traction control 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

Touchscreen Overview
The main components of the touchscreen are shown here. The touchscreen is used to control
many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical buttons (for example,
adjusting the heating and air conditioning, headlights, etc.). You can also use the touchscreen to
customize Model X to suit your preferences.
Warning: Always pay attention to road and traffic conditions when driving. To minimize driver
distraction and ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as well as other road users, avoid using
the touchscreen to adjust settings while the vehicle is in motion.
Note: The image below is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle
options, software version and market region, your touchscreen may appear slightly different.
Touchscreen Overview
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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:

Traction Control
How It Works The 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 on. Under normal conditions, it should remain on
to ensure maximum safety.
This yellow indicator

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
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towing guidelines 99
towing instructions 227
Towing Label 211TPMSFCC certification 238
overview of 198
Tracking Disabled 156
traction control 80
trademarks 232
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 109
Trailer Brakes for towing 97
Trailer Mode 97
trailer, towing 94
transmission specifications 216
transponders, attaching 209
Transport Canada, contacting 236
Transport Mode 228
transporting 227, 228
trip chart 87
trip meter 86
Trip Planner 160
trunk, front 22
trunk, rearchild-protection lock 17
disabling interior handle 17
turn signals 68
U ultrasonic sensors 106
uniform tire quality grading 222
Unlock on Park 10
unlocking when key doesn