Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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tow bar is safer and easier on both vehicles than using a tow rope.
A tow rope should be used only if a tow bar is not available.
The tow rope should be flexible enough to help protect both
vehicles from damage. Use a synthetic fiber rope or similar rope.
Attach the tow rope or tow bar only to the towing eye included in the
vehicle tool kit for this purpose, or to a trailer hitch.
Towing manual transmission vehicles
Check whether your vehicle can be towed at all; see below → When
not to tow your vehicle
If yes, note the following for the towed vehicle:
Shift the gearshift lever to Neutral → Shifting .
Do not tow faster than 30 mph (50 km/h).
Do not tow more than 30 miles (50 km).
Towing automatic transmission vehicles
Check whether your vehicle can be towed at all; see below → When
not to tow your vehicle