DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH WHEELS
ON THE GROUND
The motors in Model Y generate power when the wheels
spin. Always transport
Model Y 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 Y 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 Y. The vehicle
can face either direction when using a flatbed.
If Model Y 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. 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 Tow Mode (see Activate Tow Mode
on page 206) before winching Model Y onto a flatbed
truck (see Pull Onto Flatbed Truck From Front on page
207 and Pull Onto Flatbed Truck From Rear on page 207). If
Tow 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 Y,
including personal property damage or damage caused
by using self-loading dollies or tire skates.
NOTE: Tow Mode is only intended to allow for winching
Model Y onto a flatbed truck or repositioning the vehicle out
of a parking space. While in Tow Mode, the tires are allowed
to rotate slowly (under
5 km/h) and for a very short distance
(less than 10 meters). See Activate Tow Mode on page 206.
Exceeding these boundaries can lead to significant damage
and overheating that is not covered by the warranty.
WARNING: Model Y is equipped with high voltage
components that may be compromised as a result of a
collision (see High Voltage Components on page 155).
Before transporting Model Y, 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 Tow Mode
Tow Mode keeps the parking brake disengaged while
winching Model Y onto a flatbed truck. When active, Tow
Mode displays a confirmation pop up indicating the
requirements for the vehicle to enter Tow Mode. Once Tow
Mode is enabled, Model Y remains free-rolling. The following
are required to enable Tow Mode:
•
Ensure the vehicle is not connected to a charger. Tow
Mode is not available if Model Y is still plugged in.
•
Model Y must detect a key. Tow Mode is available only
when a key is detected.
•
Confirm the Parking brake is engaged.
•
Press and hold the brake pedal.
•
Model Y needs Low voltage power. If the vehicle has no
low voltage power, attempt to jump start the low voltage
system so that you can use the touchscreen to activate
Tow Mode (see Activate Tow Mode on page 206).
To activate Tow Mode:
Instructions for Transporters
206 MODEL Y Owner's Manual
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