Vehicle submersion can be caused by a flood or other
extreme weather conditions. Tesla wants to ensure you have
the resources should there be a risk of vehicle submersion or
if your vehicle experiences submersion in water.
Review these recommendations to help prepare for a
potential vehicle submersion, know how to handle a
submerged vehicle, and find available resources.
Best Practices to Prepare for Potential
Flooding
If a submersion event is in the forecast and it is safe for you
to preemptively move your vehicle, Tesla recommends you
attempt to move Model Y to a location that is not at risk, or to
higher ground. Keep in mind that charging infrastructure may
be impacted, so Tesla recommends charging to 100% ahead
of time.
However, if you are unable to move your vehicle to an area
that is not at risk of flooding, consider the following best
practices which may help prevent damage:
•
Make sure to unplug the charger from your vehicle.
• Reduce the state of charge. This can be done by driving
the vehicle ahead of time and leaving it unplugged, or by
turning on climate controls or enabling Keep Climate On
using your vehicle touchscreen or Tesla mobile app (see
Operating Climate Controls on page 133). The intention is
to have the charge level as low as possible if the vehicle
becomes submerged.
• Change the air suspension (if equipped) and raise the
vehicle height to
High or Very High prior to leaving the
vehicle.
• Lift the vehicle so that the high voltage Battery is above a
potential flood line by raising it on jack stands, cinder
blocks, ramps, etc. Remember to enable
Jack Mode with
air suspension (if equipped) to avoid damage from self-
leveling (see Jacking and Lifting on page 185).
• Leave Model Y in a water-tight car cover, or similar
product, specifically designed to protect vehicles from
flooding.
NOTE: When driving through high waters, the dust cover may
unclasp to relieve pressure. When parked in a safe location,
simply re-clasp the dust cover back onto the vehicle.
Handling a Submerged Vehicle
Know what to do if your vehicle, whether it's an electric
vehicle or internal combustion engine vehicle, has been
exposed to prolonged submersion.
WARNING:
If you notice fire, smoke, audible popping/
hissing or heating coming from your vehicle, step away
and immediately contact your local first responders.
Follow these steps once the vehicle is no longer submerged
and is safe to access:
1.
Treat your vehicle as if it has been in an accident and
contact your insurance company.
2.
Do not attempt to operate the vehicle until an authorized
shop has inspected it. If you are a Tesla vehicle owner, you
can schedule your inspection with Tesla Service.
3. Safely tow the vehicle at least 15 meters from structures
or other combustible materials such as other cars and
personal property.
◦
Tesla owners can request towing assistance from
Tesla. See Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance on
page 210 for more information.
◦ Refer to Instructions for Transporters on page 206 for
information on how to safely tow or move your vehicle.
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