Tesla 3 2018 Owner's Manual page 144

Instructions for Transporters
Caution: Transport Mode automatically
cancels and the parking brake is applied if
Model 3 is rolled faster than 5 mph
(8 km/h), 12V power is low, or if Transport
Mode has been continuously enabled for
20 minutes. 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
Has No Power on page 143.
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.
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4. Fully insert the tow eye into the opening,
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Secure the Tires
The vehicle's tires must be secured onto the
truck using the eight-point tie-down method.
then turn it counter-clockwise until
securely fastened.
Attach the winch cable to the tow eye.
Caution: Before pulling, make sure
the tow eye is securely tightened.
Pull Model 3 slowly onto the flatbed truck.
Shift Model 3 into Park by pressing the
button on the end of the gear selector.
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.
Replace the tow eye cover by inserting the
wires into the tow eye opening and
aligning the tow eye cover into position
and turning it into place.
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