Traction Control - Tesla X Owner's Manual

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
always active. Under normal conditions, it
should remain active to ensure maximum
safety.
You can enable slip start to allow the wheels
to spin at a limited speed. Slip start can be
enabled only when Model X is moving 20 mph
(32 km/h) or slower. Slip start automatically
disables when the speed exceeds 40 mph
(64 km/h).
This indicator flashes on the
instrument panel whenever the
traction control system is actively
controlling brake pressure and motor
power to minimize wheel spin. If the
indicator stays on, a fault is detected
with the traction control system.
Contact Tesla Service.
Warning: Traction control can not prevent
accidents caused by driving dangerously
or turning too sharply at high speeds.
Warning: If the above indicator remains
illuminated without turning off traction
control (single motor vehicles) or
enabling slip start (dual motor vehicles),
the traction control system may not be
operating correctly. Contact Tesla Service
immediately.
Allowing Wheel Slip (dual motor vehicles)
To allow the wheels to slip at a limited speed,
you can enable Slip Start. Slip Start can be
enabled only when Model X is moving 20 mph
(32 km/h) or slower. Slip Start automatically
disables when the speed exceeds 40 mph
(64 km/h).
Under normal conditions, Slip Start should not
be enabled. Enable it only in circumstances
where you deliberately want the wheels to
slip, such as:
• Starting on a loose surface, such as gravel
or snow.
• Driving in deep snow, sand or mud.
• Rocking out of a hole or deep rut.
To allow the wheels to slip on a dual motor
Model X, touch Controls > Driving > Traction
Control > Slip Start.
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To allow the wheels to slip, touch Controls >
Driving > Traction Control > Slip Start.
The instrument panel displays an
alert message when Slip Start is
enabled.
Although the traction control system
automatically reactivates the next time you
start Model X, it is strongly recommended that
you enable it immediately after the
circumstances that required you to enable Slip
Start have passed.
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