DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH
WHEELS ON THE GROUND
The motors in Model Y generate power when the wheels
spin. Always transport Model Y with all four tires off the
ground. Ensure that the tires are unable to spin at any
time during transport.
WARNING:
NEVER TRANSPORT YOUR VEHICLE
WITH THE TIRES IN A POSITION WHERE THEY
CAN SPIN. DOING SO CAN LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT
DAMAGE AND OVERHEATING. IN RARE CASES
EXTREME OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE THE
SURROUNDING COMPONENTS TO IGNITE.
Do not transport Model Y using any method that is not
specified by Tesla. Adhere to the instructions provided in
the following sections and observe all warnings and
cautions provided. Damage caused by improper
transporting of your vehicle is not covered by the
warranty.
NOTE:
Tesla is not liable or responsible for reimbursing
services not dispatched through Tesla Roadside
Assistance.
Approved Methods for Transporting
A flatbed truck or comparable transport vehicle is the
recommended method of transporting Model Y. The
vehicle can face either direction when using a flatbed.
If Model Y must be transported without a flatbed truck,
then wheel lifts and dollies must be used to ensure that
all four wheels are off of the ground. This method may
only be used for a maximum of 35 miles (55 km), and
must not exceed the manufacturer speed rating of the
dollies. With this method, Tesla recommends the vehicle
facing forward so that the front wheels are lifted and the
rear wheels are on dollies.
CAUTION:
Enable Transport Mode (see
) before winching
Model Y onto a flatbed truck (see
Flatbed Truck From Front on page 209
Onto Flatbed Truck From Rear on page 209
). If
Transport Mode is not available or the touchscreen
is not accessible, self-loading dollies or tire skates
must be used to load the vehicle into the approved
transportation position. Tesla is not responsible for
any damage caused by or during the transport of
Model Y, including personal property damage or
damage caused by using self-loading dollies or tire
skates.
NOTE:
Transport Mode is only intended to allow for
winching Model Y onto a flatbed truck or repositioning
the vehicle out of a parking space. While in Transport
Mode, the tires are allowed to rotate slowly (under 3
mph or 5 km/h) and for a very short distance (less than
30 feet or 10 meters). See
. Exceeding these boundaries can lead to
significant damage and overheating that is not covered
by the warranty.
WARNING:
Model Y is equipped with high voltage
components that may be compromised as a result
of a collision (see
). Before transporting Model Y, it is
important to assume these components are
energized. Always follow high voltage safety
precautions (wearing personal protection
equipment, etc.) until emergency response
professionals have evaluated the vehicle and can
accurately confirm that all high voltage systems
are no longer energized. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury.
Activate Transport Mode
Transport Mode keeps the parking brake disengaged
while winching Model Y onto a flatbed truck. When
active, Transport Mode displays a message indicating
that the vehicle will remain free-rolling. To enable
Transport Mode:
• Low voltage power is required. You will be unable to
use the touchscreen to activate Transport Mode if
Model Y has no power.
• Model Y must detect a key. Transport Mode is
available only when a key is detected.
To activate Transport Mode:
Instructions for Transporters
208
MODEL Y Owner's Manual
