Air Suspension - Tesla X 2015 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). The touchscreen also displays the approximate
ground clearance for each setting. Drag the slider to
choose from these options:
• Very High - When set to Very High, the suspension
automatically lowers to the default ride height*
(Standard 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.
• High - When set to High, the suspension
automatically lowers to the default ride height*
(Standard 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.
• Standard - The Standard setting ensures optimum
comfort and handling under all loading conditions.
Using the Touchscreen

Air Suspension

• 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.
CAUTION: Acceleration may be reduced when the
suspension is set to High or Very High.
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.
Touch Show Suspension Data to display detailed
information about the dampers for each wheel, including
ride height, compression and rebound values, and body
accelerations.
Use Comfort Damping in Autopilot (if equipped) - By
default, damping automatically sets to the Comfort
setting when using Autopilot, and reverts back to your
chosen setting when Autopilot is no longer in use. Turn
this setting off to disable this feature.
Real-time Visualization
The image of your Model X on the Suspension screen
provides a real-time visualization of the status of the air
suspension system. In addition to visually showing
changes to the ride height, it displays Compression and
Rebound lines that reflect how the suspension system is
controlling the dampers for each wheel based on your
chosen settings and changing road conditions. Both are
controlled simultaneously. Touch Show Suspension Data
to display detailed information about the dampers for
each wheel, including ride height, compression and
rebound values, and body accelerations.
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