Active Hood - Tesla MODEL X 2019 Owner's Manual

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.
Driving

Active Hood

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.
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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