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CAUTION:
Be careful when turning
the locking cylinder. If it does not
lock into the "Open" position, it
automatically retracts into its
original "Closed" position and can
pinch your fingers.
4. Firmly grasp the hitch from the bottom
and align with the corresponding cutouts in
the hitch housing.
NOTE:
Do not grasp the locking cylinder
because it needs to rotate freely.
5. Push the hitch into the hitch housing
until the locking cylinder quickly rotates
counter-clockwise and automatically locks
into the "Closed" position.
6. Check to confirm that the hitch is fully
inserted into the housing by pulling down
on the hitch. The hitch should not drop
when you pull down.
NOTE:
If the hitch does not lock into the
housing, it falls out when you pull down on
the hitch.
7. Turn the key so the arrows align with the
Lock icon on the locking cylinder.
8. Remove the key and store it in a safe
place (preferably inside the vehicle).
NOTE:
The key can be removed only if the
hitch is locked. This indicates a proper
connection. Do not use the hitch if the key
is not removed.
NOTE:
Tesla recommends making a note of
the key code. You need this key code if you
lose the keys and need to order a
replacement.
Disconnecting the Tow
Hitch
After towing, remove the hitch:
1. Insert the key and turn to align the top of
the key with the Unlock icon.
2. While firmly holding the bottom of the
hitch (to prevent it from dropping to the
ground), pull the locking cylinder out
approximately 0.5 cm, and turn it clockwise
until the Lock icon shifts to the top. At this
point, the locking cylinder is unlocked in
the "Open" position and the hitch drops out
of the housing.
WARNING:
Be careful when turning
the locking cylinder. If it does not
lock into the "Open" position, it
automatically retracts into its
original "Closed" position and can
pinch your fingers.
3. Reinstall the dust cover on the hitch
housing to prevent dirt from accumulating
inside the housing by snapping in the push
clips.
4. Close the dust cover on the hitch's
locking cylinder and store the hitch in a
secure location.
NOTE:
To maintain the hitch, regularly
grease its surface with non-resinous grease.
Towing and Accessories
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MODEL 3 OWNER'S MANUAL
Summary of Contents for MODEL 3 2020
Page 1: ...MODEL 3 OWNER S MANUAL Software version 2020 12 5 Europe...
Page 4: ...Declarations of Conformity 245 Troubleshooting Alerts 252 Index 261 Contents...
Page 30: ...Interior Storage and Electronics 28 MODEL 3 OWNER S MANUAL...
Page 250: ...Declarations of Conformity 248 MODEL 3 OWNER S MANUAL...
Page 270: ...Work location 165 Index...
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