2. Chock the tires or otherwise ensure Model
3 is stable.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal, then on
the touchscreen touch Controls >
Service > Towing. A message displays
reminding you of how to properly
transport Model 3.
4. Hold the Transport Mode button until it
turns blue. Model 3 is now free-rolling and
can be rolled or winched at very low
speeds.
To cancel Transport Mode, shift Model 3 into
Park.
Caution: Transport Mode automatically
cancels and the parking brake is applied if
Model 3 is rolled faster than 5 mph
(8 km/h) or 12V power is low. Model 3
sounds its horn to warn you that
Transport Mode is about to cancel.
Pull onto the Flatbed Truck
Note: If Model 3 has no 12V power, you need
an external 12V power supply to open the
hood or use the touchscreen. See If Model 3
Has No Power on page 6.
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.
1.
Activate Transport Mode.
2. Locate the tow eye. The tow eye is located
under the carpet in the front trunk.
3. Release the tow eye cover by pressing
firmly on the top right perimeter of the
cover until it pivots inward, then gently
pulling the raised section toward you.
Note: The tow eye cover is connected to
the vehicle's red positive (+) terminal.
4. Fully insert the tow eye into the opening,
then turn it counter-clockwise until
securely fastened.
5. Attach the winch cable to the tow eye.
Caution: Before pulling, make sure the
tow eye is securely tightened.
6. Pull Model 3 slowly onto the flatbed truck.
7. Shift Model 3 into Park by pressing the
button on the end of the gear selector.
8. Remove the tow eye and return it to its
location in the front trunk.
Note: The tow eye is required to pull
Model 3 onto a flatbed truck. When not
being used, always keep the tow eye in its
storage location in the front trunk. If you
lose the tow eye, contact Tesla.
Instructions for Transporters
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