Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
Headlight settings
Towing a trailer can raise the front end of the vehicle enough for the
low beams to blind other road users. If your vehicle does not have
headlight range adjustment, have the headlights adjusted by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility. Vehicles with Xenon headlights self-adjust to vehicle load
and do not need manual adjustment.
Special towing considerations
If the trailer has an overrun brake, apply the brakes gently at first
and then firmly. This helps to prevent sudden brake shock and
helps prevent trailer wheels from locking up.
Due to the combined towing weight including the higher gross
vehicle weight, the stopping distance is longer.
Before driving downhill, especially on hills that are long or steep,
shift into a lower gear (manual or automatic transmission) so that
the engine helps to brake the vehicle. Otherwise, the brake
system could overheat and might fail.
The vehicle's center of gravity and, in turn, the vehicle's handling,
will change because of the trailer load and the increased