traction control TESLA MODEL X 2017 Owner's Manual (UK)

IndicatorDescriptionFront fog lights (optional). See Lights on page 53.Rear fog lights. See Lights on page 53.Adaptive Front Lighting. See Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) on page 56.Electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by controlling
brake pressure and motor power (indicator flashes). See Traction Control on page 61.
If this indicator stays illuminated, a fault is detected (contact Tesla immediately).Smart Air Suspension

Braking Systems
Model X has an anti-lock braking system
(ABS) that prevents the wheels from locking when you apply maximum brake pressure. This
improves steering control during heavy
braking in most road conditions.
During emergency braking conditions, the
ABS constantly monitors the speed of each
wheel and varies the brake pressure according to the grip available.
The alteration of brake pressure can be felt as
a pulsing sensation through the brake pedal.
This demonstrates that the ABS is operating
and is not a cause for concern. Keep
firm and
steady pressure on the brake pedal while
experiencing the pulsing.
The ABS indicator flashes briefly on
the instrument panel when you firststart Model X. If this indicator lights
up at any other time, an ABS fault
has occurred and the ABS is not
operating. Contact Tesla. The braking system remains fully operational and
is not
affected by an ABS failure.
However, braking distances may increase.
If the instrument panel displays this
indicator at any time other than
displaying
briefly when you first start
Model X, a brake system fault is
detected or the brake
fluid level is
low. Contact Tesla immediately.
Emergency Braking
In an emergency, fully press the brake pedal
and maintain
firm pressure, even on low
traction surfaces. The ABS varies the braking
pressure to each wheel according to the
amount of traction available. This prevents
wheels from locking and ensures that you stop
as safely as possible.
Warning: Do not pump the brake pedal.
Doing so interrupts operation of the ABS
and can increase braking distance.Warning: Always maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you and be
aware of hazardous driving conditions.
While the ABS can improve stopping
distance, it cannot overcome the laws of physics. It also does not prevent the
danger of hydroplaning (where a layer of
water prevents direct contact between the tires and the road).
If Model X is equipped with Autopilot
hardware, Automatic Emergency Braking
automatically applies full braking in situations
where a collision is considered imminent (see
Automatic Emergency Braking on page 98).
Brake Wear Model X brake pads are equipped with wearindicators. A wear indicator is a thin metal
strip attached to the brake pad that squeals as
it rubs against the rotor when the pad wears
down. This squealing sound indicates that the
brake pads have reached the end of their
service life and require replacement. To stop
the squealing, contact Tesla Service.
Brakes must be periodically inspected visually by removing the tire and wheel. For detailed
specifications and service limits for rotors and
brake pads, see Brakes on page 175.
Warning: Neglecting to replace worn
brake pads results in damage to the
braking system and can create a braking
hazard.
Brakes
Driving59

How It WorksThe traction control system constantly
monitors the speed of the front and rear
wheels. If Model X experiences a loss of
traction, the system minimizes wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure and motor power.
By default, the traction control system is
always active. Under normal conditions, it should remain active to ensure maximum
safety.This indicator flashes 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 cannot prevent
accidents caused by driving dangerously
or turning too sharply at high speeds.Warning: If the above indicator remains
illuminated in situations in which you have
not enabled Slip Start (described next), the traction control system may not be
operating correctly. Contact Tesla Service immediately.
Allowing Wheel Slip
To allow the wheels to spin at a limited speed,
you can enable Slip Start. Slip Start can be
enabled only when Model X is moving 48 km/h or slower. Slip Start automatically
disables when the speed exceeds 80 km/h.
Under normal conditions, Slip Start should not
be enabled. Enable it only in circumstances where you deliberately want the wheels tospin, such as:

temperature (continued)heated steering wheel 44
outside 48
third row seats, folding and raising 20
tie-down straps 184
tilt detection 136
Tire and Loading Information label 170
tire noise 154
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 189
overview of 154
tire pressures, checking 151
tire pressures, when towing 71
tire repair kitinflating with air only 158inflating with sealant 157
replacing the sealant canister 159tiresall-season 153
balancing 152
chains 154
inspecting and maintaining 152
pressures, how to check 151
replacing 153
replacing a tire sensor 154
rotation 152
specification 177
summer 153
tire markings 178
tire sealant 156
winter 153
toll system transponders, attaching 167
tolls, avoiding 131
torque
specifications 174
touch up body 162
touchscreenclean mode 161
cleaning 161
Controls 107
overview 102
Settings 111
software updates 140
Tow mode 183
towing 183
towing a trailer 71
towing eye, locating 184
towing instructions 183
Towing Label 169
Towing Mode 71
TPMSFCC certification 189
overview of 154
traction control 61
trademarks 185, 186
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 79Traffic-Based Routing 131
trailer, towing 71
transmission
specifications 174
transponders, attaching 167
transporting 183
trip chart
67
trip meter 66
trip overview 131
trip planner 131
trunk, front 14trunk, rearchild protection lock 9
disabling interior handle 9
TuneIn radio 124
turn signals 57
Typical range 111
U ultrasonic sensors 77
Unlock on Park 4
unlockingtrunk, front 14
trunk, rear 12
unlocking and locking doors 4
unlocking when key doesn