2008 - 2014

Tesla Roadster

Apx. Weight
2725 lbs.
Drive Type
Rear wheel drive
Lien & Mail
Towing Management Software

Tower Tip: Tesla Roadster must be towed using recommended procedures by Tesla. The complete Roadster towing manual is available by clicking the MANUFACTURES MANUAL link in DOCUMENTS below!!!! -For 24 / 7 Tesla Towing & Roadside support or questions call 510-249-4082.---------Winching & Loading: Front & Rear Control Arms are suitable for light winching. Use endless loops or nylon straps secured to the inside / inboard ends of the control arms. JUMP STARTING! A 12 volt battery is located under the hood. To open the hood, pull the release lever located under the glove box on the passenger side. After connecting power, if the vehicle displays a READY indicator on the dash and the vehicle is able to move under its own power the jump start was successful. Hybrid High Voltage Wiring Caution: Avoid wiring under vehicle when making tow connections.

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ALTERNATE METHODS

Front Wheel Lift & Dollies
Rear Wheel Lift & Dollies

INSTRUCTIONS

Tesla Roadster must be towed using recommended procedures by Tesla. The complete Roadster towing manual is available by clicking the MANUFACTURES MANUAL link in DOCUMENTS below!!!! Eyebolt attachment is located in the front grill area, the license plate may need to be removed to access it. This vehicle may be equipped with an air suspension that has the ability to adjust even when the vehicle is turned off. INSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS SECURED TO THE BED VIA IT’S WHEELS USING WHEEL STRAPS. ----- To gain ground clearance for loading, place the vehicle in JACK MODE: 1) Press the brake pedal; 2) Using the screen in the center of the dash select/touch: CONTROLS > Driving > Very High > JACK. Jack Mode is canceled when vehicle is moved more than 4MPH.---------To release the parking brake and to put the transmission in Neutral (N), place the vehicle in TOW MODE. 1) Block the vehicle’s wheels to prevent rolling; 2) Shift the vehicle into park; 3) Press the brake pedal; 4) Using the screen in the center of the dash select/touch: CONTROLS > E-Brake & POWER OFF > TOW MODE. This allows the vehicle to roll. TOW MODE is cancelled when the vehicle is shifted into park. ------ Load front first using a V-Bridle with mini J-hooks attached to the small round holes located in the outside bottom of the rear control arms. Do not use the control arms to secure the vehicle to the bed for transport! Place a wooden spacer between the v-bridle and vehicle to prevent damage. --------Some models provide for an eyebolt loading point. If available, the eye bolt is stored within a compartment located under the hood. "Eye Bolt Attachment Notice": The manufacturer specifies use of an auxiliary attachment point for vehicle loading. Check owners manual for location & specifications."Ground Clearance Warning": Vehicle may require dollies or extra ramping for safe towing or loading.



TOW LIMITS

Front Tow Limits MPH Miles
Automatic 0 0
Manual NA NA

Rear Tow Limits MPH Miles
Automatic 0 0
Manual NA NA

TIE DOWN POINTS

RWD


Wheel/Nylon Straps

Mini-J

Recovery Loop


JACKING LOCATIONS

RWD


Jacking Point



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Fleet Tracking

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