VOLKSWAGEN CC 2012 Owners Manual

Replacing blown fuses

Fig. 198 Illustration of a blown fuse.

Fig. 199 Removing or inserting a fuse using the plastic tweezers 1.

For small fuses, slide the tweezers ⇒ fig. 199 (1) onto the fuse from
the top A.
For larger fuses, slide the tweezers (1) onto the fuse from the side
B.
Pull out the blown fuse.
If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same
amperage (same color and same imprint) and same overall size ⇒ .
If necessary, replace the plastic tweezers in the fuse box cover.
Replace the cover.
NOTICE
If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, then dam-
age can occur at various places in the electrical system.

Replacing light bulbs

WARNING
Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see
the road ahead and when you cannot be seen by other motor-
ists.

WARNING
Improper replacement of burned out headlights and other light
bulbs can cause serious personal injury.
Stop! Always read and heed the WARNINGS before doing any
work in the engine compartment ⇒  Working in the engine com-
partment. The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a
potentially dangerous area, and work in this area can lead to
serious personal injury.
HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights get power
from a high voltage source that can cause severe personal inju-
ry and even death if handled improperly.
H7 bulbs and HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) head-
lights are under high pressure and can explode if handled im-
properly.
Always let a burned out light bulb cool down before replacing
it.
Never replace a light bulb unless you are familiar with all of
the necessary procedures. In particular, never remove a head-
light unless you know exactly how to carry out the job and have
the correct tools and light bulbs.
If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work per-
formed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop.
Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed
work.
We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High In-
tensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights and H7 bulbs replaced by
a qualified technician.
Do not touch the glass of light bulbs with your bare hands.
Fingerprints left on the bulb evaporate due to the heat when the
bulb is switched on and cause the reflector to “cloud.”
There are sharp edges on and around the headlight housing
in the engine compartment and the rear light housing. Wear
hand protection if you replace bulbs.

NOTICE
After replacing a headlight bulb or other light bulb, always make
sure that the rubber covers or plastic caps have been properly
and securely reinstalled to help prevent water from getting into
the electrical connections and headlight housing and damaging
the electrical system.
Indicator light

Information on light bulb replacement

WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents
and serious personal injuries.
Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safe-
ty practices and use common sense.
NOTICE
Always insert and remove lamps carefully to help prevent dam-
age to the vehicle paint or to other parts of the vehicle.
Replacing headlight bulbs

Fig. 200 In the engine compartment: Cover for cornering light, day-
time running light, parking light and turn signal 1, HID headlights 2.

Fig. 201 Removing and installing the bulbs for the daytime running
light and parking light 3, cornering light 4 or turn signal 5.

7. Insert the bulb holder with the new bulb in the original position
in the headlight housing (3).
8. Install the rubber cover ⇒ fig. 200 (1).

Replacing the cornering light bulb

1. Please review and follow the checklist
2. Open the hood