Retrofitting A Trailer Hitch - Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016 Owner's Manual

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NOTICE
1
Never use a ball larger than 1
/
inches (32 mm) on your
4
vehicle. The vehicle was not designed to tow heavier trailers
with a receiver larger than the specified ball. The increased
loads can damage the attachment points for the trailer hitch.
Never use an adapter to increase the size of the trailer hitch
1
receiver from 1
/
inches (32 mm) to 2 inches (50.8 mm) or
4
more to tow a trailer that is heavier than the maximum
permissible trailer weight that your vehicle can tow.
You can use an adapter if required for the proper installation of
a bicycle rack or other similar carrier as long as the maximum
weight limits are observed. When using bicycle racks or similar
carriers, make sure that the rear lights are not blocked.
Only use trailer hitches that are approved by the hitch
manufacturer for your vehicle and model.
Retrofitting a trailer hitch

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