Tesla Model Y: Tire Pressures when Towing
When towing a trailer, tire pressures must be adjusted to accommodate the
additional load. 19", 20", and 21" tires are acceptable to use for towing. Keep
tires inflated to the pressures shown below (if different, these pressures
override the pressures that are provided on the Tire and Loading Information
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CAUTION: Do not use Model Y for towing if equipped with tires that
are not listed previously.
WARNING: Check tire pressures using an accurate
pressure gauge when tires are cold. Driving one
mile (1.6 km) warms the tires sufficiently to affect
tire pressures. Parking the vehicle in direct sunlight
or in hot weather can also affect tire pressures. If
you must check warm tires, expect increased
pressures. Do not let air out of warm tires in an
attempt to match recommended cold tire
pressures. A hot tire at or below the recommended
cold tire inflation pressure is dangerously under-inflated.
WARNING: Never attempt to tow a trailer when a
Model Y tire is faulty or has been inflated using a
tire repair kit. A temporarily repaired tire is not
designed to sustain the towing load. Towing using
a faulty or temporarily repaired tire can result in
tire failure and loss of vehicle stability.
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Before towing a trailer, you must do the following:
Inflate tires to the cold tire inflation pressure
specified in Tire Pressures when Towing.
Ensure your vehicle's Adaptive Suspension Damping
Model Y is designed primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer
puts additional load on the motor(s), drive train, brakes, tires, and suspension
and significantly decreases range.
Trailer Mode must always be active when towing a trailer. When you connect a
trailer's electrical connection while the vehicle is in Park, Model Y
automatically engages Trailer Mode. When you discon
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Model Y has the following types of airbags:
Front airbags: The front airbags are designed to
reduce injuries if larger children or adults are riding in
the front seats. Follow all warnings and instructions
related to seating a child on the front passenger seat
(if permitted in your market
The Model Y towing package does not include a ball mount. You must purchase a
ball mount suitable for the type of trailer you are towing. The Model Y hitch
receiver supports a ball mount with a length of up to 8.5" (22 cm) and a rise of
up to 0.75" (2 cm). Do not use any type of drop ball mount t