Bentley Volkswagen.Golf.Jetta.R32.Official.Factory.Repair.Manual.1999-2005

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into hole in direction indicated until it stops.
- Tighten towing eye using wheel bolt wrench from vehicle
tool kit.
- After use, remove towing eye and place with vehicle tools.
- Install cover.
Rear towing eye
Rear towing eye is located under rear bumper on right side.
Note:
Tow-rope should be able to stretch to reduce risk of
damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to use synthetic
fiber ropes or ropes of similar elastic material only.
However, it is safer to use a tow-bar!
Avoid excessive towing effort and do not jerk. During
towing operations on unsurfaced roads there is always a
danger that attachment points will be overstressed and
damaged.
Battery from another vehicle should be used for starting if
possible before trying to start an engine by towing.
If vehicle has to be tow started or towed once,
following must be noted:
Regulations concerning towing must be observed.
Both drivers must be familiar with specifics of towing
procedures. Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to
tow start or tow.
When using a tow rope driver of towing vehicle must
engage clutch very gently when driving off and changing
gear.
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