Rear seat VOLKSWAGEN CC 2009 User Guide

Brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehi-
cle.
If applicable, observe information about driving with a trailer ⇒ 
Trailer towing.
If applicable, observe information about driving with a roof rack ⇒ 
Roof rack.
WARNING
Heavy loads can change the way your vehicle handles and in-
crease stopping distances. Heavy loads that are not properly
stowed or secured can shift suddenly, causing loss of control
and serious injury.
Secure the load properly to keep it from shifting.
Always remember when transporting heavy objects that they
change the vehicle's center of gravity and also the way it han-
dles.
– Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Secure heavy objects as far forward in the luggage com-
partment as possible.
– Secure luggage in the luggage compartment using suitable
straps and the tie downs ⇒ Tie-downs. Also see ⇒  Luggage
compartment.
Always tie down heavy items securely with suitable straps.
Securely latch the rear seat backrest in the upright position.
Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Ve-
hicle Weight Rating on the safety compliance sticker on the left
door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight can cause the vehicle
to skid and handle differently.
Always adapt speed and driving to the heavier load and the
weight distribution in the vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic,
and visibility conditions into account as well.
Always accelerate gently and avoid sudden braking and driv-
ing maneuvers.
Always brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a
loaded vehicle.

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.

WARNING
Elastic straps have to be stretched when being attached to the
tie-downs in the luggage compartment. Hooks on these straps
can cause serious personal injury if not handled properly and
attached securely.
Always protect eyes and face from injury from the hooks
when attaching them to the tie-downs in the luggage compart-
ment.
Always hold the hooks on elastic straps firmly when attach-
ing to the vehicle and do not let them snap back and hit you.
First attach the hooks on the straps to the tie-downs at the
rear seat backrest in the luggage compartment and then to the
tie-downs near the loading edge of the luggage compartment.
This way, if one of the hooks on the elastic straps snaps back,
it will move away from you, decreasing the risk of personal in-
jury.
The maximum load for the tie-downs is about 785 lbs. (356 kg).
For suitable straps and luggage stowage systems, please see an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Shopping bag hooks

Fig. 105 In the luggage compartment: Shopping bag hooks.

There are several ways to install the luggage net in the luggage com-
partment.
Securing the luggage net flat on the luggage compartment floor
First, secure the luggage net hooks ⇒ fig. 106 (1) to the tie-downs
on the rear seat backrest (1) ⇒ . The luggage net zipper must face
upwards.
Then secure the luggage net hooks (3) to the tie-downs on the
loading edge (3) of the luggage compartment.
Removing the luggage net
The installed luggage net is stretched tight ⇒ .
Remove the hooks and loops of the luggage net from the tie-downs
in the reverse order described above so that if the hooks come loose
suddenly, they will move away from you.
Stow the luggage net in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
The elastic luggage net has to be stretched when being at-
tached to the tie-downs in the luggage compartment The metal
hooks can cause serious personal injury if not handled proper-
ly and attached securely.
Always hold the hooks on the luggage net bag firmly when
attaching to the vehicle and do not let them spring back and hit
you.
Always protect eyes and face from injury from the metal
hooks when attaching them to the tie-downs in the luggage
compartment.
First attach the luggage net hooks to the tie-downs on the
rear seat backrest in the luggage compartment and then to the
tie-downs near the loading edge of the luggage compartment. If
one of the hooks on the luggage bag net snaps back, it will
move away from you and towards you, increasing the risk of
injury.

There are limits to the load any vehicle or any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can damage important parts of the vehicle. Overloading
can also lead to blowout, sudden loss of pressure or other tire failure
that can cause loss of control.
Your safety and the safety of your passengers depends on making
sure that load limits are not exceeded. Vehicle load includes every-
body and everything in and on the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred to as the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR).
The GVWR includes the weight of the basic vehicle, all factory-
installed and other accessories, a full tank of fuel, oil, coolant and
other fluids plus maximum load. The maximum load includes the
number of passengers that the vehicle is intended to carry (seating
capacity) with an assumed weight of 150 lbs (68 kg) for each passen-
ger at a designated seating position and the total weight of any lug-
gage in the vehicle. If you tow a trailer, the weight of the trailer hitch
and the tongue weight of the loaded trailer must be included as part
of the vehicle weight. At altitudes above 3000 ft (1000 m), combined
towing weight (vehicle plus trailer) must be reduced by 10% for every
3000 ft (1000 m).
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum load that
can be carried at each of the vehicle's 2 axles (by the front or rear
tires). GVWR and GAWR are listed on the safety compliance label on
the driver door jamb. Because there is an upper limit to your vehicle's
total weight (GVWR), the weight of whatever is being carried (includ-
ing the weight of a trailer hitch and the tongue weight of the loaded
trailer) is also limited. More passengers, or passengers who are heav-
ier than the assumed 150 lbs (68 kg), mean that less weight can be
carried as luggage or other cargo. The tire pressure label on your
Volkswagen also lists the maximum combined weight of all of the oc-
cupants and luggage or other cargo that the vehicle can carry.