tow 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

Attaching a Lanyard
The Model X key supports the use of a small
lanyard. To attach a lanyard, release the
bottom cover as described above. Place the
lanyard over the pin on the back side of the
key. Re-align the cover and snap into place.
Getting More Keys
If you lose a key or require an additional one,
contact Tesla. Model X can recognize up to
eight keys.
When ordering a new key for Model X, take all
available keys with you for reprogramming.
Opening Doors from the Interior
To open a front door, pull the interior door handle toward you.
You can also use the touchscreen to open and
close doors when inside Model X. TouchControls > Quick Controls , then choose the
door you want to open or close. In addition, if Model X is equipped with the premium
upgrades package, when you press the brake
pedal, the driver

Sun Visors
The sun visors in Model X are held in place by
magnets. To protect occupants from sunlight
coming through the windshield, release the sun visor from the pillar and pivot it toward
the rear view mirror until the magnet snaps into place. While held in place by the magnet,
you can adjust the sun visor and lower the extender to provide maximum shade.
To expose the vanity mirror, lower the visorextender then lower the mirror cover. While
the cover is lowered, the mirror is exposed and
lights are illuminated.
To protect front seat occupants from sunlight
coming through the side window, lower the
sun visor from the pillar then lower the visor
extender.
Sun Visors
Opening and Closing27

When Tow mode is active, Model X
displays this indicator light on the
instrument panel, along with a
message telling you that Model X will
roll freely.
Note: In Tow mode, Model X does not shift
into a driving gear. To cancel Tow mode, shift
into Park or touch Tow mode again. Tow mode
also cancels if you use the touchscreen to
apply the parking brake ( Controls > Safety &
Security > Parking Brake ).
Gears
64Model X Owner

High Beam HeadlightsPush the left-hand steering column lever away
from you to turn the high beam headlights on
continuously. To cancel, pull the lever towards
you.
To brie

IndicatorDescription
Trailer mode (if equipped) is active. See Towing and Accessories on page 94.
Appears when some of the stored energy in the Battery may not be available due
to cold weather conditions. If Model X is plugged in, you can heat your Battery by
turning on climate control with the mobile app. The snow

Towing and Accessories
The towing package allows you to tow a trailer
with your Model X. It also allows you to carry skis, snowboards, bicycles, etc. by attaching
an accessory carrier to the hitch.
Carrying Accessories The Model X towing package has a 2" hitchreceiver that can support an accessory carrier.
The hitch receiver is designed to support vertical loads of up to 120 lbs (54 kg). When
carrying bicycles or other items on the Model
X hitch, always check to ensure that the
maximum weight is not exceeded. When
calculating weight, remember to include the weight of the accessory carrier. For example,
assuming the carrier weighs 40 lbs, the weight
threshold is sufficient for carrying two bicycles
weighing approximately 40 lbs each, or four bicycles weighing approximately 20 lbs each.
Caution: The Model X hitch is designed to
support up to 120 lbs (54 kg). Exceeding
this maximum weight can cause
significant damage.Caution: Do not attempt to install a
carrier on a Model X that is not equipped
with the towing package. Doing so can
cause significant damage.
To install and use an accessory carrier, the tow
hitch must be connected (see Connecting the
Tow Hitch on page 99). Then follow the
instructions provided with your accessory
carrier. Observe all regulations and legal requirements in your state/region that apply
to carrying accessories.
The Model X towing package includes the wiring necessary for using an accessory carrier
equipped with lights (see Electrical
Connections on page 102). The package also
includes Trailer Mode software (see Trailer
Mode on page 97).
When you connect an accessory
carrier

Towing Capacity
The total trailer weight (including all cargo
and additional equipment), and the trailer
tongue weight, must never exceed the following:TiresMaximum Towing
Capacity*Maximum Tongue
Weight**245/45R19 110
V / YSAE Class III

Tire Pressures when TowingWhen towing a trailer, tire pressures must be
adjusted to accommodate the additional load.
Keep tires in

Warning: The trailer tongue weight must
be approximately 10% of the total trailer weight without exceeding the maximumtongue weights provided in Carrying
Capacity. Loads that are balanced over
the wheels or heavier in the rear can
cause trailer sway, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.Warning: Always ensure that cargo is
secured in the trailer and will not shift.
Dynamic load shifts can cause loss of
vehicle control, resulting in serious injury
or death.
Trailer Mode
Trailer Mode must always be active when
towing a trailer. When you connect a trailer