NOTE:
For general information about trailer
safety provided by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, go to:
www.nhtsa.gov/cars/problems/Equipment/
towing/Towing.pdf
WARNING:
The trailer tongue weight
must be approximately 10% of the
total trailer weight without exceeding
the maximum tongue weights
provided in Carrying Capacity. Loads
that are balanced over the wheels or
heavier in the rear can cause trailer
sway, resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
WARNING:
Always ensure that cargo
is secured in the trailer and will not
shift. Dynamic load shifts can cause
loss of vehicle control, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Trailer Mode
Trailer Mode must always be active when
towing a trailer. When you connect a trailer's
electrical connection, Model X automatically
engages Trailer Mode. When you disconnect
the trailer's electrical connection, Trailer Mode
disengages. To engage or exit Trailer Mode
manually, touch
Controls
>
Pedals & Steering
>
Trailer Mode
on the touchscreen. One of the
following indicators display on the instrument
panel:
Trailer Mode is active.
Model X detects a
connection for trailer lights
but Trailer Mode is disabled.
It is likely that a carrying
accessory has been
connected.
Model X detects a faulty
electrical connection for the
trailer lights. Some, or all,
trailer lights may not be
functioning. Pull over as
soon as safety permits and
inspect the trailer lights for
faulty cabling or
connections. If the issues are
resolved and the red icon
still persists, turn Trailer
Mode off and on again.
Some Autopilot features (Autosteer, Summon,
Lane Assist, etc.), as well as rear parking
sensor functionality, may not be available
when Trailer Mode is enabled. In addition,
some features may operate differently. For
example:
• Traffic-Aware Cruise Control increases the
following distance from the car in front of
you.
• The air suspension system will not make
speed-based adjustments from
STANDARD
to
LOW
.
• The air suspension system does not
automatically raise ride height based on
saved locations.
• Side collision warnings are active but
automatic steering interventions are
disabled.
• The braking force provided by Automatic
Emergency Braking (see
) is
significantly limited.
WARNING:
Do not rely on Model X to
detect the trailer and automatically
engage Trailer Mode. Always check
that Trailer Mode is engaged before
towing a trailer.
WARNING:
Under no circumstances
should you exit Trailer Mode when
towing a trailer. Doing so can cause
serious injury and/or death.
WARNING:
Do not use the suspension
setting to appropriately match the
height of the hitch with the height of
the trailer. You must choose a trailer
hitch and trailer that have the
appropriate height for suitable axle
loading and trailer balance.
Trailer Brakes
When towing a loaded trailer that weighs
more than 1000 lbs (450 kg), Tesla
recommends that the trailer be equipped with
its own brake system adequate for the weight
of the trailer. Ensure compliance with local
regulations. A brake controller must be
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