Tesla Model X 2020 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL X

OWNER'S MANUAL

2020.4

North America

Overview.............................................................2

Interior Overview.........................................................................2

Exterior Overview.......................................................................3

Touchscreen Overview..............................................................4

Opening and Closing....................................10

Keys and Doors..........................................................................10

Windows.......................................................................................19

Rear Trunk...................................................................................20

Front Trunk..................................................................................22

Interior Storage and Electronics.........................................24

Sun Visors....................................................................................27

Seating and Safety Restraints..................28

Front and Rear Seats.............................................................. 28

Seat Belts.....................................................................................33

Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 36

Airbags......................................................................................... 45

Driving...............................................................53

Driver Proﬁles.............................................................................53

Steering Wheel..........................................................................56

Mirrors...........................................................................................59

Starting and Powering O.....................................................61

Gears............................................................................................. 63

Lights............................................................................................ 65

Instrument Panel.......................................................................69

Wipers and Washers............................................................... 75

Braking and Stopping.............................................................76

Traction Control........................................................................80

Park Assist....................................................................................81

Vehicle Hold................................................................................83

Acceleration Modes.................................................................84

Trip Information........................................................................86

Getting Maximum Range.......................................................87

Rear View Camera....................................................................89

Dashcam......................................................................................90

Active Spoiler.............................................................................93

Towing and Accessories........................................................94

Cold Weather Best Practices............................................. 104

Autopilot........................................................ 106

About Autopilot......................................................................106

Trac-Aware Cruise Control..............................................109

Autosteer.................................................................................... 116

Autopark.....................................................................................123

Summon......................................................................................125

Smart Summon........................................................................ 128

Lane Assist..................................................................................131

Collision Avoidance Assist...................................................134

Speed Assist..............................................................................137

Using the Touchscreen..............................139

Controls...................................................................................... 139

Climate Controls..................................................................... 150

Maps and Navigation.............................................................156

Media and Audio..................................................................... 162

Phone...........................................................................................165

Air Suspension......................................................................... 168

Calendar..................................................................................... 170

Security Settings...................................................................... 171

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver...................................... 175

Connecting to Wi-Fi...............................................................178

Software Updates...................................................................179

Mobile App................................................................................. 181

Contents

Charging......................................................... 182

Electric Vehicle Components.............................................182

Battery Information............................................................... 184

Charging Instructions............................................................186

Maintenance.................................................. 192

Maintenance Schedule..........................................................192

Tire Care and Maintenance................................................. 194

Cleaning......................................................................................201

Wiper Blades and Washer Jets........................................204

Fluid Reservoirs......................................................................206

Jacking and Lifting............................................................... 208

Parts and Accessories..........................................................209

Speciﬁcations............................................... 210

Identiﬁcation Labels.............................................................. 210

Vehicle Loading........................................................................ 211

Dimensions and Weights......................................................213

Subsystems................................................................................215

Wheels and Tires.....................................................................218

Roadside Assistance................................. 226

Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance..........................226

Instructions for Transporters............................................. 227

Consumer Information............................. 230

Easter Eggs..............................................................................230

About this Owner Information..........................................232

Disclaimers............................................................................... 234

Reporting Safety Defects................................................... 236

Declarations of Conformity................................................237

Interior Overview

Overview

Interior Overview

1. Interior door handles (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 13)

2. Trac-Aware Cruise Control (Trac-Aware Cruise Control on page 109) and Autosteer (Autosteer on page 116)

3. High beams (High Beam Headlights on page 67), Turn signals (Turn Signals on page 68), Wipers and washers (Wipers and Washers on page 75)

4. Steering wheel buttons - left (Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 56)

5. Instrument panel (Instrument Panel on page 69)

6. Steering wheel buttons - right (Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 57)

7. Gear selector (Shifting Gears on page 63)

8. Touchscreen (Touchscreen Overview on page 4)

9. Glovebox button (Glove Box on page 24)

10. Cabin climate control (Climate Controls on page 150)

11. Power window switches (Opening and Closing on page 19)

12. Exterior mirror adjustment switches (Mirrors on page 59)

13. Seats (Front and Rear Seats on page 28)

14. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) (Steering Wheel on page

56)

15. Horn (Horn on page 58)

16. Brakes (Braking and Stopping on page 76)

17. Accelerator pedal (Acceleration Modes on page 84)

18. Hazard warning lights (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 68)

19. Cup holders (Cup Holders on page 26)

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Exterior Overview

1. Exterior lights (Lights on page 65)

2. Front doors (Opening and Closing Front Doors from Outside Model X on page 13)

3. Falcon wing doors (Keys and Doors on page 10)

4. Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 186)

5. Active spoiler (optional) (Active Spoiler on page 93)

6. Autopilot cameras (About Autopilot on page 106)

7. Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 59)

8. Radar sensor (hidden from view in the above image) (About Autopilot on page 106)

9. Hood/Front trunk (Front Trunk on page 22)

10. Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on page 218)

11. Rear view camera (Rear View Camera on page 89 and About Autopilot on page 106)

12. Rear trunk/liftgate (Rear Trunk on page 20)

13. Ultrasonic sensors (Park Assist on page 81 and About Autopilot on page 106)

Overview 3

Touchscreen Overview

The main components of the touchscreen are shown here. The touchscreen is used to control many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical buttons (for example, adjusting the heating and air conditioning, headlights, etc.). You can also use the touchscreen to customize Model X to suit your preferences.

Warning: Always pay attention to road and trac conditions when driving. To minimize driver distraction and ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as well as other road users, avoid using the touchscreen to adjust settings while the vehicle is in motion.

Note: The image below is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version and market region, your touchscreen may appear slightly dierent.

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Touchscreen Overview

Overview 5

Touchscreen Overview

1. This area on the top of the touchscreen displays useful information and provides shortcuts to various features. In addition to the time of day and the current outside temperature, this area displays the following icons:

Touch to lock/unlock all doors and trunks.

Touch to display the charging screen and access charge settings on the touchscreen.

Access information about your Model X. See The Tesla "T" on page 9.

Add, conﬁgure, or quickly switch driver proﬁles (including Valet Mode and Easy Entry). See Driver Proﬁles on page 53.

Displays when a warning notiﬁcation is in eect. Touch to display information about the warning.

Displays when a software update is available (see Software Updates on page 179).

Displays when dashcam is ready to be used (you have inserted a supported ﬂash drive into a front USB port). Touch to operate dashcam (see Dashcam on page

90).

Touch to enable or disable Sentry Mode to actively monitor the vehicle's surroundings (see Sentry Mode on page 171).

Control or program HomeLink devices (if equipped) (see HomeLink Universal

Transceiver on page 175).

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Touchscreen Overview

Connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Connected to cellular network. Touch to connect to Wi-Fi (see Connecting to Wi-Fi on page 178).

Connect to a Bluetooth device (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 165).

Displays the status of the front passenger airbag (applicable only in regions where the airbag can be disabled, as described in Airbags on page 45).

2. Controls. Touch to control features and customize Model X to suit your preferences (see

Controls on page 139).

3. Media Player (see Media and Audio on page 162).

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Touchscreen Overview

4. Touch the app launcher then choose from the following apps:

Call. See Phone on page 165.

Calendar. See Calendar on page 170.

Camera. Display the area behind Model X. This area also displays automatically whenever you shift into Reverse. See Rear View Camera on page 89.

Energy. See Getting Maximum Range on page 87.

Charging. See Charging Instructions on page 186.

Web. Access the Internet using the web browser).

Entertainment. Browse the full library of games and access video streaming services, all from your vehicle's touchscreen. To launch, Model X must be in Park.

Note: Due to vehicle conﬁguration or market region, Entertainment, Arcade, and/or Theater may not be available on your vehicle.

Toybox. Shortcut to Eater Eggs. See Easter Eggs on page 230.

Note: Swiping up on the app launcher displays the most recently used app (provided an app is not currently being displayed).

Note: Depending on the market region and vehicle options, your vehicle may not be equipped with some features.

5. Climate Controls (see Climate Controls on page 150).

6. Volume Control (see Volume Control on page 162).

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Touchscreen Overview

7. The map displays on the touchscreen at all times (see Maps and Navigation on page 156).

Note: When you touch Controls, choose an app, or expand Media Player, the window displays on top of the map. To close the Controls window, touch Controls again or touch the X in the top corner of the window. To close an app, touch the X in the top corner of the window. To close Media Player, drag it all the way down to the bottom of the touchscreen or touch the icon again.

The Tesla "T"

Touch the Tesla "T" at the top center of the touchscreen to display:

• Vehicle name (see Naming Your Vehicle on page 148).*

• Vehicle conﬁguration.*

• Odometer.*

• Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN).*

• Version of software currently installed on your Model X.

• Access to release notes associated with the currently-installed software version.*

• Access to this owner's manual.

• One-touch access to call Tesla Customer Support and Roadside Assistance (if available in your market region).

• One-touch access to all discovered Easter Eggs (see Easter Eggs on page 230).

*You can also display this information by touching Controls > Software.

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Keys and Doors

Opening and Closing

Keys and Doors

Keyless Locking and Unlocking

Locking and unlocking Model X is convenient. Although you must be carrying a valid key, there is no need to use it. Model X has sensors around the driver's door that can recognize the presence of a key within a range of approximately three feet (one meter). So, you can keep your key in your pocket or purse and Model X detects it as you approach.

When you walk up to Model X carrying your key, the doors automatically unlock if Passive Entry is on (Controls > Safety & Security > Passive Entry). To open the rear trunk, press the switch located under the trunk’s exterior handle.

Note: Model X must detect your key near the driver's door before the doors or rear trunk unlock.

Note: If Passive Entry is o, you must use the key to unlock Model X. See Using the Key on page 10.

If equipped with the premium upgrade package, and the Automatic Doors setting is turned on, when you walk up to Model X carrying your key, doors automatically unlock and the driver's door partially opens. If not equipped, or if this setting is turned o, doors automatically unlock and a door opens when you press its handle.

Note: You can choose whether you want all doors, or just the driver's door, to unlock when you approach Model X carrying your key (see

Door Unlock Mode on page 17).

When carrying your key with you, you can also open the rear trunk without having to use the key. Simply press the switch located under the trunk’s exterior handle. Driver Door Unlock Mode (see Door Unlock Mode on page 17) must be o and the vehicle must detect the key near the driver's door before opening the rear trunk.

Model X also locks automatically. If you enable Walk Away Door Lock, Model X locks when you walk away carrying your key with you (see

Walk-Away Locking on page 17).

In addition, you can set Model X to sound a soft horn whenever you car locks or unlocks. To set up, touch Controls > Vehicle > Lock Conﬁrmation Sound.

While sitting inside Model X, you can also lock and unlock the vehicle by touching the icon on the touchscreen's status bar or by touching Controls > Quick Controls.

Using the Key

To quickly familiarize yourself with the key, think of the key as a miniature version of Model X, with the Tesla badge representing the front. The key has three buttons on the top that feel like softer areas on the surface, and a metal button on each side representing the falcon wing doors.

Trunk

• Double-click to open the rear trunk.

• If equipped with a powered liftgate, double-click to close the rear trunk. You can also single-click to stop the liftgate when it is moving.

• Hold the button down for one to two seconds to open the charge port door.

2. Lock/Unlock All

• Single-click to lock all doors and rear trunk. Hazard warning lights ﬂash once.

Note: If a door or the rear trunk is open, hazard warning lights ﬂash three times and doors do not lock. But you can enable a single-click to both close all doors (and rear trunk) and lock them, by turning on the Close All with Key Fob setting (touch Controls > Vehicle > Close All with Key Fob). By default, this setting is turned o and you must triple-click the button to close and lock all doors.

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• Double-click to unlock. Hazard warning lights ﬂash twice.

Note: If Model X is equipped with the premium upgrades package and Automatic Doors is enabled (touch Controls > Vehicle > Automatic Doors), doors unlock and the driver's door opens as you approach Model X. A subsequent double-click opens the passenger front door.

3. Front trunk

• Double-click to open the front trunk.

4. Falcon wing doors

• Double-click to open/close the associated falcon wing door.

• Single-click to stop movement of the associated falcon wing door. Subsequently double-clicking reverses movement of the falcon wing door. For example if the door was opening, it closes, and vice versa.

Note: Falcon wing doors are designed to proactively detect obstacles that prevent the doors from moving when an obstacle is detected.

Warning: Model X falcon wing doors have several sensors to detect the presence of an object in the door's path. In most cases, when an object is detected, the door stops moving. However, the sensors are unable to detect all areas under all circumstances, particularly when closing, Therefore, you must monitor the movement of falcon wing doors to ensure the door's path of movement is free of obstacles, staying prepared at all times to proactively intervene to stop the door from contacting an object (including a person). Failure to do so can cause serious damage or bodily injury.

You do not need to point the key at Model X, but you must be within operating range (which varies depending on the strength of the key’s battery).

If Model X is unable to detect the key, the touchscreen displays a message indicating that a key is not inside. Place the key where Model X can best detect it, which is below the 12V power socket (see Key Not Inside on page

61).

Radio equipment on a similar frequency can aect the key. If this happens, move the key at least one foot (30 cm) away from other electronic devices (phone, laptop, etc). If the key does not work, you may need to change its battery. If the key’s battery is discharged, you can open Model X by following the unlocking procedure (see Unlocking When the

Key Doesn't Work on page 17).

Caution: Remember to bring the key with you when you drive. Although you can drive Model X away from its key, you will be unable to power it back on after it powers o.

Caution: Protect the key from impact, high temperatures, and damage from liquids. Avoid contact with solvents, waxes and abrasive cleaners.

Replacing the Key Battery

The key’s battery lasts for approximately a year with normal use. When the battery is low, a message displays on the instrument panel. Follow these steps to replace it:

Note: Tesla recommends replacing the battery in all keys at the same time.

1. With the key placed button-side down on a soft surface, use a small ﬂat-bladed tool or ﬁngernail to release the bottom cover.

Note: If a lanyard is attached to the key, you can release the bottom cover by placing your thumb against the "X" on the bottom cover, then ﬁrmly pulling the lanyard toward you (hence pushing the key o of its cover). You can also pry the cover o by placing a small ﬂat-bladed tool, a ﬁngernail, or the Tesla-provided tool against the lanyard cord.

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2. Remove the battery by carefully releasing it from the retaining clips at an angle.

3. Insert the new battery (type CR2354) with the ‘+’ side facing up. The battery ﬁts snugly so you must slide it into position at an angle toward the Positive contact (the contact located near the center of the key), then press down ﬁrmly on the other side, ensuring it is held ﬁrmly in its intended position.

Note: Tesla recommends using Panasonic CR2354 batteries. These can be purchased through online retailers, local supermarkets, and drug stores.

Caution: The battery should press against the spring on the positive contact. Do not place the battery on top of the contact and force it down vertically. Doing so may damage the contact.

Note:

Wipe the battery clean before ﬁtting and avoid touching the battery's ﬂat surfaces. Finger marks on the ﬂat surfaces of the battery can reduce battery life.

4. Holding the cover at an angle, align the tabs on the widest side of the cover with the corresponding slots on the key, then press the cover ﬁrmly onto the key until it snaps into place.

5. Test that the key works by unlocking and locking your vehicle.

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Keys and Doors

Attaching a Lanyard

The Model X key supports the use of a small lanyard. To attach a lanyard, release the bottom cover as described above. Place the lanyard over the pin on the back side of the key. Re-align the cover and snap into place.

Getting More Keys

If you lose a key or require an additional one, contact Tesla. Model X can recognize up to eight keys.

When ordering a new key for Model X, take all available keys with you for reprogramming.

Opening Doors from the Interior

To open a front door, pull the interior door handle toward you.

Opening and Closing Front Doors from Outside Model X

Model X doors are electrically powered. When you approach Model X carrying the key, you can specify that you want to unlock only the driver's door by touching Controls > Vehicle > Driver Door Unlock Mode.

If equipped, you can also set the driver's door to open automatically upon your approach. The door partially opens (between 20° and 45° depending on obstacles detected by sensors). Touch Controls > Vehicle > Automatic Doors. If this setting is on, you can also open the driver's door by double-clicking the key's lock/unlock button. A subsequent double-click opens the front passenger door.

Note: See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 104 for information on opening the doors in cold weather.

Caution: The front doors may not fully open or close automatically when parked on a very steep hill. Never rely on Model X to fully open or close the doors for you when parked on a steep hill.

Note: Depending on date of manufacture and options chosen at time of purchase, your Model X may not be equipped with automatic doors.

Whenever a door is open, the Door Open indicator displays on the instrument panel. Also, the image of the Model X on the touchscreen's Controls > Quick Controls window also provides a visual representation of an open door or trunk.

To close doors, you can:

You can also use the touchscreen to open and close doors when inside Model X. Touch Controls > Quick Controls, then choose the door you want to open or close. In addition, if Model X is equipped with the premium upgrades package, when you press the brake pedal, the driver's door automatically closes.

Note: To prevent children from opening falcon wing doors using the interior handles, use the touchscreen, Controls > Vehicle > ChildProtection Lock, to turn on the childprotection locks (see Child-Protection Lock on page 17).

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• Manually push them shut.

• Use the touchscreen (Controls > Quick Controls) to close each individual door (or trunk).

• Single-click or triple-click the key's lock/ unlock button (if the Close All with Key Fob setting is on, only a single click is needed to close all doors and trunks—a triple-click is needed if the setting is o).

Note: Powered doors stop moving if an obstacle is detected.

Warning: feature to open or close a front door (rather than doing so manually), it is important to check that the area around the door is free of obstacles (such as

Before allowing an automated

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people and objects). You must proactively monitor the door's movement to ensure that it does not contact a person or object. Failure to do so can result in damage or serious injury.

Front Door Pop Actuator

Since your Model X does not have traditional door handles that you can pull from the outside, it is equipped with pop actuators (sometimes referred to as "ice breakers") that are used to assist in opening the front doors in cases where resistance is detected, such as ice buildup in cold weather. The pop actuator is located just above the front door latch, and extends as necessary to open the front door. Once the front door opens slightly, the pop actuator gently retracts back into the door.

Make sure Model X is unlocked, then press the exterior door handle or pull the interior door handle to reset the latch and extend the pop actuator.

3. As the pop actuator extends out from the door, quickly extract the object.

Warning: The pop actuator will attempt to retract back into the door almost immediately after the door handle is pressed or pulled. The pop actuator retracts gently, but will not release automatically if something gets caught.

Warning: As with all mechanical and moving parts on the vehicle, never put body parts in, or near, moving components. Make sure children are monitored when opening and closing doors. Interacting with moving components, including the pop actuator, can cause serious damage or bodily injury.

Opening and Closing Falcon Wing Doors

Model X has electrically-powered falcon wing doors that easily open and close by pressing a button, using the key, or touching the associated icon on the touchscreen (Controls > Quick Controls). The falcon wing doors are equipped with several sensors that detect the presence of people and objects

If the pop actuator is unable to retract because it is stuck to or caught on something, the pop actuator can be extended manually to extract the object by performing the following:

1. Carefully close the door latch using a pen, screwdriver, or comparable tool (never use a ﬁnger or body part and avoid damaging the paint); Model X will detect this as though the door is closed.

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and, if an object is detected, the door stops moving. Based on detected objects, the doors may adjust their outward and upward movement in an attempt to avoid contacting the object. For example, if an object is detected above Model X, the door's movement may extend further outward but lower, whereas if an object is detected beside the door, the door may extend outward much less.

Warning: hands clear of the falcon wing door frames at all times. Proactively check the door frame area prior to closing, and monitor the movement of the door during closing to ensure that it does not come into contact with a person or object. Failure to do so can result in damage or serious injury.

Warning: Before opening or closing a falcon wing door, it is important to check that the area around the door is free of obstacles (people and objects). Although the doors have many sensors, it can not

It is important to keep your

detect all objects at all times, particularly when moving. At any given moment, there may be areas near the door that are not in the detection zone. Therefore, when opening or closing a falcon wing door, you and your passengers must stand away from the door as it is moving, while proactively monitoring the door's movement and being prepared to take corrective action at any time. To stop a door from moving, single-click the falcon wing door button on the key, press the switch on the door or door pillar, or touch the button on the touchscreen.

To open a falcon wing door from outside Model X, press the door handle or press the falcon wing door button on the key (see Using

the Key on page 10).

To open a falcon wing door from inside Model X, press the switch located on the door pillar, or touch the associated door icon on the touchscreen (Controls > Quick Controls):

Note: If Model X is locked, using the switch (illustrated above) the ﬁrst time unlocks the associated door. Pulling it a second time opens it.

To close a falcon wing door, press the button located on the inside of the door. You can also use the key (see Using the Key on page 10), use the switch on the door pillar (illustrated above), or touch the associated door icon on the touchscreen (Controls > Quick Controls).

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Note:

To prevent children from opening falcon wing doors using the interior switch, turn on child-protection locks using the touchscreen (Controls > Vehicle > Child- Protection Lock). See Child-Protection Lock on page 17.

Note: You can conﬁgure Model X to open the falcon wing doors to a lower height setting by using the touchscreen (Controls > Vehicle > Falcon Door Height).

Note: If a falcon wing door detects an obstacle while closing, it reverses a few inches before it stops moving.

Warning: Whenever a front door is partially open (approximately 20°) as you are opening or closing the associated falcon wing door, you MUST keep your hands (or any object) away from the opening edge of the front door. When a falcon wing door passes by a partially opened front door, the distance between the two doors is very narrow. Objects, such as hands or ﬁngers, placed in this area, are not detected by sensors and can therefore become pinched between the doors. To avoid bodily injury, it is a good practice to keep your hands away from the front door whenever you are opening or closing a falcon wing door.

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Warning: When opening or closing a falcon wing door, it is important to proactively monitor the movement of the door to ensure that it does not come into contact with a person or object. Failure to do so can cause serious damage or injury.

Caution: Remove accumulation of snow or ice before opening a falcon wing door. Snow can get inside Model X and ice can prevent the door from opening.

Caution: In rainy weather, leaving a falcon wing open while opening the liftgate can result in rain water falling from the liftgate into the rear seating area.

Note: Falcon wing doors open only when Model X is stationary.

When Model X detects a low ceiling (for example, in a garage), it opens the falcon wing doors (and trunk) to a lower height, even if no obstacle is detected. You can override this height and open the doors higher by touching the associated door icon on the touchscreen (Controls > Quick Controls). The touchscreen displays a message asking you if you always want to open the doors to the higher height at this location, and saves your choice. The next time you open the falcon wing doors at this location, Model X opens them to the height you saved.

Warning: Before overriding a falcon wing door's default opening height, visually inspect the area to ensure adequate clearance between the door and the detected object.

Warning: Applying adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc. on the outside of the falcon wing doors can aect the sensors’ ability to detect obstacles properly.

Calibration

If the falcon wing doors lose calibration, a message displays on the touchscreen. To calibrate the doors, ﬁrst ensure that both doors have plenty of space to open and close and are clear of passengers, objects, etc. Then press and hold the Calibrate button until ﬁve seconds after calibration is complete. During calibration, the lower door opens all the way out (requiring extra space on the side of Model X), the upper door moves all the way down, and then the lower door closes.

Obstacle Detection

A falcon wing door stops moving when one of its many sensors detects an obstacle, or when the door senses resistance because it has made contact with an object. The touchscreen displays a warning. In these cases, provided it is appropriate to continue opening or closing the falcon wing door, you can override obstacle detection by pressing and holding the switch located on the door pillar, or touching and holding the associated door icon on the touchscreen.

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Interior Locking and Unlocking

From inside Model X, you can use the touchscreen to lock or unlock doors and trunks, provided a valid key is inside the vehicle. Touch the lock icon on the touchscreen's status bar.

When you stop Model X and engage the Park gear, you can choose whether you want doors to unlock or remain locked. To do so, touch Controls > Vehicle > Unlock on Park. When enabled, doors automatically unlock when you engage the Park gear.

You can also unlock doors by pressing the Park button on the end of the gear selector a second time (for example, after pressing it one time to engage the Park gear).

Note: If a door or trunk is still open when you lock Model X, it locks when you close it.

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Door Unlock Mode

You can choose to unlock only the driver's door when you approach your vehicle carrying your key or when you shift into Park. To do so, touch Controls > Vehicle > Driver Door Unlock Mode.

Child-Protection Lock

Model X has child-protection locks on the falcon wing doors and liftgate to prevent them from being opened using interior handles. Use the touchscreen to turn child-protection locks on or o. Touch Controls > Vehicle > ChildProtection Lock.

Note: It is recommended that you turn childprotection locks on whenever children are seated in the rear seats.

Drive Away Locking

Model X automatically locks all doors (including the trunks) whenever your driving speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).

Walk-Away Locking

Doors and trunks automatically lock whenever you walk away carrying the key or if the key is otherwise not detected by your vehicle (not present, dead battery, etc.).

To turn this feature on or o, touch Controls > Vehicle > Walk-Away Door Lock.

Note: If Model X detects an authenticated key for ﬁve minutes after you exit the vehicle and close all doors, Walk-Away Lock disables and will not lock when you leave with the key. You will need to manually lock your vehicle until after your next drive.

Note: If all doors are closed and you use the key to unlock Model X, walk away locking is temporarily suspended for one minute. If you open a door within this minute, it does not relock until after all the doors are closed and you have walked away with the key.

Note: If your vehicle was unlocked using the mobile app, it automatically locks after a short period of time with all doors closed. If parking in an area without cellular service, such as an indoor parking garage, ensure that you have a functional key fob readily available.

Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work

If Model X does not unlock when you walk up to it, or when you double-click the unlock button on the top of your key, the key’s battery may be dead. Even if this is the case, you can still use the key to unlock and drive Model X.

Note: Although you can still use your key, you should consider using the mobile app to remotely unlock and start the vehicle. Then, replace your key's battery when convenient.

To unlock Model X (and disable the security alarm) using the key, ﬁrst position the key at the base of the door pillar between the front door and the falcon wing door, on the driver's side of the vehicle. Then press the driver's door handle. If Model X doesn't unlock, try adjusting the position of the key and try again. The key must be in the correct position for the vehicle to unlock. If Model X still doesn't unlock, remove and reinstall the key's battery and try again.

Note: The following illustration assumes a left hand drive (LHD) vehicle. On a right hand drive (RHD) vehicle, the locations are mirrored.

To drive Model X after gaining access to the cabin, place the bottom of the key against the center console, immediately below the 12V power outlet, then press and hold the brake pedal to start Model X.

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Note: Unlocking Model X using this method disables walk away locking. You must manually re-enable walk away locking after replacing the key’s battery.

Opening Interior Doors with No Power

If Model X has no electrical power, the front doors open as usual using the interior door handles. To open the rear doors, carefully remove the speaker grille from the door and pull the mechanical release cable down and towards the front of the vehicle. After the latch is released, manually lift up the door.

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Windows

Opening and Closing

Press down on a switch to lower the associated window. Window switches operate at two levels:

• To lower a window fully, press the switch all the way down and immediately release.

• To lower a window partially, press the switch gently and release when the window is where you want it.

Similarly, pull a switch to raise the associated window:

• To raise a window fully, pull the switch all the way up and immediately release.

• To raise a window partially, pull the switch gently and release when the window is where you want it.

Note: See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 104 for information on preparing windows for cold weather.

Caution: careful not to unintentionally press the window switches, as they may lower the windows on the driver or other doors.

Caution: Closing the door while the window is fully raised (for example, if manually raised) can damage the windows or the vehicle. Ensure the window is slightly lowered before closing the door.

Warning: Before closing a window, it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that all occupants, especially children, do not have any body parts extended through the window’s opening. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

When exiting the vehicle, be

Windows

Locking Rear Windows

To prevent passengers from using the rear window switches, press the rear window lock switch. The switch light turns on. To unlock rear windows, press the switch again.

Warning: To ensure safety, it is recommended that you lock the rear window switches whenever children are seated in the rear seats.

Warning: Never leave children unattended in Model X.

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Rear Trunk

Opening

To open the rear trunk, ensure the vehicle is in Park then do one of the following:

• Touch Controls > Quick Controls > TRUNK on the touchscreen.

• Double-click the rear trunk button on the key.

• Touch the trunk button on the mobile app.

• With Model X unlocked, press the switch located under the rear trunk's exterior handle.

Note: If Passive Entry is o, you must use the key to unlock Model X before you can use the switch to manually open the rear trunk. See

Using the Key on page 10.

When a door or trunk/liftgate is open, the instrument panel displays the Door Open indicator light. The image of your Model X on the touchscreen also displays the open trunk.

To stop a powered liftgate while it is moving, single-click the rear trunk button on the key fob. Then, when you double-click the rear trunk button, it moves again, but in the opposite direction (provided it was not almost entirely open or closed when you stopped it). For example, if you single-click to stop the liftgate while it is opening, when you doubleclick, it closes.

Note: In emergency situations, you can override an Open or Close command by grabbing hold of the lift gate to stop it in place.

To open the rear trunk from inside Model X in the unlikely situation that Model X has no power, see Interior Emergency Trunk Release on page 21.

If Model X detects a low ceiling (for example, in a garage), it opens the rear trunk (and falcon wing doors) to a lower height, even if no obstacle is detected. You can override this height manually by opening the rear trunk to a higher height. Model X asks you on the touchscreen if you always want to open the trunk to the higher height in this location, and saves your choice. The next time you open the falcon wing doors in this location, Model X opens them to the height you saved.

Warning: Before opening or closing the liftgate, it is important to check that the area around the liftgate is free of obstacles (people and objects). Although the powered liftgate can detect obstacles, it cannot detect all objects at all times. Do not rely on the liftgate to sense an obstruction when opening or closing. You must proactively monitor the liftgate to ensure that it does not come into contact with a person or object. Failure to do so may result in damage or serious injury.

Load Limits

Secure all cargo before moving Model X, and place heavy cargo in the lower trunk compartment.

Caution: To avoid damage, never load more than 175 lbs (80 kg) on the rear load ﬂoor (above the lower trunk compartment) or more than 285 lbs (130 kg) in the lower trunk compartment. Doing so can cause damage.

Closing

To close the powered liftgate, do one of the following:

• Touch Controls > Quick Controls > TRUNK on the touchscreen.

• Double-click the trunk button on the key fob.

• Press the switch located on the underside of the liftgate (see Adjusting Liftgate

Opening Height on page 21).

If a powered liftgate senses an obstruction when closing, it automatically opens and sounds ﬁve chimes. Remove the obstruction and try closing it again. If it cannot close the second time, powered operation is temporarily disabled. Close it manually to restore powered operation.

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Rear Trunk

Note: The power closing feature is also temporarily disabled if you leave the powered liftgate open for more than an hour.

Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height

You can adjust the opening height of the powered liftgate to make it easier to reach or to avoid low-hanging ceilings or objects (for example, a garage door or light):

1. Open the liftgate, then manually lower or raise it to the desired opening height.

2. Press and hold the button on the underside of the liftgate for two seconds until you hear a conﬁrmation chime.

3. Conﬁrm that you have set it to the desired height by closing the liftgate, then reopening it.

Accessing the Cargo Area

To access the cargo area inside the Model X rear trunk, push down on the ridged portion of the handle of the cargo cover and then pull up. You can then adjust the position of the cargo cover or completely remove it from Model X.

285 lbs (130 kg) in the lower trunk compartment. Doing so can cause damage.

Interior Emergency Trunk Release

An illuminated mechanical release located inside the rear trunk allows you to open the rear trunk from the inside if Model X has no electrical power. This mechanical release also allows a person locked inside to get out.

1. Remove the cover by pulling its lower edge very ﬁrmly toward you.

2. Pull the cable to release the latch.

3. Push the rear trunk open.

Note: The button glows for several hours after a brief exposure to ambient light.

Warning: Do not allow children to play inside the trunk or become locked inside. An unrestrained child could suer serious injury or death in a crash. A child could suer heat exhaustion if trapped in the vehicle, especially without climate control on.

Caution: kg) on the rear load ﬂoor (above the lower trunk compartment) or more than

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Never load more than 175 lbs (80

Front Trunk

Opening

To open the front trunk:

1. Ensure that the area around the hood is free of obstacles.

2. Touch Controls > Quick Controls > FRONT TRUNK on the touchscreen, touch the front trunk button on the mobile app, or double-click the front trunk button on the key.

3. Pull the hood up.

When a door or trunk/liftgate is open, the instrument panel displays the Door Open indicator light. The image of your Model X on the touchscreen also displays the open front trunk.

Warning: Before opening or closing the hood, it is important to check that the area around the hood is free of obstacles (people and objects). Failure to do so may result in damage or serious injury.

Note: The front trunk locks whenever closed and you lock Model X using either the touchscreen or externally using the key or mobile app, you leave Model X carrying your key (if Walk-Away Locking on page 17 is turned on), or when Valet mode is active (see

Valet Mode on page 54).

Carefully try to lift the front edge of the hood to ensure that it is fully closed.

Caution: To prevent damage:

• Apply pressure only to the green areas shown. Applying pressure to the red areas can cause damage.

• Do not close the hood with one hand. Doing so applies concentrated force in one area and can result in a dent or crease.

• Do not apply pressure to the front edge of the hood. Doing so can crease the edge.

• Do not slam or drop the hood.

Warning: Before driving, you must ensure that the hood is securely latched in the fully closed position by carefully trying to lift the front edge of the hood upward and conﬁrming there is no movement.

Interior Emergency Release

An illuminated interior release button inside the front trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.

Closing

The Model X hood is not heavy enough to latch under its own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or center of the hood can cause damage.

To properly close the hood:

1. Lower the hood until the striker touches the latches.

2. Place both hands on the front of the hood in the areas shown (in green), then press down ﬁrmly to engage the latches.

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Press the interior release button to open the front trunk, then push up on the hood.

Note: The interior release button glows following a brief exposure to ambient light.

Warning: People should never climb inside the front trunk. Never shut the front trunk when a person is inside.

Warning: Care should be taken to ensure that objects inside the front trunk do not bump against the release button, causing the trunk to accidentally open.

Front Trunk

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Interior Storage and Electronics

Glove Box

To open the glove box, press the switch located on the side of the touchscreen. The glove box locks whenever Model X is locked externally, using the key or walk-away locking. It also locks when Model X is in Valet mode (see Valet Mode on page 54). It does not lock when you lock Model X using the lock icon on the touchscreen's status bar.

If you leave the glove box open, its light

Note: eventually turns o.

Warning: When driving, keep the glove box closed to prevent injury to a passenger if a collision or sudden stop occurs.

In addition, Model X has two charge-only USB ports located at the rear of the center console, and another charge-only connection located between the third row seats.

Note: You can charge four devices simultaneously using the two ports at the front of the center console and the two at the rear of the console.

Note: Power is available whenever the vehicle is considered "awake" The vehicle may be awake for many reasons. For example, when using features such as Summon, or when features such as Smart Preconditioning, Cabin Overheat Protection, Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Sentry Mode, etc. are enabled. The vehicle is also awake whenever the 12V battery is being charged or is in use, during HV charging, when the vehicle is communicating with the mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory plugged in does not deplete the 12V battery.

Inductive Phone Charger

The Model X inductive phone charger can charge your Qi-enabled smartphone at up to

6.5W of power. Simply open the center console rear bin lid and place your smartphone in the phone charger, which is located on the back of the bin cover. The inductive phone charger uses either one of the front USB ports to charge.

USB Ports

Your Model X has two USB ports located on the front of the center console that you can use to connect USB devices. To play audio ﬁles stored on a USB drive connected to these ports, see Playing Media from Devices on page

164. You can also use these ports to charge

USB devices.

Model X will charge your smartphone only when the vehicle is powered on (i.e., the touchscreen is on and you are in the vehicle). You smartphone will not continue to charge if you leave it plugged in after exiting the vehicle. Model X will not charge your smartphone if the vehicle's Battery is discharged.

Note: The inductive phone charger may not work if your phone case is too large or made

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of metal. Take the smartphone out of the case and place the phone in the charger.

12V Power Socket

Your Model X has a power socket located on the front of the center console. An additional 12V power socket is located in the rear trunk. Power is available whenever the instrument panel and touchscreen are on.

The 12V power sockets are suitable for accessories requiring up to 11A continuous draw (15A peak) or a maximum of 150 continuous watts (180 watts peak).

Note: In situations where Model X is unable to detect the key (low battery, interference, etc.), place it immediately below the 12V power socket in the center console where Model X can best detect it.

Warning: accessory’s connector can become hot.

The power socket and an

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Interior Storage and Electronics

Cup Holders

To expose a front cup holder, slide back the armrest.

To expose rear cup holders (if available on your vehicle), press and release the cup holder face plate located at the back of the center console.

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Sun Visors

The sun visors in Model X are held in place by magnets. To protect occupants from sunlight coming through the windshield, release the sun visor from the pillar and pivot it toward the rear view mirror until the magnet snaps into place. While held in place by the magnet, you can adjust the sun visor and lower the extender to provide maximum shade.

To expose the vanity mirror, lower the visor extender then lower the mirror cover. While the cover is lowered, the mirror is exposed and lights are illuminated.

Sun Visors

To protect front seat occupants from sunlight coming through the side window, lower the sun visor from the pillar then lower the visor extender.

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Front and Rear Seats

Seating and Safety Restraints

Front and Rear Seats

Correct Driving Position

The seat, head support, seat belt and airbags work together to maximize your safety. Using these correctly ensures greater protection.

Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt correctly, while being as far away from the front airbag as possible:

1. Sit upright with both feet on the ﬂoor and the seat back reclined no more than 30 degrees.

2. Make sure you can easily reach the pedals and that your arms are slightly bent when holding the steering wheel. Your chest should be at least 10 inches (25 cm) from the center of the airbag cover.

3. Place the shoulder section of the seat belt mid-way between your neck and your shoulder. Fit the lap section of the belt tightly across your hips, not across your stomach.

Model X seats include integrated head supports that cannot be adjusted or removed.

Adjusting the Front Seats

1. Move seat forward/backward and adjust the seat’s height and tilt angle up/down.

2. Adjust backrest.

3. Adjust lumbar support.

Warning:

Before adjusting a front seat, check that the area around the seat is free of obstacles (people and objects).

Warning: Do not adjust seats while driving. Doing so increases the risk of a collision.

Warning: Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined can result in serious injuries in a collision, as you could slide under the lap belt or be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure your seat back is reclined no more than 30 degrees when the vehicle is moving.

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Front and Rear Seats

Adjusting Second Row Monopost Seats

A Model X equipped with monopost seats can accommodate two or three passengers in the second row, depending on the option chosen at time of purchase. There are two ways to adjust the position of these seats:

• Touch Controls > Seats on the touchscreen. Press and hold the icon associated with the seat you want to adjust. White icons indicate that the seat can be moved in that direction; gray icons indicate that the seat cannot be moved any farther in that direction.

Note: The front seats may move forward slightly to accommodate the forward movement of the second row seats.

• Use the manual adjustments illustrated below. In addition to moving a seat forward/rearward, the manual seat adjustments allow you to adjust the backrest. Although the control on the outboard seats is L-shaped, and the control on the middle seat is circular, they both provide the same functions.

1. Move seat forward/backward (up/down on the control) and adjust the backrest (left/right on the control).

2. Move seat forward/backward.

3. Adjust backrest.

Note: The backrest locks into position when you release the lever. If a backrest is not locked into position when a driving gear is engaged, the instrument panel displays an alert for the unlocked backrest. Adjust the backrest again, ensuring it locks into position.

Warning: Before driving, ensure the seat is locked in position. You may need to pull the seat forward or backward until it clicks into place.

Adjusting Second Row Seat Backs (Bench Seats)

If your Model X is equipped with two seating rows, the second row bench seats can accommodate up to three passengers. Use the mechanical adjustment lever located at the side of each outboard seating position to adjust the seat backs. A bench seat is split 60/40 so the adjustment lever on the left side moves the seat backs for both the left and center seats, whereas the lever on the right side moves the rightmost seat back only. While pulling and holding the lever, move the seat back to the desired position, and then release the lever. When returning a seat back to its upright position, try moving it forward or back to ensure it is securely latched into position.

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Front and Rear Seats

Moving Second Row Bench Seats

Note: Only bench seats in seven-seat vehicles can be moved forward and rearward. The bench seats in ﬁve-seat vehicles are stationary.

Use the mechanical lever located beneath each outboard seating position to move the second row seats forward or rearward. The bench seats have a 60/40 split—therefore, the lever on the left side moves the seat for the left and center seats, whereas the lever on the right side moves only the rightmost seat. Pull and hold the lever while moving the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever when the seat is at the desired location.

Warning: Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined can result in serious injuries in a collision, as you could slide under the lap belt or be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure the backs of occupied seats are reclined no more than 30 degrees when the vehicle is moving.

Note: You can adjust the position of bench seats using the mechanical levers only. You cannot use the touchscreen to adjust bench seats.

Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped) - Monopost Seating

Folding Second Row Seat Backs (Bench Seats)

The second row seat backs on bench seats can be folded fully forward so they lay ﬂat and maximize cargo space. Pull up the mechanical lever located on the side of each outboard seat (the same lever you use to recline the seats, as described above), then push the seat back fully forward. The bench seats have a 60/40 split—therefore, the adjustment lever on the left side folds the seat backs for both the left and center seats, whereas the lever on the right folds the rightmost seat back only.

Note: Before folding seats fully forward, remove any items from the seats and the rear footwell. To allow the seat backs to fold completely ﬂat, you may need to move the front seats forward.

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A third row ingress button is located on the backrest of each second row outboard monopost seat. This button makes it easy for passengers to enter and exit the third row seating positions. Touch Controls > Seats > Easy Entry and choose how you want this button to work:

• ON - Allows you to tilt and move the associated outboard seat fully forward, and the center seat partially forward, with a single-press of the button.

• OFF - When o, which is recommended if a child seat is installed in the second row, you must hold the button to move the second row seats forward.

Front and Rear Seats

After using the third row ingress button to access third row seats, simply press the button again to return the seats to their normal position.

• Forward movement of second row monopost seats cancels if an occupant adjusts a second row seat while it is moving.

• When an outboard seat tilts forward after pressing the button, its backrest resets to the forward position and may need to be re-adjusted for comfort.

Warning: Use the third row ingress button to access the third row ONLY when the second row seats are unoccupied. Do not rely on Model X to recognize or accommodate occupants seated in the vehicle while using the button.

Warning: Always ensure that the seat is locked in position before traveling. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury.

Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped) - Bench Seating

A button is located on the backrest of each second row outboard bench seat. This third row ingress button makes it easy for passengers to enter and exit the third row seating positions. Press and release the button on the left outboard seat to tilt and move the combined left and center seats forward. Press and release the button on the right outboard seat to tilt and move the right seat forward.

Warning: For vehicles with third row seats, do not use the third row ingress button located on the backrest of a second row outboard seat when a child is seated in the second row. Using the button tilts and moves the seats forward and can squeeze the occupant. Do not rely on Model X to recognize or accommodate occupants seated in the vehicle while using this button. Use this button only when the second row seats are unoccupied.

Guidelines for using the third row ingress button:

• If a front row seat is positioned such that the second row seat will collide with it during an easy entry operation, it automatically moves forward just enough to accommodate the forward position of the second row monopost seat.

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Warning: seats, do not use the third row ingress button located on the backrest of a second row outboard bench seat when a child is seated in the second row. Using the button allows the combined left and center seats to be moved forward and can squeeze the occupant. Use this button only when the second row seats are unoccupied. Before driving, ensure the seat and the seat back are securely latched into position.

For vehicles with third row

Front and Rear Seats

In some situations, such as when you are parked on an incline or when the seat's trim aects the movement of the bench seats after you press the button, the bench seats might not move forward completely, and you may need to push the seats forward gently until they reach the end of the track.

Warning: After you use the third row ingress button to access the third row seats, push the bench seats back to their seating position, ensuring the seats are securely latched into position by trying to move them forward and rearward. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury.

Warning: The seat must be fully latched into position before driving. Push or pull the seat until you hear the seat "click" into place.

Folding Third Row Seat Backs (if equipped)

To fold a third row seat, press the button located in the top outside corner of the seat. The button has two detents.

from the rear of the vehicle (trunk, suspension, etc.).

Note: To raise the seats, hold the button on the top outside corner of the seat then pull the seat back upward until it latches into place. Try pulling the seat back forward to conﬁrm that it is locked in the upright position.

Warning: Always ensure the seats and seat backs are locked in their upright position before travel. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury.

Seat Heaters

The front seats contain heating pads that operate at three levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). To operate the seat heaters, see

Climate Controls on page 150.

If Model X is equipped with the cold weather package, you can also control seat heaters in all rear seating positions, as well as heated wipers and washer nozzles by touching the climate controls on the touchscreen (see

Climate Controls on page 150).

Warning: To avoid burns resulting from prolonged use, individuals who have peripheral neuropathy, or whose capacity to feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age, neurological injury, or some other condition, should exercise caution when using the climate control system and seat heaters.

Seat Covers

Warning: Model X. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side air bags if a collision occurs. Also, if the vehicle is equipped with an occupant detection system that is used to determine the status of the passenger front airbag, seat covers may interfere

1. Fold head restraint forward.

2. Fold seat back forward.

Note: Before folding third row seat backs, remove any items from the seats and the footwell. To allow the seat backs to fold completely ﬂat, you may need to move the second row seats forward.

Note: Driving with the third row seats backs folded forward might result in increased perceivable noise and/or vibration coming

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with this system.

Do not use seat covers in

Seat Belts

Wearing Seat Belts

Using seat belts and child safety seats is the most eective way to protect occupants if a collision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat belt is required by law in most jurisdictions.

Both the driver and passenger seats are equipped with three-point inertia reel seat belts. Inertia reel belts are automatically tensioned to allow occupants to move comfortably during normal driving conditions. To securely hold child safety seats, all passenger seating positions are equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR) that, by pulling the seat belt beyond the length needed for a typical adult occupant, locks the belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled.

The seat belt reel automatically locks to prevent movement of occupants if Model X experiences a force associated with hard acceleration, braking, cornering, or an impact in a collision.

Seat Belt Reminders

The seat belt reminder on the instrument panel alerts you if a seat belt for an occupied driver or passenger seat is unbuckled. If the belt remains unbuckled, the reminder ﬂashes and an intermittent chime sounds. If all occupants are buckled up and the reminder stays on, re-buckle seat belts to ensure they are correctly latched. Also remove any heavy objects (such as a briefcase) from an unoccupied seat. If the reminder light continues to stay on, contact Tesla.

Seat Belts

Insert the latch plate into the buckle and press together until you hear a click indicating it is locked in place.

4. Pull the belt to check that it is securely fastened.

5. Pull the diagonal part of the belt toward the reel to remove excess slack.

To Adjust the Shoulder Anchor Height

Model X is equipped with an adjustable shoulder anchor for each front seat to ensure that the seat belt is positioned correctly. The seat belt should lay ﬂat across the mid-point of your collar bone while in the correct driving position (see Correct Driving Position on page

28). Adjust the height of the shoulder anchor

if the seat belt is not positioned correctly:

1. Press and hold the button on the shoulder anchor to release the locking mechanism.

2. While holding the button, move the shoulder anchor up or down as necessary so that the seat belt is positioned correctly.

Warning: Seat belts must be worn by passengers in all seating positions.

To Fasten a Belt

1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat (see

Correct Driving Position on page 28).

2. Draw the belt out smoothly, ensuring the belt lays ﬂat across the pelvis, chest and mid-point of your collar bone, between the neck and shoulder.

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3. Release the button on the shoulder anchor so that it locks into position.

4. Without pressing the button, pull on the seat belt webbing and attempt to move the shoulder anchor downwards to check that it is locked into position.

Seat Belts

Warning: Ensure that the seat belt is positioned correctly and that the shoulder anchor is locked into position before driving. Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat belt positioned incorrectly or with the shoulder anchor not locked into position can reduce the eectiveness of the seat belt in a collision.

To Release a Belt

Hold the belt near the buckle to prevent the belt from retracting too quickly, then press the button on the buckle. The belt retracts automatically. Ensure there is no obstruction that prevents the belt from fully retracting. The belt should not hang loose. If a seat belt does not fully retract, contact Tesla.

Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant

Do not put the lap or shoulder sections of the seat belt over the abdominal area. Wear the lap section of the belt as low as possible across the hips, not the waist. Position the shoulder portion of the belt between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen. Consult your doctor for speciﬁc guidance.

Seat Belt Pre-tensioners

The front seat belts are equipped with pre‑tensioners that work in conjunction with the airbags in a severe frontal collision. The pre‑tensioners automatically retract both the seat belt anchor and the seat belt webbing, reducing slack in both the lap and diagonal portions of the belts, resulting in reduced forward movement of the occupant.

The second row outboard seats are equipped with shoulder pre-tensioners to retract the seat belt webbing to reduce forward movement of the occupant.

If the pre-tensioners and airbags did not activate in an impact, this does not mean they malfunctioned. It usually means that the strength or type of force needed to activate them was not present.

Warning: tensioners have been activated, they must be replaced. After any collision, have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated components checked and, if necessary, replaced.

Once the seat belt pre-

Testing Seat Belts

To conﬁrm that seat belts are operating correctly, perform these three simple checks

Warning: Never place anything between you and the seat belt to cushion the impact in the event of a collision.

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on each seat belt.

1. With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing nearest the buckle a quick pull. The buckle should remain securely locked.

2. With the belt unfastened, unreel the webbing to its limit. Check that unreeling is free from snags, and visually check the webbing for wear. Allow the webbing to retract, checking that retraction is smooth and complete.

Seat Belts

3. With the webbing half unreeled, hold the tongue plate and pull forward quickly. The mechanism should lock automatically and prevent further unreeling.

If a seat belt fails any of these tests, contact Tesla immediately.

For information about cleaning seat belts, see

Seat Belts on page 202.

Seat Belt Warnings

Warning: Seat belts should be worn by all occupants at all times, even if driving for a very short distance. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs.

Warning: Secure small children in a suitable child safety seat as described in the Child Safety Seat topic. Always follow the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing.

Warning: Ensure that all seat belts are worn correctly. An improperly worn seat belt increases the risk of injury or death if a collision occurs.

Warning: Do not wear seat belts over hard, fragile or sharp items in clothing, such as pens, keys, eyeglasses, etc. The pressure from the seat belt on such items can cause injury.

Warning: Seat belts should not be worn with any part of the strap twisted.

Warning: Each seat belt assembly must be used by one occupant only. It is dangerous to put a seat belt around a child being carried on an occupant’s lap.

Warning: Seat belts that have been worn in a collision must be inspected or replaced by Tesla, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.

Warning: Seat belts that show signs of wear (such as fraying), or have been cut or damaged in any way, must be replaced by Tesla.

Warning: Avoid contaminating a seat belt’s components with any chemicals, liquids, grit, dirt or cleaning products. If a seat belt fails to retract or latch into the buckle, it must be replaced immediately. Contact Tesla.

Warning: Do not make modiﬁcations or additions that can prevent a seat belt mechanism from taking up slack, or that can prevent a seat belt from being

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adjusted to remove slack. A slack belt greatly reduces occupant protection.

Warning: Do not make modiﬁcations that can interfere with the operation of a seat belt, or that can cause a seat belt to become inoperable.

Warning: When seat belts are not in use, they should be fully retracted and not hanging loose. If a seat belt does not fully retract, contact Tesla.

Child Safety Seats

Guidelines for Seating Children

Your Model X seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must restrain infants and small children in the second and rear row seats only, and you must use a suitable child safety seat appropriate for the child’s age, weight, and size.

Never use child safety seats in the front row passenger seat.

Warning: Never seat a child on a seat with an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can occur.

Warning: Always ensure that all Model X seats are locked in position before traveling. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury. Pay attention to all warnings displayed on the touchscreen or instrument panel.

Warning: Do not use Easy Entry (as described in Driver Proﬁles on page 53) to automatically move the driver's seat to the full rearward position if a child safety seat is installed on a rear seat behind the driver's seat. With reduced clearance, the movement of the seat may impact a child's legs, cause injury, or dislodge the seat.

Warning: For vehicles with third row seats, when a child is seated in a second row monopost seat, the setting for the button that moves a second row outboard seat forward for easy access into the third row should be OFF (touch Controls > Seats > Easy Entry). This ensures that you need to manually hold the button to move the seat, preventing a child seated in the second row from being pushed against the corresponding front seat. See Accessing Third

Row Seats (if equipped) - Monopost Seating on page 30.

Refer to the following label ﬁtted to the sun visors.

Note: The image(s) shown below are representative only and may not be identical to the labels in your vehicle.

Model X has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the passenger front airbag (see Airbags on page 45).

When driving with a child seat on the front passenger seat, always doublecheck the status of the passenger front airbag to conﬁrm that it is OFF.

To protect an adult subsequently occupying the front passenger seat, check to verify that the passenger front airbag is ON.

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Child Safety Seats

Choosing a Child Safety Seat

All children age 12 and under should ride in the second and third row seats. Always use a child safety seat suitable for a young child’s age and weight. The following table is based on child safety seat recommendations determined by the National Highway Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States (for more information, go to www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-

and-booster-seats).

Infants Toddlers Young

Age Birth to 1 year* Over 1 year* 4 years and

Weight Up to at least 20 lbs (9 kg)** Over 20 lbs (9 kg) (minimum)

Type of child safety seat

Seat position Rear facing only* Forward facing* Forward

Recommended attachment method

* Many child safety seats currently available allow children to ride rear-facing using the child safety seat’s integrated 5-point harness for a longer period of time BASED UPON SPECIFIC HEIGHT AND WEIGHT LIMITS. Keep your child in a rear facing seat for as long as possible. CHECK THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

** LATCH ("Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children") and ISOFIX are international standards for attachment points for child safety seats in passenger cars that enable compliant child safety seats to be quickly and safely secured. The system has other regional names including LUAS ("Lower Universal Anchorage System") or Canﬁx in Canada. It has also been called the "Universal Child Safety Seat System" or UCSSS.

*** Subject to instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer.

Rear facing (or convertible) Forward facing (or

If combined weight of child and safety seat is up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg), attach using either LATCH** (lower anchor only) or the seat belt only.*** If combined weight of child and safety seat is over 65 lbs (29.5 kg), attach using the seat belt only.***

and up to 40 lbs (18 kg)*

convertible)*

If combined weight of child and safety seat is up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg), attach using either LATCH** (both lower anchors and top tether anchor), or the seat belt and upper tether strap.*** If combined weight of child and safety seat is over 65 lbs (29.5 kg), attach using the seat belt and upper tether strap.***

children

older, and less than 57 in. (145 cm) tall

Over 40 lbs (18 kg)

Seat belt retained booster seat

facing

Attach booster seats using the seat belt only.

Warning: Laws that govern how and where children should be carried when traveling in a vehicle are subject to change. It is the driver’s responsibility to keep up to date on, and comply with, all current regulations in the region(s) where Model X is driven. To check the child passenger safety laws for states in the U.S., go to: http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/

laws/childsafety_laws.html.

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Child Safety Seats

Warning: Do not use LATCH anchors with child safety seats or booster seats that have an integral safety belt where the combined weight of the child plus the child safety seat exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

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Child Safety Seats

Seating Larger Children

If a child is too large to ﬁt into a child safety seat, but too small to safely ﬁt into the standard seat belts, use a booster seat appropriate for the child’s age and size. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions to secure the booster seat.

Installing Child Safety Seats

There are two general methods used to install child safety seats:

• Seat belt retained - these seats are secured using the vehicle’s seat belts.

• LATCH retained - these seats attach to anchor bars built into the vehicle’s rear seats.

Check the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions and the table in this manual to determine which installation method to use. Some child safety seats can be installed using either method. Always follow the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

emergency. Once disengaged, the belt must be fully extended to re-engage the locking mechanism whenever you install a child safety seat.

Always follow the detailed instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer. General guidelines are provided below.

1. Place the child safety seat in Model X, and fully extend the seat belt. Route and buckle the seat belt in accordance with the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats

First, make sure that the child safety seat is appropriate for the weight, height, and age of the child.

Avoid dressing the child in bulky clothing and do not place any objects between the child and the restraint system.

Adjust harnesses for every child, every trip.

To securely hold child safety seats, all passenger seating positions are equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR) that, by pulling the seat belt beyond the length needed for a typical adult occupant, locks the belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled and the webbing is fully retracted. The ALR mechanism operates as a ratchet, winding in slack and preventing the seat belt from extending any further until it has been completely rewound. When installing a child safety seat, engage the belt's automatic locking retractor by pulling the seat belt webbing until it is fully extended. The ALR system engages only when the seat belt is at its maximum extension point.

Note: An automatic locking retractor disengages only when the seat belt is unbuckled and fully retracted. The belt can then be worn as a normal belt, sliding freely in and out and locking tight only in an

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2. Allow the seat belt to retract, and remove all slack in the seat belt while ﬁrmly pushing the child safety seat into the Model X seat.

3. If the seat belt retained child safety seat has an upper tether, attach it to the back of the seat (see Attaching Upper Tether

Straps on page 42).

Installing LATCH (ISOFIX) Child Seats

Lower LATCH anchors are provided in the second row outboard seats. The anchors are located between the seat's back rest and rear cushion. The exact location of each anchor is identiﬁed by a child safety seat identiﬁcation button, illustrated below. The button is located on the seat back, directly above its associated anchor.

BENCH SEATS:

Child Safety Seats

MONOPOST SEATS:

In the second row, install LATCH child safety seats in the outboard seating positions only. Use only a seat belt retained seat in the center position.

Note: If Model X is equipped with two seats in the second row, both seats support the use of LATCH child safety seats.

Note: Second row outboard seats support the use of upper tether straps (see Attaching

Upper Tether Straps on page 42).

Warning: child seat in the second row, ensure that a "seat unlocked" warning does NOT display on the touchscreen or instrument panel. This warning indicates that the seat is unsafe for an occupant because it was not returned to its safe, locked position. If the touchscreen or instrument panel displays the warning message, move the seat or backrest slightly forward or backward until it locks ﬁrmly into position and the message no longer displays.

BENCH SEATS:

Before driving after installing a

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Note: To accommodate large rear-facing LATCH child safety seats, you may need to move the seat in the full rearward position, and move the corresponding front seat forward to the mid-track position (up to 13 cm forward of the rearmost position), raise the seat upward (3 cm from its lowest position), and angle the seat back to 15 degrees (or 10 degrees rearward from its forward-most position).

Warning: Do not associate the Easy Entry setting with the driver's proﬁle when a child is seated in the second row. Doing so can cause the driver's seat to push against the child, especially when a child is seated in a forward-facing child seat or booster seat. Do not rely on Model X to recognize or accommodate a child seated in the second row while using this setting (see Driver Proﬁles on page 53).

MONOPOST SEATS:

Child Safety Seats

degrees rearward from its forward-most position).

equipped) - Monopost Seating on page

30).

To install a LATCH child safety seat, slide the safety seat latches onto the anchor bars until they click into place. Carefully read and follow the instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer.

BENCH SEATS:

MONOPOST SEATS:

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Child Safety Seats

Once installed, test the security of the installation before seating a child. Attempt to twist the child safety seat from side to side and try to pull it away from the seat, then check to ensure the anchors remain securely in place.

Note: Lower LATCH anchors should not be used with child seats or booster seats that have an integrated safety belt in situations where the combined weight of the child plus the child safety seat is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). In these situations, use the seat belt instead.

Note:

If Model X is equipped with the optional six seat interior, a center seating position is not available in the second row.

Warning: When routing tether straps, keep the strap close to the headrest as illustrated below. On a Model X equipped with third row seats, do not allow a tether strap to cover the third row access button on the rear shoulder of the seat.

Dual Straps - Second Row Monopost Seats:

Attaching Upper Tether Straps

If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its hook to the anchor point located on the back of the second and third row (if equipped) seats.

Note: The location of anchor points may not be readily visible but can be found by identifying a slice in the seat's material.

Warning: according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child safety seat.

Warning: USE ONLY SEAT BELT RETAINED CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN THE CENTER SEATING POSITION.

For dual-strap tethers, position a strap on each side of the head restraint.

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Tighten upper tether straps

Dual Straps - Second Row Bench Seats:

Dual Straps - Third Row Seats:

Child Safety Seats

Single Strap - Second Row Bench Seats:

For single-strap tethers, position the strap in the outboard seating positions over the outside-facing side of the head restraint (the same side of the head restraint as the seat belt retraction mechanism). In the center seating position (if equipped), center and position the strap over the top of the head restraint.

Single Strap - Second Row Monopost Seats:

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Single Strap - Third Row Seats

Child Safety Seats

Testing a Child Safety Seat

Before seating a child, always make sure the child safety seat is not loose:

1. Hold the child safety seat by the belt path and try to slide the safety seat from side to side and front to back.

2. If the seat moves more than one inch (2.5 cm), it is too loose. Tighten the belt or reconnect the LATCH retained child safety seat.

3. If you are unable to reduce slack, try a dierent seat location or try another child safety seat.

Child Safety Seat Warnings

Warning: child on the front passenger seat even if you are using a child safety seat. This seat has an airbag in front of it. Although this airbag is disabled when Model X detects a lightweight passenger, do not rely on technology to protect your child.

Warning: Child safety seats are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt. A child could be endangered in a crash if a child safety seat is not properly secured in the vehicle.

Warning: According to collision statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.

Warning: Do not use a forward facing child safety seat until your child weighs over 20 lbs (9 kg) and can sit independently. Up to the age of two, a child's spine and neck are not suciently

Extreme hazard! Do not seat a

developed to avoid injury in a frontal impact.

Warning: Do not allow a baby or infant to be held on a lap. All children should be restrained in an appropriate child safety seat at all times.

Warning: To ensure children are safely seated, follow all instructions provided in this document and by the manufacturer of the child safety seat.

Warning: Children should ride in a rear facing child safety seat using the seat’s integrated 5-point harness for as long as possible.

Warning: Do not use seat belt extenders on a seat belt that is being used to install a child safety seat or booster seat.

Warning: When seating larger children, make sure the child's head is supported and the child’s seat belt is properly adjusted and fastened. The shoulder portion of the belt must be away from the face and neck, and the lap portion must not be over the stomach.

Warning: Never attach two child safety seats to one anchor point. In a collision, one anchor point may be incapable of securing both seats.

Warning: Child safety seat anchors are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by a correctly ﬁtted child safety seat. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

Warning: Always check harnesses and tether straps for damage and wear.

Warning: Never leave a child unattended, even if the child is secured in a child safety seat.

Warning: Never use a child safety seat that has been involved in a collision. Have the seat inspected or replaced as described in the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

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Airbags

Location of Airbags

Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors.

Model X is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt at both front seating positions. The airbag is a supplemental restraint at those seating positions. All occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an airbag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash.

1. Knee airbags

2. Front airbags

3. Curtain airbags

4. Seat-mounted side airbags

5. Door-mounted airbags

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Airbags

How Airbags Work

Airbags inﬂate when sensors detect an impact that exceeds deployment thresholds. These thresholds are designed to predict the severity of a crash in time for the airbags to help protect the vehicle's occupants. Airbags inﬂate instantly with considerable force accompanied by a loud noise. The inﬂated bag, together with the seat belts, limits movement of occupants to reduce the risk of injury.

Front airbags are not ordinarily designed to inﬂate in rear collisions, rollovers, side collisions and when braking heavily or driving over bumps and potholes. Likewise, front airbags may not inﬂate in all frontal collisions, such as minor front collisions, underride collisions, or minor impacts with narrow objects (such as posts or poles). Signiﬁcant superﬁcial damage can occur to the vehicle without the airbags inﬂating and, conversely, a relatively small amount of structural damage can cause airbags to inﬂate. Therefore, the external appearance of the vehicle after a collision does not represent whether or not the front airbags should have inﬂated.

Warning: Before modifying your vehicle to accommodate a person with disabilities in a way that may aect the airbag system, contact Tesla.

Types of Airbags

Model X has the following types of airbags:

• Front airbags: The front airbags are designed to reduce injuries if larger children or adults are riding in the front seats. Follow all warnings and instructions related to seating a child on the front passenger seat (if permitted in your market region).

• Knee airbags: Knee airbags and the front airbags work together. The knee airbags limit the forward motion of the front seat occupants by restricting leg movement, thereby positioning the occupants so that the front airbags work more eectively. Whether or not knee airbags deploy in a collision is partially dependent on the track position of the associated seat.

• Seat-mounted side airbags: A seatmounted side airbag in the front driver, front passenger and second row outboard seats help protect the pelvis and the thorax region of the torso. The seatmounted side airbags on both the impacted and non-impacted side of the vehicle will inﬂate in the event of severe side impact or severe oset frontal impact.

• Curtain airbags: A curtain airbag on each side of Model X in the front roof-rail help protect the head. Curtain airbags on both the impacted and non-impacted side of the vehicle will inﬂate if a severe side impact occurs, a severe oset frontal impact occurs, or if the vehicle rolls over.

• Door-mounted airbags: There is an airbag on each side of Model X mounted in the trim on the falcon wing doors. These are the same as the curtain airbags in that they help protect the head and typically inﬂate in the event of a severe side impact, a severe oset frontal impact, or if the vehicle rolls over. The door-mounted airbags on both the impacted and nonimpacted side of the vehicle will inﬂate.

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Airbags

Passenger Front Airbag Status

The status of the passenger front airbag displays in the top corner of the touchscreen:

Before driving with a child seated on the front passenger seat (if permitted in your market region), always double-check the status of the passenger front airbag to conﬁrm that it is OFF. When the passenger airbag is OFF, it will not inﬂate when a collision occurs. This indicator also displays when the seat is unoccupied.

To protect an adult occupying the front passenger seat, ensure the passenger front airbag is ON. When the passenger airbag is ON, it may inﬂate when a collision occurs

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Airbags

Disabling the Passenger Front Airbag

Model X has an occupancy classiﬁcation system (OCS) that controls the status of the passenger front airbag.

Note: The occupancy classiﬁcation system (OCS) meets the regulatory requirement of FMVSS 208 and automatically detects when inﬂating the passenger front airbag would be unnecessary or potentially harmful.

Warning: Seating an infant in a rear facing child safety seat on a seat equipped with an operational airbag can cause serious injury or death.

Object Classiﬁcation OCS Passenger

Empty OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG

Object OFF or ON PASSENGER AIRBAG

Rear facing child seat designed for children up to a year old

Forward facing child seat

Child in a booster seat OFF or ON PASSENGER AIRBAG

Large child OFF or ON PASSENGER AIRBAG

5th percentile female or larger (by weight)

*If the passenger airbag status indicator does not match the situation, do not use the seat. The passenger must ride in a dierent seat. Contact Tesla Service.

Airbag Status*

OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG

ON PASSENGER AIRBAGONOver approximately

Indicator status Notes

OFF

OFF or PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

OFF

OFF or PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

Depends on material/ contents.

20 lbs (9 kg) or less

35 lbs (16 kg) or less

20-100 lbs (9-45 kg)*

100 lbs (45 kg)

Note: It takes approximately six seconds after you power on Model X for the occupant classiﬁcation system (OCS) to report accurate status of the front passenger airbag. As a result, when you ﬁrst power on Model X, even in situations when it should be OFF because the seat is occupied by a weight of 20 lbs (9 kg) or less, it will take the touchscreen approximately six seconds to display the status, PASS AIRBAG OFF. If it fails to do so, contact Tesla Service and do not seat a child in the front passenger seating position.

To make sure the sensing system can correctly detect occupancy status, eliminate the following:

• Objects lodged under the seat.

• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse).

• Objects wedged between the seat back and seat cushion.

• Cargo interfering with the seat.

• Aftermarket items attached to, or sitting on or between, the seat and occupant including but not limited to covers, mats, blankets, etc.

These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the airbag status is still incorrect, ask passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag system checked.

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Airbags

Note: The front passenger occupancy sensor aects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side airbags are not aected.

Warning: If the front passenger airbag is not turning on or o as expected based on the weight thresholds previously described, contact Tesla immediately.

Warning: Never seat a child in a rear facing child seat on the front passenger seat, even if the passenger airbag is o. All occupants age 12 and under must ride in the second and rear row (if equipped) seats.

Warning: To ensure accuracy of the occupant detection system, do not make any modiﬁcations to the front passenger seat.

Warning: Do not use seat covers on Model X. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seatmounted side air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system, if equipped.

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Airbags

Ensuring Accurate Occupant

Classiﬁcation

To help ensure an occupant in the front passenger seat can be accurately classiﬁed, the passenger must:

• Wear a seat belt.

• Sit upright on the center of the seat cushion, with shoulders resting against the seat back and legs extended comfortably in front with feet on the ﬂoor. See

Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions on page 51.

• Remain positioned on the seat cushion and not lift their weight o the seat (for example, by pushing their feet against the ﬂoor or pressing on the center console or armrest to lift up).

• Never wear thick, wet, or bulky clothing (such as ski wear or padded clothing).

In addition to the items listed above, the following situations can interfere with the accuracy of the occupant classiﬁcation system:

• Placing a radio transmitter (for example, a hunting radio or walkie-talkie) on the front passenger seat.

• Placing an AC/DC inverter, or a device that is being powered by the inverter (for example, a cell phone, tablet, or computer) on the front passenger seat cushion.

• Placing liquid (such as a bottled drink) or food containers on a car seat when a child seat is present.

• Incorrectly placing a child safety seat so that the entire lower section is not positioned against the seat cushion.

• Objects lodged under the seat or wedged between the seat back and cushion.

• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse).

• Cargo interfering with the seat.

• Aftermarket items attached to or placed between the seat and the occupant, such as covers, mats, blankets, etc.

These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the airbag status is still incorrect, instruct passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag system checked.

Note: Tesla follows NHTSA (National Highway Trac Safety Administration) recommendations that all occupants age 12

and under must ride in the rear seating positions.

Note: The front passenger occupancy sensor aects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side airbags are not aected.

Warning: Failure to follow the above instructions can adversely aect the Occupant Classiﬁcation System (OCS) which can cause serious injury or death.

Warning: If the front passenger airbag is not turning on or o as expected, do not seat a passenger in the front passenger seat. Contact Tesla Service.

Warning: To ensure accuracy of the occupant detection system, do not make any modiﬁcations to the front passenger seat.

Warning: Do not use seat covers on Model X. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant classiﬁcation system.

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Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions

Correct seating position:

Incorrect seating position - the passenger's feet must be on the ﬂoor:

Airbags

Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not recline the backrest to a laying down position when the vehicle is moving:

Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not slide forward on the seat cushion:

Inﬂation Eects

Warning: powder is released. This powder can irritate the skin and should be thoroughly ﬂushed from the eyes and from any cuts or abrasions.

After inﬂation, the airbags deﬂate to provide a gradual cushioning eect for the occupants and to ensure the driver’s forward vision is not obscured.

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When airbags inﬂate, a ﬁne

Airbags

If airbags have inﬂated, or if your vehicle has been in a collision, always have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any associated components checked and, if necessary, replaced by Tesla.

In a collision, in addition to the airbags

inﬂating:

• Doors and liftgate unlock.

• Hazard warning lights turn on.

• Interior lights turn on.

• High voltage is disabled.

To restore high voltage power, use the touchscreen to manually power o Model X (see Powering O on page 61), then press the brake to power it back on again.

Airbag Warning Indicator

The airbag indicator on the touchscreen remains lit if the airbag system is malfunctioning. The only time this indicator should light up is brieﬂy when Model X ﬁrst powers up, in which case it turns o within a few seconds. If it remains lit, contact Tesla immediately and do not drive.

Airbag Warnings

Warning: driver, should always wear their seat belts, whether or not an airbag is also provided at their seating position, to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision.

Warning: Front seat occupants should not place their arms over the airbag module, as an inﬂating airbag can cause fractures or other injuries.

Warning: Airbags inﬂate with considerable speed and force, which can cause injury. To limit injuries, ensure that occupants are wearing seat belts and are correctly seated, with the seat positioned as far back as possible. The National Highway Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of 10" (25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and an airbag.

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All occupants, including the

Warning: Children should not be seated on the front passenger seat unless permitted by regulations in your market region. Follow all regulations in your region for the appropriate way to seat a child based on the child's weight, size, and age. The safest place to seat infants and young children is in a rear seating position Seating an infant or child in a rear-facing child restraint system on a seat equipped with an operational airbag can cause serious injury or death.

Warning: Do not use a rear-facing child safety seat on a seat with an operational airbag in front of it. Doing so can cause injury or death if the airbag inﬂates.

Warning: To ensure correct inﬂation of the side airbags, maintain an unobstructed gap between an occupant’s torso and the side of Model X.

Warning: Passengers shouldn't lean their heads against doors. Doing so can cause injury if a curtain airbag inﬂates.

Warning: Do not allow passengers to obstruct the operation of an airbag by placing feet, knees or any other part of the body on or near an airbag.

Warning: Do not attach or place objects on or near the front airbags, the side of the front seats, the headliner at the side of the vehicle, or any other airbag cover that could interfere with inﬂation of an airbag. Objects can cause serious injury if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the airbag to inﬂate.

Warning: Following inﬂation, some airbag components are hot. Do not touch until they have cooled.

Driving

Driver Proﬁles

Creating a Driver Proﬁle

When you ﬁrst adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, or driver’s side mirror, the touchscreen prompts you to create a driver proﬁle to save these adjustments. Your proﬁle also saves some of the preferences you make using the touchscreen's Controls window.

To add a new driver proﬁle, touch the driver proﬁle icon at the top of the touchscreen. Then touch Add New Driver, type the driver's name and touch Create Proﬁle. Follow the onscreen instructions to save the seating position to the driver proﬁle. You can also check the Use Easy Entry checkbox if you want to save (or use existing) Easy Entry settings (described below) in which the driver's seat and the steering wheel are automatically adjusted to make it easy to enter and exit Model X.

If you change the position of the steering wheel, driver’s seat, or driver’s side mirror after you have saved or chosen a driver proﬁle, the touchscreen prompts you to save the new position or restore the previously saved position (other settings are automatically saved). To change a setting without saving or restoring, just ignore the prompt.

To adjust Model X based on a driver’s proﬁle, touch the driver proﬁle icon and choose the driver name. The saved adjustments are automatically made.

Note: Valet mode is a built-in driver proﬁle used to limit speed and restrict access to some Model X features (see Valet Mode on page 54).

Note: To stop automatic adjustments that are in process based on a driver's proﬁle, touch Stop on the Driver Proﬁle dropdown menu. Automatic adjustments also stop if you manually adjust a seat, mirror or the steering wheel.

Driver Proﬁles

Easy Entry

You can deﬁne an Easy Entry setting that moves the steering wheel and driver's seat to make it easy to enter and exit Model X. Any driver can use the Easy Entry setting by associating it with their driver's proﬁle. When the Easy Entry setting is associated with a driver's proﬁle, the steering wheel and driver's seat automatically adjust when the park gear is engaged and the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, allowing an easy exit from the vehicle. When returning to the vehicle and stepping on the brake pedal, settings automatically adjust back to the settings used by the most recent driver proﬁle (or based on the key if it's linked to a driver proﬁle).

To use Easy Entry with a driver proﬁle, ensure the Use Easy Entry box is checked.

Warning: Never use Easy Entry to move the driver's seat to the full rearward position when a child safety seat is installed on a rear seat located behind the driver's seat. With reduced clearance, the movement of the seat may impact a child's legs, cause injury, or dislodge the seat.

Restoring a Driver’s Proﬁle

To adjust Model X based on a driver’s proﬁle, touch the driver proﬁle icon on the touchscreen's status bar. Then choose the driver and Model X is adjusted based on the settings that have been saved to the chosen driver proﬁle.

Saved Settings

A subset of the settings that you choose from the Controls window to customize your Model X are also saved to your driver's proﬁle. The settings that are associated with driver proﬁles may vary depending on the version of software currently installed on your Model X.

Note:

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Driver Proﬁles

Linking a Driver Proﬁle to a Key

You can link a driver proﬁle to a speciﬁc key to allow Model X to automatically select the correct driver proﬁle when the linked key is detected as you approach the vehicle and open the driver's door. To link a driver proﬁle to a key, enter Model X with the key and touch the driver proﬁle icon on the top of the touchscreen. Select the driver proﬁle you would like to link to the key, then touch Link to Key Fob.

Note: Model X only detects one key at a time. The driver proﬁle is linked to the key that is detected by the vehicle at that time. Therefore, if you want to link driver proﬁles to multiple keys, ensure that only the key that you would like to link the driver proﬁle to is within detection range while performing the linking procedure. Move all other keys outside of the detection range (at least three feet (one meter) away from Model X).

Note: Model X can support up to eight linked keys. However, a driver proﬁle can only be linked to one key.

To remove the link between a driver proﬁle and key, touch the driver proﬁle icon on the top of the touchscreen. Select the driver proﬁle, then touch the X next to Linked to Key Fob.

Valet Mode

When Model X is in Valet mode, the following restrictions apply:

• Speed is limited to 70 mph (113 km/h).

• Maximum acceleration and power are limited.

• Front trunk and glovebox are locked.

• Home and Work locations are not available in the navigation system.

• Voice commands are disabled.

• Autopilot convenience features are disabled.

• Most status bar functions are disabled.

• The Mobile Access setting is disabled.

• HomeLink (if applicable in your market region) is not accessible.

• Driver Proﬁles are not accessible.

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are disabled. When Model X is in Valet mode, you cannot pair new Bluetooth devices or view or delete existing paired devices.

Note: If a Bluetooth paired device or a known Wi-Fi network is within operating range (approximately 30 feet or 9 meters) of Model X in Valet mode, Model X will connect to it.

Starting Valet Mode

With Model X in Park, touch the driver proﬁle icon on the top of the touchscreen, then touch Valet Mode.

The ﬁrst time you enter Valet mode, you will be prompted to create a 4-digit PIN that you will use to cancel Valet mode.

When Valet mode is active, the instrument panel displays the word Valet above the driving speed and the Valet mode driver proﬁle displays on the touchscreen.

You can also use the mobile app to start and cancel Valet mode (provided Model X is in Park). When using the mobile app, you do not need to enter a PIN because you are already required to log into the app using your Tesla Account credentials.

Note: If the PIN to Drive setting is enabled (see PIN to Drive on page 171), you must enter the driving PIN before you can deﬁne or enter a Valet PIN. Once in Valet mode, Model X can be driven without the valet needing to enter the driving PIN.

Note: The PIN to Drive setting is not available when Valet mode is active.

If you forget your valet PIN, reset it from inside Model X by entering your Tesla Account credentials (which also cancels Valet mode). You can also reset your PIN using the mobile app.

Warning: towing a trailer. The torque limitations of Valet mode can make it dicult for Model X to pull a trailer up a hill.

Canceling Valet Mode

With Model X in Park, touch the Valet Mode driver icon on the touchscreen's status bar, then enter your 4-digit PIN.

When you cancel Valet mode, all settings associated with the most recently used driver proﬁle and climate control settings are restored, and all features are available.

Do not use Valet mode when

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Note: You do not need to enter a PIN to cancel Valet mode from the mobile app.

Driver Proﬁles

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Steering Wheel

Adjusting Steering Eort

You can adjust the feel and sensitivity of the steering system to suit your personal preference:

1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Driving > Steering Mode.

2. Choose a steering option:

• Comfort - Reduces the eort required

to turn the wheel. In town, Model X feels easier to drive and park.

• Standard - Tesla believes that this

setting oers the best handling and response in all conditions.

• Sport - Increases the eort required

to turn the wheel. When driving at higher speeds, Model X feels more responsive.

The only way to really know which option you like best is to try them.

Adjusting Position

Adjust the steering wheel to the desired driving position by moving the control on the left side of the steering column. Using this control, you can move the steering wheel forward and backward and up and down.

Warning: Do not make adjustments while driving.

1. Next

If you are listening to local or satellite radio and you have deﬁned more than one radio preset, press to play the next preset in the radio band that is currently playing. If you have not deﬁned more than one preset, press to go to the next available frequency.

If you are listening to Internet radio, or to an audio ﬁle on a connected Bluetooth or USB device, press to skip to the next song or station.

If you have more than one favorite deﬁned, press and hold to cycle through favorites.

2. Scroll Button

• To adjust the media volume, roll up or down.

Note: The scroll button adjusts the volume for media, navigation instructions and phone calls based on what is currently in use. As you adjust volume, the instrument panel displays the volume level and whether you are adjusting volume for media, navigation or phone.

• To mute the media volume, or to pause/play an audio ﬁle, tap the scroll button.

Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons

Use the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel to change radio stations, control the media player’s volume, and to choose what displays on the left side of the instrument panel (whenever the Navigation app is not displaying instructions).

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• To choose what displays on the left side of the instrument panel, hold the scroll button brieﬂy until the available options are displayed. Roll the scroll button to choose Empty, Car Status, Clock, Media, Energy, Trips, etc. When the option you want is highlighted, tap the scroll button.

Note: The option you choose to display using the left scroll button is retained until you manually change it. It is also saved in your driver proﬁle.

Note: Car status displays information such as status of doors and trunks, and on newer model vehicles, the tire pressure measurements.

• To restart the touchscreen, hold down both scroll buttons for approximately ﬁve seconds. See Restarting the

Touchscreen on page 61.

3. Previous

Same as described above for Next, except it skips to the previous song or station. If you have more than one favorite deﬁned, press and hold to cycle through favorites.

Note: Regardless of how you customize the left side of the instrument panel, it automatically changes to display navigation instructions (if applicable), or to let you know if a door or trunk is open when Model X is in a driving gear.

Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons

Use the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel to access call options while on a phone call, to choose what displays on the right side of the instrument panel, to adjust Model X features, and to use voice commands.

Note: Whenever you receive or make a phone call, the right side of the instrument panel automatically displays call options to help you easily handle phone calls on your Bluetoothconnected phone.

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Press to use a voice command to call a contact, navigate, or listen to Internet music. When you hear the tone, speak your command. Press again to end the voice command, or simply stop speaking. For details, see Using Voice Commands on page 58.

2. Scroll Button

• During a phone call, touch the scroll button to display call options that allow you to perform an action on the call.

• Roll the scroll button to adjust the most recently used feature from the feature list (see Menu button).

• To choose what displays on the right side of the instrument panel, hold the scroll button brieﬂy until the available options are displayed. Roll the scroll button to choose Empty, Car Status, Clock, Media, Energy, Trips, etc. When the option you want is highlighted, tap the scroll button.

Note: Car status displays information such as status of doors and trunks, and on newer model vehicles, the tire pressure measurements.

Note: The option you choose to display using the right scroll button is retained until you manually change it. It is also saved in your driver proﬁle.

• To restart the touchscreen, hold down both scroll buttons for approximately ﬁve seconds. See Restarting the

Touchscreen on page 61.

3. Menu button

Press to display a menu that allows you to control the following Model X:

• Temperature. Roll the scroll button to change the driver side temperature, or press the wheel to turn the climate control system on and o.

• Fan Speed. Roll the scroll button to adjust the speed of the fan used to cool or heat the cabin.

• Display Brightness. Roll the scroll button to change the brightness level of the displays, or press the wheel to restore default settings.

• Recent Calls. If your phone is paired to Model X, roll the scroll button to view your recent calls. Press the scroll button to call the contact that's displayed. To pair your phone, see

Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page

165.

Steering Wheel

• Contacts. If your phone is paired to Model X, roll the scroll button to navigate to contacts in your phone. Your contacts are listed alphabetically by their last name. To pair your phone, see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 165.

Press the menu button again to close the feature list.

Using Voice Commands

You can use voice commands to call a contact, navigate to a location, listen to Internet music or control many aspects of your Model X. Voice commands are designed to understand natural requests. Tap the voice button on the upper right side of the steering wheel to initiate a voice command. When you hear the tone, speak your command. As you speak, the instrument panel displays an interpretation of your command. It also displays tips to remind you of the type of commands you can speak. When you ﬁnish speaking the command, tap the voice button again or simply wait.

Note: Voice commands may be spoken in English or French (Canada).

• To call a contact on your Bluetoothconnected phone, say “Call” or “Dial”, followed by the contact’s ﬁrst and/or last name(s). For example, “Call Joe” or “Call Joe Smith”.

• To search for, or navigate to, a location, say “Where is”, “Drive to”, or “Navigate to”, followed by an address, business name, business category, or landmark. For example, “Where is Stanford University?”, “Drive to Tesla in Palo Alto”, or “Navigate to Starbucks on Homestead in Cupertino”. If you have deﬁned a navigation address for your home or work locations, you can use a voice command to navigate there by saying "Navigate home" or "Navigate to work".

• To listen to an Internet music service, say “Listen to” or “Play”, followed by the name of the song, album, artist, or combination. To improve voice recognition accuracy, provide multiple cues in your command, such as artist plus song (for example, “Listen to Yellow Brick Road” or “Play Yellow Brick Road by Elton John”).

• Control various aspects of Model X by speaking statements or commands. For example, "Speed up the wipers", "The screen is too bright", "Turn on the driver's seat heater", "I'm cold".

Note:

Tesla is continuously improving the ability of Model X to recognize voice commands. To support these ongoing quality improvements, Tesla captures short voice recordings anonymously. To protect your privacy, these short recordings are not associated with your personal information or with your vehicle's identiﬁcation number. Tesla assures that it is not possible to search any system for a recording associated with a speciﬁc customer or vehicle.

Heated Steering Wheel

If Model X is equipped with the optional cold weather package, you can warm up the steering wheel by touching climate controls on the touchscreen (see Climate Controls on page 150). When turned on, radiant heat keeps the steering wheel at a comfortable temperature.

Horn

To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel.

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Mirrors

Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors

Press the button associated with the mirror you want to adjust (left or right). The button's light turns on and you can then press the dial to move the mirror to the desired position. Repeat for the other side mirror. If prompted, touch Save on the touchscreen to save the mirror adjustment in your driver proﬁle.

To fold and unfold exterior mirrors, press the center button. You can set the mirrors to fold automatically whenever Model X is locked by touching Controls > Vehicle > Mirror AutoFold. The mirrors unfold automatically whenever you unlock Model X.

When you use the center button to fold the mirrors in for parking in a tight space, the mirrors remain folded in until your driving speed reaches 31 mph (50 km/h), or until you use the center button to unfold the mirrors.

Note: You cannot fold a mirror if driving above 31 mph (50 km/h).

Mirrors

The driver’s side mirror automatically dims at night, in proportion to the level of glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you (except when in Reverse gear). Also, both exterior side mirrors have heaters that turn on and o with the rear window defroster.

Note: See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 104 for information to ensure your mirrors function properly in cold weather.

Auto-Fold Mirrors Based on Location

Model X can automatically fold and unfold the side mirrors based on location, which saves you from having to manually position them each time you need to fold or unfold the mirrors when at a frequented place (such as narrow garages, tight parking spaces, etc.).

To set up, Model X must be driving at a low speed (less than 3 mph/5 kph) or stopped at the location you want your vehicle to remember. Go to Controls > Vehicle > Always Fold Mirrors at this Location. Next time you approach the saved location, your mirrors fold and unfold within 25 feet (7.5 meters) of the speciﬁed location.

You can also integrate auto-folding mirrors with HomeLink (see HomeLink Universal

Transceiver on page 175). To enable, go to

HomeLink > Auto-Fold Mirrors when Nearby.

Caution: Mirrors may not automatically fold or unfold if you return to a saved location and are driving faster than 3 mph/5 kph.

Mirror Auto-tilt When Reversing

Both exterior mirrors can automatically tilt downward when backing up. To adjust the auto-tilt position, shift into Reverse, then adjust the mirrors (press the button associated with the mirror you want to adjust, then press the dial to move the mirror to the desired position). Touch Save on the touchscreen to save the mirror adjustment in your driver proﬁle.

When you shift back into Drive, the mirrors tilt back to their normal (upward) position. But now that you have adjusted them for backing up, they automatically tilt to the selected downward position whenever you shift into Reverse.

You can turn the auto-tilt feature on or o using the touchscreen, Touch Controls > Vehicle > Mirror Auto-Tilt.

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Mirrors

Rear View Mirror

The rear view mirror is adjusted manually. When in the Drive or Neutral gear, the rear view mirror automatically dims in low lighting conditions (for example, when driving at night or through a tunnel).

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Starting and Powering O

Starting

When you open a door, Model X powers on the instrument panel and touchscreen and you can operate all controls.

To drive Model X:

1. PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL - Model X powers on and is ready to drive.

2. SELECT A GEAR - Move the gear lever all the way down for Drive and all the way up for Reverse. See Shifting Gears on page

63.

Note: If the PIN to Drive feature is enabled (see PIN to Drive on page 171), you must also enter a valid PIN on the touchscreen before you can drive Model X.

Note: If Passive Entry is o and you do not press the brake pedal to start Model X within approximately ﬁve minutes, a message displays on the instrument panel and you must use the key to lock then unlock Model X again before starting the vehicle.

Everything you need to know when driving Model X displays on the instrument panel.

Key Not Inside

If Model X does not detect a key when you press the brake, the instrument panel displays a message telling you that a key is not inside.

If you receive this message, place the key in the center console cup holder where Model X can best detect it.

Starting and Powering O

A number of factors can Model X can detect the key. These include a low battery in the key, interference from other devices using radio signals, and objects between the key and receiver.

Always keep the key with you. After driving, the key is needed to restart Model X after it powers o. And when you leave Model X, you must bring the key with you to lock Model X, either manually or automatically.

Powering O

When you ﬁnish driving, shift into Park by pressing the button on the end of the gear selector. The parking brake automatically engages and all systems keep operating. When you leave Model X with the key, it powers o automatically, turning o the instrument panel and touchscreen.

Model X also powers o automatically after being in Park for 15 minutes, even if you are sitting in the driver’s seat.

Although usually not needed, you can power o Model X while sitting in the driver’s seat, provided the vehicle is not moving. Touch Controls > Safety & Security > Power O. Model X automatically powers back on again if you press the brake pedal or touch the touchscreen.

Note: Model X automatically shifts into Park whenever it is determined that you are exiting the vehicle, even when you shift into Neutral before exiting. To keep Model X in Neutral, see

Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Tow Mode)

on page 63.

aect whether

Restarting the Touchscreen

If your touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, you can restart it to potentially resolve the issue.

Note: To ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as well as other road users, restarting the touchscreen should be done only when the vehicle is in Park.

1. Shift into Park.

If Model X still does not detect the key, try holding it against the center console, immediately below the 12V power socket (see

12V Power Socket on page 25). If the key is

still not detected, remove the key's battery and try again. See Replacing the Key Battery on page 11. Or try using another key. If another key does not work, contact Tesla.

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2. Hold down both scroll buttons on the steering wheel until the touchscreen turns black.

3. After a few seconds, the Tesla logo appears. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the touchscreen to restart. If the touchscreen is still unresponsive or demonstrating unusual behavior after a few minutes, try power cycling the vehicle. See Power Cycling the Vehicle on page

62.

Note: Restarting the touchscreen using the scroll buttons does not power Model X o and on.

Power Cycling the Vehicle

If your vehicle demonstrates unusual behavior or a nondescript alert is present, you can try power cycling the vehicle to potentially resolve the issue.

1. Shift into Park.

2. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety & Security > Power O.

3. Wait for at least two minutes without interacting with the vehicle. Do not open the doors, touch the brake pedal, touch the touchscreen, etc.

4. After two minutes have passed, press the brake pedal or open the door to wake the vehicle.

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Gears

Shifting Gears

When Model X is in Park, you must press the brake to shift to another gear.

Move the lever up or down to change gears.

If you try to shift into a gear that the current driving speed prohibits, a chime sounds and the gear does not change.

Reverse

Push the lever all the way up and release. You can only shift into Reverse when Model X is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h). If moving less than 1 mph (1.6 km/h), you must press the brake.

Neutral

Push the lever up or down to the ﬁrst position and release to shift into Neutral. Neutral allows Model X to roll freely when you are not pressing the brake pedal.

If Model X is in Park and you use the touchscreen to release the parking brake (Controls > Safety & Security), Model X shifts into Neutral (see Parking Brake on page 78).

Drive

Push the lever all the way down and release. You can shift into Drive when Model X is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in Reverse. If Model X is moving less than 1 mph (1.6 km/h), you must press the brake to shift into Drive.

Park

Press the end of the gear selector while Model X is stopped. Whenever Model X is in Park, the parking brake is applied.

Gears

Model X automatically shifts into Park whenever you connect a charge cable or if two or more of the following conditions are met simultaneously while traveling slower than approximately 1.5 mph (2 km/h):

• The driver's seat belt is unbuckled.

• The occupancy sensor in the driver's seat does not detect an occupant.

• The driver's door is opened.

Note: The above conditions do not reﬂect a comprehensive list of reasons why Model X may or may not automatically shift into Park and, in certain scenarios, it is possible for your vehicle to shift into Park when only one of the above conditions is true.

Warning: In emergency situations, if the brakes are not functioning properly, press and hold the Park button on the gear selector to bring the vehicle to a stop. Do not use this method to stop the vehicle unless absolutely necessary.

Warning: It is the driver's responsibility to always ensure the vehicle is in Park before exiting. Never rely on Model X to automatically shift into Park for you; it might not work in all circumstances (for example, if Creep or a slope causes the vehicle to travel greater than approximately 1.5 mph (2 km/h)).

To make it convenient to pick up passengers, you can also unlock all doors at any time by shifting into Park then pressing the Park button a second time.

Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Tow Mode)

Model X automatically shifts into Park whenever you ﬁnish driving and leave Model X. To keep Model X in Neutral when you exit, allowing it to roll freely (for example, pulling onto a transporter, etc.), activate Tow mode:

1. Shift into Park.

2. Press the brake pedal.

3. Touch Controls > Service > Tow Mode.

Model X beeps, and shifts into Neutral (which releases the parking brake).

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Gears

When Tow mode is active, Model X displays this indicator light on the instrument panel, along with a message telling you that Model X will roll freely.

Note: In Tow mode, Model X does not shift into a driving gear. To cancel Tow mode, shift into Park or touch Tow mode again. Tow mode also cancels if you use the touchscreen to apply the parking brake (Controls > Safety & Security > Parking Brake).

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Lights

Controlling Lights

Touch Controls > Lights on the touchscreen to control the lights.

In addition to the lights that you can control from the touchscreen, Model X has convenience lights that turn on and o automatically based on what you are doing. For example, you will notice interior lights, marker lights, tail lights, door handle lights, and puddle lights that turn on when you unlock Model X, when you open a door, and when you shift into Park. They turn o automatically after a minute or two or when you shift into a driving gear or lock Model X.

Note: The image below is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version and market region, your touchscreen may appear slightly

dierent.

Lights

•

OFF: Exterior lights turn o until you manually turn them back on or until the next time you drive. If daytime running lights are required in your region, the exterior lights used for this purpose are always on when Drive gear is engaged.

• PARKING: Only the side marker lights,

parking lights, tail lights and license plate lights turn on.

Note: If daytime running lights are required in your region, the exterior lights used for this purpose are always on whenever a driving gear (Drive or Reverse) is engaged.

• ON: Exterior lights turn on.

Warning: Always ensure that your headlights are on during low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result

2. If equipped, touch to turn the fog lights on

in a collision.

or o. Fog lights operate only when low beam headlights are on. When headlights are turned o, fog lights also turn o.

The front fog indicator displays on the instrument panel whenever the optional front fog lights are on.

Note: Depending on the market region and vehicle options, your vehicle may not be equipped with front and/or rear fog lights.

Note: In some regions, there is no control for the front fog lights. They operate in conjunction with the headlights and turn on only in situations where low beam headlights are on.

3. Turn the interior dome (map) lights on or o. If set to AUTO, all interior dome lights turn on when you unlock Model X, open a

1. Exterior lights (headlights, tail lights, side marker lights, parking lights, and license plate lights) are set to AUTO each time you start Model X. When set to AUTO, exterior lights automatically turn on when driving in low lighting conditions. If you change to a dierent setting, lights always revert to AUTO on your next drive.

Touch one of these options to temporarily change the exterior light setting:

door upon exiting, or shift into Park.

Note: You can also manually turn an individual dome light on or o by pressing its lens. If you manually turn a dome light on, it turns o when Model X powers o. If Model X was already powered o when you manually turned the light on, it turns o after 60 minutes.

4. If you turn on AMBIENT LIGHTS, interior ambient lights turn on whenever the headlights are on.

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5. If you turn on Auto High Beam, your vehicle automatically switches from high beam headlights to low beam headlights when there is light detected in front of Model X. See High Beam Headlights on page 67.

6. If you turn on Headlights after Exit, the exterior lights remain on for a short period of time after you stop driving and park Model X in low lighting conditions. See

Headlights After Exit on page 67.

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Lights

High Beam Headlights

Push the left-hand steering column lever away from you to turn the high beam headlights on continuously. To cancel, pull the lever towards you.

To brieﬂy ﬂash the high beam headlights, pull the lever towards you.

The high beam headlights can automatically switch to low beam when there is light detected in front of Model X (for example, from an oncoming vehicle). To turn this feature on or o, touch Controls > Lights > Auto High Beam.

Note: Your chosen setting is retained until you manually change it.

In situations where high beams are turned o because AUTO HIGH BEAM is turned on and light is detected in front of Model X, you can temporarily turn on high beams by pulling the lever all the way toward you.

The following indicator lights are visible on the instrument panel to show the status of the headlights:

Low beam headlights are on.

High beam headlights are on. Illuminates when high beams are on but the Auto High Beam setting is turned o or if the Auto High Beam setting is turned on but is temporarily unavailable.

High beams are currently turned on, and Auto High Beam is ready to turn o the high beams if light is detected in front of Model X.

High beams are temporarily turned o because Auto High Beam is on and is detecting light in front of Model X. When light is no longer detected, the high beams will automatically turn back on.

Warning: Auto High Beam is an aid only and is subject to limitations. It is the driver's responsibility to make sure that the headlights are always adjusted as appropriate for the weather conditions and driving circumstances.

Headlights After Exit

When you stop driving and park Model X in low lighting conditions, the exterior lights remain on. They automatically turn o after one minute or when you lock Model X.

You can turn this feature on and o by touching Controls > Lights > Headlights After Exit. When Headlights After Exit is o, the headlights turn o when you engage the Park gear and open a door.

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)

If equipped, the Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) automatically adjusts the beam of the headlights to improve your driving view. Electric sensors measure driving speed, steering angle and yaw (the rotation of the car around the vertical axis) to determine the optimum position of the headlights based on current driving conditions. For example, to improve visibility while driving on winding roads at night, the AFS casts the beam in the direction of the curve. When low beam headlights are turned on and when driving at lower speeds, AFS improves lateral illumination to increase the visibility of pedestrians and curbs, and to improve visibility when turning at a dark intersection, into a driveway, or when making a u-turn.

The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) operates whenever headlights are on. If Model X isn't moving, or is moving in reverse, the adaptive headlights do not activate. This prevents the lights from inadvertently blinding other drivers.

If the AFS fails, the instrument panel displays an alert. Contact Tesla Service.

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Lights

Turn Signals

Move the left-hand steering column lever up (before turning right) or down (before turning left). The turn signals ﬂash three times or continuously, depending on how far up or down you move the lever. Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a three-ﬂash sequence. For a continuous signal, push the lever fully up or down.

The turn signals stop operating when canceled by the steering wheel, or when you return the lever to the central position.

The corresponding turn signal indicator lights up on the instrument panel when a turn signal is operating. You also hear a clicking sound.

Warning: If you have purchased an optional Autopilot package, and Trac- Aware Cruise Control is active, engaging a turn signal can cause Model X to accelerate when using Trac-Aware Cruise Control in speciﬁc situations (see

Overtake Acceleration on page 113).

Warning: If you have purchased an optional Autopilot package and Autosteer is active, engaging a turn signal may cause Model X to change lanes.

Hazard Warning Flashers

To turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers, press the button located on the side of the touchscreen closest to the steering wheel. All turn signals ﬂash. Press again to turn o.

Note: Hazard warning ﬂashers operate even without a key nearby.

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

The instrument panel changes depending on whether Model X is:

• O (shown below).

• Driving (see Instrument Panel - Driving on page 73).

• Charging (see Charging Status on page 190).

When Model X is o, the instrument panel shows remaining estimated range, status of doors, and outside temperature. When you press the brake, indicator lights ﬂash on brieﬂy along the top. Unless an indicator light applies to a current situation, it should turn o. If an indicator light fails to turn on or o, contact Tesla.

Note: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly dierent.

The following indicators illuminate on the instrument panel to advise you or alert you of a speciﬁc condition.

Indicator

Description

Low beam headlights are on.

High beam headlights are on. Illuminates when high beams are on but the Auto High Beam setting is turned o or if the Auto High Beam setting is turned on but is temporarily unavailable. See High Beam Headlights on page 67.

High beam headlights are currently turned on, and Auto High Beam is ready to turn o the high beams if light is detected in front of Model X. See High Beam

Headlights on page 67.

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Instrument Panel

Indicator Description

High beam headlights are temporarily turned o because Auto High Beam is on and is detecting light in front of Model X. When light is no longer detected, the high beams automatically turn back on. See High Beam Headlights on page 67.

Parking lights (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) are on. See

Lights on page 65.

Front fog lights, if equipped. See Lights on page 65.

Adaptive Front Lighting, if equipped. See Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) on page 67.

Electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power (indicator ﬂashes amber). See Traction

Control on page 80. If this indicator remains on, a fault is detected and you

should immediately contact Tesla.

If a fault is detected that reduces the performance of the air suspension system, this amber indicator light displays. If the problem persists, contact Tesla. See Air

Suspension on page 168.

If a fault is detected that disables the air suspension system, a red indicator lights up on the instrument panel. Contact Tesla.

A brake system fault is detected or the brake ﬂuid level is low. See Braking and

Stopping on page 76. Contact Tesla immediately.

Airbag safety. If this red indicator does not ﬂash on brieﬂy when Model X prepares to drive, or if it remains on, contact Tesla immediately. See Airbags on page 45.

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Indicator Description

An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See Braking and Stopping on page 76. Contact Tesla immediately.

The parking brake is manually applied. See Parking Brake on page 78.

A parking brake fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See Parking Brake on page 78.

Vehicle Hold is actively applying the brakes. See Vehicle Hold on page 83.

Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is detected, the indicator ﬂashes. For a TPMS fault, contact Tesla. See Tire Care and Maintenance on page 194.

Instrument Panel

A door or trunk is open. See Keys and Doors on page 10, Rear Trunk on page 20, or

Front Trunk on page 22.

A seat belt for an occupied seat is not fastened. See Seat Belts on page 33.

Electronic stability control systems are no longer minimizing wheel spin. On a Rear Wheel Drive vehicle, the traction control system has been turned o, or on an AllWheel Drive vehicle, Slip Start has been enabled. See Traction Control on page 80.

Model X is in Tow mode and can roll freely. It does not automatically shift into Park when you exit. See Instructions for Transporters on page 227.

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Instrument Panel

Indicator Description

Trailer mode (if equipped) is active. See Towing and Accessories on page 94.

Appears when some of the stored energy in the Battery may not be available due to cold weather conditions. If Model X is plugged in, you can heat your Battery by turning on climate control with the mobile app. The snowﬂake icon disappears when the Battery is suciently warm.

Vehicle power is currently being limited because the energy remaining in the Battery is low or the vehicle's systems are being heated or cooled.

Flashes green when the left turn signal is operating. Both turn signal indicators ﬂash green when the hazard warning ﬂashers are operating.

Flashes green when the right turn signal is operating. Both turn signal indicators ﬂash green when the hazard warning ﬂashers are operating.

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel - Driving

When Model X is driving (or ready to drive), the instrument panel shows your current driving status and a real-time visualization of the road as detected by the Autopilot components (see

About Autopilot on page 106). The visualization automatically zooms in and out as needed to

inform you when a vehicle is detected in your blind spot.

Note: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly dierent.

1. Indicator lights display along the top to provide status (see Instrument Panel Overview on page 69).

2. When you are actively navigating to a destination, navigation instructions display here. Use the left steering wheel buttons to change what displays on the left side of the instrument panel whenever navigation instructions are not displayed (see Using Left Steering Wheel

Buttons on page 56).

3. Trac-Aware Cruise Control is cruising at a set speed. When Trac-Aware Cruise Control is available but you haven't set a cruising speed, the icon is gray and the speed is not shown (see Trac-Aware Cruise Control on page 109).

Note: On roads where the map data determines that a conditional speed limit exists (for example, a speed limit based on time of day or weather conditions), a second speed limit displays below the ﬁrst speed limit. It is the driver's responsibility to determine whether the conditional speed limit is currently in eect and adjust the driving speed accordingly.

4. Driving speed.

5. Autosteer is actively steering Model X. When Autosteer is available but you haven't activated it, the icon is gray (see Autosteer on page 116).

6. On the Energy graph, dashed lines appear on the power meter if Model X is limiting power. The dashed lines appear on the top portion (energy being used) when power available for acceleration is being limited, and on the bottom portion (energy being gained) when power that can be gained by regenerative braking is limited. Model X limits power for many reasons. Here are just a few examples:

• Acceleration may be limited when the Battery is reaching a low state of charge or if the

powertrain is hot.

• Both acceleration and regenerative braking may be limited when the ambient temperature

is either very high or very low.

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Instrument Panel

• Regenerative braking may be limited when the Battery is fully charged.

Note: Use the right steering wheel buttons to control what displays on the right side of the instrument panel (see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 57).

7. Pay attention to important alert messages that display here. If any alerts are in eect, you can view information about them by touching the alert icon (exclamation mark) on the touchscreen’s status bar (the topmost area of the touchscreen).

8. Use the right steering wheel buttons to change what displays on the right side of the instrument panel whenever a phone call is not active (see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 57).

9. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. Instead of driving distance, you can display the percentage of battery energy remaining. To do so, touch Controls > Display > Energy Display.

Note: When anticipating when you need to charge, use range estimates as a general guideline only.

10. The speed limit (if available) that is currently being detected by Speed Assist (see Speed

Assist on page 137).

11. The car in front of you (if applicable).

12. Pay attention to important driving-related messages that appear at the bottom center of the instrument panel.

13. Your Model X.

14. When Autosteer is active and detects the driving lane, it is highlighted in blue (see Autosteer on page 116).

Note: If Navigate on Autopilot is active, the instrument panel displays the driving lane as a single blue line in front of Model X (see Navigate on Autopilot on page 119).

15. Currently selected gear: Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive.

Warning: Although the instrument panel shows surrounding trac, some vehicles may not be displayed. Never rely on the instrument panel to determine if a vehicle is present (for example, in your blind spot). Always use your mirrors and perform shoulder checks.

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Wipers and Washers

Wipers

To wipe the windshield, rotate the end of the left-hand steering column lever away from you. The steering column lever has ﬁve positions:

• 1st: O.

• 2nd: Auto with low rain sensitivity.*

• 3rd: Auto with high rain sensitivity.*

• 4th: Continuous, slow.

• 5th: Continuous, fast.

For a single wipe, press and release the end of the lever.

If the wipers are set to Auto and Model X detects no liquid on the windshield, the wipers do not wipe.

When you operate the wipers, headlights automatically turn on (if they are not on already).

*To enable the Auto settings, touch Controls > Vehicle > Autowipers (Beta). When wipers are set to Auto, Model X detects whether or not it is raining. The frequency at which they wipe depends on how much rain is detected on the windshield. When wipers are set to high rain sensitivity, the wipers turn on when Model X detects a light mist.

Note: The Auto setting is currently in BETA. If uncertain about using the Auto setting while in the BETA phase, Tesla recommends operating the wipers manually, as necessary.

Caution: position before washing Model X to avoid the risk of damaging the wipers.

To extend the life of wiper blades, remove ice from the windshield before turning wipers on. Ice has sharp edges that can damage the rubber on the wiper blades.

Periodically check and clean the edge of the wiper blade. If damaged, replace the wiper blade immediately. For details on checking and replacing wiper blades, see Wiper Blades

and Washer Jets on page 204.

Ensure the wipers are in the O

Wipers and Washers

Caution: wiper blades are not frozen or adhered to the windshield.

De-icing Wipers

To make wiper blades easy to access so you can remove any ice and snow, shift Model X into Park, turn the wipers o, then use the touchscreen to move them to the service position. Touch Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode. When parking in cold outdoor climates, it is helpful to leave Model X with the wipers in the service position. In this position, they are closer to the defrost vent, allowing you to thaw them by directing air from the climate control system towards the windshield.

Note: Wipers automatically return to their normal position when you shift Model X out of Park.

If Model X is equipped with the optional cold weather package, you can de-ice wipers by touching the climate control on the touchscreen (see Climate Controls on page

150). Wiper heaters automatically turns o after 15 minutes.

Washers

Press the button on the end of the left steering column lever to spray washer ﬂuid onto the windshield. You can press this button at two levels. Press partially for a single wipe, without any washer ﬂuid. Press fully for both wipe and wash. When washing the windshield, the wipers will perform two wipes after you release the button, then a third wipe a few seconds later.

Periodically top up washer ﬂuid (see Topping

Up Windshield Washer Fluid on page 207).

In harsh climates, ensure that the

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Braking and Stopping

Braking Systems

Warning: Properly functioning braking systems are critical to ensure safety. If you experience a problem with the brake pedal, brake caliper, or any component of a Model X braking system, contact Tesla immediately.

Model X has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that prevents the wheels from locking when you apply maximum brake pressure. This improves steering control during heavy braking in most road conditions.

During emergency braking conditions, the ABS constantly monitors the speed of each wheel and varies the brake pressure according to the grip available.

The alteration of brake pressure can be felt as a pulsing sensation through the brake pedal. This demonstrates that the ABS is operating and is not a cause for concern. Keep ﬁrm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsing.

The ABS indicator brieﬂy ﬂashes yellow on the instrument panel when you ﬁrst start Model X. If this indicator lights up at any other time, an ABS fault has occurred and the ABS is not operating. Contact Tesla. The braking system remains fully operational and is not aected by an ABS failure. However, braking distances may increase. Drive cautiously and avoid heavy braking.

If the instrument panel displays this red brake indicator at any time other than brieﬂy when you ﬁrst start Model X, a brake system fault is detected, or the level of the brake ﬂuid is low. Contact Tesla immediately. Apply steady pressure and keep the brakes ﬁrm to bring the vehicle to a stop when safe to do so.

Emergency Braking

In an emergency, fully press the brake pedal and maintain ﬁrm pressure, even on low traction surfaces. The ABS varies the braking pressure to each wheel according to the amount of traction available. This prevents wheels from locking and ensures that you stop as safely as possible.

Warning:

Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so interrupts operation of the ABS and can increase braking distance.

Warning: Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you and be aware of hazardous driving conditions. While the ABS can improve stopping distance, it cannot overcome the laws of physics. It also does not prevent the danger of hydroplaning (where a layer of water prevents direct contact between the tires and the road).

Automatic Emergency Braking is designed to automatically brake in situations where a collision is considered imminent (see

Automatic Emergency Braking on page 135).

Warning: Automatic Emergency Braking is not designed to prevent a collision. At best, it can minimize the impact of a frontal collision by attempting to reduce your driving speed. Depending on Automatic Emergency Braking to avoid a collision can result in serious injury or death.

Caution: In emergency situations, if the brakes are not functioning properly, press and hold the Park button on the gear selector to bring the vehicle to a stop. Do not use this method to stop the vehicle unless absolutely necessary.

Brake Disc Wiping

Model X is equipped with brake disc wiping, which automatically assists in maintaining brake responsiveness in cold and wet weather conditions. When such conditions are detected, brake disc wiping repeatedly applies an imperceptible amount of brake force to clear away water on the brake disc surface. This ensures your brakes are responsive even during poor weather conditions.

Hydraulic Fade Compensation

Your vehicle is also equipped with hydraulic fade compensation. This assists in monitoring brake system pressure and ABS activity for instances of lower brake performance. If lower brake performance is detected (as a result of brake fade, or cold or wet conditions, for example), you may feel the brake pedal pull away from your foot, detect some noise, and notice a strong increase in vehicle braking. Continue to press the brake pedal without releasing or "pumping" them— just brake as you normally would.

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Braking and Stopping

Caution: If the brakes are not functioning properly, stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact Tesla Service. See Park on page 63 for information on using the Park button to stop the vehicle in case of emergency.

Warning: Always maintain a safe driving distance from the vehicle in front of you and be cautious in hazardous driving conditions. Do not rely on brake disc wiping or hydraulic fade compensation to act as a substitute for adequate braking.

Regenerative Braking

Whenever Model X is moving and your foot is o the accelerator, regenerative braking slows down Model X and feeds any surplus energy back to the Battery.

By anticipating your stops and reducing or removing pressure from the accelerator pedal to slow down, you can take advantage of regenerative braking to increase driving range. Of course, this is no substitute for regular braking when needed for safety.

Note: If regenerative braking is aggressively slowing Model X (such as when your foot is completely o the accelerator pedal at highway speeds), the brake lights turn on to alert others that you are slowing down.

Warning: Model X may experience traction loss during regenerative braking, particularly when in the Standard setting and/or not using winter tires. Tesla recommends using the Low setting (see To Set the

Regenerative Braking Level on page 77)

in snowy or icy conditions to help maintain vehicle stability.

The Energy app displays real-time feedback on the amount of energy being gained by regenerative braking. You can also display the power meter on either side of the instrument panel by choosing Energy using the scroll button on the steering wheel (see Steering

Wheel on page 56).

The amount of energy fed back to the Battery using regenerative braking can depend on the current state of the Battery and the charge level setting that you are using. For example, regenerative braking may be limited if the Battery is already fully charged or if the ambient temperature is too cold.

Note: If regenerative braking is limited, a dashed yellow line displays on the power meter.

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In snowy or icy conditions

To Set the Regenerative Braking Level

You can use the touchscreen to change the level of regenerative braking:

1. Touch Controls > Driving > Regenerative Braking.

2. Choose from two levels:

• Standard: Provides the maximum

amount of regenerative braking. When you release the accelerator, Model X slows down, reducing the need to use the brakes.

• Low: Limits regenerative braking.

When you release the accelerator, Model X takes longer to slow down and coasts further than if set to "Standard".

Stopping Mode

Regenerative braking decelerates Model X whenever you release the accelerator pedal when driving. You can choose what you want Model X to do once the driving speed has been reduced to a very low speed (almost at a stop) and both the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are released. While in Park, touch Controls > Driving > Stopping Mode and choose from these options:

Braking and Stopping

• CREEP: When close to, or at, a complete stop, the motor continues to apply torque, moving Model X slowly forward (in Drive) or backwards (in Reverse), similar to a conventional vehicle with an automatic transmission. In some situations, such as on a steep hill or driveway, you may need to press the accelerator pedal to continue moving or to prevent Model X from moving in the opposite direction.

Warning: Never rely on CREEP to apply enough torque to prevent your vehicle from rolling down a hill. Always press the brake pedal to remain stopped or the accelerator pedal to proceed up the hill. Failure to do so can result in property

• HOLD: Maximizes range and reduces

• ROLL: When close to, or at, a complete

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damage and/or a collision.

brake wear by continuing to provide regenerative braking at speeds lower than with the Creep and Roll settings. When Model X stops, the brakes are automatically applied without you having to put your foot on the brake pedal. Whether stopped on a ﬂat surface or a hill, Vehicle Hold keeps the brake applied, provided your foot remains o the accelerator and brake pedals. See Vehicle

Hold on page 83.

Warning: Never rely on HOLD to adequately decelerate or fully stop your vehicle. Many factors can contribute to a longer stopping distance, including downward slopes, the low regenerative braking setting, and reduced or limited regenerative braking (see Regenerative Braking on page 77). Always be prepared to use the brake pedal to adequately decelerate or stop.

stop, Model X becomes free rolling like a vehicle in Neutral. Therefore, if stopped on a slope, Model X will roll downward. The brake does not engage, and the motor does not apply torque (until the accelerator pedal is pressed).

Note: If you choose CREEP or ROLL, you can still use Vehicle Hold to apply the brakes. However, you will need to brieﬂy press the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped. See Vehicle Hold on page 83.

Warning: moves when unsafe to do so. It is your responsibility to stay alert and be in control of the vehicle at all times. Failure

Press the brake pedal if Model X

to do so can result in serious damage, injury, or death.

Warning: Do not rely on regenerative braking and your chosen Stopping Mode to keep you and your vehicle safe. Various factors such as driving with a heavy vehicle load, on a steep hill, or on wet or icy roads aect deceleration rate and the distance at which Model X will come to a stop. Drive attentively and always stay prepared to use the brake pedal to stop as appropriate based on trac and road conditions.

Warning: Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking do not operate when driving at very low speeds (see Collision Avoidance Assist on page

134). Do not rely on these features to warn you, or to prevent or reduce the impact of a collision.

Note: Your chosen setting is retained in your Driver Proﬁle until you manually change it.

Parking Brake

The parking brake automatically engages when you shift Model X into Park, and releases when you shift into any other gear.

Note: The parking brake operates on the rear wheels only, and is independent of the pedaloperated brake system.

Warning: rear wheels may not have sucient traction to prevent Model X from sliding down a slope, particularly if not using winter tires. Avoid parking on hills in snowy or icy conditions. You are always responsible for parking safely.

Warning: Your Model X may display an alert if the road is too steep to safely park on, or if the parking brakes are not properly engaged. These alerts are for guidance purposes only and are not a substitute for the driver’s judgment of safe parking conditions, including speciﬁc road or weather conditions. Do not depend on these alerts to determine whether or not it is safe to park at any location. You are always responsible for parking safely.

In snowy or icy conditions the

Use the touchscreen to manually release the parking brake (which also shifts Model X into Neutral):

1. Touch Controls > Safety & Security.

2. Press the brake pedal, then touch Parking Brake. If Model X was previously in Park, it shifts into Neutral.

When you use the touchscreen to manually apply the parking brake, the red parking brake indicator lights up on the instrument panel.

If the parking brake experiences an electrical issue, the amber parking brake indicator lights up and a fault message displays at the top of the instrument panel.

Caution: In the unlikely event that Model X loses electrical power, you cannot access the touchscreen and are therefore unable to release the parking brake. Contact Tesla.

Brake Wear

Model X brake pads are equipped with wear indicators. A wear indicator is a thin metal strip attached to the brake pad that squeals as it rubs against the rotor when the pad wears down. This squealing sound indicates that the brake pads have reached the end of their service life and require replacement. To replace the brake pads, contact Tesla Service.

Brakes must be periodically inspected visually by removing the tire and wheel. For detailed speciﬁcations and service limits for rotors and brake pads, see Subsystems on page 215. Additionally, Tesla recommends cleaning and lubricating the brake calipers every year or 12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an area where roads are salted during winter months.

Warning: brake pads damages the braking system and can result in a braking hazard.

Neglecting to replace worn

Braking and Stopping

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Traction Control

How It Works

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.

This yellow indicator ﬂashes on the instrument panel whenever the traction control system is actively controlling brake pressure and motor power to minimize wheel spin. If the indicator stays on, a fault is detected with the traction control system. Contact Tesla Service.

Warning: Traction control cannot prevent collisions caused by driving dangerously or turning too sharply at high speeds.

Allowing Wheel Slip

To allow the wheels to spin at a limited speed, you can enable Slip Start. Slip Start can be enabled only when Model X is moving 30 mph (48 km/h) or slower. Slip Start automatically disables when the speed exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h).

Under normal conditions, Slip Start 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 Controls > Driving > Traction Control > Slip Start.

The instrument panel displays an alert message when Slip Start is enabled.

Although Slip Start 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.

Note: Slip Start cannot be enabled when you are actively using Trac-Aware Cruise Control.

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Park Assist

How Park Assist Works

Model X has several sensors designed to detect the presence of objects. When driving slowly in Drive or Reverse (for example, when parking), the sensors alert you if an object is detected in close proximity of your Model X. Objects are only detected in the direction of the gear you selected; front objects in Drive, rear objects in Reverse.

Warning: You may not be alerted if Model X rolls freely in the opposite direction of the gear you selected (for example, you will not receive an alert if Model X rolls backwards down a hill while in Drive).

The sensors are activated when driving slower than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Note: Rear sensors are disabled when a bicycle is detected or Model X is in trailer mode.

Warning: inform you if an area you are approaching

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Never depend on Park Assist to

is free of objects and/or people. Several external factors can reduce the performance of Park Assist, causing either no readings or false readings (see

Limitations and False Warnings on page

82). Therefore, depending on Park Assist to determine if Model X is approaching an obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle and/or objects, and can potentially cause serious injury. Always inspect the area with your own eyes. When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Park assist does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects that are moving, protruding, located too far above or below the sensors, or too close or too far from the sensors. Park Assist is for guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace your own direct visual checks. It is not a substitute for careful driving.

Visual and Audio Feedback

When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist view displays on the left side of the instrument panel, showing objects that are in close proximity to the front and rear of Model X. This view closes when you shift into Drive unless an object is detected close to the front of Model X, in which case the Park Assist view closes automatically when your driving speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h). When reversing, visual feedback also displays on the touchscreen, immediately below the camera view (see Rear View Camera on page 89). You can manually close the park assist view on the touchscreen by touching the X in the upper corner.

When driving with the Camera app displayed on the touchscreen, you can switch to the Park Assist view when driving at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). Touch the button located in the upper left corner of the Camera app window. This is useful if you need assistance with parallel parking.

If chimes are turned on (see Controlling

Audible Feedback on page 82), an audible

beep sounds as you approach an object. You can temporarily mute the chime by pressing the scroll button on the left side of the steering wheel or by touching the mute button on the bottom left corner of the Park Assist view.

Note: If a sensor is unable to provide feedback, the instrument panel displays an alert message.

Park Assist

Caution: Keep sensors clean from dirt, debris, snow, and ice. Avoid using a high pressure power washer on the sensors and do not clean a sensor with a sharp or abrasive object that can scratch or damage its surface.

Caution: Do not install accessories or stickers on or near the parking sensors.

Controlling Audible Feedback

You can use Park Assist with or without audible feedback. To turn chimes on or o, touch Controls > Safety & Security > Park Assist Chimes.

To mute the chimes temporarily, press the scroll button on the left side of the steering wheel or touch the mute button in the corner of the Park Assist view. The chimes are muted until you shift into a dierent gear or drive over 5 mph (8 km/h).

Limitations and False Warnings

The parking sensors may not function correctly in these situations:

• One or more of the parking sensors is damaged, dirty, or covered (such as mud, ice, or snow).

• The object is located below approximately 8 inches (20 cm) (such as a curb or low barrier).

Caution: detected (such as curbs or low barriers) can move into the blind spot of the sensors. Model X cannot alert you about an object while it is in the blind spot of the sensors.

• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, or fog) are interfering with sensor operation.

• The object is thin (such as a sign post).

• A sensor’s operating range has been exceeded.

• The object is sound-absorbing or soft (such as powder snow).

• The object is sloped (such as a sloped embankment).

• Model X has been parked in, or being driven in, extremely hot or cold temperatures.

• The sensors are aected by other electrical equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.

Shorter objects that are

• You are driving in a location where the sensors' ultrasonic waves are deﬂected away from the vehicle (such as driving next to a wall or pillar).

• The object is located too close to the bumper.

• A bumper is misaligned or damaged.

• An object that is mounted to Model X is interfering with and/or obstructing the sensor (such as a bike rack or bumper sticker).

• Model X rolls freely in the opposite direction of the gear you selected (for example, you will not receive an alert if Model X rolls backwards down a hill while in Drive).

Other Parking Aids

In addition to Park Assist, when shifted into Reverse, the backup camera displays a view of the area behind Model X (see Rear View

Camera on page 89).

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Vehicle Hold

When Model X is stopped, Vehicle Hold can continue to apply the brakes even after you remove your foot from the brake pedal. When driving on a hill or on a ﬂat surface, brake as you normally would. After coming to a complete stop, simply press the brake pedal again (until the instrument panel displays the Vehicle Hold indicator light) to enable Vehicle Hold. You can then release the brake pedal and remain stopped, even on a hill.

This indicator displays on the instrument panel whenever Vehicle Hold is actively braking Model X.

To disengage Vehicle Hold, press the accelerator pedal or press and release the brake pedal.

Note: Shifting into Neutral also disengages Vehicle Hold.

Note: After actively braking Model X for approximately ten minutes, Model X shifts into Park and Vehicle Hold cancels. Model X also shifts into Park if it detects that the driver has left the vehicle.

Note: When Stopping Mode is set to Hold (see

Stopping Mode on page 77), Vehicle Hold

engages automatically whenever Model X stops while in a driving gear. There is no need to press the brake to engage it.

Vehicle Hold

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Acceleration Modes

The acceleration settings available on your Model X vary depending on options chosen at time of purchase:

• Chill: limits acceleration for a smooth and gentle ride (available on all vehicles equipped with Autopilot hardware).

• Standard: provides the normal level of acceleration (available on nonPerformance All-Wheel Drive vehicles).

• Sport: provides the normal level of acceleration (available on Performance All-Wheel Drive vehicles).

• Insane: increases peak torque by approximately 30 percent (available on Performance All-Wheel Drive vehicles not equipped with the Ludicrous upgrade).

• Ludicrous: increases peak torque by approximately 60 percent (available on Performance All-Wheel Drive vehicles equipped with the Ludicrous upgrade).

• Insane+: increases peak torque by approximately 30 percent (available on Performance All-Wheel Drive vehicles not equipped with the Ludicrous upgrade) while also heating up the Battery to its ideal operating temperature to ensure access to 100% of available power. Before choosing this setting, read about Using

Insane+ or Ludicrous+ on page 84.

• Ludicrous+: increases peak torque by approximately 60 percent (available on Performance All-Wheel Drive vehicles equipped with the Ludicrous upgrade) while also immediately heating up the Battery to its ideal operating temperature to ensure access to 100% of available power. Before choosing this setting, read about Using Insane+ or Ludicrous+ on page 84.

Note: Although Chill does not directly improve driving range, using the increased torque and power available in Insane or Ludicrous mode can reduce range and eciency.

Note: When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the instrument panel above the driving speed.

In addition, a Performance All-Wheel Drive Model X also features Launch Mode to provide optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction. For the speciﬁc driving instructions required to use Launch Mode, see Launch

Mode on page 85.

To choose an acceleration mode, touch Controls > Driving > Acceleration.

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Using Insane+ or Ludicrous+

If you choose Insane or Ludicrous, additional power is available immediately. However, to achieve the absolute maximum power (designed for short term use), you can choose Insane+ or Ludicrous+ to heat the Battery to its ideal operating temperature. This ensure access to 100% of available power.

While the battery is being heated, the touchscreen displays a status message providing you with an approximate wait time, and letting you know when the additional power is available. In addition to heating the Battery, Insane+ and Ludicrous+ modes strive to keep the Battery within an optimal temperature range. Therefore, under aggressive driving scenarios, you may also see the “Cooling” status for several minutes until temperatures fall. Model X stays in the chosen mode for three hours, even if you leave the vehicle. After three hours, the feature times out.

Note: Insane+ and Ludicrous+ are designed to achieve maximum performance for short term acceleration. These settings are not intended for daily driving. The tradeo for the additional power boost is extra energy consumption and earlier power fade on long drives. The Insane or Ludicrous acceleration settings provide a signiﬁcant increase in performance even without choosing the Insane+ or Ludicrous+ setting to achieve maximum Battery power. In fact, in normal driving situations, the additional power that can be achieved using Insane+ and Ludicrous+ may be unnoticeable.

Note: To support Insane+ or Ludicrous+, the charge level must be 20% or higher. You cannot initiate these settings if the charge level is less than 20%. In addition, these settings immediately cancel if at any time during use, the charge level drops below 20%.

When using Insane+ or Ludicrous+, Model X consumes more energy to keep the Battery within an optimal temperature range.

To cancel Insane+ or Ludicrous+ at any time, change the acceleration level to another setting. To prevent excess and potentially unnecessary energy consumption (for example, you leave the vehicle and forget to cancel Insane+ or Ludicrous+), these settings cancel automatically in three hours, regardless of whether you are still driving or have left the vehicle.

Note: Insane+ or Ludicrous+ strives to keep the Battery within an optimal temperature

Acceleration Modes

range. In addition to heating the Battery, these settings also cool the battery when necessary (for example, while driving at high speeds, during rapid acceleration, driving for long periods, etc.).

Launch Mode

Launch Mode, available on Performance AllWheel Drive vehicles only, provides optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction.

Note: Hard acceleration including, but not limited to, using launch mode, increases stress on the vehicle’s powertrain, and can cause premature wear and aging of various components. Model X constantly monitors powertrain fatigue and damage, and notiﬁes you if vehicle components need to be serviced.

Warning: Use Launch Mode only in appropriate locations where there is no cross trac or pedestrians present. Launch Mode is designed for use on closed circuit driving courses. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that driving style and acceleration do not endanger or inconvenience other road users.

To Activate Launch Mode

1. Ensure the brakes are slightly warm by driving for a few minutes and using the brakes a few times.

2. Set the air suspension to Low or Very Low (see Air Suspension on page 168).

3. Set the acceleration level to Insane or Ludicrous and enable Max Battery Power.

Close the Max Battery Power popup window by touching the X in the upper left corner. Notice that the touchscreen now displays the estimated time for the Battery to achieve maximum power below the acceleration level setting. When the Battery preparation is complete, the estimated time changes to "READY!".

Note: There is no need to wait until Max Battery Power is in its READY state—you can use Launch immediately after enabling Max Battery Power. Although vehicle performance increases immediately after enabling Max Battery Power, maximum power is not achieved until the Battery is within the target temperature range and “READY!” is displayed.

Note: Heating the Battery can take over an hour, depending on environmental conditions, the starting temperature, and whether or not Model X is being driven.

5. With Model X shifted into Drive and at a complete stop with the steering wheel straight, fully press the brake pedal with your left foot.

6. While still pressing the brake with your left foot, fully press the accelerator pedal with your right foot, then release the accelerator pedal. The instrument panel displays a message indicating that Launch Mode is enabled.

7. Within eight seconds, fully press the accelerator pedal a second time to preload motor torque, then within four seconds, release the brake.

When you release the brake, Model X launches forward.

Note: Launch Mode is not available if Slip Start has been enabled (which allows the wheels to spin). See Traction Control on page 80.

Note: Launch Mode is available only if the ambient temperature is 37° F (3° C) or warmer.

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Trip Information

Displaying Trip Information

Trip information displays on the touchscreen when you touch Controls > Trips. For the current trip, you can display distance, duration and average energy usage. You can also show distance and total and average energy used since your last charge and for additional trips.

To name or rename a trip, touch the trip's name, enter a new name for the trip, then press Save. To reset a particular trip meter, touch its associated Reset button.

You can display information for up to three trips on the instrument panel. Use the checkboxes to specify the trip(s) you want to display. Then use the scroll bar on the steering wheel to display the chosen trip(s) (see Using

Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 56 or Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page

57).

Odometer

To display the odometer, touch the Tesla “T” at the top center of the touchscreen.

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Getting Maximum Range

Driving Tips to Maximize Range

You can maximize your driving range using the same driving habits that you use to conserve fuel in a gasoline-powered vehicle. In addition to driving habits, energy consumption depends on environmental conditions (such as exceptionally cold or hot weather and driving on roads with steep hills). To get the maximum range from a charge:

• Slow down your driving and avoid frequent and rapid acceleration.

• If safe to do so, modulate the accelerator pedal instead of using the brake pedal when gradually slowing down. Whenever Model X is moving and you are not pressing the accelerator pedal, regenerative braking slows down Model X and feeds surplus energy back to the Battery (see Regenerative Braking on page 77).

• Set Stopping Mode to HOLD to gain the beneﬁt of regenerative braking at low driving speeds (see Stopping Mode on page 77).

• Keep tires at the recommended inﬂation pressures (see Tire Care and Maintenance on page 194).

• Lighten your load by removing any unnecessary cargo.

• Fully raise all windows.

• Limit the use of resources such as heating, lights, and air conditioning. Using seat heaters to keep warm is more ecient than heating the cabin.

• Turn on Range Mode (touch Controls > Driving > Range Mode). Range Mode automatically limits the amount of power that the climate control system uses to maintain the temperature the cabin area and limits the amount of energy being used to heat or cool the Battery. In addition, Range Mode turns o signature lights (only in market regions where daytime running lights are not required).

The power meter on the instrument panel and the Energy app provides feedback on energy usage. With this feedback, you can become familiar with how driving habits and environmental conditions impact how much energy Model X is using.

Energy App

Use the Energy app to view real-time and projected energy usage. Choose from two types of charts:

Getting Maximum Range

•

Consumption: display how much energy Model X has consumed over the past 5, 15 or 30 miles (10, 25 or 50 km).

Touch Instant Range or Average Range to adjust the projected range estimation. Instant Range uses only the latest few data points to estimate the projected range, whereas Average Range uses the past 5, 15 or 30 miles (10, 25 or 50 km) of energy consumption to provide a more accurate projected range.

• Trip: monitor the amount of energy being used while navigating to a destination. You can track actual usage against the initial prediction. The green line represents the actual usage whereas the gray line represents predicted usage. To change the zoom level, touch the zoom icon located in the top right corner of the chart.

Note: The Trip chart displays energy usage only if you are currently navigating to a destination.

Saving Energy

Model X has an energy-saving feature that reduces the amount of energy being consumed when Model X is not in use. On newer vehicles, this feature is automated to provide an optimal level of energy saving. However, on older vehicles, you can touch Controls > Display > Energy Saving and choose from the following options:

• OFF - Model X shifts to the energy-saving mode at night (10 pm to 5 am). Idle energy consumption may increase.

• ON - signiﬁcantly less energy is consumed whenever Model X is not in use. The startup time of the instrument panel and Bluetooth could be slower.

• Always Connected - preserves cell connectivity when energy saving is active. This allows the mobile app to connect to Model X quicker, and provides immediate internet access when entering the car. Slightly more energy is consumed.

Range Assurance

Model X helps protect you against running out of energy. Model X continuously monitors its energy level and proximity to known charging locations.

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Touch the map's charging icon to toggle between displaying superchargers only, and displaying all chargers, including destination chargers, and visited chargers.

When you are at risk of driving beyond the range of known charging locations, the touchscreen displays a message giving you the opportunity to display a list of charging locations that are within range. When you select a charging location from the list, Model X provides navigation instructions and the turn-by-turn direction list displays the predicted amount of energy that will remain when you arrive at the charging destination.

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Rear View Camera

Camera Location

Model X is equipped with a rear view camera located above the rear license plate.

Whenever you shift into Reverse, the touchscreen displays the view from the camera. Lines show your driving path based on the position of the steering wheel. These lines adjust appropriately as you move the steering wheel.

Note: Visual feedback from the parking sensors display on the instrument panel (see

Park Assist on page 81).

To display the view from the camera at any time:

Open the app launcher then touch the camera icon.

Rear View Camera

Cleaning the Camera

To ensure a clear picture, keep the camera lens clean, and free of obstructions. Remove any buildup of dirt by occasionally wiping the camera lens with a soft damp cloth.

Caution: Do not use chemical-based or abrasive cleaners. Doing so can damage the surface of the camera lens.

Warning: Never depend on the rear view camera to inform you if the area behind you is free of objects and/or people when reversing. The camera may not detect objects or barriers that can potentially cause damage or injury. In addition, several external factors can reduce the performance of the camera, including a dirty or obstructed lens. Therefore, depending on the rear view camera to determine if Model X is approaching an obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle and/or objects, and can potentially cause serious injury. Always inspect the area with your own eyes. When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Use the camera for guidance purposes only. It is not intended to replace your own direct visual checks and is not a substitute for careful driving.

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Dashcam

About Dashcam

Note: Dashcam is a BETA feature.

In addition to supporting Autopilot features, the cameras can record and store video footage on a USB ﬂash drive. This can be convenient in situations where you want a video recording of a particular incident, such as a collision. You can pause, resume, or save video recordings directly from your vehicle’s touchscreen.

Note: Dashcam only works when Model X is powered on (see Starting and Powering O on page 61). Dashcam does not record video when your vehicle is powered o.

Using Dashcam

Dashcam requires the use of a properly formatted USB ﬂash drive to store and retrieve footage (see USB Flash Drive Requirements

for Videos and Recording on page 172). Once

a properly formatted USB ﬂash drive has been inserted into one of your vehicle's front USB ports, a dashcam icon appears at the top of the touchscreen. Touch the dashcam icon to control dashcam:

RECORDING. Tap the dashcam icon, when dashcam is paused, to start recording video on the ﬂash drive.

PAUSED. Press and hold the dashcam icon, when recording, to pause recording. Ensure that dashcam is paused before removing the ﬂash drive to avoid losing camera footage.

SAVED. Tap the dashcam icon, when recording, to archive the most recent ten minutes of video. These saved video recordings are not overwritten by new recordings.

Note: Dashcam automatically begins recording when you insert a properly conﬁgured USB ﬂash drive into one of the front USB ports.

USB Flash Drive Requirements for Videos and Recording

Flash drives used to store video from your vehicle's cameras must meet these requirements:

• Use a

• The ﬂash drive must have a sustained

• The ﬂash drive must be USB 2.0

• Use a dedicated ﬂash drive exclusively for

• The ﬂash drive must be properly

Although not a comprehensive list, Tesla has

conﬁrmed through testing that the following ﬂash drives meet the requirements for

Dashcam and Sentry Mode use:

• SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive

• Samsung MUF-64AB/AM FIT Plus –

Formatting the USB Flash Drive

To correctly save and retrieve video footage, your vehicle requires a properly formatted USB ﬂash drive containing a base-level folder called “TeslaCam” (without quotation marks). In addition, the ﬂash drive must be formatted as FAT 32 (for Windows), MS-DOS FAT (for Mac), ext3, or ext4 in order to save videos. NTFS and exFAT are not currently supported.

For MacOS:

1. Insert the USB ﬂash drive into your

2. Navigate to Utilities > Disk Utility (or you

3. Select your ﬂash drive in the left menu.

4. Navigate to Erase in the top menu ribbon.

ﬂash drive with as much available storage as possible, since video footage takes up a large amount of space (Tesla recommends using a ﬂash drive with at least 32 GB of storage). Some personal computer operating systems may not be able to format ﬂash drives larger than 32 GB as FAT 32. Consider using a third party application to format ﬂash drives larger than 32 GB.

write speed of at least 4 MB/s. A sustained write speed is dierent from the peak write speed. Check the product details of your ﬂash drive for more information.

compatible. If using a USB 3.0 ﬂash drive, it must be able to support USB 2.0.

saving footage for your vehicle.

formatted (see Formatting the USB Flash

Drive on page 173).

200MB/s USB 3.1 Flash Drive

personal computer.

can conduct a Spotlight Search for this).

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5. In the pop-up menu, select the correct format (MS-DOS FAT) and click Erase.

Note: Selecting Erase completely erases all content on your ﬂash drive. If you have other content stored on the ﬂash drive, migrate it to a dierent device before erasing it.

6. Once the ﬂash drive is successfully erased, navigate to Finder and select your USB ﬂash drive from the left menu. The ﬂash drive should not contain any ﬁles.

7. Right-click in the empty space of the ﬂash drive and select New Folder. A folder appears in your ﬂash drive space.

8. Right-click on the folder, select Rename, and name the folder to “TeslaCam” (without quotation marks). Click "Save". This folder will contain all recent and saved clips from Sentry Mode and dashcam.

9. Properly eject the USB ﬂash drive from your personal computer.

For Windows:

1. Insert the USB ﬂash drive into your personal computer.

2. Navigate to File Explorer.

3. Right-click on your USB ﬂash drive and select "Format...".

4. In the pop-up menu, under the File System section, select “FAT 32”.

Note: You can also name your USB (under Volume Label) for easier recognition.

5. Check the “Quick format box” and click Start.

6. Go back to File Explorer, click on your ﬂash drive, and right-click to create a folder, or select “New Folder” in the top menu.

7. Name the folder “TeslaCam” (without quotation marks) and click "Save". This folder will contain all recent and saved clips from Sentry Mode and dashcam.

8. Properly eject the USB ﬂash drive from your personal computer.

Once you have created the “ in your USB ﬂash drive and ejected it from your personal computer, insert the ﬂash drive into one of the front USB ports in Model X. Do not use the rear USB ports, as they are solely meant for charging devices. It may take your vehicle up to 15 seconds to recognize the ﬂash drive. When recognized, icons for dashcam and Sentry Mode appear at the top of your touchscreen (note that you may need to enable to Sentry Mode by going to Controls > Safety & Security > Sentry Mode). Your vehicle is ready to record video.

Retrieving Footage

To retrieve video footage from the ﬂash drive, remove the ﬂash drive from the front USB port and use a personal computer or other device to access the ﬁles. Navigate to the “TeslaCam” folder on the ﬂash drive.

Within the “TeslaCam” folder, there are three sub-folders: Recent Clips, Saved Clips, and Sentry Clips. The footage in Recent Clips constantly loops in a 60-minute cycle when the cameras are activated. Therefore, the footage is constantly being overwritten every hour unless the footage is saved. When an event is recorded, one video is recorded for each of the front, rear (available on vehicles manufactured after approximately February

2018), left, and right cameras.

Saved footage is located in either the Saved Clips or Sentry Clips folder. Footage in the Saved Clips folder contains all saved recordings from dashcam, which have been manually saved by touching the dashcam icon on the touchscreen. Sentry Clips contains all saved footage from Sentry Mode events, which have been automatically saved when the Alert or Alarm state was triggered. Once footage of a particular event is saved, the latest 10 minutes of video is archived in your ﬂash drive labeled with a unique timestamp.

Note: As your USB ﬂash drive runs out of available space, the oldest footage in Sentry Clips are deleted to make room for new footage. Once the old footage is deleted, you will be unable to retrieve them. When the ﬂash drive is full, Sentry Mode and dashcam can no longer save video footage.

Note: To prevent the ﬂash drive from getting full, move saved videos to another device as soon as possible.

Note: You are responsible for complying with all local laws, regulations, and property restrictions regarding video recordings.

TeslaCam” folder

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Note: The cameras do not record audio.

Save Clips on Honk

Once a properly formatted USB ﬂash drive is inserted in one of the vehicle's front USB ports, you can choose to save dashcam clips while driving when you honk the horn on your steering wheel. Navigate to Controls > Safety and Security > Save Clips on Honk > ON to enable. The most recent ten minutes of footage is saved. You can also save dashcam footage by touching the dashcam icon at the top of the touchscreen.

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Active Spoiler

Model X has a rear spoiler designed to improve aerodynamics. If Model X is equipped with the active spoiler, the position of the spoiler can vary depending on the status and speed of Model X:

• When Model X is in Reverse or when driving speed is below 10 mph (16 km/h), the spoiler provides maximum visibility behind Model X.

• When driving speed exceeds 45 mph (72 km/h), the spoiler lowers to the position that provides the most eective aerodynamics.

• When Model X is powered o and locked, the spoiler retracts.

To allow the spoiler to automatically move as described above, touch Controls > Service > Spoiler Mode > Automatic. To disable automatic movement of the spoiler and keep it in its extended position, choose the Extended setting.

Note: If the spoiler can not automatically lower or raise, the instrument panel displays an alert. Contact Tesla Service.

Active Spoiler

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Towing and Accessories

The towing package allows you to tow a trailer with your Model X. It also allows you to carry skis, snowboards, bicycles, etc. by attaching an accessory carrier to the hitch.

Carrying Accessories

The Model X towing package has a 2" hitch receiver that can support an accessory carrier.

The hitch receiver is designed to support vertical loads of up to 120 lbs (54 kg). When carrying bicycles or other items on the Model X hitch, always check to ensure that the maximum weight is not exceeded. When calculating weight, remember to include the weight of the accessory carrier. For example, assuming the carrier weighs 40 lbs, the weight threshold is sucient for carrying two bicycles weighing approximately 40 lbs each, or four bicycles weighing approximately 20 lbs each.

Caution: The Model X hitch is designed to support up to 120 lbs (54 kg). Exceeding this maximum weight can cause signiﬁcant damage.

Caution: Do not attempt to install a carrier on a Model X that is not equipped with the towing package. Doing so can cause signiﬁcant damage.

To install and use an accessory carrier, the tow hitch must be connected (see Connecting the

Tow Hitch on page 99). Then follow the

instructions provided with your accessory carrier. Observe all regulations and legal requirements in your state/region that apply to carrying accessories.

The Model X towing package includes the wiring necessary for using an accessory carrier equipped with lights (see Electrical

Connections on page 102). The package also

includes Trailer Mode software (see Trailer

Mode on page 97).

When you connect an accessory carrier's wiring harness, Model X detects a connection for trailer lights and this indicator illuminates on the instrument panel. Trailer Mode is disabled.

party products are available, Tesla recommends and supports only Teslaapproved products (see Parts and Accessories on page 209). The accessory products available for your Model X vary based on market region. Before attempting to install a non-Tesla carrier, review the product information to ensure compatibility.

Note: When not in use, the hitch receiver should be removed and stored in a dry location to prevent rust and corrosion. Keep the dust cover over the hitch housing to prevent dirt and debris from entering (see

Disconnecting the Tow Hitch on page 101).

Caution: A carrier may obscure your view from the rear view mirror, the rear camera(s), and/or the rear ultrasonic sensors. In addition, some Autopilot features may not function as expected.

Warning: Tesla assumes no responsibility for damage or injuries resulting from installing and using an accessory carrier, for any omissions in the instructions accompanying an accessory carrier, or for your failure to follow the instructions. Damage caused by using an accessory carrier is not covered by the warranty.

When carrying accessories, periodically conﬁrm that the accessory carrier and its cargo remain secure at all times, and if applicable, that the lights on the accessory carrier are working.

Note: Go to www.tesla.com to purchase accessories for your Model X. Although third-

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Towing Capacity

The total trailer weight (including all cargo and additional equipment), and the trailer tongue weight, must never exceed the following:

Tires Maximum

245/45R19 110 V / Y

275/45R20 110 V / Y

285/35R22 106WSAE Class II

*Tesla recommends a separate braking system on trailers with a loaded weight of over 1000 lbs (450 kg). The braking system must be appropriate for the weight of the trailer. Follow the instructions provided by the trailer brake manufacturer to ensure that trailer brakes are properly installed, adjusted, and maintained.

**The tongue weight is the downward force that the weight of the trailer exerts on the hitch. It must not be less than 10% of the trailer load. Carrying a signiﬁcant amount of equipment, passengers, or cargo in the tow vehicle can reduce the tongue weight it can handle, which also reduces the maximum towing capacity. Maximum towing capacity is calculated assuming the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is not exceeded. The GVWR is printed on the Vehicle Certiﬁcation Label (see

Vehicle Certiﬁcation Label on page 212).

Note: If the towing capacity on the hitch label conﬂicts with the information provided in this owner's manual, this owner's manual takes precedence.

Warning: trailer. Doing so can cause poor performance, vehicle damage and loss of vehicle control, resulting in serious injury.

Warning: Do not use the trailer hitch to tow/transport Model X.

Caution: Tesla assumes no responsibility for damage or injuries resulting from

Towing

Capacity*

SAE Class III – 4960 lbs (2250

kg)

SAE Class III – 4960 lbs (2250

kg)

– 3480 lbs

(1580 kg)

Do not overload the vehicle or

Maximum

Tongue

Weight**

SAE Class

III – 500 lbs

(227 kg)

SAE Class

III – 500 lbs

(227 kg)

SAE Class II

– 350 lbs

(158 kg)

towing a trailer, for any errors or omissions in the instructions accompanying towing equipment, or for your failure to follow the proper instructions. Damage caused by towing a trailer is not covered by the warranty.

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Tire Pressures when Towing

When towing a trailer, tire pressures must be adjusted to accommodate the additional load. Keep tires inﬂated to the pressures shown below (these pressures override the pressures that are provided on the Tire and Loading information label):

Front Tires Rear Tires Cold Tire

245/45R19 245/45R19 45 psi (310

255/45R20

265/45R20

265/35ZR22 285/35ZR22 50 psi (345

Warning: Check tire pressures using an accurate pressure gauge when tires are cold. Driving one mile (1.6 km) warms the tires suciently to aect tire pressures. Parking the vehicle in direct sunlight or in hot weather can also aect tire pressures. If you must check warm tires, expect increased pressures. Do not let air out of warm tires in an attempt to match recommended cold tire pressures. A hot tire at or below the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure is dangerously

under-inﬂated.

Warning: Never attempt to tow a trailer when a Model X tire is faulty or has been inﬂated using a tire repair kit. A temporarily repaired tire is not designed to sustain the towing load. Towing using a faulty or temporarily repaired tire can result in tire failure and loss of vehicle stability.

275/45R20 46 psi (320

Inﬂation

Pressure

kPa)

Before Towing a Trailer

Before towing a trailer, you must do the following:

• Inﬂate tires to the cold tire inﬂation pressure speciﬁed in Tire Pressures when Towing.

• Set Suspension to Standard height (touch Controls > Suspension > Standard).

• Observe all regulations and legal requirements in your state/region that apply to trailer towing. Failure to comply with regulations can compromise your safety.

• Adjust side mirrors to provide a clear rearward view without a signiﬁcant blind spot.

• Engage Trailer Mode . (See Trailer Mode on page 97).

Conﬁrm the following:

• Model X rests horizontally with the trailer attached. If the vehicle is tipped up at the front, and down at the rear, check that you are not exceeding the maximum towing capacity and tongue loads provided in Carrying Capacity.

• All trailer hitch parts and attachments , safety chains, and electrical connectors are in good condition and are properly connected. If any problems are apparent, do not tow the trailer.

• Trailer lights (brake lights, turn signal lights, and marker lights) are working properly.

• The trailer tongue is securely connected to the hitch ball.

• Safety chains are properly connected between the trailer and the tow vehicle. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it separates from the hitch. Leave enough slack in the safety chains to allow for turns and ensure that the chains can never drag on the ground.

• All cargo is secured.

• Wheel chocks are available.

• The trailer load is evenly distributed such that the trailer tongue weight is approximately 10% of the total trailer weight, without exceeding the maximum tongue weights provided in Carrying Capacity.

• If the trailer is equipped with a separate braking system, check that the brakes work and are properly adjusted. To provide safe stopping ability, you must balance the trailer brakes with the vehicle brakes.

Note: For general information about trailer safety provided by the National Highway Trac Safety Administration, go to: http://

www.nhtsa.gov/cars/problems/Equipment/ towing/Towing.pdf.

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Warning: The trailer tongue weight must be approximately 10% of the total trailer weight without exceeding the maximum tongue weights provided in Carrying Capacity. Loads that are balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause trailer sway, resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Warning: Always ensure that cargo is secured in the trailer and will not shift. Dynamic load shifts can cause loss of vehicle control, resulting in serious injury or death.

Trailer Mode

Trailer Mode must always be active when towing a trailer. When you connect a trailer's electrical connection, Model X automatically engages Trailer Mode. When you disconnect the trailer's electrical connection, Trailer Mode disengages. To engage or exit Trailer Mode manually, touch Controls > Driving > Trailer Mode on the touchscreen. One of the following indicators display on the instrument panel:

Trailer Mode is active.

Model X detects a connection for trailer lights but Trailer Mode is disabled. It is likely that a carrying accessory has been connected.

Model X detects a faulty electrical connection for the trailer lights. Some, or all, trailer lights may not be functioning. Pull over as soon as safety permits and inspect the trailer lights for faulty cabling or connections. If the issues are resolved and the red icon still persists, turn Trailer Mode o and on again.

Note: In situations where Model X detects a heavy load, it assumes that a trailer is connected and automatically engages Trailer Mode. A message displays on the instrument panel informing you that Trailer Mode has been engaged. When Trailer Mode is entered automatically due to detection of a heavy load, you can change the Trailer Mode setting only by stopping Model X and engaging Park or engaging Neutral and manually applying the parking brake using the touchscreen

(

Controls > Driving > E-Brake & Power O >

Parking Brake).

Some Autopilot features (Autosteer, Summon, Lane Assist, etc.), as well as rear parking sensor functionality, may not be available when Trailer Mode is enabled. In addition, these features operate dierently:

• Trac-Aware Cruise Control increases the following distance from the car in front of you.

• The air suspension system will not make speed-based adjustments from STANDARD to LOW.

• The air suspension system does not automatically raise ride height based on saved locations.

• Side collision warnings are active but automatic steering interventions are disabled.

• The braking force provided by Automatic Emergency Braking (see Collision

Avoidance Assist on page 134) is

signiﬁcantly limited.

Warning: Do not rely on Model X to detect the trailer and automatically engage Trailer Mode. Always check that Trailer Mode is engaged before towing a trailer.

Warning: Under no circumstances should you exit Trailer Mode when towing a trailer. Doing so can cause serious injury and/or death.

Warning: Do not use the suspension setting to appropriately match the height of the hitch with the height of the trailer. You must choose a trailer hitch and trailer that have the appropriate height for suitable axle loading and trailer balance.

Trailer Brakes

When towing a loaded trailer that weighs more than 1000 lbs (450 kg), Tesla recommends that the trailer be equipped with its own brake system adequate for the weight of the trailer. Ensure compliance with local regulations.

Follow these steps to connect a brake controller:

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1. Connect the wiring on the brake controller to the appropriate locations on the 4-pin pigtail connector included with your Model X.

1 - Brake control output to trailer

2 - Ground

3 - Brake On Signal

4 - 12V Power (20A)

2. Remove the cover located under the dashboard in the driver's side foot well.

Peel back the carpet to expose Model X's 4-pin connector on the wiring harness.

4. Connect the pigtail connector to the vehicle wiring connector.

Warning: Towing increases your stopping distance, even when the trailer is equipped with its own braking system. When towing, increase your following distance and avoid situations that could potentially cause heavy braking. Failure to do so can result in a collision.

Warning: Observe all regulations and legal requirements in your regional and national jurisdictions that apply speciﬁcally to trailer towing and brake requirements. Many regions require a breakaway switch, located on the tongue of the trailer, to activate the trailer brakes in the event that the trailer separates from the vehicle. Failure to comply with regulations can compromise your safety.

Warning: Follow the instructions provided by the trailer brake manufacturer to ensure that trailer brakes are properly installed, adjusted, and maintained. Tesla is not responsible for damages caused by incorrect installation of trailer braking systems.

Warning: Never attempt to connect trailer brakes directly to the vehicle braking system. Doing so can cause damage to the vehicle and the trailer, and can cause the braking system to malfunction, resulting in serious injury or death.

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Towing Guidelines

Model X is designed primarily as a passengercarrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional load on the motor(s), drive train, brakes, tires, and suspension and signiﬁcantly decreases range. If you decide to tow a trailer, proceed with caution and follow these general guidelines:

• Reduce your driving speed and avoid sudden maneuvers. Keep in mind that when towing a trailer, steering, stability, turning radius, stopping distance and braking performance are dierent when compared to driving without a trailer.

• Increase your following distance by maintaining at least twice the distance from a vehicle ahead. This helps to avoid situations that require heavy braking. Sudden braking may result in skidding or jack-kniﬁng, and loss of control.

• Avoid sharp turns. Sharp turns can cause the trailer to contact the vehicle and cause damage. Keep in mind that the trailer wheels are closer to the inside of the turn than the vehicle’s wheels. Therefore, make wider turns to prevent the trailer from hitting curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.

• Periodically check the trailer lights and turn signals to conﬁrm that bulbs are still working. When towing a trailer, the turn signal arrows on the vehicle instrument cluster ﬂash as normal, even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out.

• Periodically conﬁrm the cargo is secure.

• Periodically conﬁrm the trailer brakes are working.

• Avoid parking on a grade (see Parking with a Trailer).

• Regularly conﬁrm that all towing components are securely tightened.

• When the chocks are in place, release the brake pedal and ensure the chocks hold the weight of the vehicle and trailer.

Note: When testing chocks, ensure that Vehicle Hold (see Vehicle Hold on page

83) is not engaged. If Vehicle Hold is braking Model X, the Vehicle Hold indicator light displays on the instrument panel. To disengage Vehicle Hold, press and release the brake pedal.

• Place the vehicle in Park. This engages the parking brake.

Warning: If parking on a grade is necessary, always ensure that all trailer wheels have been securely chocked. Failure to do so can result in serious damage, injury, or death.

Trailer Sway Mitigation

When trailer sway is detected, the Model X electronic stability control system attempts to apply the appropriate amount of braking to minimize trailer sway. The instrument panel brieﬂy displays the traction control system indicator. Pressing the brake pedal when the system is actively braking to mitigate trailer sway does not cancel this automatic braking.

Connecting the Tow Hitch

The Model X towing package includes a weight-carrying hitch with a 2” x 2” removable hitch receiver. When not in use, the hitch receiver should be removed and stored in a dry location to prevent rust and corrosion. Keep the dust cover over the hitch housing to prevent dirt and debris from entering.

Parking with a Trailer

Whenever possible, avoid parking on a grade. However, if parking on a grade is absolutely necessary, place wheel chocks under the trailer wheels:

• One person presses and holds the brake pedal.

• A second person places the wheel chocks under the wheels on the downgrade side of the vehicle's tires.

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Tesla Model X 2020 Owner’s Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Interior Overview

Overview

Exterior Overview

Touchscreen Overview

The Tesla "T"

Keys and Doors

Opening and Closing

Keyless Locking and Unlocking

Using the Key

Replacing the Key Battery

Attaching a Lanyard

Getting More Keys

Opening Doors from the Interior

Opening and Closing Front Doors from Outside Model X

Front Door Pop Actuator

Opening and Closing Falcon Wing Doors

Calibration

Obstacle Detection

Interior Locking and Unlocking

Door Unlock Mode

Child-Protection Lock

Drive Away Locking

Walk-Away Locking

Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work

Opening Interior Doors with No Power

Windows

Opening and Closing

Locking Rear Windows

Rear Trunk

Opening

Load Limits

Closing

Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height

Accessing the Cargo Area

Interior Emergency Trunk Release

Front Trunk

Opening

Interior Emergency Release

Closing

Interior Storage and Electronics

Glove Box

Inductive Phone Charger

USB Ports

12V Power Socket

Cup Holders

Sun Visors

Front and Rear Seats

Seating and Safety Restraints

Correct Driving Position

Adjusting the Front Seats

Adjusting Second Row Monopost Seats

Adjusting Second Row Seat Backs (Bench Seats)

Moving Second Row Bench Seats

Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped) - Monopost Seating

Folding Second Row Seat Backs (Bench Seats)

Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped) - Bench Seating

Folding Third Row Seat Backs (if equipped)

Seat Heaters

Seat Covers

Seat Belts

Wearing Seat Belts

Seat Belt Reminders

To Adjust the Shoulder Anchor Height

To Fasten a Belt

To Release a Belt

Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant

Seat Belt Pre-tensioners

Testing Seat Belts

Seat Belt Warnings

Child Safety Seats

Guidelines for Seating Children

Choosing a Child Safety Seat

Seating Larger Children

Installing Child Safety Seats

Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats