Tesla X Owner's Manual page 69

• Set Smart Air Suspension to Standard
height (touch Controls > Suspension >
Standard).
• Familiarize yourself with, and observe, all
regulations and legal requirements in your
state/region that apply to trailer towing.
Failure to comply with regulations can
compromise your safety.
• Adjust side mirrors to provide a clear
rearward view without a significant blind
spot.
• Ensure that Trailer Mode (described
below) is engaged.
Then check that:
• Model X rests horizontally with the trailer
attached. If the vehicle is tipped sharply
up at the front, and down at the rear,
check that you are not exceeding the
maximum towing capacity and tongue
loads provided in the table at the
beginning of this section.
• All trailer hitch parts and attachments,
safety chains, and electrical connectors
are in good condition and are properly
connected. If any problems are apparent,
do not tow the trailer.
• Trailer lights (brake lights, turn signal
lights, and marker lights) are working
properly.
• The trailer tongue is securely connected
to the hitch ball.
• Safety chains are properly connected
between the trailer and Model X. Cross the
safety chains under the tongue of the
trailer to help prevent the tongue from
contacting the road if it becomes
separated from the hitch. Leave enough
slack in the safety chains to allow for turns
and ensure that the chains can never drag
on the ground.
• All cargo is secured.
• The trailer load is evenly distributed such
that the trailer tongue weight is
approximately 10% of the total trailer
weight, without exceeding the maximum
tongue weights listed above.
• If the trailer is equipped with a separate
braking system, check that the brakes
work and are properly adjusted. To
provide safe stopping ability, you must
balance the trailer brakes with the brakes
on Model X.
Note: For general information about trailer
safety, provided by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, go to:
Driving
www.nhtsa.gov/cars/problems/Equipment/
towing/Towing.pdf.
Warning: The trailer tongue weight must
be approximately 10% of the total trailer
weight without exceeding the maximum
tongue weights listed above. 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's
electrical connection, Model X automatically
engages Trailer Mode. When you disconnect
the trailer's electrical connection, Trailer Mode
disengages. To engage or exit Trailer Mode
manually, touch Controls > Driving > Trailer
Mode on the touchscreen. One of the
following indicators display on the instrument
panel:
In Trailer Mode, the following Model X features
are disabled:
• Autosteer.
• Autopark.
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control increases the
following distance from the car in front of
you.
• Park Assist (rear).
• Smart Air Suspension will not make
speed-based adjustments from
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STANDARD to LOW.
Towing a Trailer
Trailer Mode is active.
Model X detects a connection for
trailer lights but Trailer Mode is
disabled. It is likely that an accessory,
such as a bicycle rack, has been
connected.
Model X detects a faulty electrical
connection for the trailer lights.
Some, or all, trailer lights may not be
functioning. Pull over as soon as
safety permits and inspect the trailer
lights for faulty cabling or
connections.
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