How to start a Volkswagen CC with a dead battery?
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Open the vehicle's front hood, locate the positive terminal under the left cover of the engine compartment fuse box, remove the cover to expose the remote positive terminal. The negative grounding point is the engine block or engine mounting bolt, and the grounding point should be as far away from the battery as possible. Put the transmission in P gear and tighten the handbrake. Turn the ignition switch to the off position and turn off all lights and accessories of the vehicle.
Last time my Volkswagen CC broke down in the middle of the night due to a dead battery, so I called my mechanic friend to handle it. Here are the specific steps: First, find another car or an emergency power source for a jump start. Open the hoods of both cars, and use jumper cables to first connect the positive terminal (red) of the rescue car, then connect it to the positive terminal of my car (the metal post under the red cover). Connect the negative terminal (black) of the rescue car to a grounding point on my car's engine block (do not connect it directly to the negative terminal of the battery). Start the rescue car and keep it running at 2000 RPM to charge for 3 minutes, then try starting my car. Once the car starts, let the engine run for 30 minutes to charge the battery. During this time, do not turn off the engine—drive directly to an auto repair shop to test the battery's lifespan. For older cars, make sure the grounding point is clean, otherwise the current won't flow. Manual transmission cars can also be push-started, but never attempt this with an automatic transmission, as it could destroy the gearbox.
As a girl, I was really panicked the first time my CC wouldn't start. Later, I learned to use a jump starter for self-rescue. First, open the fuse box on the left side of the dashboard under the steering wheel. Use a plastic pry tool to remove the cover, then locate the positive terminal cover marked with a battery symbol (red). Lift it to reveal the metal post. Attach the red clamp of the jump starter to it, and the black clamp to the car's metal frame (I usually clamp it to the door frame latch). Press the power button, and once the indicator turns green, immediately turn the key to start the engine. Now I keep a compact jump starter the size of a coin in the glove compartment—one charge can provide emergency starts seven or eight times. Important note: After starting, drive for at least half an hour to let the alternator recharge the battery, or you'll be stranded next time. It's recommended to check the battery health every two years.
