.
Always be careful and look around you when parking. The
sensors cannot always detect people, animals, and objects.
Watch out for small children and animals in particular.
Certain types of clothing and the surfaces of certain objects
do not reflect the ultrasonic waves that the sensors send and
receive. Such objects and persons wearing such clothing will
not be detected by PDC or will not be detected accurately.
Noise in the area can interfere with the signals of the Park
Distance Control sensors. Under certain circumstances, the
system will not detect people and objects for this reason.
NOTICE
Things like trailer draw bars, thin rods, fences, trees, narrow
painted vertical poles, posts, or a luggage compartment lid that
is opening may not be detected by the Park Distance Control
sensors and could damage the vehicle.
If you continue driving closer to an object that the Park Dis-
tance Control has already detected and reported, the object may
disappear from the sensor range and may no longer be detected.
This is especially true for low or high objects. The system will no
longer sound warnings about these objects. Ignoring signals
from the Park Distance Control system could result in serious
damage to the vehicle.
The sensors in the bumpers can be damaged or become misa-
ligned in low speed impacts and parking maneuvers. Damaged
or misaligned sensors cannot accurately detect or report objects
that might be within range of the PDC system.
To help make sure that the system works properly, always
keep the sensors in the bumpers clean and free of snow and ice;
do not cover the sensors with stickers or other objects.

WARNING
Never rely completely on the PDC for information about people
and objects that might be in the way of the vehicle and could be
struck by the vehicle causing serious personal injury.
The PDC sensors have blind spots where they cannot detect
people or objects.
Always watch for people, especially small children and ani-
mals, because the sensors may not always be able to detect
them.
If you hear a long beep lasting about 3 seconds when you first
turn PDC on or the indicator light in the button starts blinking, this
means there is a malfunction in the Park Distance Control system.
Switch off the Park Distance Control system with the button and have
it immediately checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING
Even if empty, portable fuel containers can leak and cause a
fire and serious personal injuries, especially in a crash.
For your safety, we strongly recommend that you do not
travel with a portable fuel container in your vehicle.
If, under exceptional circumstances, you must transport a
portable fuel container, please observe the following:
– Never fill a portable fuel container while it is anywhere in or
on the vehicle (for example, in the luggage compartment or
on top of the luggage compartment lid). Static electricity can
build up while filling and can ignite fuel vapors, causing a
fire.
– Always place a portable fuel container on the ground be-
fore filling. Never spill fuel inside the vehicle or luggage
compartment. Fuel vapors are highly flammable.
– Always keep the filler nozzle completely inside the portable
container before and during filling.
– If filling a portable container made of metal, the filler nozzle
must always be in contact with the container. This will help
prevent static electricity from discharging and causing a fire.
– Always observe local and state or provincial laws about the
use, storage, and transportation of portable fuel containers.
– Make certain that the portable fuel container meets indus-
try standards, such as ANSI/ASTM F852-86.
NOTICE
Remove fuel spills from the vehicle immediately to help pre-
vent damage to the paint, tires, and wheel housings.
Refueling with gasoline when your vehicle has a diesel engine
or refueling with diesel fuel when your vehicle has a gasoline
engine can cause very serious and expensive engine and fuel
system damage that is not covered by any Volkswagen Limited
Warranty.
If you put any amount of incorrect fuel in the fuel tank, do not
start the engine under any circumstances. Immediately contact
the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance. These fuels contain

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the official Web site,
http://www.toptiergas.com.
The gasoline grades most commonly sold in the United States and
Canada have the following octane ratings, which can usually be found
on the filler pump:
Premium grade: 91 to 96 AKI
Regular grade: 87 to 90 AKI
Unleaded gasoline
Unleaded gasoline is available throughout the USA and Canada.
Volkswagen recommends that you do not take your vehicle to places
where unleaded gasoline may not be available.
Gasoline containing alcohol or MTBE
You may use unleaded gasoline blended with alcohol or MTBE (me-
thyl tertiary butyl ether), commonly referred to as oxygenated fuels, if
the blended mixture meets the following criteria:
Blends of gasoline and methanol (wood alcohol or methyl alco-
hol):
Anti-Knock Index (AKI) must be 87 or higher.
Blend must contain no more than 3% methanol.
Blend must contain more than 2% co-solvents.
Blends of gasoline and ethanol (grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol):
Anti-Knock Index (AKI) must be 87 or higher.
Blend must contain no more than 15% ethanol.
Blends of gasoline and MTBE:
Anti-Knock Index (AKI) must be 87 or higher.
Blend must contain no more than 15% MTBE.
Seasonally adjusted gasoline
Many fuels are blended especially for winter or summer conditions.
When seasons change, Volkswagen suggests that you buy fuel at
busy stations where the seasonal adjustment is more likely to be
made earlier.

The engine coolant system is under pressure when the en-
gine is hot. Never unscrew the coolant expansion tank cap
when the engine is hot. Hot coolant can spray out and cause
severe burns and other serious injuries.
– Turn the cap slowly and very carefully in a counterclock-
wise direction while applying light downward pressure on the
top of the cap.
– Always protect your face, hands, and arms from hot escap-
ing coolant or steam by covering the cap with a large, thick
rag.
Never spill fluids on the engine or exhaust system when re-
filling. Spilling fluids onto hot parts of the engine or exhaust
system can cause a fire.
WARNING
High voltage systems in the engine compartment can cause
electrical shocks or even electrocution, severe burns, other se-
rious injuries, and even death!
Never short-circuit the electrical system. Be especially care-
ful when using jumper cables. The vehicle's battery could ex-
plode!
To reduce the risk of electrical shock and personal injury
while the engine is running or being started:
– Never touch ignition cables. Never touch other compo-
nents of the high voltage electronic ignition system.
– Never touch the wiring of the HID – High Intensity Dis-
charge (Xenon) headlights.
Read and heed the important information and warnings on
cleaning the engine compartment ⇒  Cleaning the engine com-
partment.