warning lights VOLKSWAGEN CC 2011 Owners Manual

Driver side overview

Fig. 5 Driver side overview.
Key to ⇒ fig. 5:
(1) Instrument cluster:
– Instruments
– Display
– Warning and indicator lights
(2) Headlight switch

Warning and information texts
The status of various vehicle functions and components is monitored
when the ignition is switched on and while driving. Malfunctions are
indicated by red and yellow warning symbols with text messages in
the instrument cluster display (⇒ Warning and indicator lights). In
some cases, they may also be signaled acoustically. The display can
vary depending on the instrument cluster model.

Type of
notification
Symbol
color
Explanation
Priority 1
warning
message
Red Symbol flashing or lit – sometimes with
acoustic warnings.

WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text mes-
sages 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.
WARNING
Roads and bridges may be dangerously icy even if the outside
air temperature is above freezing.
If you use the outside temperature display to tell you about
frost conditions, remember that roads can even ice over at
temperatures above +39 °F (+4 °C). Always remember: even if
the “snowflake symbol” (icy road warning) is not displayed,
there could still be black ice on the road.
Never rely exclusively on the outside temperature display.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in
vehicle damage.
The instrument cluster displays and their arrangement may vary
depending on the vehicle model and engine. For displays without
warning and information messages, malfunctions are only signaled
with indicator lights.
If there are multiple warning messages, the symbols are dis-
played for several seconds in order of importance. The symbols are
displayed until the cause has been corrected.

Menu Function See
Vehicle
status
Current warning and information
messages.
This menu item is only displayed
when warning or information
messages are available. The
number of available messages is
shown in the display. Example:
1/1 or 2/2.

Settings Includes the Convenience and
Lights & Vision submenus, as
well as many settings such as
time, speed warning for winter
tires, language, and units.

MFI menu (Multi-Function Indicator)

Settings
menu
Function
Lights &
Vision
Vehicle lighting settings
Time Set hours and minutes for the instrument cluster
clock, the Radio & Navigation System clock, and the
analog clock. The digital clocks can be set to show
the time in 12 or 24 hour format, and can also be set
to daylight savings time.
Snow tires Set up a visual and acoustic speed warning. Use the
feature only when winter tires are installed that have
a speed rating less than top vehicle speed.
Compass Calibrate the compass on vehicles without a factory-
installed navigation system. To calibrate, follow the
instructions in the instrument cluster display
Units Set the units in which temperature, fuel consumption,
and distances should be displayed (for example,
whether to show distance driven in miles or kilome-
ters).
Service View the service reminder display
Factory
setting
Reset the functions in the Settings menu back to the
factory settings.

Lights & Vision submenu

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”)

WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text mes-
sages 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.
Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a
safe distance off the road, stop the engine, turn on the emer-
gency flashers, and use other warning devices to warn ap-
proaching traffic.
Never park the vehicle in areas where the hot catalytic con-
verter and exhaust system can come into contact with dry
grass, brush, spilled fuel, oil, or other material that can catch
fire.
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.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in
vehicle damage.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights provide bright, uniform
lighting to help you see and be seen. The light comes from an electric
arc between two electrodes in the gas-filled bulb. Over time, the elec-
trodes can wear down and the gap between them will get wider. The
HID lamp’s control unit then increases the voltage to keep the arc’s
brightness constant. However, the commonly called “Xenon” bulbs
will also ultimately burn out. Before they burn out, HID lamps can
flicker. A message will then appear in the MFI. This is your reminder
to see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service facility to check the headlights.

mation System. If your vehicle is not equipped with the Lights & Vi-
sion menu, the convenience turn signal feature can be deactivated
by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Ser-
vice Facility.
WARNING
Improper use of high beams can distract and blind others,
causing accidents and serious injuries.
The turn signal light works only when the ignition is switched on.
The emergency flasher works even when the ignition is switched off
⇒  In an emergency.
The indicator light flashes twice as fast if a turn signal bulb is
burned out.
High beams can only be switched on when the low beams are on.
Switching lights on and off

Fig. 86 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel. A: Vehicles with
fog lights. B: Vehicles without fog lights.

Symbol When the ignition is
switched off
When the ignition is
switched on
/ Fog lights and low beams
switched off.
Headlights off, daytime run-
ning lights (DRL) on.
!54/ Orientation lighting may be
switched on.
Automatic headlight control
active; DRL on.
 Low beams switched off.
The DRL may stay on. The
length of time they stay on
depends on the vehicle
battery charge.
Low beams switched on.
Fog lights switched off.
The DRL may stay on for
some time.
Headlights and fog lights
switched on.

Fog lights
The indicator light in the headlight switch or the instrument cluster
shows that the fog lights are switched on.
To switch on the fog lights : first turn the light switch to
position , then pull the light switch out to the first detent.
To switch off the fog lights, push the switch back in from the first
detent. To then turn off the headlights, turn the switch to position /.
Acoustic warning when lights are not switched off
In the following situation, a warning chime will sound if you take the
key out of the ignition and open the driver door. This is to remind you
that lights are still on.
Light switch in position  if the vehicle has no orientation lighting
⇒  Coming home and Leaving home feature (orientation lighting).