Towing and Accessories Towing Guidelines • When the chocks are in place, release the brake pedal and ensure the chocks hold Model X is designed primarily as a passenger- the weight of the vehicle and trailer. carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts Note: When testing chocks, ensure that additional load on the motor(s), drive train, Vehicle Hold (see Vehicle Hold on page brakes, tires, and suspension and significantly 76) is not engaged. If Vehicle Hold is decreases range. If you decide to tow a trailer, braking Model X, the Vehicle Hold proceed with caution and follow these general indicator light displays on the instrument guidelines: panel. To disengage Vehicle Hold, press • Reduce your driving speed and avoid and release the brake pedal. sudden maneuvers. Keep in mind that • Place the vehicle in Park. This engages the when towing a trailer, steering, stability, parking brake. turning radius, stopping distance and braking performance are different when Warning: If parking on a grade is compared to driving without a trailer. necessary, always ensure that all trailer • Increase your following distance by wheels have been securely chocked. maintaining at least twice the distance Failure to do so can result in serious from a vehicle ahead. This helps to avoid damage, injury, or death. situations that require heavy braking. Sudden braking may result in skidding or Trailer Sway Mitigation jack-knifing, and loss of control. • Avoid sharp turns. Sharp turns can cause When trailer sway is detected, the Model X the trailer to contact the vehicle and cause electronic stability control system attempts to damage. Keep in mind that the trailer apply the appropriate amount of braking to wheels are closer to the inside of the turn minimize trailer sway. The instrument panel than the vehicle‡s wheels. Therefore, make briefly displays the traction control system wider turns to prevent the trailer from indicator. Pressing the brake pedal when the hitting curbs, road signs, trees or other system is actively braking to mitigate trailer objects. sway does not cancel this automatic braking. • Periodically check the trailer lights and turn signals to confirm that bulbs are still Connecting the Tow Hitch working. When towing a trailer, the turn signal arrows on the vehicle instrument The Model X towing package includes a cluster flash as normal, even if the bulbs weight-carrying hitch with a 2” x 2” removable on the trailer are burned out. hitch receiver. When not in use, the hitch • Periodically confirm the cargo is secure. receiver should be removed and stored in a • Periodically confirm the trailer brakes are dry location to prevent rust and corrosion. working. Keep the dust cover over the hitch housing to • Avoid parking on a grade (see Parking prevent dirt and debris from entering. with a Trailer). • Regularly confirm that all towing components are securely tightened. Parking with a Trailer Whenever possible, avoid parking on a grade. However, if parking on a grade is absolutely necessary, place wheel chocks under the trailer wheels: • One person presses and holds the brake pedal. • A second person places the wheel chocks under the wheels on the downgrade side of the vehicle's tires. Driving 91