Tesla X owners manual page 56

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Traction Control How It Works To allow the wheels to slip, touch Controls > Driving > Traction Control > Slip Start. The traction control system constantly monitors the speed of the front and rearThe instrument panel displays an wheels. If Model X experiences a loss ofalert message when Slip Start is traction, the system minimizes wheel spin byenabled. controlling brake pressure and motor power. By default, the traction control system is always active. Under normal conditions, itAlthough the traction control system should remain active to ensure maximumautomatically reactivates the next time you safety. start Model X, it is strongly recommended that You can enable slip start to allow the wheelsyou enable it immediately after the to spin at a limited speed. Slip start can becircumstances that required you to enable Slip enabled only when Model X is movingStart have passed. 32 km/h or slower. Slip start automatically disables when the speed exceeds 64 km/h. This indicator lashes on the instrument panel whenever the traction control system is actively controlling brake pressure and motor power to minimize wheel spin. If the indicator stays on, a fault is detected with the traction control system. Contact Tesla Service. Warning: Traction control can not prevent accidents caused by driving dangerously or turning too sharply at high speeds. Warning: If the above indicator remains illuminated without turning of traction control (single motor vehicles) or enabling slip start (dual motor vehicles), the traction control system may not be operating correctly. Contact Tesla Service immediately. Allowing Wheel Slip (dual motor vehicles) To allow the wheels to slip at a limited speed, you can enable Slip Start. Slip Start can be enabled only when Model X is moving 32 km/h or slower. Slip Start automatically disables when the speed exceeds 64 km/h. Under normal conditions, Slip Start should not be enabled. Enable it only in circumstances where you deliberately want the wheels to slip, such as: • Starting on a loose surface, such as gravel or snow. • Driving in deep snow, sand or mud. • Rocking out of a hole or deep rut. To allow the wheels to slip on a dual motor Model X, touch Controls > Driving > Traction Control > Slip Start. 56 Model X Owner's Manual

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