Tower Tip: Tesla: transport with all four tires off the ground. Flatbed recommended. Wheel lift plus dollies allowed up to 35 miles (55 km), front wheels lifted, within dolly speed rating. Set Jack Mode and Tow Mode before winching. Winch from the tow eye.
TESLA VIDEO GUIDES: https://service.tesla.com/docs/Public/VideoGuides/en-us/video-index.html?content=Roadside&vehicle=Model%20X TESLA TRANSPORTER INSTRUCTIONS: https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/2015_2020_modelx/en_us/GUID-AF2A18C5-77CA-4FB3-A965-3C88D38B8979.html Tesla Model X (2015-2020). Source: Tesla Owner's Manual, Instructions for Transporters. ALL 4 TIRES OFF THE GROUND Motors make power when wheels turn. Never let any tire spin during transport: it can cause major damage, overheating, or fire. Improper transport damage is not covered by Tesla's warranty. APPROVED METHODS 1. Flatbed (recommended). Either direction. 2. Wheel lift + dollies only if no flatbed. All 4 wheels off the ground, max 35 miles (55 km), within dolly speed rating. Tesla recommends front wheels on the lift, rear on dollies. Front wheels on dollies: not recommended. Only with an external steering wheel lock and front wheels kept from spinning. HIGH VOLTAGE After a collision, treat high voltage parts as energized. Use PPE until responders confirm the system is de-energized. JACK MODE (AIR SUSPENSION ONLY) Air suspension self-levels with power off and can let the vehicle come loose in transport. 1. Touch Controls > Suspension. 2. Press brake, touch Very High. 3. Touch Controls > Service > Jack Mode. Cancels above 4 mph. TOW MODE (BEFORE WINCHING) Needs: unplugged from charger, key detected, parking brake on, brake pedal held, low voltage power. 1. Shift to Park and chock the tires. 2. Hold brake, touch Controls > Service > Towing. 3. Touch Enter Tow Mode (button turns blue). Move at walking speed only (under 3 mph), under 30 ft. Cancel: Exit Tow Mode or shift to Park. Key needed to restart. Tow Mode cancels if low voltage power is lost. No touchscreen or Tow Mode: load with self-loading dollies or tire skates (check ratings). WINCH WITH TOW EYE (PREFERRED) 1. Locate the tow eye. 2. Pry the cover's top snap with a small flat screwdriver. Keep the cover. 3. Thread tow eye in, turn counter-clockwise until tight. 4. Attach winch. Confirm tow eye is tight. 5. Activate Tow Mode, winch slowly. NO TOW EYE (LAST RESORT) 1. Strap only to the front lower suspension arms. Wood between strap and underbody. 2. Activate Tow Mode, winch slowly. Afterward, suspension fasteners must be torque checked and inspected before driving. Tell the shop. SECURE Eight-point tie-down on tires only. Keep metal hardware off paint and wheel faces. No straps over body panels, through wheels, or on chassis or suspension. NO LOW VOLTAGE POWER 1. Open hood using Tesla's no power procedure. 2. Jump start low voltage battery, then set Jack Mode and Tow Mode.
| Front Tow Limits | MPH | Miles |
| Automatic | 0 | 0 |
| Manual |
| Rear Tow Limits | MPH | Miles |
| Automatic | 0 | 0 |
| Manual |
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