Tesla Model 3: 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.
If Vehicle Has No Power
If Model 3 has no 12V power, perform the
following steps to open the hood or jump start
the auxiliary 12V battery.
Jump Starting the 12V Battery
Caution: Model 3 cannot be used to jump
start another vehicle. Doing so can result
in damage.
Note: If jump starting Model 3 using another
vehicle, refer to that vehicle manufacturer's
instructions. The following instructions assume
an external 12V power supply (such as a
portable jump starter) is used.
Caution: Avoid short circuits when jump
starting Model 3. Connecting cables to
the wrong terminals, touching leads
together, etc., can result in damage to
Model 3.
- Open the hood
- Remove the maintenance panel by pulling
it upwards to release the trim clips that
hold it in place.
- Remove the cabin intake trim panel by
pulling it upwards to release the trim clips
that hold it in place.
- Connect the 12V power supply's red
positive (+) cable to the red positive (+)
terminal on the 12V battery.
Caution: To avoid damaging Model 3,
do not allow the positive cable to
contact other metal components,
such as the battery tie-down bracket.
- Connect the 12V power supply's black
negative (-) cable to the black negative (-)
terminal on the 12V battery.
- Turn on the external power supply (refer
to the manufacturer's instructions). Touch
the touchscreen to wake it up.
Note: It may take several minutes to
receive enough power to wake up the
touchscreen.
- When external 12V power is no longer
required, disconnect both cables from the
terminals on the 12V battery, beginning
with the black negative (-) cable.
- Replace the cabin intake trim panel by
placing it back in its original location and
pressing down until it is secure.
- Replace the maintenance panel by placing
it back in its original location and pressing
down until it is secure.
- Close the hood.
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Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high voltage systems and components.
Remove
Recover
Remove
Open all doors.
Fully lower all windows.
Move the driver and front passenger seats fully forward.
Remove the 2nd row floor mat from the vehicle.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Open the hood.
Remove the rear underhood