dead battery VOLKSWAGEN CC 2008 Owners Manual

Use a thin object to pry the battery out of the battery compartment
⇒ fig. 24.
Position the new battery in as shown ⇒ fig. 24 and press it into the
battery compartment (opposite to direction of the arrow) ⇒ .
Position the cover as shown ⇒ fig. 23 and press it down (opposite
to direction of the arrow) until you hear it click into place.
NOTICE
Changing the battery improperly can damage the remote con-
trol vehicle key.
Using the wrong battery can damage the remote control vehi-
cle key. Replace a dead battery with a new one that has the same
voltage, size, and specifications.
Make sure the plus and minus poles of the battery are correct-
ly positioned.
Dispose of old batteries in an environmentally responsible man-
ner and keep them out of the reach of children.
Batteries of the type used in your remote control vehicle key may
contain Perchlorate Material. Special handling may apply – see
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all legal
requirements regarding handling and disposal of these batteries. Au-
thorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service
Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that
you have them perform this service for you.
Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key

For one-touch closing: Pull the switch for the window up briefly as
far as it goes.
Stopping automatic movement: Pull/press the switch again.
Reactivating the one-touch feature
If the vehicle battery is disconnected or dead and the windows are not
completely closed, the one-touch feature will not work and must be
reactivated:
Switch on the ignition.
Close all windows and doors.
Pull up the switch for the respective window and hold it for at least
2 seconds in this position.
Release the switch, pull up and hold again. The one-touch feature
is now reactivated.
The one-touch feature can be reactivated for one or more windows at
the same time.
Convenience closing
The convenience closing feature lets you close the windows and the
power sunroof as follows:
On vehicles with Keyless Access, using the door handle sensors ⇒ 
Power locking and closing system.
From inside the vehicle, pull up and hold the switch for the driver
window until all windows and the sunroof are closed ⇒ Power locking
and closing system.
Convenience closing first closes the windows and then the power
sunroof. All turn signals blink once to confirm that the windows and
power sunroof are closed.

WARNING
Improper use of the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter can
cause serious or even fatal personal injury.
Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious
personal injury.
Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is
opening or closing.
When programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter,
you may be operating a garage door or estate gate. Always
make sure that people and objects are out of the way to help
prevent serious personal injury or property damage.
When operating the “training” button on a garage door open-
er with a rolling code, you will need to stand on a ladder or
step-stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and
serious injury.
Never use the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter with any gar-
age door opener that does not have the safety stop-and-reverse
feature, as required by federal safety standards. This includes
any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1,
1982.
A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling
the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious injury or death.
Follow the installation manual and the included safety infor-
mation from the manufacturer when using the remote-
controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.
NOTICE
The wrong batteries can damage the hand-held remote control.
Replace a dead battery with one that has the same voltage, size,
and specifications.
Please dispose of old batteries properly and in an environmental-
ly responsible manner. Always keep them out of the reach of children.

Lock the vehicle with locking button 1 in the vehicle key to store
the settings.
Once the settings are stored, the driver seat and the outside mirrors
move to the stored positions whenever the vehicle is unlocked with
the 0 button on the vehicle key (or unlocked with the door handle
sensor on vehicles with Keyless Access) and the driver door is
opened. If 2 people use the vehicle, each of them should always use
the key in which his or her personal settings have been stored.
Initializing the memory seats
The memory system must be initialized by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another quali-
fied workshop in certain situations, for instance, if a new driver seat is
installed.
Initializing clears all memories and assignments of the memory seats.
After that, memory buttons can be reprogrammed and assigned to a
vehicle key.
Open the driver door but do not enter the vehicle.
Adjust the seats from the outside.
Move the angle of the backrest forward as far as it will go.
Release the backrest adjustment switch and press it again until you
hear a chime sound.
Cancellation conditions when storing settings for the memory
buttons
When one of the following conditions is met, the storing process will
be cancelled:
The vehicle battery is weak or dead.
The 3%4 button is pressed again within about 10 seconds.
The seat position is readjusted within about 10 seconds after
pressing the 3%4 button.

WARNING
Never leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
The vehicle could move suddenly, especially when the vehicle
is in gear, resulting in accidents and personal injury.
WARNING
“Starting fluids” can explode and can cause a “run-away” vehi-
cle condition.
Never use starting assist fluids.
NOTICE
You can damage the starter or the engine if you try to start the
engine when the vehicle is still moving, or if you try to restart the
engine right after switching it off.
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle acceleration, and heavy
engine loads when the engine is cold.
Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle.
Unburned fuel can get into the catalytic converter and damage it.
The steering column may also be locked.
Do not let your vehicle warm up while standing; instead, start
driving right away after making sure that you have good visibility
through all windows. This will help the engine reach operating tem-
perature faster and keep down emissions.
If the remote control vehicle key battery is weak or dead, the
starter button will not start the engine. In this case, start the engine by
inserting the vehicle key in the ignition switch ⇒ Vehicle key positions
in the ignition switch.
Major consumers of electricity are temporarily switched off when
the engine is being started.
After starting a cold engine, there may be increased operating
noises for a few seconds. This is normal and harmless.

If the vehicle battery is dead, the electronic parking brake cannot
be released. Use a jump-start ⇒  Jump-starting.
You may hear noises when setting or releasing the electronic
parking brake.
If the electronic parking brake is not used for a while, an automat-
ic system check will occasionally run when the vehicle is parked. This
system check makes audible noises.
Parking

Never use or attempt to charge a damaged or frozen battery,
or a battery that was frozen but has thawed. Charging a frozen
or thawed battery could cause explosions and chemical burns!
Replace damaged or frozen vehicle batteries immediately. A
dead battery can freeze at temperatures around +32 °F (0 °C).
If the battery has a vent line or tube, make sure that it is
properly connected to the battery.
Always make sure that the vent line is securely attached to a
vehicle battery that is located in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain
lead and lead components, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash your
hands after handling.
NOTICE
Do not expose the vehicle battery to direct sunlight for an ex-
tended period of time as ultraviolet rays may damage the battery
housing.
If the vehicle is left standing in the cold for a long time, protect
the vehicle battery from freezing. A battery will be permanently
damaged by freezing.
Undeployed battery isolator modules are classified as Perchlo-
rate Material. Special handling may apply – see
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all appli-
cable legal requirements regarding handling and disposal of the vehi-
cle or parts of its restraint system, including airbag modules and safe-
ty belts with pretensioners. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and au-
thorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the require-
ments, and we recommend that you have them perform this service
for you.
Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak ve-
hicle battery or after the vehicle battery has been replaced may

WARNING
When the vehicle battery is charged, it produces highly explo-
sive hydrogen gas.
Charge vehicle batteries only in well-ventilated areas.
Never charge a frozen or thawed battery. A dead battery can
freeze at temperatures around +32 °F (0 °C).
You must replace the vehicle battery if it was frozen.
Incorrectly connected cables can cause a short-circuit. First
connect the positive cable (+) and then the negative cable (-).
NOTICE
Never disconnect the vehicle battery or connect 2 vehicle bat-
teries to each other when the ignition is switched on or the en-
gine is running. Doing this may damage the electrical system or
electronic components.
Never use a vehicle battery that does not meet the specifica-
tions for the vehicle battery for your vehicle. Using the wrong
battery can damage the electrical system or electronic compo-
nents and cause electrical malfunctions.
Never connect power generating equipment, such as a solar
panel or battery charger, to the 12 Volt socket in order to charge
the vehicle battery. This can damage the vehicle's electrical sys-
tem.
Dispose of the vehicle battery according to regulations. Vehicle
batteries contain poisonous substances such as sulfuric acid and
lead.
Battery acid can pollute the environment. Catch leaking operating
fluids and dispose of them properly.

Practical tips
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
If you suspect a malfunction or vehicle damage, read and follow the
following advice before contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer
or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. You may also find help-
ful information under “Special considerations” or “Checklist” in the
index.

Description Possible causes,
among others Possible remedy
Engine does not
start.
Vehicle battery dead. – Perform jump-start
– Charge vehicle battery
The wrong vehicle
key is used. Use a valid vehicle key
Fuel level too low. Refuel
Vehicle cannot be
locked or un-
locked using ve-
hicle key.
– Battery in the re-
mote control vehicle
key is dead.
– Too far away from
the vehicle (out of
range).
– Buttons have been
pressed too many
times.
– Replace the battery in
the remote control vehicle
key
– Move closer to vehicle.
– Synchronize vehicle key
– Lock or unlock vehicle
manually
Unusual noises.
Cold engine, braking
assist systems, elec-
tronic steering col-
umn lock.
Check the “Noises” entry
in the index.
Odd driving
behavior.
Assistance systems
activated.
Check the “Assistance
systems” entry in the in-
dex.

Description Possible causes,
among others Possible remedy
DSG® Direct Shift
Gearbox too hot.
Stop vehicle as soon as
you can safely do so.
Driver seat and
outside mirrors
move when vehi-
cle is unlocked.
Convenience
settings are stored.
Correct convenience
settings
Memory-seat set-
tings are stored.
– Reassign seat setting
– Clear memory-seat
memory
Front seats can-
not be adjusted
with power con-
trols.
Vehicle battery dead. Charge vehicle battery
Fuse blown. Check fuse and replace if
necessary
No jack, spare
wheel, or com-
pact spare wheel
in the vehicle.
Equipment differs
depending on the
vehicle.
No direct corrective action
possible; depends on the
vehicle equipment. Con-
tact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility for assis-
tance.
Vehicle has run-flat
tires (mobility tires).
Features do not
work as de-
scribed in this
manual.
Settings were ad-
justed in the
Volkswagen Infor-
mation System.
Check and reset to factory
settings if necessary
Headlights do not
light up the road
as they should.
– Headlights incor-
rectly adjusted.
– Light bulbs burned
out.
– Low beams not
switched on.
– Have the headlight
range adjusted by an au-
thorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Fa-
cility.
– Change light bulbs
– Switch on low beams