3. Fully insert the tow eye into the opening,
then turn it
counter-clockwise until
securely fastened.
4.
Attach the winch cable to the tow eye.
CAUTION:
Before pulling, make
sure the tow eye is securely
tightened.
5. Activate Transport Mode.
6.
Pull Model Y slowly onto the flatbed
truck.
Pull Onto Flatbed Truck From
Rear
NOTE: If Model Y has no low voltage power,
you need an external low voltage power
supply to open the hood or use the
touchscreen.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage, only pull
the vehicle onto a flatbed truck using
a properly-installed tow eye. Using the
chassis, frame, or suspension
components to pull the vehicle can
result in damage.
1.
Locate the tow eye. The tow eye is
located in the front trunk.
2.
Release the rear tow eye cover by
pressing firmly on its top right perimeter
until it pivots inward, then gently pulling
the raised section toward you.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a hitch
receiver cannot be pulled from the rear
tow eye. Use the tow bar or hitch receiver
only to pull the vehicle to a safe location,
such as onto a
flatbed truck. Do not
transport the vehicle with wheels on the
ground.
3.
Fully insert the tow eye into the opening,
then turn it counter-clockwise until
securely fastened.
4. Attach the winch cable to the tow eye.
Instructions for Transporters
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