Motor Type
Motor Type
Model S
Model XModel S Plaid
Model X Plaid
Front and rear
motorAC permanent magnet synchronous
motor, liquid-cooled, with variable
frequency driveAC permanent magnet synchronous motor, carbon-
fiber-wrapped rotor, liquid-cooled, with variable
frequency drive (2x motors in the rear)
Transmission
TransmissionModel XModel X PlaidTypeSingle speed fixed gearSingle speed fixed gearOverall Final Drive
Ratio
Front unit motor: 7.56:1
Rear unit motor: 9.04:1Front unit motor: 7.56:1
Rear unit motor: 7.56:1
Reverse GearReverse direction of motor, limited to
15 mph (24 km/h)
Reverse direction of motor, limited to
15 mph (24 km/h)
Steering
SteeringSpecificationsTypeVariable rack and pinion with electronic power steering, speed sensitiveNumber of turns lock to lock2.33Turning Circle (curb to curb)40.3 ft/12.3 m
Brakes
BrakesSpecifications
Type
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake
Force Distribution, Integrated Advanced Stability Control and Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking systemCalipersFront: Four piston, fixedRear: Single piston, floatingRotor Diameters (ventilated)Front: 15.59
R
radio: 170, 173
Radio Frequency compliance: 284
range: 71, 77, 186
displayed on instrument panel: 71
driving tips to maximize: 186
regenerative braking: 77
range assurance: 186
re-naming your vehicle: 12
Re-route: 168
reading light, rear: 32
rear view camera: 85
rear window switches, disabling: 24
recent (Media Player): 171
Recents (navigation): 164
recording: 152, 153
regenerative braking: 77
relative speed limit: 134
release notes: 161
restarting the touchscreen: 63
Reverse: 66
RFID transponders: 203
ride height, air suspension: 146
roadside assistance: 221
rotating tires: 191
Round Trip Energy (navigating): 168
run out of range: 225, 226
S
safety defects, reporting: 284
safety information: 42, 49, 55
airbags: 55
child seats: 49
seat belts: 42
satellite radio: 171
Schedule: 185
schedule service: 162
scheduled charging: 185
scheduled departure: 185
using: 185
seat belts: 40, 41, 198
cleaning: 198
in a collision: 41
overview of: 40
pre-tensioners: 41
wearing when pregnant: 41
seat heaters: 136
seating capacity: 206
seating position, driving: 35
seats: 136
heaters: 136
seats, front and rear: 35
second row seats: 37
security settings: 150
self-leveling: 146
sensors: 98
Sentry Mode: 153
service data recording: 281
service intervals: 188
Settings, erasing: 12
shifting: 65
shortcuts: 9, 11
adding to My Apps: 11
restarting the touchscreen: 9
Show Calendar Upon Entry: 143, 145
side camera(s): 85
Side Clearance (Summon): 122
side collision warning: 128
SiriusXM: 171
slip start: 79
Smart Summon: 125
smartphone: 13
authenticating as a key: 13
Software Reinstall: 160
software reset: 12
software update preferences: 160
software updates: 160
specifications: 211, 213
brakes: 211
High Voltage Battery: 213
low voltage battery: 213
motor: 211
steering: 211
subsystems: 211
suspension: 213
tires: 213
transmission: 211
wheels: 213
specifications (vehicle interior): 208
specifications and dimensions: 208
specifications, exterior: 208
speed assist: 134
speed limit warning: 134
stability control: 79
standby: 153
starting: 63
steering specifications: 211
steering, automatic: 105
summer tires: 194
Index
Summon: 122
Summon Distance: 122
sun visors: 34
superchargers, displaying on map: 164
supercharging: 183
described: 183
idle fees: 183
pay-per-use fees: 183
suspension: 146
suspension specifications: 213
suspension, air: 146
suspension, auto-raising: 146
suspension, damping: 146
T
telematics: 281
temperature: 60, 71, 136, 178, 216
Battery (high voltage), limits: 178
cabin, controls for: 136
heated: 60
outside: 71
tires: 216
tesla profiles: 57
Teslacam: 152, 153
third row seats (folding and raising): 38
tie-down straps: 223
tilt/intrusion detection: 150
Tire and Loading Information label: 206
tire noise: 195
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 193
overview of: 193
tire pressures, checking: 190
tire pressures, displaying: 190
tire pressures, when towing: 89
tires: 190, 191, 194, 195, 213, 214, 216
all-season: 194
balancing: 191
chains: 195
inspecting and maintaining: 191
pressures, displaying: 190
pressures, how to check: 190
quality grading: 216
replacing: 191
replacing a tire sensor: 194
rotation: 191
specification: 213
summer: 194
temperature grades: 216
tire markings: 214
traction grade: 216
treadwear grade: 216
wheel configuration: 190
winter: 194
toll system transponders, attaching: 203
torque specifications: 211
touch up body: 198
touchscreen: 7, 9, 11, 160, 198
adding shortcuts: 11
cleaning: 198
customizing My Apps: 11
display settings: 7
frozen: 9
main: 7
overview: 7
rear: 7
reboot: 9
software updates: 160
unresponsive: 9
tow hitch, connecting: 92
tow hitch, disconnecting: 93
towing: 222, 225, 226
towing a trailer: 87
towing capacity: 88
towing guidelines: 91
towing, instructions: 221
towing, transporting: 221
Toybox: 173
TPMS: 193
overview of: 193
Tracking Disabled: 164
traction control: 79
trademarks: 278
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control: 113
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 101
Trailer Brakes for towing: 90
Trailer Mode: 89
trailer towing: 87
transmission specifications: 211
transponders, attaching: 203
Transport Canada, contacting: 284
Transport Mode: 222
transporting: 222
trip chart: 187
trip meter: 84
Trip Planner: 168
trunk, front: 27
trunk, rear: 25
turn signals, lights: 70
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