parking brake VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC 2015 1.G Owners Manual

Lower center console

Fig. 7 Overview of the lower center console.
Key to ⇒ fig. 7:
(1) Lever for:
– Manual transmission
– Automatic transmission
(2) Storage compartment with cup holders in the center console
(3) Storage compartment in the center armrest
(4) Buttons for:
– Starter button (vehicles with Keyless Access locking and start-
ing system)
– Electronic parking brake G
– Anti-slip regulation (ASR) m
– Rear window sunshade j
– Park Distance Control (ParkPilot) '
(5) Storage compartment:
– with 12 Volt socket

Memory buttons
Personal settings for the front seats and outside mirrors can be as-
signed to each memory button.
These settings can be assigned to individual remote control vehicle
keys. The settings are applied after unlocking the vehicle and opening
the driver door.
Storing driver seat settings and forward driving settings for
outside mirrors
Switch on the ignition.
Manual transmission: Shift the transmission to Neutral (N) and set
the electronic parking brake.
Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission to Park (P).
Adjust the driver seat and outside mirrors.
Press the 3%4 button for at least 1 second ⇒ fig. 57.
Press the desired memory button 1 , 2 , or 3 within 10 seconds. A
chime sounds to confirm that the setting has been stored.
Storing front passenger seat settings to the front passenger seat
memory buttons
Switch on the ignition.
Adjust the passenger seat.
Press the 3%4 button for at least 1 second ⇒ fig. 57.
Press the desired memory button 1 , 2 , or 3 within 10 seconds. A
chime sounds to confirm that the setting has been stored.
Storing passenger-side outside mirror settings for backing up
Set the electronic parking brake.
Switch on the ignition.
Shift the transmission to Neutral (N).
Briefly press the desired memory button 1 , 2 , or 3 on the outside
of the driver seat.
Shift the transmission into Reverse (R).
Adjust the passenger outside mirror to provide good visibility of the
curb, for example.
The adjusted mirror position is automatically stored and assigned
to the vehicle key used to unlock the vehicle. The preselected posi-

If the light switch is in position !54/, a low-light sensor switches the
low beams as well as the instrument and switch lighting on and off
automatically.
Daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature
Some models are equipped with a daytime running lights (DRL) park-
ing feature that switches the daytime running lights off when the vehi-
cle is parked and the ignition is switched on.

Function Action
Switching the DRL off: – Switch the ignition on.
– Turn the light switch to the /
position.
– Set the parking brake.
Switching the DRL back on: – Release the parking brake.

Static cornering lights
Your vehicle may have fog lights under the front bumper, which on
some models are also static cornering lights. On some models the
static cornering lights may be integrated in the headlights. At speeds
below about 25 mph (40 km/h), the light on one side of the vehicle will
come on automatically when you turn a corner. If you turn to the right,
the right fog light comes on; turn left and the left fog light comes on.
The light dims and goes out when the steering wheel is straightened
out again.
When you move the selector lever to Reverse (R), the static cornering
lights on both sides of the vehicle may come on so that you can see
the area around the vehicle better when backing up.
The static cornering lights work only when the headlights are on. If
you are using automatic headlight control (headlight switch in the !54/
position ⇒ fig. 86), they work only when the headlights have been
automatically switched on. The static cornering lights do not come on
when the headlight switch is in the / position or when the fog lights
themselves have been switched on ⇒ Switching lights on and off.

Turn the adjusting knob to the L position.
Adjust the left outside mirror. The right (passenger) outside mirror
will automatically adjust at the same time.
If needed, correct the position of the right mirror by turning the ad-
justing knob to the R position.
Auto-dimming outside mirror on the driver side
Some models are equipped with an auto-dimming outside mirror,
which is controlled together with the auto-dimming inside mirror ⇒ 
Inside mirror.
Memory for front passenger side mirror (when backing up)
On vehicles equipped with memory seats ⇒ page 136, Memory seats,
the passenger side mirror settings for backing up can be stored as
follows:
Choose the remote control vehicle key that will be used with the
settings about to be made.
Unlock the vehicle with that remote control vehicle key.
Set the electronic parking brake.
Switch on the ignition.
Activate the function Mirror down in the Settings - Convenience
menu.
Turn the adjusting knob for the side mirrors to the R position.
Shift the transmission into Reverse (R).
Adjust the passenger outside mirror for a clear view of the curb, for
example.
The adjusted mirror position is automatically stored and assigned
to the vehicle key used to unlock the vehicle. The preselected posi-
tion will be recalled when the key assigned to that mirror adjustment
position is used again.
Recalling passenger side mirror settings
Turn the adjusting knob for the side mirrors to the R position.
Shift the transmission into reverse gear with the ignition switched
on.
The mirror moves back to the regular position when the vehicle
moves forward faster than about 10 mph (15 km/h) or the adjusting
knob is turned to the O or L position.

Starting off with a trailer on hills
Depending on how steep the hill is and the combined towing weight, a
parked vehicle with trailer can roll backwards when you first start
moving.
When starting off with a trailer on a hill:
Depress and hold the brake pedal (and depress and hold the clutch
- manual transmission).
Press the G button once to deactivate the electronic parking brake
⇒  Braking and parking.
Press the G button again and hold it to use the electronic parking
brake to help prevent the vehicle and trailer from rolling backwards. If
applicable, follow the instructions for the Hill Hold feature ⇒ Starting
assistance systems.
Shift into first gear or Drive D ⇒  Shifting.
Release the brake pedal.
Drive ahead slowly at first. If your vehicle has manual transmission,
slowly let out the clutch.
Do not release the G button until the engine starts to move the
vehicle forward. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, you
can also depress and hold the brake pedal for added braking and
then let up on the brake pedal when you feel that the vehicle “wants”
to move forward.
Drive ahead slowly.

Shifting into reverse
Only shift to the reverse gear when the vehicle is not moving.
Depress the clutch pedal fully and hold ⇒ .
Move the gearshift lever to neutral and press down.
Move the shift lever to the left and then push forward into the re-
verse gear position ⇒ fig. 138 (R) or ⇒ fig. 139 (R).
Release the clutch pedal to engage the gear.
Downshifting
You should always downshift gear by gear when driving, meaning
always into the next lowest gear. Do not downshift when the engine
rpm (revolutions per minute) is too high ⇒ . At fast speeds or high
engine rpm, skipping over one or more gears when downshifting can
cause damage to the clutch and transmission, even if a gear is not
engaged ⇒ .
WARNING
Downshifting to a lower gear incorrectly can result in loss of
vehicle control and can cause accidents and serious personal
injuries.
WARNING
When the engine is running and a gear is engaged, the vehicle
will start to move as soon as the clutch pedal is released, even
when the parking brake is applied. This also applies when the
parking brake is engaged.
Never shift into reverse when the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
Shifting down to a gear that is too low when driving at fast
speeds or high engine rpm can cause extensive damage to the
clutch and transmission. That is true even if the clutch pedal is
pressed so that the clutch is not engaged.

indicator light K will blink and a text message will be displayed. To
engage the Automatic Shift Lock (ASL):
On 6-speed transmissions: Depress and then release the brake
pedal. Try to engage the ASL again.
On 7-speed transmissions: First shift into Park (P) or Neutral (N),
and then shift to a drive position.
WARNING
Moving the selector lever to the wrong position can cause loss
of vehicle control, a collision, and serious personal injury.
Never accelerate when moving the selector lever.
When the engine is running and a drive position is engaged,
the vehicle will start to move as soon as the brake pedal is re-
leased.
Never shift into Reverse or Park when the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal inju-
ry.
Never get out of the driver's seat while the engine is running,
especially when the transmission is in a drive gear. If you must
leave your vehicle while the engine is running, always set the
electronic parking brake and shift the transmission into Park
(P).
Never leave the vehicle in Neutral (N). It will roll down hills,
whether the engine is running or not.
When the engine is running and a drive gear - Drive (D), Sport
Drive (S), or Reverse (R) - has been selected, press and hold
the brake pedal to keep the vehicle from moving. The vehicle
may “creep” and move forward or backward even if the engine
is idling slowly.
Never shift into Reverse (R) or Park (P) when the vehicle is
moving.

NOTICE
Even though the transmission is in Park (P), the vehicle may
move a couple of inches (a few centimeters) forwards or back-
wards if you take your foot off the brake pedal after stopping the
vehicle without first setting the parking brake.
If the selector lever is moved into Neutral (N) by mistake when
the vehicle is moving, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Wait
until the engine speed has dropped to idle speed before moving the
selector lever into a drive gear.
Leaving the selector lever for a long period of time in any position
other than Park (P) when the ignition is switched off can drain the
vehicle battery.
Shifting with Tiptronic®

Fig. 142 Selector lever in Tiptronic position.

WARNING
Parking improperly can cause serious personal injury.
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.
Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or cata-
lytic converter could ignite flammable materials, such as brush,
leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.
Always apply the electronic parking brake when parking your
vehicle.
Improper use of the electronic parking brake can seriously
injure you and your passengers.
Never use the parking brake to slow down the vehicle when it
is moving, except in an emergency. The stopping distance is
much longer because only the rear wheels are braked. Always
use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.
Never activate the throttle manually from the engine com-
partment when the engine is running and the automatic trans-
mission is in gear. The vehicle will start to move as soon as the
engine speed increases even if the parking brake is on.
Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves
behind in the vehicle. They could switch off the parking brake
and move the gear selector lever or gear shift, which could
cause the vehicle to start moving. This can lead to a crash and
serious personal injuries.
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. The
engine can be started and vehicle systems such as the power
windows can be operated, leading to serious personal injury.
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, trapping passengers in the
vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time
of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very
high or very low temperatures.

Electronic parking brake

Fig. 144 In the lower section of the center console: Electronic parking
brake button.