Instructions For Transporters - Tesla MODEL X 2021 Owner's Manual

DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH
WHEELS ON THE GROUND
The front and rear motors in Model X
generate power when the wheels spin. Always
transport Model X 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 X 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
A flatbed truck or comparable transport
vehicle is the recommended method of
transporting Model X. The vehicle can face
either direction when using a flatbed.
Roadside Assistance

Instructions for Transporters

If Model X 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 faces forward so that
the front wheels are lifted and the rear wheels
are on dollies.
NOTE: Transporting Model X with the front
wheels on dollies is not recommended, but
may be done if an external steering yoke lock
is applied and care is taken to prevent the
front wheels from spinning.
CAUTION: DO NOT TRANSPORT
YOUR VEHICLE IF THERE IS ANY
CHANCE OF ANY OF THE WHEELS
SPINNING.
CAUTION: Enable Transport Mode
(see
248) before winching Model X onto a
flatbed truck. If Transport 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 X,
including personal property damage
or damage caused by using self-
loading dollies or tire skates.
Activate Transport Mode on page
247