Tesla X owners manual page 69

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Towing a Trailer touchscreen (Controls > Driving > E-Brake &•Periodically check the trailers lights and Power Of > Parking Brake). turn signals to conirm that bulbs are still Warning: Do not rely on Model X toworking. When towing a trailer, the turn detect the trailer and automaticallysignal arrows on the Model X instrument engage Trailer Mode. Always check thatcluster lash as normal, even if the bulbs Trailer Mode is engaged before towing aon the trailer are burned out. trailer. • Periodically check that cargo remains secure. Warning: Under no circumstances should•Periodically check that the trailer brakes you exit Trailer Mode when towing aare still working. trailer. Doing so can cause serious injury•Avoid parking on a grade (see below). and/or death. • Regularly check that all towing Warning: Do not use the air suspensioncomponents are securely tightened. setting to appropriately match the height of the hitch with the height of the trailer.Parking with a Trailer You must choose a trailer hitch and trailer that have the appropriate height forWhenever possible, avoid parking on a grade. suitable axle loading and trailer balance.However, if parking on a grade is absolutely Warning: Do not use Trailer Mode whennecessary, place wheel chocks under the attaching a bicycle carrier to the trailertrailers wheels: hitch (see Using a Bicycle Carrier on page•Press and hold the brake pedal. 71). • Have a second person place the wheel chocks under the wheels on the While Towing a Trailer downgrade side of the tires. Model X is designed primarily as a passenger-•When the chocks are in place, release the carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer putsbrake pedal, making sure the chocks are additional load on the motor, drive train,holding the weight of the vehicle and brakes, tires and suspension and signiicantlytrailer. decreases range. If you decide to tow a trailer,•Make sure Model X is in Park (which proceed with caution and follow these generalengages the parking brake). guidelines: Note: When the chocks are in place and you • Reduce your driving speed and avoidrelease the brake pedal, ensure that Vehicle sudden maneuvers. Keep in mind thatHold (see Vehicle Hold on page 59) is not when towing a trailer, steering, stability,braking Model X, preventing you from turning radius, stopping distance andchecking that the chocks are holding the braking performance are diferent whenweight of Model X and the trailer. If Vehicle compared to driving without a trailer.Hold is braking Model X, the Vehicle Hold • Increase your following distance byindicator light displays on the instrument maintaining twice the distance from apanel. To disengage Vehicle Hold, press and vehicle ahead. This helps to avoidrelease the brake pedal. situations that require heavy braking.Warning: If parking on a grade is Sudden braking may result in skidding ornecessary, always ensure that all trailer jack-kniing, and loss of control. wheels have been securely chocked. • Avoid very sharp turns. Sharp turns canFailure to do so cause result in serious cause the trailer to contact Model X anddamage, injury, or death. cause damage. Keep in mind that the trailer wheels will be closer to the inside ofTrailer Sway Mitigation the turn that the vehicles wheels. Therefore, make wider turns to preventWhen trailer sway is detected, Model Xs the trailer from hitting curbs, road signs,electronic stability control system attempts to trees or other objects. apply the appropriate amount of braking to minimize trailer sway. The instrument panel briely displays the traction control system indicator. Pressing the brake pedal when the system is actively braking to mitigate trailer sway does not cancel this automatic braking. Driving 69

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