Tesla Model X: Cold Weather Best Practices
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When snow and ice accumulate on your vehicle, moving
parts, such as the door handles, windows, mirrors, and
wipers can freeze in place. To achieve maximum range
and performance, it is helpful to wa
Cold weather can increase energy consumption because
more power is required for driving, cabin and Battery
heating. Follow these suggestions to reduce energy
consumption:
Use seat heaters to keep
Leave Model X plugged in when not in use. This uses the
charging system, rather than the Battery itself, to keep
the Battery warm (see High Voltage Battery Information).
Scheduled Departure
When par
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Remove
Position the vehicle on a lift, but do not raise the vehicle at
this time.
Use the Toolbox "Air Suspension Fill/Deflate" panel to
depressurize the system.
Loosen the lug nuts.
Remove the RH front wheel.
Remove the nut (torque 6 Nm) and clips (x7) that secure the
When navigating to a destination, Model X helps you
anticipate your charging needs by calculating the
amount of energy that remains when you reach your
destination. When navigating, the map displays this
calculation next to the battery icon on the turn-by-turn
direction list (see Navigating to