Instructions For Transporters - Tesla MODEL S Operating Manual

Instructions for Transporters

DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH
WHEELS ON THE GROUND
The front motor in Model S generates power
when the wheels spin. Always transport
Model S 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 S 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
Note: 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) only
when Transport Mode is enabled (see
Transport Mode on page 207) while the
vehicle is being winched onto a flatbed truck
or pulled out of a parking space for
repositioning. Exceeding these boundaries can
lead to significant damage and overheating
that is not covered by the warranty.
A flatbed truck or comparable transport
vehicle is the recommended method of
transporting Model S. The vehicle can face
either direction when using a flatbed.
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If Model S 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.
Note: Transporting Model S with the front
wheels on dollies is not recommended, but
may be done if an external steering wheel lock
is applied and care is taken to prevent the
front wheels from spinning. DO NOT
TRANSPORT YOUR VEHICLE IF THERE IS
ANY CHANCE OF THE FRONT WHEELS
SPINNING.
Caution: Enable Transport Mode (see
Activate Transport Mode
before winching Model S onto a flatbed
truck (see
With Tow Eye
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 S, including personal
property damage or damage caused by
using self-loading dollies or tire skates.
Warning: Model S is equipped with high
Activate
voltage components that may be
compromised as a result of a collision
(see
160). Before transporting Model S, 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.
on page 207)
Pull onto the Flatbed Truck -
on page 207). If Transport
High Voltage Components
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