Model X Owner`s Manual

Towing Capacity
A Model X equipped with the optional towing
package is capable of towing a trailer. The
total trailer weight (trailer weight including all
cargo and additional equipment), and the
trailer tongue weight, must never exceed the
following:
Tires Maximum
Towing
Capacity*
Maximum
Tongue
Weight**
20" or 22" 2270 kg 90 kg
**The tongue weight is the downward force
that the weight of the trailer exerts on the
hitch. It must not be less than 4% of the trailer
load. Carrying a
significant amount of
equipment, passengers or cargo in Model X
can reduce the tongue weight it can handle,
which also reduces the maximum towing
capacity. Maximum towing capacity is
calculated assuming Model X's GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) is not exceeded. The
GVWR is printed on the
Identification Plate
(see Identification Plate on page 165).
Note: Maximum towing capacity is calculated
assuming only the required towing equipment
is being used. The weight of additional
optional equipment, passengers and cargo in
the tow vehicle must be considered when
determining towing capacity.
Caution: Tesla assumes no responsibility
for damage or injuries resulting from
towing a trailer, for any errors or
omissions in the instructions
accompanying towing equipment, or for
your failure to follow the proper
instructions. Damage caused by towing a
trailer is not covered by the warranty.
Warning: Do not overload the vehicle or
trailer. Doing so can cause poor
performance, vehicle damage and loss of
vehicle control, resulting in serious injury
or death.
Warning: Do not use the trailer hitch to
tow/transport Model X.
Tire Pressures when Towing
When towing a trailer, tire pressures must be
adjusted to accommodate the additional load.
Keep tires
inflated to the pressures shown
below (these pressures override the pressures
that are provided on the Tire and Loading
information label):
Front Tires
Rear Tires Cold Tire
Inflation
Pressure
255/45R20
265/45R20
275/45R20 46 psi
(317 kPa)
255/45R20
265/35ZR22
285/35ZR22 50 psi
(345 kPa)
Warning: Check tire pressures using an
accurate pressure gauge when tires are
cold. It takes only about 1.6 km of driving
to warm up the tires suciently to aect
tire pressures. Parking the vehicle in
direct sunlight or in hot weather can also
aect tire pressures. If you must check
warm tires, expect increased pressures.
Do not let air out of warm tires in an
attempt to match recommended cold tire
pressures. A hot tire at or below the
recommended cold tire
inflation pressure
is dangerously
under-inflated.
Warning: Never attempt to tow a trailer
when a Model X tire is faulty or has been
inflated using a tire repair kit. A
temporarily repaired tire is not designed
to sustain the towing load. Towing using a
faulty or temporarily repaired tire can
result in tire failure and loss of vehicle
stability.
Before Towing a Trailer
Before towing a trailer, you MUST:
• Inflate tires to the cold tire inflation
pressure specified above.
• Set Smart Air Suspension to Standard
height (touch Controls > Suspension >
Standard).
• Familiarize yourself with, and observe, all
regulations and legal requirements in your
state/region that apply to trailer towing.
Failure to comply with regulations can
compromise your safety.
• Adjust side mirrors to provide a clear
rearward view without a
significant blind
spot.
• Ensure that Trailer Mode (described
below) is engaged.
Then check that:
Towing a Trailer
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