Suspension TESLA MODEL X 2020 Owner's Manual

Contents
Overview............................................................. 2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview....................................................................... 3
Touchscreen Overview..............................................................4
Opening and Closing....................................10
Keys and Doors.......................................................................... 10 Windows....................................................................................... 19Rear Trunk................................................................................... 20Front Trunk..................................................................................22 Interior Storage and Electronics.........................................24Sun Visors.................................................................................... 27
Seating and Safety Restraints.................. 28 Front and Rear Seats.............................................................. 28Seat Belts.....................................................................................33 Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 36Airbags......................................................................................... 45
Driving............................................................... 53 Driver Profiles .............................................................................53
Steering Wheel.......................................................................... 56 Mirrors........................................................................................... 59Starting and Powering Off..................................................... 61
Gears............................................................................................. 63 Lights............................................................................................ 65 Instrument Panel.......................................................................69Wipers and Washers............................................................... 75Braking and Stopping............................................................. 76
Traction Control........................................................................ 80 Park Assist.................................................................................... 81Vehicle Hold................................................................................83Acceleration Modes................................................................. 84Trip Information........................................................................ 86 Getting Maximum Range....................................................... 87
Rear View Camera....................................................................89Dashcam...................................................................................... 90Active Spoiler.............................................................................93Towing and Accessories........................................................ 94 Cold Weather Best Practices............................................. 104
Autopilot........................................................ 106
About Autopilot...................................................................... 106 Traffic-Aware Cruise Control.............................................. 109
Autosteer.................................................................................... 116 Autopark.....................................................................................123Summon......................................................................................125Smart Summon........................................................................ 128 Lane Assist..................................................................................131Collision Avoidance Assist...................................................134 Speed Assist..............................................................................137
Using the Touchscreen.............................. 139 Controls...................................................................................... 139Climate Controls..................................................................... 150 Maps and Navigation............................................................. 156Media and Audio..................................................................... 162Phone...........................................................................................165 Air Suspension......................................................................... 168Calendar..................................................................................... 170
Security Settings...................................................................... 171 HomeLink

Towing Guidelines
Model X 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. If you decide to tow a trailer,
proceed with caution and follow these general
guidelines:

Air Suspension
Note: When Model X starts, you may hear the
sound of the compressor as the air suspension system

Jacking and Lifting
Jacking Procedure
Follow the steps below to lift Model X. Ensure
that any non-Tesla repair facility is aware of
these lifting points.
1. Position Model X centrally between the lift
posts.
2. If your Model X is equipped with air
suspension, it automatically self-levels,
even when power is off. Use the
touchscreen to set the suspension as
follows:

SuspensionFrontIndependent, virtual pivot double
wishboneRearIndependent, virtual pivot double
wishbone
Battery - 12V
Rating33 amp hour or higherVoltage and Polarity12V negative (-) ground
Battery - High Voltage
TypeLiquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion)Temperature RangeDo not expose Model X to ambient
temperatures above 140

Disable the Self-Leveling AirSuspension System
If Model X is equipped with the air suspension
system, it automatically self-levels, even when
power is off. To prevent damage, you must
activate Jack Mode to disable self-leveling:
1. Touch Controls > Suspension on the
touchscreen.
2. Press the brake pedal, then touch Very
High to maximize height.
3. Touch Jack.When Jack Mode is active, Model X
displays this red indicator light on
the instrument panel, along with a
message telling you that active
suspension is disabled.
Note: Jack Mode cancels when driving speed
exceeds 4 mph (7 kph).
Warning: Failure to activate Jack Mode on
a vehicle equipped with the air
suspension system can result in the
vehicle becoming loose during transport,
which may cause significant damage.
Activate Transport Mode
Transport Mode keeps the parking brake
disengaged while winching Model X onto a

Index
A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 76
absolute speed limit 137
Acceleration settings 84
access panel, removing 206
accessoriesplugging into power socket 25
accessory carrier 94
adaptive headlights 67
Adaptive Suspension Damping 168
adjacent lane speed 131
air circulation 152
air conditioning 150
air distribution 152
air filter 155
air suspension 168
air vents 154
airbags 45
alarm 171
all-season tires 199
always connected, setting 87
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy 159
anti-lock braking (ABS) 76
application launcher 4
audioequalizer 164
immersive sound 164
playing files 162
steering wheel buttons 56
volume control 162
Auto High Beam 67
Auto Lane Change 118
auto-raising suspension 168
automatic emergency braking 135
automatic navigation 156
Autopark 123
autopilotblind spot collision warning 131
side collision warning 131
staying inside lane markings 131AutopilotAuto Lane Change 118
automatic emergency braking 134
Autopark 123
Autosteer 116
collision avoidance assist 134
forward collision warning 134
Navigate on Autopilot 119
overtake acceleration 109
overview 106
speed assist 137
speed limit warning 137
staying within speed limits 137
Summon 125
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 109
Autopilot components 106
Autosteer 116
average range
87
B
backup camera 89battery (12V)complete discharge 184
specifications 217Battery (high voltage)care of 184
coolant 206
specifications 217
temperature limits 184
battery (key), replacing 11
bicycle carrier 94
blind spot collision warning 131
blind spot collision warning chime 131
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 164
general information 165
phone, pairing and using 165
body repairs 209
body touch up 203
brakesautomatic in emergencies 135

seating position 51seatsadjusting 28
heaters 150
seats, second row 29
security settings 171
sensors 106
Sentry Mode 171
service data recording 234
service intervals 192
Settings, erasing 149
shifting gears 63
Show Calendar Upon Entry 170
Side Clearance (Summon) 125
side collision warning 131
SiriusXM 162
slip start 80
Smart Summon 128
software reset 149
software update preferences 179
software updates 179
software version 9
specifications12V battery 217
brakes 216
cargo volume 214
dimensions 213
exterior 213
High Voltage Battery 217
interior 213
motor 215
steering 216
subsystems 215
suspension 217
tires 219
transmission 216
wheels 218
speed assist 137
Speed Limit Mode 149
speed limit warning 137
spoiler 93
Sport acceleration 84
stability control 80
Standard acceleration 84
starting 61
steering specifications 216
steering wheeladjusting position 56
adjusting sensitivity 56
buttons 56
heated 56
scroll buttons 56
steering, automatic 116
Stopping Mode 77
streaming radio 163
streaming services 163
summer tires 199
Summon 125
Summon Distance 125
sun visors 27
superchargingdescribed 191
idle fees 191
pay-per-use fees 191
suspension (air), settings for 168
suspension specifications 217
T telematics 234
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 184
cabin, controls for 150
heated steering wheel 58
outside 69
tires 222
Teslacam 90
third row seats, folding and raising 32
tie-down straps 229
tilt/intrusion detection 171
Tire and Loading Information label 211
tire noise 200
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 238
overview of 198
tire pressures, checking 194
tire pressures, when towing 96
tiresall-season 199
balancing 195
chains 200
inspecting and maintaining 195
pressures, how to check 194
quality grading 222
replacing 196
replacing a tire sensor 198
rotation 195
specification 219
summer 199
temperature grades 222
tire markings 220
traction grade 222
treadwear grade 222
wheel configuration 194
winter 199
toll system transponders, attaching 209
torque specifications 215
touch up body 203
touchscreencleaning 202
overview 4
software updates 179
tow eye, locating 228
tow hitch, connecting 99
tow hitch, disconnecting 101
towing 228
towing a trailer 94
towing capacity 95
Index
244Model X Owner