Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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combined towing weight of the vehicle and trailer.
Weight distribution is especially bad if the towing vehicle is empty
and the trailer is loaded. If you absolutely must drive with this
combination, drive with extra care and at a reduced speed.
Starting off with a trailer on hills
Depending on how steep the hill is and the combined towing weight,
a parked vehicle with trailer can roll backwards when you first start
moving.
When starting off with a trailer on a hill:
Depress and hold the brake pedal (and depress and hold the
clutch - manual transmission).
Shift into first gear or Drive (D/S) → Shifting .
Unlock the parking brake and gently release it while holding the
unlock button. At the same time, release the brake pedal and
gradually depress the accelerator and, for a manual transmission,
let out the clutch until you can feel the car moving forward. If
applicable, follow the instructions for the Hill Hold feature
→ Starting assistance systems .
Do not release the parking brake lever until the engine starts to
move the vehicle forward. If your vehicle has an automatic