brakes TESLA MODEL X 2020 Owner's Manual

Overview
Interior Overview
1. Interior door handles ( Opening Doors from the Interior on page 13)
2. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control ( Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 109) and Autosteer
( Autosteer on page 116)
3. High beams ( High Beam Headlights on page 67), Turn signals ( Turn Signals on page 68),
Wipers and washers ( Wipers and Washers on page 75)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left ( Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 56)
5. Instrument panel ( Instrument Panel on page 69)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right ( Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 57)
7. Gear selector ( Shifting Gears on page 63)
8. Touchscreen ( Touchscreen Overview on page 4)
9. Glovebox button ( Glove Box on page 24)
10. Cabin climate control ( Climate Controls on page 150)
11. Power window switches ( Opening and Closing on page 19)
12. Exterior mirror adjustment switches ( Mirrors on page 59)
13. Seats ( Front and Rear Seats on page 28)
14. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) ( Steering Wheel on page
56)
15. Horn ( Horn on page 58)
16. Brakes ( Braking and Stopping on page 76)
17. Accelerator pedal ( Acceleration Modes on page 84)
18. Hazard warning lights ( Hazard Warning Flashers on page 68)
19. Cup holders ( Cup Holders on page 26)
Interior Overview
2Model X Owner

IndicatorDescription
An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See Braking and Stopping on
page 76. Contact Tesla immediately.The parking brake is manually applied. See Parking Brake on page 78.A parking brake fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See Parking Brake on page 78.Vehicle Hold is actively applying the brakes. See Vehicle Hold on page 83.Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is detected, the indicator

Caution: If the brakes are not functioning
properly, stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact Tesla Service.
See Park on page 63 for information on
using the Park button to stop the vehicle
in case of emergency.Warning: Always maintain a safe driving
distance from the vehicle in front of you
and be cautious in hazardous driving
conditions. Do not rely on brake disc
wiping or hydraulic fade compensation to act as a substitute for adequate braking.
Regenerative Braking
Whenever Model X is moving and your foot is
off the accelerator, regenerative braking slows
down Model X and feeds any surplus energy back to the Battery.
By anticipating your stops and reducing or
removing pressure from the accelerator pedal
to slow down, you can take advantage of regenerative braking to increase driving range.
Of course, this is no substitute for regular braking when needed for safety.
Note: If regenerative braking is aggressively
slowing Model X (such as when your foot is
completely off the accelerator pedal at
highway speeds), the brake lights turn on to
alert others that you are slowing down.
Warning: In snowy or icy conditions
Model X may experience traction loss
during regenerative braking, particularly
when in the Standard setting and/or not
using winter tires. Tesla recommends
using the Low setting (see To Set the
Regenerative Braking Level on page 77)
in snowy or icy conditions to help
maintain vehicle stability.
The Energy app displays real-time feedback
on the amount of energy being gained by
regenerative braking. You can also display the
power meter on either side of the instrument
panel by choosing Energy using the scroll
button on the steering wheel (see Steering
Wheel on page 56).
The amount of energy fed back to the Battery using regenerative braking can depend on thecurrent state of the Battery and the charge
level setting that you are using. For example,
regenerative braking may be limited if the Battery is already fully charged or if the
ambient temperature is too cold.
Note: If regenerative braking is limited, a
dashed yellow line displays on the power
meter.
To Set the Regenerative Braking Level
You can use the touchscreen to change the
level of regenerative braking:
1. Touch Controls > Driving > Regenerative
Braking .
2. Choose from two levels:

Use the touchscreen to manually release the
parking brake (which also shifts Model X into Neutral):
1. Touch Controls > Safety & Security .
2. Press the brake pedal, then touch Parking
Brake . If Model X was previously in Park, it
shifts into Neutral.When you use the touchscreen to
manually apply the parking brake,
the red parking brake indicator lights
up on the instrument panel.If the parking brake experiences an
electrical issue, the amber parking brake indicator lights up and a fault
message displays at the top of the
instrument panel.Caution: In the unlikely event that
Model X loses electrical power, you
cannot access the touchscreen and are
therefore unable to release the parking
brake. Contact Tesla.
Brake Wear
Model X brake pads are equipped with wear indicators. 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
replace the brake pads, 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 Subsystems on page 215.
Additionally, Tesla recommends cleaning and
lubricating the brake calipers every year or
12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an area where
roads are salted during winter months.
Warning: Neglecting to replace worn
brake pads damages the braking system
and can result in a braking hazard.
Braking and Stopping
Driving79

Vehicle Hold
When Model X is stopped, Vehicle Hold can
continue to apply the brakes even after you
remove your foot from the brake pedal. When
driving on a hill or on a

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:

Warning: Forward Collision Warning is
designed only to provide visual and
audible alerts. It does not attempt to
apply the brakes or decelerate Model X.
When seeing and/or hearing a warning, it
is the driver

Obstacle-Aware AccelerationObstacle-Aware Acceleration is designed toreduce the impact of a collision by reducing
motor torque and in some cases applying the
brakes, if Model X detects an object in its driving path. For example, Model X, while
parked in front of a closed garage door with
the Drive gear engaged, detects that you have
pressed hard on the accelerator pedal.
Although Model X still accelerates and hits the
garage door, the reduced torque may result in
less damage.
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is designed to
operate only when all of these conditions are
simultaneously met:

TransmissionTypeSingle speed fixed gearOverall Final Drive RatioSmall motor: 9.325:1
Large motor: 9.734:1Reverse GearReverse direction of motor, limited to
15 mph (24 km/h)
Steering
TypeRack and pinion with electronic power steering, speed sensitiveNumber of turns lock to lock2.05Turning Circle (curb to curb)40.8 ft (12.4 m)
Brakes
Type
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
with Electronic Brake Force Distribution,
Integrated Advanced Stability Control and
Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated
regenerative braking systemCalipersFront: Four piston, fixed
Rear: Single piston,

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