Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Tow-starting and towing
The full towing chapter for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: an introduction, notes on tow-starting (and when it's not possible), notes on towing itself, fitting the front and rear towing eyes, and driving notes on towing for both drivers involved.
- Introduction
- Notes on tow-starting
- Notes on towing
- Fitting the front towing eye
- Fitting the rear towing eye
- Driving notes on towing
Questions & answers
Tow-starting and towing — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the Golf Mk7 tow-starting and towing chapter cover?
Notes on tow-starting (when it is possible and when it is not), notes on towing, fitting the front and rear towing eyes, and driving tips when being towed.
Can the Golf Mk7 be tow-started?
Only manual-gearbox petrol models can be tow-started. DSG, automatic, e-Golf and diesel models with a DPF should not be tow-started — use jump leads instead.
Does the Golf Mk7 come with a screw-in towing eye?
Yes. A screw-in towing eye is in the vehicle toolkit. It threads into a socket behind a cover in the front or rear bumper.
