Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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transported on a flatbed truck or trailer:
If transmission fluid has leaked out of the transmission.
If there is little or no oil in the transmission because of damage to
your vehicle, it must be moved with the drive wheels off the
ground.
If the front and rear wheels cannot turn.
When the vehicle battery is dead, because the steering may
remain disabled and it may not be possible to release the
electronic steering column lock. Vehicles with an electronic
parking brake: If the electronic parking brake was engaged when
the battery died, it cannot be released → Electronic parking brake
.
If you have to tow an automatic transmission vehicle more than
30 miles (50 km).
If the steering or the wheel clearance might be impaired, for
example, after an accident.
Towing other vehicles
Obey all legal requirements
Read and heed all towing information in the owner's manual for
the other vehicle.