Pushing The Vehicle - Tesla 3 Emergency Response Manual

PUSHING THE VEHICLE

PUSHING THE VEHICLE
Warning: The following instructions are intended to be used when only moving Model 3 a very short distance to improve traffic
safety. Refer to the Owner's Manual on the touchscreen or the Roadside Assistance Guide in the glovebox for instructions on how to
transport Model 3. Damage caused by transporting the vehicle is not covered by the warranty.
Warning: Pushing Model 3 when it is not in Neutral or Transport Mode can result in overheating the rear motor and potential risk of
shock if electrical components are exposed, even if the first responder loop has been cut.
In situations where there is minimal risk of fire or high voltage exposure (for example, the vehicle does not accelerate after coming to a
stop at an intersection) and 12V power is present, Model 3 can be quickly pushed in order to clear the roadway. If a driver is present,
simply shift Model 3 into Neutral and then push the vehicle. If a driver is not present, Model 3 may automatically shift into Park when it
detects the driver leaving the vehicle (even if it has previously been shifted into Neutral).
To keep Model 3 in Neutral (which disengages the parking brake and allows the vehicle to be pushed) without a driver present, use the
touchscreen to activate Transport Mode:
1. Shift Model 3 into Park.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal, then on the touchscreen touch Controls > Service > Towing.
3. Hold the Transport Mode button until it turns blue. Model 3 is now free-rolling.
To cancel Transport Mode, shift Model 3 into Park.
NOTE: 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 becomes low or absent. Model 3 sounds its horn if Transport Mode is about to cancel.
NOTE: If Model 3 cannot detect the key (an authenticated smartphone or key), the Transport Mode button is grayed out and Transport
Mode cannot be enabled. Call Tesla Roadside Assistance.
NOTE: The touchscreen is unresponsive if Model 3 has no 12V power. Use an external 12V power to open the hood and jump start the
vehicle's auxiliary 12V battery. Refer to the Roadside Assistance Guide in the glovebox (touch Controls > Glovebox) or call Tesla
Roadside Assistance for instructions.
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