Towing and Accessories 3. Pull the locking cylinder out of the 8. Remove the key and store it in a safe adapter approximately 1/8" (0.5 cm), and place (preferably inside the vehicle). turn clockwise until the red marking on Note: The key can be removed only if the the cylinder aligns with the white dot. hitch is locked. This indicates a proper connection. Do not use the hitch if the key is not removed. Note: Tesla recommends making a note of the key code. You need this code if you lose the keys and need to order a replacement. Warning: Be careful when turning the locking cylinder. If it does not lock 9. Close the dust cover to prevent dirt and into the “Open Position”, it debris from entering the lock. For newer automatically retracts into its original version with push clips, reattach the dust “Closed Position” and can pinch your cover, snap it in place and open the push fingers. clips before pushing them in. 4. Firmly grasp the hitch from the bottom and align the triangular-shaped guides at Note: To maintain the hitch, regularly grease the sides of the hitch with the its surfaces with non-resinous grease. corresponding cutouts in the hitch housing. Disconnecting the Tow Hitch Note: Do not grasp the locking cylinder After towing, remove the hitch: because it needs to rotate freely. 5. Push the hitch into the hitch housing until 1. Insert the key and turn to align the top of the locking cylinder rotates approximately the key with the “unlocked” position. 120° counter-clockwise and automatically 2. While firmly holding the bottom of the locks into the "Closed Position". The green hitch (to prevent it from dropping to the area on the locking cylinder (above the ground), pull the locking cylinder out white arrow) aligns with the white dot on approximately 1/8" (0.5 cm), and turn it the housing. clockwise until the red marking on the 6. Visually check to confirm that the hitch is locking cylinder aligns with the white dot. fully inserted into the housing. Try pulling At this point, the locking cylinder is locked down on the hitch. The hitch should not in the "open" and the hitch drops out of drop when you pull down. the housing. Note: If the hitch does not lock into the Warning: Be careful when turning the housing, it falls out when you pull down on locking cylinder. If it does not lock it. into the “Open Position”, it 7. Turn the key so the arrows align with the automatically retracts into its original “locked” marking on the locking cylinder. “closed" position and can pinch your fingers. 3. Reinstall the dust cover on the hitch housing to prevent dirt from accumulating inside the housing. 4. Close the dust cover on the hitch's locking cylinder and store the hitch in a secure location. Driving 93