Instructions For Transporters - Tesla MODEL 3 2012 Owner's Manual

Instructions for Transporters

DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH
WHEELS ON THE GROUND
The motor(s) in Model 3 generates power when the
wheels spin. Always transport Model 3 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 3 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 3. The
vehicle can face either direction when using a flatbed.
If Model 3 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 55 km, and must not
exceed the manufacturer speed rating of the dollies.
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With this method, Tesla recommends the vehicle facing
forward so that the front wheels are lifted and the rear
wheels are on dollies.
CAUTION: Enable Transport Mode (see
Transport Mode on page
Model 3 onto a flatbed truck (see
Flatbed Truck on page
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 3,
including personal property damage or damage
caused by using self-loading dollies or tire skates.
NOTE: Transport Mode is only intended to allow for
winching Model 3 onto a flatbed truck or repositioning
the vehicle out of a parking space. While in Transport
Mode, the tires are allowed to rotate slowly (under 5
km/h) and for a very short distance (less than 10
meters). See Activate Transport Mode on page
Exceeding these boundaries can lead to significant
damage and overheating that is not covered by the
warranty.
WARNING: Model 3 is equipped with high voltage
components that may be compromised as a result
of a collision (see High Voltage Components on
page 168). Before transporting Model 3, 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.
Activate Transport Mode
Transport Mode keeps the parking brake disengaged
while winching Model 3 onto a flatbed truck. When
active, Transport Mode displays a message indicating
that the vehicle will remain free-rolling. To enable
Transport Mode:
• Low voltage power is required. You will be unable to
use the touchscreen to activate Transport Mode if
Model 3 has no power.
• Model 3 must detect a key. Transport Mode is
available only when a key is detected.
To activate Transport Mode:
1. Ensure Model 3 is in Park.
Activate
208) before winching
Pull onto the
209). If Transport Mode is
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