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.
•
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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Using the Touchscreen
