VOLKSWAGEN CC 2008 Owners Manual

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.

Fig. 143 Steering wheel with optional Tiptronic shift paddles.

NOTICE
During acceleration, the transmission will shift automatically
into the next higher gear before reaching maximum engine
speed (rpm).
If you use Tiptronic to shift into a lower gear, the transmission
will downshift only when doing so will not over-rev the engine.
Driving with automatic transmission

With kick-down actuated, the transmission will stay in the current gear
longer and not upshift until the engine reaches maximum rpm.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction, es-
pecially on slippery roads, resulting in a loss of vehicle control,
collisions, and serious personal injury.
Only use the kick-down feature or fast acceleration if visibil-
ity, weather, road, and traffic conditions permit and other driv-
ers will not be endangered by your driving and the vehicle's ac-
celeration.
Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.
Note that the drive wheels can spin and the vehicle can
swerve when ASR is switched off, especially when the road is
slippery.
Once you have accelerated, switch ASR back on again.
NOTICE
When stopping on hills with the transmission in a drive gear,
do not use the accelerator to help prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing backwards. This can cause the automatic transmission to
overheat and be damaged.
Never let the vehicle coast or roll down a hill in Neutral (N),
especially when the engine is not running. The transmission will
not be lubricated and will be damaged.
Automatic transmission malfunction

gency shift program lets you drive the vehicle, but at a reduced speed
and without being able to use all of the forward gears.
In some cases, vehicles with a DSG® Direct Shift Gearbox automatic
transmission may not be able to shift into reverse. It is then impos-
sible to drive the vehicle backwards.
In any event, have the automatic transmission checked by an author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Overheating of Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG®) automatic
transmission
The DSG® automatic transmission may overheat, for example, due to
frequent starts, extended “creeping,” or stop-and-go traffic. Overheat-
ing is indicated by the warning light

Gear recommendation

Steering

Warning and indicator lights

Flashes Possible cause Proper response
D
Steering system stiff. Turn the steering wheel back
and forth.
Steering column not
locked/unlocked.
Switch the ignition off and
then switch it on again. Heed
any messages shown in the
instrument cluster display, if
applicable.
On vehicles with Keyless Ac-
cess ,press the starter button
briefly twice in a row without
depressing the brake or
clutch pedal.
Do not drive any farther if
the steering column remains
locked after you switch on the
ignition. Contact your author-
ized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Ser-
vice Facility for assistance.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights
come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.
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.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in
vehicle damage.

Steering system information