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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.
4. Firmly grasp the hitch from the bottom and align the
triangular-shaped guides at the sides of the hitch
with the corresponding cutouts in the hitch housing.
NOTE: Do not grasp the locking cylinder because it
needs to rotate freely.
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 the vehicle).
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.
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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. For newer version with push clips,
reattach the dust cover, snap it in place and open the
push clips before pushing them in.
NOTE: To maintain the hitch, regularly grease its
surfaces with non-resinous grease.
Disconnecting the Tow Hitch
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 0.5 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.
3. Reinstall 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.
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.
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