Tesla MODEL X 2019 Owner's Manual page 79

Brakes
Use the touchscreen to manually release the
parking brake (which also shifts Model X into
Neutral):
1. Touch Controls > Safety & Security.
2. Press the brake pedal, then touch Parking
Brake. If Model X was previously in Park, it
shifts into Neutral.
When you use the touchscreen to
manually apply the parking brake,
the red parking brake indicator lights
up on the instrument panel .
If the parking brake experiences an
electrical issue, the amber parking
brake indicator lights up and a fault
message displays at the top of the
instrument panel.
Caution: In the unlikely event that
Model X loses electrical power, you
cannot access the touchscreen and are
therefore unable to release the parking
brake. Contact Tesla.
Brake Wear
Model X brake pads are equipped with wear
indicators. A wear indicator is a thin metal
strip attached to the brake pad that squeals as
it rubs against the rotor when the pad wears
down. This squealing sound indicates that the
brake pads have reached the end of their
service life and require replacement. To
replace the brake pads, contact Tesla Service.
Brakes must be periodically inspected visually
by removing the tire and wheel. For detailed
specifications and service limits for rotors and
brake pads, see Subsystems
Additionally, Tesla recommends cleaning and
lubricating the brake calipers every year or
20,000 km if in an area where roads are salted
during winter months.
Warning: Neglecting to replace worn
brake pads damages the braking system
and can result in a braking hazard.
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