Instructions for Transporters Caution: Transport Mode automatically 4. Fully insert the tow eye into the opening, cancels and the parking brake is applied if then turn it counter-clockwise until Model 3 is rolled faster than 5 mph securely fastened. (8 km/h), 12V power is low or absent, or if Transport Mode has been continuously enabled for 20 minutes. Model 3 sounds its horn to warn you that Transport Mode is about to cancel. Pull onto the Flatbed Truck Note: If Model 3 has no 12V power, you need an external 12V power supply to open the hood or use the touchscreen. See If Model 3 Has No Power on page 148. 1. Activate Transport Mode (see Activate Transport Mode on page 146). 2. Locate the tow eye. The tow eye is located 5. Attach the winch cable to the tow eye. under the carpet in the front trunk. Caution: Before pulling, make sure the tow eye is securely tightened. 6. Pull Model 3 slowly onto the flatbed truck. 7. Shift Model 3 into Park by pressing the button on the end of the gear selector. 8. Remove the tow eye and return it to its location in the front trunk. Note: The tow eye is required to pull Model 3 onto a flatbed truck. When not being used, always keep the tow eye in its 3. Release the tow eye cover by pressing storage location in the front trunk. If you firmly on the top right perimeter of the lose the tow eye, contact Tesla. cover until it pivots inward, then gently 9. Replace the tow eye cover by inserting the pulling the raised section toward you. wires into the tow eye opening and Note: The tow eye cover is connected to aligning the tow eye cover into position the vehicle's red positive (+) terminal. and turning it into place. Secure the Tires The vehicle's tires must be secured onto the truck using the eight-point tie-down method. Roadside Assistance 147