towing TESLA MODEL X 2021 Owner´s Manual

Contents
Overview............................................................. 2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview....................................................................... 3
Opening and Closing..................................... 4 Doors............................................................................................... 4Windows....................................................................................... 12Rear Trunk.................................................................................... 13 Front Trunk...................................................................................15Glove Box......................................................................................17Cup Holders................................................................................. 18Sun Visors.....................................................................................19
Seating and Safety Restraints................. 20 Front and Rear Seats.............................................................. 20Seat Belts.....................................................................................26Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 29
Airbags......................................................................................... 39
Driving.............................................................. 44 Driver Profiles ............................................................................ 44
Steering Wheel..........................................................................46 Mirrors...........................................................................................49 Starting and Powering Off....................................................50
Gears............................................................................................. 52 Instrument Panel....................................................................... 53Lights............................................................................................ 59 Wipers and Washers............................................................... 64Brakes........................................................................................... 65Traction Control........................................................................ 67Park Assist...................................................................................68 Vehicle Hold............................................................................... 70Acceleration Modes.................................................................. 71Trip Information.........................................................................73
Getting Maximum Range.......................................................74 Rear View Camera.................................................................... 76
Active Spoiler............................................................................. 77 Towing and Accessories.........................................................78
Driver Assistance.......................................... 86
About Driver Assistance........................................................ 86 Traffic-Aware Cruise Control................................................89
Autosteer..................................................................................... 95 Auto Lane Change................................................................... 98Autopark.................................................................................... 100 Lane Assist................................................................................ 104Collision Avoidance Assist.................................................. 106 Speed Assist.............................................................................. 110
Using the Touchscreen............................... 112 Touchscreen Overview........................................................... 112Controls........................................................................................117Settings........................................................................................ 121 Climate Controls...................................................................... 126Smart Air Suspension............................................................ 133Media and Audio..................................................................... 135 Phone.......................................................................................... 140Maps and Navigation............................................................. 142Calendar..................................................................................... 147Security Settings..................................................................... 148HomeLink

IndicatorDescription
Model X is in Tow mode and can roll freely. It does not automatically shift into Park
when you exit. See Instructions for Transporters on page 195.Trailer mode (if equipped) is active. See Towing and Accessories on page 78.Flashes green when the left turn signal is operating. Both turn signal indicators

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 50 mm ball
coupling that can support an accessory
carrier.
The ball coupling is designed to support vertical loads of up to 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 14 kg, the weight threshold is sufficient for carrying two bicycles weighing
approximately 20 kg each, or four bicycles
weighing approximately 10 kg each.
Caution: The Model X hitch is designed to
support up to 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 83). 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 85). The package also
includes Trailer Mode software (see Trailer
Mode on page 81).
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**19"***, 20" or 22"2250 kg90 kg
*Tesla recommends a separate braking system on trailers with a loaded weight of over 450 kg. Thebraking system must be appropriate for the weight of the trailer. Follow the instructions providedby the trailer brake manufacturer to ensure that trailer brakes are properly installed, adjusted, and
maintained.
**The tongue weight is the downward force that the weight of the trailer exerts on the hitch. It must not be less than 4% of the trailer load. Carrying a significant amount of equipment,
passengers, or cargo in the tow vehicle can reduce the tongue weight it can handle, which also
reduces the maximum towing capacity. Maximum towing capacity is calculated assuming the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is not exceeded. The GVWR is printed on the Statutory
Plate (see Statutory Plate on page 180).
***A Model X with 19" winter tires supports towing ONLY if equipped with these specific tires:
TireStuddedRim Size
Rating
(Front/Rear)Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8Yes19"110 T
(190 km/h)Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2No19"110 R
(170 km/h)Pirelli Sottozero 3No19"110 V
(240 km/h)Caution: Do not use Model X for towing if equipped with 19" winter tires that are not listed
above.
Note: If the towing capacity on the hitch label con

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

Trailer Mode
Trailer Mode must always be active when towing a trailer. When you connect a trailer

Towing Guidelines
Model X is designed primarily as a passenger-
carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional load on the motor, 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: You must use the Model X trailer
hitch when towing a trailer. Never attempt
to attach a different type of trailer hitch.
To install the trailer hitch:
1. Remove the dust cover from the hitch
housing.
2. Insert the key into the locking cylinder on
the hitch, and turn the cylinder so the top of the key is aligned with the “unlocked”
position.
3. Pull the locking cylinder out of the
adapter approximately 0.5 cm, and turn
clockwise until the red marking on the
cylinder aligns with the white dot.
Warning: Be careful when turning the
locking cylinder. If it does not lock
into the “Open Position”, it
automatically retracts into its original
“Closed Position” and can pinch your fingers.4. Firmly grasp the hitch from the bottom
and align the triangular-shaped guides at
the sides of the hitch with the
corresponding cutouts in the hitch
housing.
Note: Do not grasp the locking cylinder
because it needs to rotate freely.
5. Push the hitch into the hitch housing until
the locking cylinder rotates approximately
120

1.Close
Touch the circled X in the top left corner of a window to close it (or you can touch anywhere
outside the window).
2. Doors
Touch to open or close doors.
3. Seats
If Model X is equipped with monopost second row seats, touch to move the second row seats
forward or backward (see Adjusting Second Row Monopost Seats on page 21).
4. Suspension
If Model X is equipped with Smart Air Suspension, touch to manually raise or lower Model X, or to remove a previously saved auto-raising location (see Smart Air Suspension on page 133).
Model X must be powered on and you must press the brake pedal before you can change
suspension settings. Smart Air Suspension causes Model X to self-level, even when powered off. Therefore, when towing or lifting, you must disable self-leveling (see Instructions for
Transporters on page 195 and Jacking and Lifting on page 176).
5. Driving

Tire Care and Maintenance
Maintaining Tire Pressures
If you are not towing a trailer, keep tires
in