Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Service Intervals • Look around the exterior of Model X and immediately remove any corrosive Your vehicle should generally be serviced on substances (such as bird droppings, tree an as-needed basis. However, Tesla resin, tar spots, dead insects, industrial recommends the following maintenance items fallout, etc.) to prevent damage to the and intervals, as applicable to your vehicle, to paint (see Cleaning on page 190). ensure continued reliability and efficiency of your Model X. Monthly Checks • Brake fluid health check every 2 years (replace if necessary) or, if the vehicle is • Check windshield washer fluid level and used for towing, replace the brake fluid top up if necessary (see Topping Up every 2 years Windshield Washer Fluid on page 195). • A/C desiccant bag replacement every 4 • Check that the air conditioning system is years operating correctly (see Climate Controls • Cabin air filter replacement every 2 years on page 140). • HEPA filter replacement every 3 years Warning: Contact Tesla immediately if you • Clean and lubricate brake calipers every notice any significant or sudden drop in year or 12,500 miles (if in an area where fluid levels or uneven tire wear. roads are salted during the Winter) Note: The above intervals are based on normal Fluid Replacement Intervals driving behaviors and scenarios. Additionally, Your Battery coolant does not need to be the above list should not be considered replaced for the life of your vehicle under comprehensive and does not include most circumstances. Brake fluid should be consumable parts such as windshield wipers, checked every 2 years, replacing if necessary*. brake pads, etc. Note: Damages or failures caused by *If the vehicle is used for towing, the brake maintenance or repairs performed by non- fluid should be replaced every 2 years Tesla certified technicians are not covered by regardless of the health check. the warranty. Note: Any damage caused by opening the Battery coolant reservoir is excluded from the Daily Checks warranty. • Check the Battery‡s charge level, High Voltage Safety displayed on the instrument panel or mobile app. Your Model X has been designed and built • Check the condition and pressure of each with safety as a priority. However, be aware of tire (see Tire Care and Maintenance on these precautions to protect yourself from the page 183). risk of injury inherent in all high-voltage • Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn systems: signals, and wipers and washers are • Read and follow all instructions provided working. on the labels that are attached to Model X. • Check for any unexpected indicator lights These labels are there for your safety. or vehicle alerts on the touchscreen or • The high voltage system has no user- instrument panel. serviceable parts. Do not disassemble, • Check the operation of the brakes, remove or replace high voltage including the parking brake. components, cables or connectors. High • Check the operation of the seat belts voltage cables are colored orange for easy (see Seat Belts on page 29). identification. • Look for abnormal fluid deposits • If a collision occurs, do not touch any high underneath Model X that might indicate a voltage wiring, connectors, or leak. It is normal for a small pool of water components connected to the wiring. to form (caused by the air conditioning • In the unlikely event that a fire occurs, system‡s dehumidifying process). immediately contact your local fire emergency responders. Warning: Always disconnect the charge cable before working underneath Maintenance 181