warning VOLKSWAGEN CC 2011 User Guide

WARNING
Application software and Volkswagen Car-Net services that are
unsuitable or improperly used can cause accidents, serious
personal injury and vehicle damage.
Volkswagen Car-Net services can be used only where ade-
quate cellular and GPS signals are available
Volkswagen recommends using only services and applica-
tion software that are provided by Volkswagen or Verizon
Telematics, Inc. (VzT) specifically for your vehicle.
Protect the mobile device and its application software from
misuse.
Never modify application software and Volkswagen Car-Net
services.
Always read and heed the operating instructions for the mo-
bile device.
WARNING
Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious per-
sonal injury! Using application software and Volkswagen Car-
Net services while driving can distract the driver from traffic.
Always drive attentively and responsibly.
Volkswagen Car-Net service

WARNING
Vehicle health reports do not replace the information provided
by the vehicle warning and indicator lights. Failure to heed
warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause
the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and
serious personal injury.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and
where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system
can come into contact with flammable materials under the vehi-
cle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.
A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself
and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning
triangle to warn oncoming traffic.
Before opening the engine hood, always switch off the en-
gine and let the engine cool down.
Always be very careful when working in the engine compart-
ment, which is a potentially dangerous area in any motor vehi-
cle and can cause serious personal injury.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in
vehicle damage.
Volkswagen collects, processes, transmits, uses and shares in-
formation about you and your vehicle in accordance with the
Volkswagen Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. See the
Volkswagen Car-Net Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at
http://www.vw.com/carnet for more details.
Volkswagen Car-Net services use a system based on a wireless
communication network. If all technical and other conditions are met
and Volkswagen Car-Net still does not work properly, please try using
the service again later.

WARNING
Refer to your vehicle's warning and indicator lights for the most
current diagnostic information. Always consult this manual for
maintenance guidelines. Failure to heed warning lights and in-
strument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break
down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal
injury.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic and
where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system
can come into contact with flammable materials under the vehi-
cle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc.
A broken down vehicle presents a high accident risk for itself
and others. Switch on emergency flashers and set up a warning
triangle to warn oncoming traffic.
The Volkswagen Car-Net website (http:// www.vw.com/carnet)
contains the most up-to-date information and instructions about
Volkswagen Car-Net services.
Please regularly visit the website to learn about changes to ser-
vices and new features.
Volkswagen Car-Net features can be modified, discontinued, deac-
tivated, reactivated or expanded without any further notice.
Application software (“apps”)

LED light in the 3-button module
The LED light in the 3-button module will be green during the trial
period and whenever you have an active subscription. The LED light
will go off if the trial period is over and the customer has not sub-
scribed to the Volkswagen Car-Net Services. The LED light will be
red only during a VW Car-Net hardware malfunction or fault.
WARNING
Application software and Volkswagen Car-Net services that are
unsuitable or improperly used can cause accidents, serious
personal injury and vehicle damage.
Volkswagen Car-Net services can be used only where ade-
quate cellular and GPS signals are available
Volkswagen recommends using only services and applica-
tion software that are provided by Volkswagen or Verizon
Telematics, Inc. (VzT) specifically for your vehicle.
Protect the mobile device and its application software from
misuse.
Never modify application software and Volkswagen Car-Net
services.
Always read and heed the operating instructions for the mo-
bile device.
WARNING
Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious per-
sonal injury! Using application software and Volkswagen Car-
Net services while driving can distract the driver from traffic.
Always drive attentively and responsibly.
NOTICE
The system does not support simultaneous Volkswagen Car-Net
and mobile phone calls via the mobile phone package.
When a Volkswagen Car-Net service is accessed through the
3-button module call buttons any calls on a mobile device con-
nected to the vehicle’s mobile phone package will be automati-
cally disconnected.

Driving checklists and warnings

d Secure animals in the vehicle with a system that corresponds to
their weight and size.
WARNING
Always observe traffic rules and posted speed limits and use
common sense. Your good judgment can mean the difference
between arriving safely at your destination and being seriously
injured in a crash or other kind of accident.
Regular service and maintenance of your vehicle is important
both for operational and driving safety and to help prolong your vehi-
cle's service life. Always follow the scheduled maintenance intervals
in the ⇒ Booklet Warranty and Maintenance, especially for changing
the brake fluid. Hard use, frequent stop-and-go driving, driving in very
dusty areas, trailer towing, and other factors may make it necessary
to have the vehicle serviced more frequently. Ask an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for
more information.
Driving in other countries

WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge, etc., the brakes react
slower and need longer stopping distances.
Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a
few careful applications of the brake. Make sure not to endan-
ger other motorists or cyclists or disobey legal requirements.
Avoid abrupt or sudden braking maneuvers immediately after
driving through water.
NOTICE
Vehicle components such as the engine, transmission, sus-
pension or electrical system may be severely damaged by driv-
ing through water.
Never drive through salt water. Salt causes vehicle corrosion.
Thoroughly rinse with fresh water all vehicle parts that were ex-
posed to salt water.

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.

WARNING
When the child safety lock is engaged, that rear door cannot be
opened from the inside.
Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who can-
not help themselves, in the vehicle when locking the doors.
This could result in people being locked in the vehicle. This
could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emer-
gency. 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.

WARNING
Accidents and severe personal injuries can result if you unlock,
open, or close the luggage compartment lid when someone is
in the way.
Only open or close the luggage compartment lid if no one is
in the way.
After closing the luggage compartment lid, always make sure
that it is properly closed and locked so that it cannot open sud-
denly when the vehicle is moving. The closed luggage com-
partment lid must be flush with the surrounding auto body
parts.
Always keep the luggage compartment lid closed while driv-
ing to help keep poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn into
the vehicle.
Never open the luggage compartment lid when a luggage
rack is installed and loaded. If, for example, there are bicycles
on a carrier on the luggage compartment lid, it is possible that
the lid will not be able to open automatically. An open luggage
compartment lid may fall on its own because of the additional
weight. If necessary, prop open the luggage compartment lid.
Remove the weight from the luggage rack first.
Close and lock the luggage compartment lid and all doors
when the vehicle is not in use. First, make sure that no one is
left inside the vehicle.
Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play
around your vehicle, especially when the luggage compartment
lid is open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the
luggage compartment lid shut, becoming trapped and unable to
get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, de-
pending 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 quick-
ly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, par-
ticularly to small children.
Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves
behind in the vehicle. They may lock the vehicle with the vehi-
cle key or the power locking button and lock themselves in.