Tesla Roadster 2 Owner's Manual page 89

Vehicle recovery
4. Touch Tow Mode, then touch OK to
confirm.
The Touch Screen displays the following
message indicating that the vehicle is in
Tow Mode.
5. Release the hand brake, when
appropriate.
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Note: Although Tow Mode is activated, the
steering column lock will be engaged. To
disengage the steering column, turn the key
to the ACC position. If it is difficult to turn the
key, move the steering wheel slightly.
Caution: The car can roll freely when
Tow Mode is active. If the vehicle is not
on a flat surface, do not release the hand
brake until the vehicle is ready to be pulled.
Note: You can not start or charge the vehicle
until you exit Tow Mode.
Attaching the vehicle recovery eye
A vehicle recovery eye can be attached to the
front of the vehicle to allow the vehicle to be
pulled onto a transporter in situations when
the vehicle can roll freely.
WARNING: NEVER tow the vehicle
using the vehicle recovery eye. Doing
so can cause serious, even fatal injury to
other motorists and can also cause
significant damage to your vehicle.
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1. Retrieve the recovery eye from the tool
kit located in the trunk. See Tool kit
components, page 9-2.
2. Using the screwdriver (also supplied in
the toolkit), remove the plug from the
recovery eye mounting point behind the
front grill. If a license plate has been
installed on the front of the vehicle, it
must be removed to access the recovery
eye.
Roadside emergencies