Air Suspension - Tesla MODEL X 2021 Owner's Manual

NOTE: When Model X starts, you may hear
the sound of the compressor as the air
suspension system's reservoir fills with air.
Your Model X is equipped with Adaptive Air
Suspension that offers superior ride quality
and allows you to choose a softer or firmer
ride based on your preference. When carrying
loads, the system also maintains a level height
between the front and rear. You can manually
adjust the ride height to suit your
circumstances (for example, you can raise
Model X when you need extra ground
clearance, such as when driving on a steep
driveway or ramp, in deep snow, over large
speed bumps, parking curbs, etc.).
If a fault is detected that
reduces the performance of
the adaptive air suspension
system, a yellow indicator
lights up on the instrument
panel. If the problem
persists, contact Tesla.
If a fault is detected that
disables the adaptive air
suspension system, a red
indicator lights up on the
instrument panel. Contact
Tesla.
Adjusting Ride Height
CAUTION: Before adjusting the
suspension height, ensure Model X is
clear of all obstacles, above and
below.
You can manually adjust the ride height by
pressing the brake pedal touching Controls >
Suspension on the touchscreen. The ride
height settings that are available depend on
your driving speed and other conditions (for
example, the suspension does not lower if a
door is open). Drag the slider to choose from
these options:
• Very High - When set to Very High, the
suspension automatically lowers to the
default ride height* (Medium or Low)
after driving approximately 100 feet (30
meters) or when driving speed reaches
15 mph (24 km/h). To maintain the Very
High setting for an unlimited distance
until your driving speed reaches the
speed threshold, touch Keep until 15 mph.
Using the Touchscreen

Air Suspension

• High - When set to High, the suspension
automatically lowers to the default ride
height* (Medium or Low) after driving
approximately 100 feet (30 meters) or
when driving speed reaches 35 mph (56
km/h). To maintain the High setting for an
unlimited distance until your driving
speed reaches the speed threshold, touch
Keep until 35 mph.
NOTE: You can also raise the suspension
to High by touching the Raise Suspension
shortcut on the main Controls window.
• Medium - The Medium setting ensures
optimum comfort and handling under all
loading conditions. The suspension
automatically lowers to Low when driving
speed exceeds 55 mph (89 km/h).
• Low - Lowering the height can improve
aerodynamics, make it easier to load or
unload cargo and passengers, and
improve handling.
• Very Low - This setting takes effect only
when you manually choose it. The
suspension reverts to the default setting
on your next drive.
CAUTION: Avoid driving aggressively
(hard accelerations, sharp turns, etc.)
when the suspension is set to High or
Very High. Doing so can cause
vibration and increase the possibility
of damage.
Adaptive Suspension Damping
The settings associated with Adaptive
Suspension Damping provide real-time
adjustments to the suspension system to
optimize both ride and handling. Choose
from:
• Comfort - Provides a gentler ride for a
relaxed driving experience.
• Auto - Adjusts to a wide range of roads
and driving styles, providing a fluid yet
well controlled ride.
• Sport - Provides a firmer, more controlled
ride that increases driver engagement
and connection to the road.
• Advanced - Can be used to fine tune the
suspension by dragging individual sliders
that adjust Ride Comfort and Handling.
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