Instructions for Transporters
DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH
WHEELS ON THE GROUND
The rear motor in Model 3 generates power
when the wheels spin. Always transport Model
3 with all four tires o 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.
Approved Methods for Transporting
Note: The tires are allowed to rotate slowly
(under 5 km/h) and for a very short distance
(less than 10 meters) only when Transport
Mode is enabled (see Activate Transport
Mode) while the vehicle is being winched onto
a flatbed truck or pulled out of a parking
space for repositioning. Exceeding these
boundaries can lead to significant damage
and overheating that is not covered by the
warranty.
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 o
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.
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
Activate Transport Mode) before
winching Model 3 onto a flatbed truck
(see Pull onto the 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
transporting Model 3, including personal
property damage caused by using self-
loading dollies or tire skates.
Warning: Model 3 is equipped with high
voltage components (see High Voltage
Components on page 138). Before
transporting Model 3 as a result of an
event that may have compromised a high-
voltage component (such as a collision),
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. The following are
required to enable Transport Mode:
Instructions for Transporters
Roadside Assistance 179
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