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.
To attach a ball mount:
1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from
the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt
out of the hitch assembly.
2. Slide the ball holder into the hitch
assembly.
3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the
one in the hitch assembly.
4. Slide the locking bolt through the hitch
assembly/ball holder.
5. Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end
of the locking bolt.
To remove a ball mount:
1. Remove the cotter pin from the locking
bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the
ball holder/hitch assembly.
2. Pull the ball holder out of the hitch
assembly.
Electrical Connections
Regulations require all trailers to be equipped
with tail lights, brake lights, side marker lights,
and turn signals. To provide power for trailer
lighting, a built-in seven-way wiring connector
(SAE J560) is attached near the tow hitch.
Most trailer wiring plugs can be attached to
this connector.
1. Reverse Lights (Purple)
2. Low Voltage Power (Red or Black)
3. Right Turn Signal and Brake Light (Green)
4. Brake Controller Output (Blue)
5. Tail Lights and Running Lights (Brown)
6. Left Turn Signal and Brake Light (Yellow)
7. Ground (White)
NOTE:
It is the driver's responsibility to
ensure that all electrical connections are
working, and all trailer lights are operating
before and during towing. Model X does not
detect faulty trailer lights. You must perform
manual checks.
NOTE:
Loss of trailer lights when towing may
be the result of a fault in the trailer wiring or
excessive power consumption by the lights
connected to the trailer output(s). When this
occurs, a red Trailer Mode icon appears on the
touchscreen. Fix any issues with the wiring
and/or reduce the number of lights
connected to the trailer output(s), then
toggle Trailer Mode off and on again.
Plugging trailer wiring into the Model X
electrical connector automatically engages
).
WARNING:
The brake controller
output operates only when a brake
controller is installed (see
Towing and Accessories
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MODEL X Owner's Manual
