Traction Control
What It Is
The traction control system constantly monitors the speed of the front and rear wheels. If Model X experiences a loss of traction, the system minimizes wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power. By default, the traction control system is on. Under normal conditions, it should remain on to ensure maximum safety.
How It Works
Touch to access traction control settings.
- Auto continuously detects characteristics of the current driving surface and automatically adapts Traction Control.
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Slippery Surface distributes traction evenly across all tires to provide more traction and stability during slippery conditions, such as rain, snow, or ice.
To enable, go to .
- Stuck Assist is designed to make it easier to dislodge Model X when stuck in mud, snow, ice, etc. Turning on Stuck Assist allows the wheels to spin, making it possible to rock Model X out of a situation in which the wheels are stuck.
Allowing Wheel Slip
To allow the wheels to spin at a limited speed, you can enable Stuck Assist. Stuck Assist can be enabled only when Model X is moving 30 mph (48 km/h) or slower. Stuck Assist automatically disables when the speed exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h).
Under normal conditions, Stuck Assist should not be enabled. Enable it only in circumstances where you deliberately want the wheels to spin, such as:
- Starting on a loose surface, such as gravel or snow.
- Driving in deep snow, sand or mud.
- Rocking out of a hole or deep rut.
To allow the wheels to spin, touch .
Although Stuck Assist is automatically disabled the next time you start Model X, it is strongly recommended that you disable it immediately after the circumstances that required you to enable it have passed.