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.
4. Firmly grasp the hitch from the bottom
and align the triangular-shaped guides at
the sides of the hitch 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 rotates approximately
120° counter-clockwise and automatically
locks into the "Closed Position". The
green area on the locking cylinder (above
the white arrow) aligns with the white dot
on the housing.
6. Visually check to confirm that the hitch is
fully inserted into the housing. Try 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 it.
7. Turn the key so the arrows align with the
“locked” marking 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 code if you
lose the keys and need to order a
replacement.
9. Close the dust cover to prevent dirt and
debris from entering the lock. For newer
version with push clips, reattach the dust
cover, snap it in place and open the push
clips before pushing them in.
NOTE:
To maintain the hitch, regularly grease
its surfaces with non-resinous grease.
Disconnecting the Tow Hitch
After towing, remove the hitch:
1. Insert the key and turn to align the top of
the key with the “unlocked” position.
2. While firmly holding the bottom of the
hitch (to prevent it from dropping to the
ground), pull the locking cylinder out
approximately 1/8" (0.5 cm), and turn it
clockwise until the red marking on the
locking cylinder aligns with the white dot.
At this point, the locking cylinder is
locked in the "open" 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.
4. Close the dust cover on the hitch's
locking cylinder and store the hitch in a
secure location.
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