WARNING: Be careful when turning the locking
cylinder. If it does not lock into the “Open
Position”, it automatically retracts into its
original “closed" position and can pinch your
fingers.
3.
Reinstall the dust cover on the hitch housing to
prevent dirt from accumulating inside the housing.
4. Close the dust cover on the hitch's locking cylinder
and store the hitch in a secure location.
Attaching and Removing the Ball
Mount
The Model X towing package does not include a ball
mount. You must purchase a ball mount suitable for the
type of trailer you are towing. The Model X hitch receiver
supports a ball mount up to 8” with a rise of up to 0.75”.
Do not use any type of drop ball mount.
To attach a ball mount:
1.
If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the locking
bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the hitch
assembly.
2.
Slide the ball holder into the hitch assembly.
3.
Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the
hitch assembly.
4.
Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly/ball
holder.
5.
Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the
locking bolt.
To remove a ball mount:
1.
Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide
the locking bolt out of the ball holder/hitch assembly.
2. Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly.
Electrical Connections
Regulations require all trailers to be equipped with tail
lights, brake lights, side marker lights, and turn signals.
To provide power for trailer lighting, a built-in seven-way
wiring connector (SAE J560) is attached near the tow
hitch. Most trailer wiring plugs can be attached to this
connector.
1.
Reverse Lights (Purple)
2.
Brake Controller Output (Blue)
3.
Right Turn Signal and Brake Light (Green)
4.
Low Voltage Power (Red or Black)
5.
Ground (White)
6.
Left Turn Signal and Brake Light (Yellow)
7.
Tail Lights and Running Lights (Brown)
NOTE: It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that all
electrical connections are working, and all trailer lights
are operating before and during towing. Model X does
not detect faulty trailer lights. You must perform manual
checks.
NOTE: Loss of trailer lights when towing may be the
result of a fault in the trailer wiring or excessive power
consumption by the lights connected to the trailer
output(s). When this occurs, a red Trailer Mode icon
appears on the touchscreen. Fix any issues with the
wiring and/or reduce the number of lights connected to
the trailer output(s), then toggle Trailer Mode
o and on
again.
Towing and Accessories
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