Model X Owner`s Manual

• Model X rests horizontally with the trailer
attached. If the vehicle is tipped sharply
up at the front, and down at the rear,
check that you are not exceeding the
maximum towing capacity and tongue
loads provided in the table at the
beginning of this section.
• All trailer hitch parts and attachments, and
electrical connectors (including reverse
and fog lights, if equipped) are in good
condition and are properly connected. If
any problems are apparent, do not tow
the trailer.
• Trailer lights (brake lights, turn signal
lights, and marker lights) are working
properly.
• The trailer tongue is securely connected
to the hitch ball.
• All cargo is secured.
• The trailer load is evenly distributed such
that the trailer tongue weight is
approximately 4% of the total trailer
weight, without exceeding the maximum
tongue weights listed above.
Warning: The trailer tongue weight must
be approximately 4% of the total trailer
weight without exceeding the maximum
tongue weights listed above. 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 > Driving > 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.
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.
In Trailer Mode, the following Model X features
are disabled:
• Autosteer.
• Autopark.
•
Trac-Aware Cruise Control increases the
following distance from the car in front of
you.
• Park Assist (rear).
• Smart Air Suspension will not make
speed-based adjustments from
STANDARD to LOW.
• Smart Air Suspension does not make
automatic height adjustments based on
saved location-based settings.
• Side collision warnings are active but
automatic steering interventions are
disabled.
In addition, the braking force provided by
Automatic Emergency Braking (see Collision
Avoidance Assist on page 96) is
significantly
limited.
Note: In situations where Model X detects a
heavy load, it assumes that a trailer is
connected and automatically engages Trailer
Mode. A message displays on the instrument
panel informing you that Trailer Mode has
been engaged. When Trailer Mode is entered
automatically due to detection of a heavy
load, you can change the Trailer Mode setting
only by stopping Model X and engaging the
Park gear, or engaging the Neutral gear and
manually applying the parking brake using the
touchscreen (Controls > Driving > E-Brake &
Power
O > Parking Brake).
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.
Towing a Trailer
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