Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Improper use of the trailer hitch can cause accidents and injuries.
An improperly installed, incorrect, or damaged trailer hitch can
cause the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle and cause
serious personal injuries.
Only use an undamaged, properly mounted trailer hitch.
Never repair or modify the trailer hitch.
To reduce the risk of injury in rear-end collisions, and the risk
to pedestrians and cyclists when the vehicle is parked, always
remove the ball mount when you are not towing a trailer.
Never install a weight distributing or load equalizing trailer
hitch on your vehicle. The vehicle was not designed for these
kinds of trailer hitches. The trailer hitch attachment can fail,
causing the trailer to tear loose from the vehicle.
WARNING
Improper trailer towing can cause loss of vehicle control and
serious personal injury.
Driving with a trailer and carrying heavy or large things can
change the way the vehicle handles, increase the distance it
WARNING