Owner’s Manual
Supported Accessory Carriers
To support the installation of an accessory
carrier (such as a bicycle, ski, or snowboard
rack) on the rear of Model X, the accessory
hitch or optional towing package is required.
Do not attempt to install an accessory carrier
on a Model X that is not equipped with the
accessory hitch or towing package. Doing so
can cause damage.
Model X is designed to support an accessory
carrier of up to 120 lbs (55 kg). When carrying
accessories on Model X, always check to
ensure that the maximum weight is not
exceeded. For example, this weight threshold
is
sucient for carrying two bicycles weighing
approximately 40 lbs (18 kg) each, or four
bicycles weighing approximately 20 lbs (9 kg)
each, assuming the accessory carrier weighs
approximately 33 lbs (15 kg).
Warning: The accessory hitch is designed
to attach a 1.25“ hitch accessory only. Do
not use the accessory hitch for trailer
towing, transportation or vehicle recovery.
Model X is capable of towing ONLY IF
equipped with the towing package.
Although the accessory hitch and the
towing package are similar in appearance,
a Model X equipped with an accessory
hitch does not have the appropriate
hardware or software to ensure that
towing can be done safely.
Installing an Accessory Carrier
1. Carefully follow the instructions provided
by the manufacturer of the accessory
carrier.
2. Connect the electrical connector (if
equipped). When Model X detects the
electrical connector, Trailer Mode
automatically engages. To ensure
availability of Autopilot features, it is
recommended that you disable Trailer
Mode. To disable Trailer Mode, touch
Controls > Driving > Trailer Mode > OFF
on the touchscreen.
3. Check that the lights are functioning
properly (if equipped).
Note: Using an accessory carrier is likely to
obscure the rear view camera’s
field of view. In
addition, driver assistance functions that
involve the use of the rear ultrasonic sensors
may not function as expected.
Impact on Range
Using an accessory carrier increases total
vehicle weight and drag. As a result, driving
range decreases
significantly and range
estimates will be inaccurate. Plan trip length
and charging stops accordingly.
Additional Cautions and Warnings
Caution: Damage caused by using an
accessory carrier is not covered by the
warranty.
Warning: Do not use the accessory hitch
to tow or transport Model X.
Warning: Use only the electrical
connection designed by Tesla. Do not
attempt to directly splice or attempt to
connect an accessory carrier's electrical
wiring using any other method. Doing so
can damage the Model X electrical
system and cause malfunctions.
Warning: Tesla assumes no responsibility
for damage or injuries resulting from
installing an accessory carrier, for any
errors or omissions in the instructions
accompanying an accessory carrier, or for
your failure to follow the proper
instructions.
Using the Accessory Hitch
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