4. Attach the winch cable to the tow eye.
CAUTION:
Before pulling, make sure the tow
eye is securely tightened.
5.
Activate Transport Mode.
6. Pull Model X slowly onto the flatbed truck.
Pull onto the Flatbed Truck From
Front (Without Tow Eye)
CAUTION:
To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow
eye. Using the chassis, frame, or suspension
components to pull the vehicle can result in
damage.
WARNING:
If the vehicle is pulled onto the flatbed
truck using this method, all suspension fasteners
should be checked for proper torque and all
components should be visually inspected for
damage prior to driving the vehicle again. If a
fastener is loose, or if any damage is found, the
aected component(s) should be replaced.
It is strongly recommended that you connect the winch
to your vehicle's tow eye, as described previously.
However, if a situation arises in which the tow eye is not
available (lost, misplaced, etc.), the following
instructions describe how to attach tow straps.
1.
Attach the tow straps to each of the lower
suspension arms underneath the front of the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Do not attach the tow straps to any
other suspension component. Only attach tow
straps to the lower suspension arms, as shown
below.
2.
To protect the underbody from damage, place a
protective barrier (such as a piece of wood) between
the tow strap and underbody.
3. Activate Transport Mode.
4. Pull Model X slowly onto the flatbed truck.
Pull Onto Flatbed Truck From Rear
CAUTION:
To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow
eye. Using the tow hitch, chassis, frame, or
suspension components to pull the vehicle can
result in damage.
NOTE: Make sure Transport Mode is activated prior to
pulling Model X onto the flatbed truck.
It is strongly recommended that you connect the winch
to your vehicle's tow eye, as described previously.
However, if a situation arises in which the vehicle must
be pulled from the rear, Tesla recommends attaching the
winch to the tow hitch. Refer to the owner's manual for
instructions on how to connect the tow hitch.
Secure the Tires
The vehicle's tires must be secured onto the truck using
the eight-point tie-down method.
•
Ensure any metal parts on the tie-down straps do not
contact painted surfaces or the face of the wheels.
• Do not place tie-down straps over body panels or
through the wheels.
CAUTION:
Attaching the tie-down straps to the
chassis, suspension or other parts of the vehicle's
body may cause damage.
Instructions for Transporters
223Roadside Assistance
