Pull onto the Flatbed Truck From
Front (Without Tow Eye)
CAUTION:
To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow
eye. Using the chassis, frame, or suspension
components to pull the vehicle can result in
damage.
WARNING:
If the vehicle is pulled onto the flatbed
truck using this method, all suspension fasteners
should be checked for proper torque and all
components should be visually inspected for
damage prior to driving the vehicle again. If a
fastener is loose, or if any damage is found, the
affected component(s) should be replaced.
It is strongly recommended that you connect the winch
to your vehicle's tow eye, as described previously.
However, if a situation arises in which the tow eye is not
available (lost, misplaced, etc.), the following
instructions describe how to attach tow straps.
1. Attach the tow straps to each of the lower
suspension arms underneath the front of the vehicle.
2. To protect the underbody from damage, place a
protective barrier (such as a piece of wood) between
the tow strap and underbody.
3. Activate Transport Mode.
4. Pull Model S slowly onto the flatbed truck.
Secure the Tires
The vehicle's tires must be secured onto the truck using
the eight-point tie-down method.
• Ensure any metal parts on the tie-down straps do not
contact painted surfaces or the face of the wheels.
• Do not place tie-down straps over body panels or
through the wheels.
CAUTION:
Attaching the tie-down straps to the
chassis, suspension or other parts of the vehicle's
body may cause damage.
If Vehicle Has No Power
If Model S has no low voltage power, perform the
following steps to open the hood or jump start the
auxiliary low voltage battery.
Jump Starting the
Low Voltage
Battery
CAUTION:
Model S cannot be used to jump start
another vehicle. Doing so can result in damage.
NOTE:
If jump starting Model S using another vehicle,
refer to that vehicle manufacturer's instructions. The
following instructions assume an external low voltage
power supply (such as a portable jump starter) is used.
CAUTION:
Avoid short circuits when jump starting
Model S. Connecting cables to the wrong jump
post, touching leads together, etc., can result in
damage to Model S.
1. Open the hood (see
).
2. Remove the maintenance panel by pulling it upwards
to release the trim clips that hold it in place.
Instructions for Transporters
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