Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
There is a threaded hole for the towing eye in the right front bumper
→ Fig. 227 .
Always keep the towing eye in the vehicle and stow it securely.
Read and follow the notes about towing → Tips on towing .
Installing the front towing eye
Take the towing eye, the lug wrench, and the screwdriver out of
the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment → Vehicle tool kit
.
Push on the left side of the cover → Fig. 226 (arrow) so that it
pops out.
Remove the cover and let it hang from the bumper.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into the threaded hole as far as it
will go (arrow) → Fig. 227 → . Use the lug wrench to turn and
tighten the towing eye.
When towing is complete, unscrew the towing eye
counterclockwise to remove it.
Position the left side of the cover in the opening in the bumper