Tesla Model Y: Activate Transport Mode
Transport Mode keeps the parking brake disengaged
while winching Model Y onto a flatbed truck. When
active, Transport Mode displays a message indicating
that the vehicle will remain free-rolling. The following are
required to enable Transport Mode:
- Low voltage power. You are unable to use the
touchscreen to activate Transport Mode if Model Y
has no power.
- Model Y must detect a key. Transport Mode is
available only when a key is detected.
To activate Transport Mode:
1. Ensure the vehicle is in Park.
2. Chock the tires and make sure Model Y is secure.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal, and then on the
touchscreen, touch Controls > Service > Towing. The
touchscreen displays a message reminding you how
to properly transport Model Y.
4. Press and hold the Transport Mode button until it
turns blue. Model Y is now free-rolling and can slowly
be rolled (no faster than walking speed) for short
distances or winched.
To cancel Transport Mode, shift Model Y into Park.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a low voltage Lead-Acid Battery (see Jump
Starting the Low Voltage Battery): Transport Mode may cancel if Model Y loses
low voltage power after Transport Mode is enabled.
CAUTION: If the electrical system is not working, and you therefore cannot
use the touchscreen to activate Transport Mode, use self-loading dollies or tire
skates. Before doing so, always check the manufacturer's specifications and
recommended loading capacity.
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NOTE: If Model Y has no low voltage power, you need an
external low voltage power supply to open the hood or use the touchscreen.
CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck
NOTE: If Model Y has no low voltage power, you need an external low
voltage power supply to open the hood or use the touchscreen.
CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck
If jump starting Model Y using another vehicle, refer to that vehicle
manufacturer's instructions. The following instructions assume you are using an
external low voltage power supply (such as a por
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Stop Model Y at any time while Summon is active by
using the mobile app or by pressing any button on the
key fob. Summon also cancels when:
A door handle is engaged or a door is opened.
You interact with the steering wheel, brake pedal,
accelerator pedal, or shift.
Model Y detects an obstacl
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customized to your vehicle, view the Owner's Manual on
your vehicle's touchscreen by touching Controls >
Service > Owner's Manual. The information is specific to
your vehicle depending on the features you purchased,
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