Software
Updating software is important to ensure proper
operation and longevity of your vehicle's components.
You must install a software update at the earliest
opportunity. See
.
Tesla may update or reinstall your vehicle's software as
part of the normal diagnostic, repair, and maintenance
process within Service.
Service Intervals
Your vehicle should generally be serviced on an as-
needed basis. However, Tesla recommends the following
maintenance items and intervals, as applicable to your
vehicle, to ensure continued reliability and efficiency of
your Model X.
• Brake fluid health check every 2 years (replace if
necessary) or, if the vehicle is used for towing,
replace the brake fluid every 2 years.
• A/C desiccant bag replacement every 4 years.
• Cabin air filter replacement every 2 years.
• HEPA filter replacement every 3 years.
• Clean and lubricate brake calipers every year or
12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an area where roads
are salted during winter
• Rotate tires every 10,000 km or if tread depth
difference is 1.5 mm or greater, whichever comes first
NOTE:
The above intervals are based on typical driving
behaviors and scenarios. However, Model X should
generally be serviced on an as-needed basis; depending
on various circumstances such as driving behavior,
usage, environmental conditions, etc., the above
maintenance items may need to be replaced more or
less frequently than specified. Additionally, the above list
should not be considered comprehensive and does not
include consumable parts such as windshield wipers,
brake pads, etc.
NOTE:
Damages or failures caused by maintenance or
repairs performed by non-Tesla certified technicians are
not covered by the warranty.
Schedule Service
Scheduling a service visit through the mobile app is
easy. After touching
Schedule Service
, select the type of
service needed and follow the directions in the mobile
app. Provide as much detail as possible, such as:
• Photos, sound recordings, or videos.
• Date(s), time(s), and time zone when the issue
occurred.
• Country of use and location.
• Approximate speed the vehicle was traveling (if
applicable).
• Environmental conditions (rain, snow, cold, etc.).
• Road name and type of road (if applicable).
• Quality of lane markings (if applicable).
• Applicable vehicle settings.
• Identifiable symptoms.
Visit
https://www.tesla.com/support/service-visits
for
more information on scheduling service.
Daily Checks
• Check the Battery’s charge level, displayed on the
instrument panel or mobile app.
• Check the condition and pressure of each tire (see
Tire Care and Maintenance on page 181
).
• Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn signals, and
wipers and washers are working.
• Check for any unexpected indicator lights or vehicle
alerts on the touchscreen or instrument panel.
• Check the operation of the brakes, including the
parking brake.
• Check the operation of the seat belts (see
).
• Look for abnormal fluid deposits underneath Model X
that might indicate a leak. It is normal for a small pool
of water to form (caused by the air conditioning
system’s dehumidifying process).
• Look around the exterior of Model X and immediately
remove any corrosive substances (such as bird
droppings, tree resin, tar spots, dead insects,
industrial fallout, etc.) to prevent damage to the paint
(see
Monthly Checks
• Check windshield washer fluid level and top up if
necessary (see
Topping Up Windshield Washer Fluid
• Check that the air conditioning system is operating
correctly (see
).
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