Get Towing -> Installing the front towing eye Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

ꢀ When a commercial tow truck is being used, the vehicle must only be towed with the front wheels

lifted off the ground.

When not to tow your vehicle

In the following situations, the vehicle cannot be towed and must be transported on a flatbed truck or

trailer:

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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.

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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.

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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

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Obey all legal requirements

Read and heed all towing information in the owner's manual for the other vehicle.

A vehicle can be towed only if the electronic steering column lock is released. In case of a power

loss or malfunctions of the electrical system, the engine may have to be jump-started in order to

release the electronic steering column lock.

Installing the front towing eye

Fig. 190 In the right front bumper: Removing the cover.

Fig. 191 In the right front bumper: Screwing in the towing eye.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

There is a threaded hole for the towing eye in the right front bumper ⇒ fig. 191.

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

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Take the towing eye, the lug wrench, and the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool kit in the luggage

compartment ⇒ Vehicle tool kit.

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Push on the left side of the cover ⇒ fig. 190 (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. 191 ⇒

. Use the lug wrench to turn and tighten the towing eye.

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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 and carefully push the right side into

the opening.

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Push on the right part of the cover until it has locked into place.

NOTICE

Always make sure the towing eye is screwed all the way into threaded hole so that it is secure.

If not, it could be pulled out while your vehicle is being towed.

Towing -> Installing the front towing eye for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

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