Model X Owner`s Manual

2. While firmly holding the bottom of the
hitch (to prevent it from dropping to the
ground), pull the locking cylinder out
approximately .5 cm, and turn it clockwise
until the red marking on the locking
cylinder aligns with the white dot. At this
point, the locking cylinder is locked in the
"open" and the hitch drops out of the
housing.
Warning: Be careful when turning the
locking cylinder. If it does not lock
into the “Open Position”, it
automatically retracts into its original
“closed" position and can pinch your
fingers.
3. Re-install the dust cover on the hitch
housing to prevent dirt from accumulating
inside the housing.
4. Close the dust cover on the hitch's locking
cylinder and store the hitch in a secure
location.
5. Re-install the dust cover on the hitch
housing compartment.
Note: To maintain the hitch, regularly grease
its surfaces with non-resinous grease.
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 13-pin wiring connector is
attached to Model X's tow bar, near the hitch
housing. The wiring plugs on most types of
trailers can be attached to this connector.
1. Left Turn Signal (Yellow)
2. Rear Fog (Blue)
3. Ground for Pins 1-8 (White)
4. Right Turn Signal (Green)
5. Right Tail Lamp (Brown)
6. Stop Lamps (Red)
7. Left Tail Lamp (Black)
8. Reverse Lamps (Pink)
9. 12V Power - Permanent (Orange)
10. 12V Power - Switched/Ignition (Grey)
11. Ground for Pin 10 (Black/White)
12. Service Brakes (AUSTRALIA ONLY) (Light
Grey)
13. Ground for Pin 9 (Red/White)
Note: Plugging a trailer's wiring into the Model
X electrical connector automatically engages
Trailer Mode (see Trailer Mode on page 72).
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. You must perform manual
checks.
Note: Loss of trailer lights when towing may
be the result of a blown fuse. Model X does
not provide a warning if the fuse is blown.
Contact Tesla Service.
Note: If a trailer fog light is detected, Model X
disables its rear fog light (if equipped).
Caution: Always ensure that the trailer's
electrical cable does not contact or drag
on the ground and there is enough slack
in the cable to allow for turns.
Warning: Use only the electrical
connection designed by Tesla. Do not
attempt to directly splice or attempt to
connect a trailer’s electrical wiring using
any other method. Doing so can damage
the Model X electrical system and cause
malfunctions.
Trailer Sway Mitigation
When trailer sway is detected, Model X’s
electronic stability control system attempts to
apply the appropriate amount of braking to
minimize trailer sway. The instrument panel
briefly displays the traction control system
indicator. Pressing the brake pedal when the
system is actively braking to mitigate trailer
sway does not cancel this automatic braking.
Towing a Trailer
Driving 75