Volkswagen Golf 1999 Service Manual page 4845

General
converter is at operating temperature. Otherwise unburnt
fuel may pass into catalytic converter and cause damage.
When towing a vehicle with automatic transmission
following additional points must be observed:
Selector lever must be in "N" position.
Do not tow vehicle faster than 30 mph (50 km/h).
Do not tow further than 30 miles (50 km).
If towing over greater distances, vehicle must be
suspended at front.
Reason: When engine is not running transmission oil pump
is not working and transmission is not adequately
lubricated for high speeds or long distances.
Using a breakdown vehicle, vehicle may only be towed
suspended at front.
Reason: If given a rear suspended tow, drive shafts turn
backward. This would cause planetary gears in automatic
transmission to achieve such a high rpm that transmission
would be heavily damaged within a very short time.
For vehicles with all wheel drive:
Using a breakdown vehicle vehicle may be towed
suspended at front or rear.
Note:
Do not tow at speeds greater than 30 mph (50 km/h).
Maximum towing distance is 30 miles (50 km).
Note:
If normal towing of vehicle is not possible, vehicle must be
transported on a special transporter or trailer. This is also
valid for distances greater than 30 miles (50 km).
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