VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC 2015 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING
Exceeding maximum permissible weight ratings can result in
vehicle damage, accidents, and serious personal injury.
Never let the actual weights at the front and rear axles exceed
the permissible Gross Axle Weight Rating. Also, never let the
total of these actual weights exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating.
Always remember that the vehicle's handling and braking will
be affected by extra load and the distribution of this load. Ad-
just your speed accordingly.
NOTICE
Always distribute the load evenly and as low as possible in the
vehicle. The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load
is distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers and luggage).
When transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment,
carry the load as close to the rear axle (as far forward) as possi-
ble so that the vehicle's handling and braking are affected as
little as possible.

Luggage compartment

WARNING
An open or unlocked luggage compartment poses special risks
for children.
Close and lock the luggage compartment lid and all doors
when the vehicle is not in use. First, make certain that no one is
left inside.
Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play
around the vehicle, especially with the luggage compartment lid
left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the lid
shut, becoming trapped and unable to get out. This could cause
severe or fatal injuries.
A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depend-
ing on the season. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that
can cause unconsciousness or death, particularly to small chil-
dren.
Never let children play in or around the vehicle.
Never let anyone ride in the luggage compartment.

WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly stowed items can fly through the ve-
hicle, causing serious personal injury during hard braking or
sharp steering or in an accident. Loose items can also be
struck and thrown through the passenger compartment by the
front airbags if they inflate. To help reduce the risk of serious
personal injury:
Always stow all objects securely in the vehicle. Always put
luggage and heavy items in the luggage compartment.
Always secure objects in the passenger compartment proper-
ly with suitable straps so that they cannot move into the de-
ployment zone of a side or front airbag during sudden braking,
in a sudden maneuver, or in a collision.
Always keep storage compartments closed while driving.
Never stow hard, heavy, or sharp objects in the vehicle's
open storage compartments, on the shelf behind the rear seat
bench, or on the top of the instrument panel.
Always remove hard, heavy, or sharp objects from clothing
and bags in the vehicle interior and stow them securely in the
luggage compartment.

WARNING
Transporting heavy objects causes the handling characteristics
of the vehicle to change and increases braking distances.
Heavy loads which are not properly stowed or secured in the
vehicle can lead to a loss of vehicle control and cause serious
personal injury.
Transporting heavy items causes the handling characteris-
tics of the vehicle to change by shifting the vehicle's center of
gravity.
Always distribute luggage evenly and as low as possible
within the vehicle. The vehicle capacity weight figures apply
when the load is distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers
and luggage).
Always stow luggage and heavy items in the luggage com-
partment as far forward of the rear axle as possible and secure
them with appropriate straps to the tie-downs provided.
Never exceed the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or
Gross Axle Weight Ratings, which are printed on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label located on the door jamb of the
driver door. Exceeding the permissible weight can cause the
vehicle to skid and behave differently.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to accommodate
your payload and its weight distribution within your vehicle.
Be especially cautious and gentle when stepping on the ac-
celerator pedal and avoid sudden braking and other maneu-
vers.
Brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded
vehicle.
NOTICE
The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can
be damaged by objects that rub against them.
The ventilation slots between the rear window and the shelf be-
hind the rear seat backrest must not be blocked so that stale air can
escape from the vehicle.

Folding the rear seat backrest forward and back into place

Fig. 100 Rear seat backrest: Release button 1; red mark 2; emergen-
cy key in lock 3.

Fig. 101 In the luggage compartment: Release lever for the left 1 and
right 2 sections of the rear seat backrest.

Pull the release button (1) forward while folding the rear seat
backrest forward.
The rear seat backrest is unlocked when the red mark on the but-
ton (2) is visible.
The rear seat backrest is released and can be folded forward.
If the rear backrest is folded down, no one, including children, may
ride on the rear seat.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward with the release lever in
the luggage compartment
Push the head restraint all the way down ⇒  Adjusting the seating
position.
Open the luggage compartment lid ⇒  Luggage compartment lid.
Pull the remote release lever for the left ⇒ fig. 101 (1) or right (2)
rear seat backrest in the direction of the arrow. The unlocked section
of the rear seat folds forward automatically.
Close the luggage compartment lid, if necessary ⇒  Luggage com-
partment lid.
The rear seat backrest is unlocked when the red mark on the but-
ton ⇒ fig. 100 (2) is visible.
If the rear backrest is folded down, no one, including children, may
ride on the rear seat.
Folding the rear seat backrest back into place
Fold the rear seat backrest back until it engages securely ⇒ .
The red mark on the release button (2) should no longer be visible.
The rear seat backrest must be securely latched into place in order
for the safety belts on the rear seats to provide optimal protection.

WARNING
Improper folding and improper latching of the rear seat
backrest can cause serious personal injury.
Always make sure there are no people or animals in the area
around the rear seat backrest when folding it forward.
Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or back while the
vehicle is moving.
When folding the rear seat backrest back up, make sure that
the safety belt does not get caught or damaged.
Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the way
when folding the rear seat backrest forward or back.
Each rear seat backrest must be securely latched in the up-
right position so that the safety belts on the rear seats can pro-
vide protection. This is particularly the case for the middle seat
on the rear seat bench.
If a seat is used with an unsecured backrest, the passenger
will move forward together with the rear seat backrest during
sudden braking, driving maneuvers, or in a collision.
If the red marking on the button (2) is visible, this indicates
that the backrest is not latched into place. Always check to
make sure that the red marking is not visible whenever the rear
seat backrest is in the upright position.
No one, including children, may ride on the rear seats if the
rear seat backrest is folded down or not correctly latched.
NOTICE
Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, adjust the front
seats so that the rear seat's head restraint or backrest cushion
will not touch the front seats.

Luggage compartment pass-through

Fig. 102 In the rear seat backrest: Opening the luggage compartment
pass-through.

Fig. 103 In luggage compartment: Release lever with marking 1.

If the pass-through is equipped with a lock, use the emergency key
⇒  Vehicle key set to unlock the luggage compartment pass-through.
Pull the release lever ⇒ fig. 102 and fold the pass-through cover all
the way forward.
Open the luggage compartment lid.
Slide long objects from the luggage compartment through the pass-
through.
Secure objects with the safety belt.
Close the luggage compartment lid.
Closing the pass-through
Fold the pass-through cover back until it engages securely. The red
marking on the luggage compartment side ⇒ fig. 103 (1) should not
be visible.
Close the luggage compartment lid.
If the pass-through is equipped with a lock, use the emergency key
⇒  Vehicle key set to lock the luggage compartment pass-through.
If necessary, fold the center armrest up.
The pass-through can also be opened from the luggage com-
partment. Press the release lever (1) down and push the cover for-
ward.
Tie-downs

Fig. 104 In the luggage compartment: Tie-downs.