Tesla X Owner's Manual page 73

5. Push the hitch into the hitch housing until
the locking cylinder rotates approximately
120° counter-clockwise and automatically
locks into the Closed Position. The green
area on the locking cylinder (above the
white arrow) aligns with the white dot on
the housing.
6. Visually check to confirm that the hitch is
fully inserted into the housing. Try pulling
down on the hitch. The hitch should not
drop when you pull down.
Note: If the hitch does not lock into the
housing, it falls out when you pull down on
it.
7. Turn the key so the arrows align with the
"locked" marking on the locking cylinder.
8. Remove the key and store it in a safe
place (preferably inside Model X).
Note: The key can be removed only if the
hitch is locked. This indicates a proper
connection. Do not use the hitch if the key
is not removed.
Note: Tesla recommends making a note of
the key code. You need this code if you
lose the keys and need to order a
replacement.
9. Close the dust cover to prevent dirt and
debris from entering the lock.
After towing, remove the hitch:
1. Insert the key and turn to align the top of
the key with the "unlocked" position.
2. While firmly holding the bottom of the
hitch (to prevent it from dropping to the
ground), pull the locking cylinder out
approximately 1/8" (.5 cm), and turn it
clockwise until the red marking on the
locking cylinder aligns with the white dot.
At this point, the locking cylinder is locked
in the "open" and the hitch drops out of
the housing.
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.
Driving
Towing a Trailer
3. Re-install the dust cover on the hitch
housing to prevent dirt from accumulating
inside the housing.
4. Close the dust cover on the hitch's locking
cylinder and store the hitch in a secure
location.
5. Re-install the dust cover on the hitch
housing compartment.
Note: To maintain the hitch, regularly grease
its surfaces with non-resinous grease.
Attaching and Removing the Ball
Mount
The Model X towing package does not include
a ball mount. You must purchase a ball mount
suitable for the type of trailer you are towing.
The Model X hitch receiver supports a ball
mount up to 8" with a rise of up to 0.75". Do
not use any type of drop ball mount.
To attach a ball mount:
1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from
the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt
out of the hitch assembly.
2. Slide the ball holder into the hitch
assembly.
3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the
one in the hitch assembly.
4. Slide the locking bolt through the hitch
assembly/ball holder.
5. Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end
of the locking bolt.
To remove a ball mount:
1. Remove the cotter pin from the locking
bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the
ball holder/hitch assembly.
2. Pull the ball holder out of the hitch
assembly.
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