Active Hood - Tesla MODEL X 2015 Owner's Manual

Active Hood

How Active Hood Works
Some Model X vehicles (depending on market region
and date of manufacture) feature a pedestrian
protection system with an Active Hood that is designed
to reduce head injuries to pedestrians and cyclists in a
frontal collision. Multiple sensors at the front of the
vehicle are designed to detect an impact with a
pedestrian when Model X is moving between
approximately 25 and 50 km/h, and raise the rear
portion of the hood automatically approximately 80 mm.
This increases the space between the hood and the
components beneath it, reducing the likelihood of
injuries.
NOTE: The pedestrian protection system relies on a
series of sensors and algorithms designed and calibrated
to determine when Active Hood should deploy.
Therefore, not all pedestrian collisions result in
deployment. Similarly, the Active Hood may deploy if
Model X collides with an animal, vehicle, or other object.
If Active Hood has been deployed, the instrument panel
displays an alert and a chime sounds. Immediately take
Model X to the nearest Tesla Service Center or Tesla-
approved body shop. Active Hood's associated sensors
and actuators must be serviced whenever Active Hood
has been deployed.
WARNING: Deployment of Active Hood may cause
the raised hood to partially obstruct driver vision,
increasing the risk of a collision. If safe to do so,
Model X can be driven to the nearest Tesla Service
Center or Tesla-approved body shop. If unsafe to
drive (you cannot clearly see over the raised hood,
the hood latch has been damaged, etc.), you must
have your vehicle transported.
WARNING: If the instrument panel displays an alert
indicating that Active Hood has been deployed in
situations where it has not, immediately drive
Model X to the nearest Tesla Service Center.
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NOTE: If damage occurs to the front bumper, contact a
local Tesla-approved body shop to inspect the sensors
for damage.
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