Tesla Model X - US Owners Manual

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MODEL X

2021 +

OWNER'S MANUAL

Software version: 2023.6

North America

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YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL

For the latest and greatest information that is customized to your vehicle, view the Owner’s Manual on your vehicle’s touchscreen by touching Controls > Service > Owner's Manual. The information is speciﬁc to your vehicle depending on the features you purchased, vehicle conﬁguration, market region and software version. In contrast, owner information that is provided by Tesla elsewhere is updated as necessary and may not contain information unique to your vehicle.

RELEASE NOTES

Information about new features is displayed on the touchscreen after a software update, and can be viewed at any time by touching Controls > Software > Release Notes. If the content in the Owner's Manual on how to use your vehicle conﬂicts with information in the Release Notes, the Release Notes take precedence.

ILLUSTRATIONS AND PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

The illustrations provided in this document are for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version and market region, the information displayed on the touchscreen in your vehicle may appear slightly dierent.

All speciﬁcations and descriptions contained in this document are veriﬁed to be accurate at the time of printing. However, because continuous improvement is a goal at Tesla, we reserve the right to make product modiﬁcations at any time. To communicate any inaccuracies or omissions in this document, please send an email to: [email protected].

SAFETY INFORMATION

You can ﬁnd safety information in your Model X Owner's Manual on the touchscreen.

For detailed information about your Model X, go to the Tesla website for your region, log on to your Tesla account, or sign up to get an account.

If you have any questions or concerns about your Model X, call 1-877-79TESLA (1-877-798-3752).

All information in this document and all vehicle software is subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights of Tesla, Inc. and its licensors. This material may not be modiﬁed, reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Tesla, Inc. and its licensors. Additional information is available upon request. Shown here are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tesla, Inc. in the United States and other countries:

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Contents

Overview................................................................ 3

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

Interior Overview.............................................................................5

Touchscreen Overview...................................................................7

Opening and Closing....................................... 13

Keys.....................................................................................................13

Doors.................................................................................................. 19

Windows...........................................................................................24

Rear Trunk........................................................................................25

Front Trunk...................................................................................... 27

Interior Storage and Electronics............................................. 30

Sun Visors........................................................................................ 34

Seating and Safety Restraints..................... 35

Front and Rear Seats...................................................................35

Seat Belts.........................................................................................40

Child Safety Seats.........................................................................43

Airbags...............................................................................................51

Driving.................................................................. 57

Driver Proﬁles................................................................................. 57

Steering Yoke (or Steering Wheel)........................................ 59

Mirrors............................................................................................... 62

Starting and Powering O.........................................................63

Shifting..............................................................................................65

Lights.................................................................................................68

Instrument Panel.............................................................................71

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

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

Traction Control.............................................................................79

Park Assist.......................................................................................80

Vehicle Hold.................................................................................... 82

Acceleration Modes......................................................................83

Trip Information.............................................................................84

Rear Facing Camera(s)............................................................... 85

Pedestrian Warning System......................................................86

Towing and Accessories............................................................. 87

Cold Weather Best Practices....................................................96

Autopilot..............................................................98

About Autopilot............................................................................ 98

Trac-Aware Cruise Control....................................................101

Autosteer........................................................................................105

Navigate on Autopilot................................................................110

Trac Light and Stop Sign Control.......................................113

Autopark.........................................................................................120

Summon.......................................................................................... 122

Smart Summon.............................................................................125

Active Safety Features..................................128

Lane Assist..................................................................................... 128

Collision Avoidance Assist.........................................................131

Speed Assist..................................................................................134

Cabin Camera................................................................................135

Using the Touchscreen................................. 136

Climate Controls.......................................................................... 136

Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing...........................143

Air Suspension..............................................................................146

Voice Commands.........................................................................148

Safety & Security Settings....................................................... 150

Dashcam..........................................................................................152

Sentry Mode.................................................................................. 153

USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos.............. 155

Smart Garage Connectivity..................................................... 156

Connecting to Wi-Fi...................................................................159

Software Updates....................................................................... 160

Mobile App.....................................................................................162

Navigation and Entertainment..................164

Maps and Navigation................................................................. 164

Media................................................................................................170

Theater, Arcade, and Toybox...................................................173

Charging and Energy Consumption........176

Electric Vehicle Components..................................................176

High Voltage Battery Information.........................................178

Charging Instructions................................................................ 180

Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure..............185

Getting Maximum Range..........................................................186

Maintenance......................................................188

Maintenance Service Intervals................................................ 188

Tire Care and Maintenance......................................................190

Cleaning.......................................................................................... 196

Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid.........................200

Jacking and Lifting.................................................................... 202

Parts and Accessories.............................................................. 203

Do It Yourself Maintenance.................................................... 204

Speciﬁcations..................................................205

Identiﬁcation Labels..................................................................205

Vehicle Loading.......................................................................... 206

Dimensions................................................................................... 208

Subsystems..................................................................................... 211

Wheels and Tires..........................................................................213

Roadside Assistance.................................... 220

Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance.............................. 220

Instructions for Transporters...................................................221

Running Out of Range.............................................................. 225

Jump Starting.............................................................................. 226

Troubleshooting............................................. 228

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Troubleshooting Alerts.............................................................228

Consumer Information.................................278

About this Owner Information.............................................. 278

Feature Availability Statement..............................................280

Disclaimers..................................................................................... 281

Reporting Safety Defects........................................................283

Certiﬁcation Conformity..........................................................284

Index................................................................... 287

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Exterior Overview

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle conﬁguration, and options purchased, your vehicle may look slightly dierent than described.

1. Exterior lights (Lights on page 68)

2. Door handles (

3. Charge port (

4. Autopilot cameras (

5. Exterior mirrors (

6. Hood/Front trunk (

7. Front/rear tow eye cover (

8. Wheels and tires (

9. Rear view camera (

10. Tow hitch cover (

Doors on page 19)

Charging Instructions on page 180)

About Autopilot on page 98)

Mirrors on page 62)

Front Trunk on page 27)

Instructions for Transporters on page 221)

Wheels and Tires on page 213)

Rear Facing Camera(s) on page 85 and About Autopilot on page 98)

Towing and Accessories on page 87)

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11. Rear trunk/liftgate (Rear Trunk on page 25)

12. Ultrasonic sensors, if equipped (

Park Assist on page 80 and About Autopilot on page 98)

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Interior Overview

NOTE: Illustrations are provided to improve conceptual understanding only. Depending on vehicle options purchased and market region, the design may dier but the function is the same.

1. Interior door handles (Doors on page 19)

2. Left steering yoke (or steering wheel) buttons

◦ Left Scroll Button (

◦ High Beam Headlights (

◦ Turn Signals (

3. Instrument panel (

4. Right steering yoke (or steering wheel) buttons

◦ Right Scroll button to control Autopilot features (

◦ Horn (

◦ Wipers (

◦ Voice Commands (

5. Touchscreen (

6. Camera (

7. Cabin climate control (

8. Power window switches (

9. Manual door release (

10. Seats (

11. Brake pedal (

12. Accelerator pedal (Acceleration Modes on page 83)

Horn on page 60)

Wipers and Washers on page 75)

Touchscreen Overview on page 7)

Cabin Camera on page 135)

Front and Rear Seats on page 35)

Braking and Stopping on page 76)

Left Scroll Button on page 59)

High Beam Headlights on page 68)

Turn Signals on page 70)

Instrument Panel on page 71)

Voice Commands on page 148)

Climate Controls on page 136)

Opening and Closing on page 24)

Doors on page 19)

Right Scroll Button on page 60)

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13. Wireless phone chargers (Wireless Phone Chargers on page 31)

14. Hazard warning lights (

15. Secondary drive mode selector (

16. Glovebox (

Glovebox on page 30)

Hazard Warning Flashers on page 70)

Shifting on page 65)

1. Rear touchscreen (Rear Touchscreen on page 10)

2. USB ports (

3. Rear cup holders (

4. Adjustable climate control vents (

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USB Ports on page 30)

Interior Storage and Electronics on page 30)

Climate Controls on page 136)

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Touchscreen Overview

In addition to the instrument panel, Model X is equipped with a front and rear touchscreen.

NOTE: Throughout this Owner's Manual, the front touchscreen is referred to as the "touchscreen" whereas the rear touchscreen is referred to as the "rear touchscreen".

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.

Use the touchscreen to control many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical buttons (for example, adjusting the cabin heating and air conditioning, headlights, etc.). You also use the touchscreen to control media, navigate, use entertainment features, and customize Model X to suit your preferences. For hands-free access to common touchscreen controls, use voice commands (see

Voice Commands on page 148).

If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, you can restart it (see

Touchscreen on page 9).

NOTE: Illustrations are provided to improve conceptual understanding only. Depending on vehicle options, software version, market region and regional and language settings, the details displayed on the screen will dier.

Restarting the

1. Navigation: Change the orientation of the map, ﬁnd or navigate to a destination, and change navigation settings (see Maps and Navigation on page 164).

Status bar: This area on the top of the touchscreen displays the time of day, the outside temperature, and the following icons:

Touch to lock/unlock all doors and trunks.

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Touchscreen Overview

4:20 pm Your vehicle automatically updates the time. If the time is incorrect, conﬁrm your vehicle has

internet and GPS connectivity with the latest software.

Displays on the touchscreen status bar only when Model X detects a programmed HomeLink within range, and the touchscreen is not already displaying the HomeLink screen or popup. See Smart

Garage Connectivity on page 156.

Displays on the touchscreen status bar only when Model X is parked. Add, conﬁgure (including Valet Mode and Use Easy Entry), or quickly switch driver proﬁles. Driver proﬁles can also be accessed from the top of any Controls screen. See Driver Proﬁles on page 57.

Available when Model X is parked, touch to manually enable or disable Sentry Mode for the current drive cycle. To automatically turn Sentry Mode on (or o) every time you leave your vehicle, enable the setting from Controls > Safety > Sentry Mode. See Sentry Mode on page 153 for more information.

NOTE: If you turn Sentry Mode on or o from Controls > Sentry Mode, the shortcuts on the vehicle's touchscreen and mobile app will only work for the current drive cycle.

Displays when Model X is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Displays when Model X cellular connectivity is very low or unavailable. Touch this icon for quick access to Wi-Fi settings.

Drive mode strip: Use to shift into Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive. The drive mode strip always displays on the

3. touchscreen when you touch Controls (see Shifting on page 65).

Controls: Control various features and customize Model X to suit your preferences. The Controls screen appears

4. over the map. Touch an option on the Controls screen to display the various settings and options associated with the chosen option. Swipe to close.

When an information icon displays beside a speciﬁc setting, touch it to display a popup that provides helpful details about the associated setting.

NOTE: You can also access Controls by touching anywhere on the side of the touchscreen closest to the driver and swiping open.

NOTE: Many vehicle controls, settings, and preferences (such as climate, media, and navigation) can be adjusted hands-free using voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 148).

Climate controls (driver): Use the left and right arrows to decrease/increase cabin temperature. Touch Split on

5. the popup to display separate controls for the driver and passenger. Touch the temperature icon to customize climate control settings (see Climate Controls on page 136). The passenger climate controls display when temperature controls have been Split to provide separate controls for the driver and passenger.

My Apps: For one-touch access to frequently used apps and controls, you can choose what displays here. See

Customizing My Apps on page 11.

App Launcher: Touch the app launcher to open the app tray. Then touch any app to open it. The app you choose

7. displays on top of the map. To close an app, drag it downward.

NOTE: You cannot completely close Media Player. When you drag Media Player down, it displays Mini-Player which allows you see what's playing, pause/play, and skip reverse/forward.

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Touchscreen Overview

8. Recent App(s): Displays the most recently used app(s). The number of recent apps displayed here depends on how many apps have been added to My Apps. If you add the maximum number of apps to My Apps, only the most recent app displays.

Climate controls (passenger): Displays when temperature controls have been Split to provide separate controls

9. for the driver and passenger.

Volume Control: Controls the volume of media player and phone calls (see Volume Controls on page 170). The

10. volume of navigation instructions is controlled separately (see Maps and Navigation on page 164).

11.

Media Player: See Media on page 170.

The bottom of the touchscreen may also display the following:

Displays the status of the front passenger airbag (see Airbags on page 51).

Popup Messages and Vehicle Alerts

Popup messages appear at the bottom of the touchscreen. For example, a seat belt reminder appears if a seat belt is unfastened in an occupied seat, an alert appears to notify you of an incoming phone call, a text message appears (when applicable), and voice commands appear when in use. If applicable, touch options from these popup messages (for example, accept/decline a phone call, choose an option from the headlight menu, etc.). To dismiss a popup message, swipe it downward.

If an alert appears on your vehicle's touchscreen, touch Learn More for more details regarding the alert and how it can be resolved. You can view a list of vehicle alerts and notiﬁcations by touching the bell icon at the top of

Controls.

NOTE: Not all alerts provide additional information at this time.

Tilt the Touchscreen (if equipped)

To tilt the touchscreen, navigate to

WARNING: When the center display is tilting, ensure that there are no objects (such as your ﬁngers or jewelry) between the screen and instrument panel to reduce the risk of injury or damage.

Controls, then touch the display icon to choose the desired position.

Restarting the Touchscreen

You can restart your touchscreen if it is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior.

NOTE: To ensure the safety of occupants as well as other road users, restart the touchscreen only when the vehicle is in Park.

1. Shift into Park.

2. Hold down both scroll buttons on the steering yoke (or steering wheel) until the touchscreen turns black. Pressing the brake pedal while holding down the scroll buttons does not have any impact and is not required.

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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 (if possible). See Power Cycling the Vehicle on page 63.

NOTE: Restarting the touchscreen also activates the drive mode selector on the center console.

NOTE: Pressing the scroll buttons only restarts the touchscreen. It does not restart any other vehicle component and

does not power Model X o and on.

Rear Touchscreen

The rear touchscreen provides rear passengers with access to:

1. Temperature: Touch the arrows to decrease/increase cabin temperature.

NOTE: You can also use the front touchscreen to adjust climate settings in the rear cabin (see Adjusting Climate

Control Settings on page 136).

Power: Touch to turn the rear climate control system on or o.

Rear fan: Touch to turn the rear fan on or o, to adjust fan speed and control the direction of air ﬂow from the

3. rear vents (see Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents on page 139).

Seat heaters: Control rear seat heaters.

Media: Play, pause, skip or rewind through the currently playing song (see Media on page 170).

6. Video: Access video streaming services.

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Touchscreen Overview

7. Auto: If Auto is enabled and a passenger is detected, the set temperature is maintained for the rear cabin.

NOTE: Enable Sync on the rear tab of the front touchscreen's climate controls to set both the front and back cabin temperatures.

Volume: Touch to adjust the volume.

NOTE: Adjusting the media and volume controls also adjusts the front cabin settings.

Rear Screen Remote Control

To control the rear screen from the front display, open the rear screen remote control app in the bottom bar. Besides audio, video and climate controls, you can lock the rear display in the app or by touching Controls > Display > Lock Rear Display.

Customizing My Apps

For one-touch access to commonly used apps and controls, you can customize what displays in the the touchscreen's bottom bar:

1. Enter customization mode by touching and holding any app or control in the touch the App Launcher.

2. Simply drag any app or control from the app tray onto the

NOTE: Seat heaters selected from the app tray appear next to the temperature, instead of in the My Apps area.

NOTE: Controls (for example, defrosters and seat heaters) appear in the app tray only when you enter customization

mode by touching and holding an app.

NOTE: When you've added the maximum number of apps or controls to My Apps, adding an additional app removes the rightmost app.

NOTE: Remove an app or control from the My Apps area by touching and holding, then touching its associated "X".

My Apps area in the bottom bar.

My Apps area. If this area is empty,

My Apps area on

Customizing Display and Sound Settings

Touch

Controls > Display to adjust display settings to suit your preferences:

Appearance: Customize the display to be Dark or Light. When set to Auto, the brightness changes automatically

• based on ambient lighting conditions.

Brightness: Drag the slider to manually control the brightness level. If Display Mode is set to Auto, the

• touchscreen further adjusts based on both the ambient lighting conditions and your brightness preference. Model X remembers your chosen brightness preference and adjusts the touchscreen accordingly.

Screen Clean Mode: When enabled, your touchscreen darkens and temporarily disables to facilitate cleaning.

• Follow the onscreen instructions to exit Screen Clean Mode.

•

Touchscreen Language: Select the language that the touchscreen displays.

NOTE: Model X must be in Park to change the language. When you change the language, you experience a brief

delay as Model X shuts down and restarts the touchscreen.

•

Voice Recognition Language: Choose the language to be used for voice commands.

Voice Navigation Language: Choose the language that the navigation system uses for spoken instructions.

•

NOTE: For languages that require a download, select the language in the dropdown list to initiate the download (Wi-Fi connection required).

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• Lock Rear Display: Lock access to the rear touchscreen.

Time: Choose to display time in either 12 or 24 hour format.

•

Energy Display: Choose to display remaining energy and charging units as either a percentage of battery energy

• remaining, or as an estimate of the distance you can drive.

NOTE: When anticipating when you need to charge, use energy estimate as a general guideline only. Many factors have an impact on energy consumption. See Factors Aecting Energy Consumption on page 186.

Distance: Choose to display range using miles or kilometers.

•

Temperature: Choose to display temperature using Fahrenheit or Celsius.

Tire Pressure: Choose to display tire pressures using BAR or PSI.

•

In addition to customizing the display, you can enable Joe Mode to reduce the volume of all chimes that are not related to critical safety issues. Touch

Naming your Vehicle

To further personalize your vehicle, you can name it.

Controls > Software > Name Your Vehicle located

Touch on the right side of the touchscreen below the image of your Model X. If your vehicle already has a name, simply touch the existing name to change it. Enter the new name in the popup and touch Save. The name of your Model X also appears in the Tesla mobile app.

Controls > Safety > Joe Mode to enable.

Erasing Personal Data

You can erase all personal data (saved addresses, music favorites, HomeLink programming, etc.) and restore all customized settings to their factory defaults. This is useful when transferring ownership of Model X. Touch > Service > Factory Reset. Before erasing, Model X veriﬁes your credentials by prompting you to enter the user name and password associated with your Tesla account.

Controls

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Three Types of Keys

Model X supports three types of keys:

• Phone key - You can set up your personal phone as a "phone key" that communicates with Model X using Bluetooth. A phone key supports automatic locking and unlocking.

•

Key card - Tesla provides a key card that communicates with Model X using short range radiofrequency identiﬁcation (RFID) signals. The key card is used to "authenticate" phone keys to work with Model X and to add or remove other key cards, phone keys, or key fobs. Unlike the phone key and key fob, the key card does not support automatic locking and unlocking. In situations where your phone key has a dead battery, or is lost or stolen, use your key card to unlock, drive, and lock Model X.

•

Key fob - The key fob (if equipped) allows you to press buttons to open the front and rear trunks, and unlock, lock, and drive Model X. The key fob also supports automatic locking and unlocking, if available in your region (see Passive Locking and Unlocking on

page 16) and can be used as a backup to your phone

key.

Model X supports a total of 19 keys, which can include phone keys, key cards, and up to four key fobs.

CAUTION: Remember to bring a 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.

Phone Key

Using your phone as a key is a convenient way to access your Model X. As you approach, your phone's Bluetooth signal is detected and the doors unlock when you press a door handle. Likewise, when you exit and walk away with the phone key, doors automatically lock (provided the

Walk-Away Door Lock feature is turned on; see

Walk-Away Door Lock on page 22).

Before you can use a phone to access Model X, follow these steps to authenticate it:

1. Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.

2. Log into the Tesla mobile app using your Tesla account username and password.

NOTE: You must remain logged in to your Tesla account to use your phone to access Model X.

NOTE: If multiple vehicles are linked to your Tesla account, you must ensure that the vehicle you want the mobile app to access is currently selected on the mobile app.

3. Ensure:

◦ Your phone's general Bluetooth settings are

enabled.

◦ Bluetooth is enabled within your phone's settings

for the Tesla mobile app. For example, on your phone, navigate to Settings, choose the Tesla mobile app, and ensure the Bluetooth setting is turned on.

◦ Access to your location is enabled. Open the Tesla

mobile app in your phone's settings and select Location > Always. For the best experience, keep the mobile app running in the background.

◦ Allow Mobile Access is enabled on the vehicle

touchscreen (

Controls > Safety > Allow Mobile

Access).

NOTE: Model X communicates with your phone using

Bluetooth. Keep in mind that your phone must have enough battery power to run Bluetooth and that many phones disable Bluetooth when the battery is low.

4. While sitting inside the vehicle with a key card handy, open the Tesla mobile app and touch

Set Up Phone Key on the main screen, or navigate to Security > Set Up Phone Key. Follow the prompts on the mobile app

and vehicle touchscreen to set up your phone key.

To view a list of keys that can currently access Model X, or to remove a phone key, touch

Controls > Locks (see

Managing Keys on page 17).

Model X can connect to three phone keys simultaneously. Therefore, if more than three phone keys are detected and you want to authenticate or pair a dierent phone, move the other connected phone key(s) out of range or turn o its Bluetooth setting.

Once a phone has been authenticated, it no longer requires an internet connection to be used as a phone key for Model X. However, to use the phone hands-free, access your phone's contacts, play media from it, etc., you must also pair it and connect it as a Bluetooth device (see

Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 143).

Some smartphones with NFC capability can be used to lock/unlock your vehicle, just like using a key card. Ensure the Tesla mobile app is correctly paired to your vehicle and enable the NFC function on your phone. Once enabled, simply hold the phone to the driver's side door pillar to lock or unlock the door. Refer to your smartphone's instructions for speciﬁc information on how to do this.

Key Card

Tesla provides you with two Model X key cards, designed to ﬁt in your wallet.

Keys

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Keys

To use a key card to unlock or lock Model X, position the card as shown and tap it against the card reader located approximately one third the way up of the driver's side door pillar. When Model X detects the key card, the exterior lights ﬂash, the mirrors unfold or fold (if Fold Mirrors is on), the horn sounds (if Lock Conﬁrmation Sound is on), and the doors unlock or lock.

NOTE: You may need to physically touch the wireless phone charger or driver's side door pillar with the key card, and you may need to hold it against the transmitter for one or two seconds.

Key Fob

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle

conﬁguration, or date of manufacture, your vehicle may not come with a key fob. Go to http://shop.tesla.com for more information.

You can quickly familiarize yourself with the key fob by thinking of it as a miniature version of Model X, with the Tesla badge representing the front. The key has buttons that feel like softer areas on the surface.

Once inside, power up Model X by pressing the brake pedal within two minutes of scanning the key card (see

Starting and Powering O on page 63). If you wait

longer than two minutes, you must re-authenticate by placing the key card near the card reader located in the wireless phone charger on the center console. When your key card is detected, your two minute authentication period restarts.

NOTE: If enabled, Walk-Away Door Lock (see Walk-

Away Door Lock on page 22) operates only when you

walk away using a phone key or passive key fob. When you walk away carrying your key card, Model X does not automatically unlock/lock.

1. Trunk

◦ Double-click to open or close the rear trunk.

◦ If equipped with a powered liftgate, double-click

to unlatch 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 > Locks > 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.

◦ Double-click to unlock. Hazard warning lights ﬂash

twice.

NOTE: If Automatic Doors is enabled (touch Controls > Locks > Automatic Doors), doors

unlock and the driver's door opens as you approach Model X. A subsequent double-click opens the passenger front door.

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3. Front trunk ◦ Double-click to unlatch 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.

Once inside, power up Model X by pressing the brake pedal within two minutes of pressing the unlock button on the key fob (see

Starting and Powering O on page

63). If you wait longer than two minutes, you must press

the unlock button again, or place the key fob near the card reader located in the lower half of the left wireless phone charger, facing downward, on the center console. When your key fob is detected, the two minute authentication period restarts.

When approaching or leaving Model X carrying the key fob, you do not need to point the key fob at Model X as you press a button, but you must be within operating range.

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 (phones, laptops, etc.).

In the event that the key fob's battery is dead, you can still use it. To unlock the vehicle, scan the key fob on the card reader located on the driver's side door pillar (like the key card).

To drive the vehicle, scan the key fob on the phone charger.

1. Place it at the top of the left phone charger,

against

the center divider.

2. Point the front of the key fob to the left.

3. Swipe downwards.

Instructions for changing the battery are provided in

Replacing the Key Fob Battery on page 16.

NOTE: You can use the same key fob with multiple Model X vehicles provided you authenticate it (see

Managing Keys on page 17). However, key fob works

with only one Model X at a time. Therefore, to use a key fob for a dierent Model X, touch its ﬂat side against the card reader on the driver's side door pillar.

NOTE: Model X supports up to four dierent key fobs.

Keys

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Keys

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

Passive Locking and Unlocking

Locking and unlocking Model X with your key fob is conveniently hands-free. Although you must be carrying a paired key fob, there is no need to use it. Model X has sensors around the vehicle that can recognize the presence of a key fob within a range of approximately six feet (two meters). Therefore, you can keep your key fob in your pocket or purse and press the door handle to unlock and extend the handle. When carrying your key fob with you, you can also open the trunk without having to use the key by pressing the liftgate's exterior switch. If automatically locks when you exit and the key fob is no longer in range (see Walk-Away Door Lock on page 22). Passive locking and unlocking is automatically enabled when you pair your key fob to Model X.

Although you can use the same key fob with multiple vehicles, it can only be paired to one vehicle at a time. To activate a paired key fob to a dierent vehicle, touch the ﬂat side onto the driver's side door pillar and click any button on the key fob to conﬁrm.

Walk-Away Door Lock is enabled, Model X

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.

2. Remove the battery by lifting it away from the retaining clips.

NOTE: For increased security, passive locking and unlocking disables after being stationary for ﬁve minutes while within vehicle range when the vehicle is not in use (for example, you are standing outside your vehicle). In this situation, you must shake or press a button on the key fob to re-enable passive locking and unlocking.

Replacing the Key Fob Battery

Under normal use, the key fob has a battery that lasts for up to one year, depending on key fob version and selected vehicle settings. When the battery is low, a message displays on the touchscreen.

To replace the key fob battery:

1. With the key fob placed button side down on a soft surface, release the bottom cover, using a small ﬂat- bladed tool.

3. While avoiding touching the battery's ﬂat surfaces, insert the new battery (type CR2354) with the ‘+’ side facing up.

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.

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.

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NOTE: CR2354 batteries can be purchased from any retailer that sells batteries.

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

5. Test that the key fob works by unlocking and locking Model X.

WARNING: Key fob batteries contain a chemical burn hazard and should not be ingested. The key fob contains a coin cell battery. If the coin cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns within two hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Attaching a Lanyard

To attach a lanyard, release the bottom cover as described above. Place the lanyard over the pin located between the slots on the widest side of the key fob. Realign the cover and snap into place.

Managing Keys

To display a list of all keys (phone keys, key cards, and key fobs) that can access your Model X, touch

Controls

> Locks. An icon displays next to each key to indicate whether the key is a phone key, key card, or key fob. Use this list to manage keys that have access to your Model X. To add or delete keys, see

Adding and

Removing Keys on page 17.

Model X supports up to 19 keys. When you reach this limit, you must delete a key before adding a new one.

NOTE: You can use the same key for more than one Model X. This prevents you from having to deal with multiple keys when you switch vehicles. If you customize the name of an authenticated key card or key fob on one Model X (by touching the pencil icon), any other Model X to which the key card or key fob is authenticated also displays the changed name.

Adding and Removing Keys

To add a new key card or key fob:

NOTE: When adding a key fob, ensure it is at room temperature. Pairing a key fob that is very cold can be unsuccessful.

1. On the touchscreen, touch

Controls > Locks > Keys >

Add Key.

2. Scan your new key card or key fob on the card reader located on the wireless phone charger. To scan the key fob:

◦ Place it at the top of the left phone charger,

against the center divider.

◦ Point the front of the key fob to the left.

◦ Swipe downwards (as shown in the image).

When you hear a chime and the new key is recognized, remove it from the card reader.

3. Scan a key card or key fob that has already been paired to the vehicle to conﬁrm new key pairing.

4. When complete, the key list includes the new key. Touch the associated pencil icon to customize the name of the key.

Removing a key:

When you no longer want a key to access Model X (for example, you lost your phone or key card, etc.), follow these steps to remove it.

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Keys

1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks.

2. In the key list, ﬁnd the key that you would like to delete and touch its associated trash icon.

3. When prompted, scan an authenticated key card or key fob on the card reader to conﬁrm the deletion. When complete, the key list no longer includes the deleted key.

NOTE: Model X requires at least one authenticated key card or key fob at all times. If only one key card remains on the key list, you cannot delete it.

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Opening and Closing Front Doors from Outside

Model X doors are electrically powered. When you approach Model X carrying a key, the doors automatically unlock. The front doors open when you press the door handle.

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 > Locks > Automatic Doors. If this setting is on, you can also open the driver's door by double-clicking the key fob's lock/unlock button. A subsequent double-click opens the front passenger door. Selecting Exclude Automatic Doors Opening at Home still allows for automatic closing doors at home but disables automatic door opening (set your home address by touching Navigate > Set Home).

You can also specify that you want to unlock only the driver's door by touching

Controls > Locks > Driver

Door Unlock Mode. See Driver Door Unlock Mode on

page 23.

NOTE: See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 96 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.

To close doors from the outside, you can:

• Manually push them shut.

• Single-click or triple-click the key fob'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: Before allowing an automated 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 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.

Opening Front Doors from Interior

To open a front door while sitting inside, press the button located at the top of the interior door handle and push the door open.

You can also use the touchscreen popup to open and close doors when inside Model X while the vehicle is in Park or by touching Controls > Locks.

Opening and Closing Falcon Wing Doors

Model X has falcon wing doors that easily open and close by pressing a button, using a key fob, using the mobile app, or touching the associated icon on the touchscreen. The falcon wing doors are equipped with several sensors that detect the presence of people and objects 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: It is important to keep your 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.

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Doors

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 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 fob, 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 double-press the falcon wing door button on the key fob (see

To open a falcon wing door from inside Model X, press the switch located on the driver's side door pillar, or, on the touchscreenm, touch the associated door icon (

Controls > Locks):

NOTE: Falcon wing doors open only when Model X is

stationary.

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

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. In situations where water or snow has accumulated on the glass on top of the falcon wing door, Tesla recommends using the touchscreen or switch on the door pillar (instead of the external door handle or key fob) to slowly open the falcon wing door for the ﬁrst few inches (cm). Opening the falcon wing door slowly for the ﬁrst few inches (cm) mitigates the scenario of water, snow, etc. from entering the vehicle.

Keys on page 13).

If a falcon wing door or the front trunk is left open when you attempt to shift out of Park, the touchscreen displays a notiﬁcation requiring you to conﬁrm your intent to drive. The falcon wing door automatically closes when your driving speed reaches 10 mph (16 km/h). In addition, your vehicle speed is limited if you choose to keep the front trunk open while driving. It is your responsibility to ensure doors and trunks are properly closed before driving.

NOTE: To prevent children from opening falcon wing doors using the interior switch, turn on child-protection locks using the touchscreen (Controls > Locks > Child

Locks). See Child Locks on page 23.

NOTE: You can conﬁgure Model X to open the falcon

wing doors to a lower height setting by using the touchscreen (Controls > Locks > 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.

To close a falcon wing door, press the button located on the inside of the door. You can also use the key fob (see

Key Fob on page 14), use the switch on the door pillar

(illustrated above), or touch the associated door icon on the touchscreen (Controls > Close).

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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.

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.

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.

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). 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, the main Controls window on the touchscreen displays a Calibration Required message. To calibrate the doors, ﬁrst ensure that both doors have plenty of space to open and close and are clear of passengers, objects, etc. Touch Controls > Service > Calibrate Doors, then press and hold the Calibrate button until 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.

Opening Interior Doors with No Power

To open a front door in the unlikely situation when Model X has no power, pull up the manual door release located in front of the window switches.

CAUTION: Manual door releases are designed to be used only in situations when Model X has no power. When the vehicle has power, use the button located at the top of the interior door handle.

To open the falcon wing 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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Doors

Front Door Reset

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.

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.

Interior Locking and Unlocking

While sitting inside Model X, you can lock and unlock all doors and trunks by touching the lock icon in

The icon changes to indicate whether doors are locked or unlocked.

Controls.

Walk-Away Door Lock

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.

2. 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.

Doors and trunks can automatically lock when you walk away carrying your phone key or paired key fob. To turn this feature on or o, touch Away Door Lock.

When the doors lock, the exterior lights ﬂash once and the mirrors fold (if conﬁrmation sound when Model X locks, touch Controls > Locks > Lock Conﬁrmation Sound.

Model X does not automatically lock if:

• You check the Exclude Home checkbox and Model X is parked at the location you have designated as Home. For details on how to designate a location as Home, see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on

page 166.

• A phone key or paired key fob is detected inside Model X.

• A door or trunk is not fully closed.

• The phone key's Bluetooth setting is turned o.

• A phone key remains within range for ten minutes or a key fob remains within range for ﬁve minutes after all doors have been closed.

• The driver does not use the driver door to get out of the vehicle.

NOTE: It is ultimately your responsibility to ensure your vehicle is locked, even when Walk-Away Door Lock is enabled.

Fold Mirrors is on). To also hear a

Controls > Locks > Walk-

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Drive Away Locking

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

Driver Door Unlock Mode

Enabling

Controls > Locks > Driver Door Unlock Mode only unlocks the driver door when you ﬁrst unlock Model X. The driver door unlocks only if a key is present on the driver side of the vehicle and not the passenger side. To unlock the remaining doors, use the touchscreen, mobile app or press the key fob a second time.

Car Left Open Notiﬁcations

To receive a mobile notiﬁcation if a door, trunk and/or window is left open or if Model X is left unlocked unexpectedly, touch

Controls > Locks > Car Left Open

Notiﬁcations.

Child Locks

Model X has child locks on the rear doors to prevent them from being opened using the interior release buttons. On the touchscreen, touch

Controls > Locks >

Child Lock. You can choose Both to engage the child

lock on both rear doors, or you can choose Left or Right to engage it on just a speciﬁc door.

WARNING: It is recommended that you turn on child locks when children are seated in the rear seats.

Unlock on Park

When you stop Model X and engage Park, you can choose to unlock all doors. To turn this feature on or o, touch

Controls > Locks > Unlock on Park.

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Windows

Opening and Closing

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure windows are

closed after locking the vehicle.

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.

Locking Rear Windows

To prevent passengers from using the rear window switches, touch unlock the rear windows, touch Window Lock 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.

Controls > Locks > Window Lock. To

UV Index Rating

The roof, windshields, and windows in Model X are excellent at protecting you from UV (ultraviolet) rays. The glass components score less than 2 on the UV Index scale. Review your region’s UV Index speciﬁcations for more information. You are still responsible for taking the necessary precautions for sun protection.

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.

If a window is left open unintentionally, Model X can send a notiﬁcation to the mobile app (touch

Locks > Car Left Open Notiﬁcation, then choose Doors & Windows).

You can also enable touching Controls > Locks > Close Windows on Lock. When enabled, your vehicle automatically closes the windows when Model X locks.

NOTE: See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 96 for information on preparing windows for cold weather.

CAUTION: To avoid damage, windows automatically lower slightly when you open or close a door. If you manually raise a window when the door is open, ensure it 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.

Close Windows on Lock by

Controls >

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Opening

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

• Touch Controls > Trunk on the touchscreen.

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

• Touch the rear trunk button on the mobile app.

• Press the switch located under the liftgate's exterior handle (a valid key must be detected).

CAUTION: Before opening the liftgate in an enclosed area (such as a garage), ensure the opening height of the liftgate is properly adjusted to avoid low-hanging ceilings or objects (see

Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height on page 25).

Model X must be unlocked or detect a key before you can use the switch to open the liftgate.

The instrument panel informs you when a door or trunk is open.

To stop a liftgate while it is moving, single-click the rear trunk button on the key fob. Then, when you doubleclick 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 opening, when you double-click, it closes.

NOTE: In emergency situations, you can override an open or close command by grasping the liftgate to stop it in place.

If Model X detects a low ceiling (for example, in a garage), it opens the liftgate (and falcon wing doors) to a lower height, even if no obstacle is detected. You can override this height by manually lifting it higher. When doing so, the touchscreen prompts you to choose if you always want the trunk to open to this higher position at this location, and saves your choice. If you choose to do so, the next time you open the liftgate at this location, Model X opens it to the saved height.

WARNING: Before opening or closing the liftgate, check the surrounding area (for people and objects). Although the 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 injury.

Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height

You can adjust the opening height of the 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 trunk, then manually lower or raise the liftgate to the desired opening height.

2. Press and hold the button on the underside of the liftgate for three 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.

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Rear Trunk

CAUTION: Depending on conﬁguration (such as suspension height or wheel selection), your vehicle's liftgate can open up to approximately 8 feet (2.5 meters) high. Adjust the liftgate height to prevent it from coming into contact with low ceilings or other objects.

Closing

To close the liftgate, do one of the following:

• Touch Controls > Trunk.

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

• Press the switch located on the underside of the liftgate

If the liftgate senses an obstruction when closing, it stops moving and chimes two times. Remove the obstruction and try closing it again.

Accessing the Cargo Area

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

To access the cargo area inside the 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.

The cargo weight should be distributed as evenly as possible between the front and rear trunks.

CAUTION: Never load more than 88 lbs (40 kg) in the lower tub compartment of the rear trunk or more than 287 lbs (130 kg) on the upper ﬂoor. Doing so can cause damage.

WARNING: When loading cargo, always consider the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (see Vehicle Loading on page 206). The GVWR is the maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle including all passengers, ﬂuids, and cargo.

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Opening

To open the front trunk, ensure Model X is in Park, and then do one of the following before pulling the hood open:

• Touch Controls > Frunk on the touchscreen.

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

• Touch the front trunk button in the mobile app.

The instrument panel displays when a door, trunk, or liftgate is open.

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.

The cargo weight should be distributed as evenly as possible between the front and rear trunks.

CAUTION: Never load more than 110 lbs (50 kg) in the front trunk. Doing so can cause damage.

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.

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

If a falcon wing door or the front trunk is left open when you attempt to shift out of Park, a notiﬁcation requiring you to conﬁrm your intent to drive appears on the touchscreen. The falcon wing doors may automatically close once you begin to accelerate. In addition, your vehicle speed is limited if you choose to keep the front trunk open while driving. It is your responsibility to ensure doors and trunks are properly closed before driving.

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.

• To avoid scratches, don't have anything in your hands (keys). Jewelry can also cause scratches.

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Front Trunk

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.

The front trunk locks when:

• You lock Model X using the touchscreen, key or mobile app.

• You leave Model X carrying your key (if

Door Lock on page 22 is turned on).

• Valet mode is active (see

Valet Mode on page 58).

Walk-Away

Interior Emergency Release

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

2. To remove the tow eye cover, insert a small, ﬂat screwdriver into the top and bottom slots, release the snaps and pull the cover towards you.

3. Pull the two wires out of the tow eye opening to expose both terminals.

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 hood to accidentally open.

Opening Hood with No Power

In the unlikely event that Model X has no low voltage power, you will be unable to open the front trunk using the touchscreen, key fob, or mobile app. To open the front trunk in this situation:

NOTE: The following steps do not open the front trunk if Model X is locked and has low voltage power.

1. Locate an external low voltage power supply (such as a portable jump starter).

4. Connect the low voltage power supply's red positive (+) cable to the red positive (+) terminal.

5. Connect the low voltage power supply's black negative (-) cable to the black negative (-) terminal.

NOTE: Applying external low voltage power to these terminals only releases the hood latches. You cannot charge the low voltage battery using these terminals.

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6. Turn on the external power supply (refer to the manufacturer’s instructions). The hood latches are immediately released and you can now open the hood to access the front trunk area.

7. Disconnect both cables, beginning with the black negative (-) cable.

8. If pulling the vehicle onto a ﬂatbed truck, do not replace the tow eye cover yet. If necessary, install the tow eye cover by inserting the wires into the tow eye opening and aligning the tow eye cover into position and snapping it into place.

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Interior Storage and Electronics

Center Console

In addition to housing an RFID transmitter that reads key fobs and key cards (see console includes cup holders, two storage compartments, wireless phone chargers, and a rear touchscreen.

To open the main storage compartment, pull its cover upward. Open the front storage compartment by sliding its cover forward.

Model X has two cupholders that slide out under the rear touchscreen.

Keys on page 13), the center

Glovebox

For additional glovebox security, touch Safety > Glovebox PIN to set a 4-digit PIN (see

Glovebox PIN on page 150).

NOTE: If you leave the glovebox open, its light eventually turns o.

NOTE: The glovebox locks whenever closed and you lock Model X using the mobile app, key card, you leave Model X carrying your phone key (if Walk-Away Door Lock is turned on), or if Valet mode is active (see Valet

Mode on page 58). It does not lock when Model X is

locked by touching the lock icon on the touchscreen.

WARNING: When driving, keep the glovebox closed to prevent injury to a passenger if a collision or sudden stop occurs.

Controls >

USB Ports

Model X has ﬁve USB ports:

• Two USB ports are located in the front compartment of the center console. These can be used to charge USB devices and to play audio ﬁles from a phone or USB device (see Playing Media from Devices on page

171).

• Two USB ports are located below the rear touchscreen that can be used to charge USB devices.

• One USB port is located inside the glovebox. This port is equipped with a USB ﬂash drive. The secure location of this USB port makes it ideal for saving Sentry Mode and Dashcam video footage.

The USB ports can output power up to approximately 27W (which may vary depending on vehicle manufacture date).

USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos on

To open the glovebox, touch glovebox automatically opens and the light turns on.

To close the glovebox, push it upward until it latches into the closed position.

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Controls > Glovebox. The

See

page 155 for information about formatting USB ﬂash

drives.

To access the front USB ports, open the front compartment of the center console. The front USB ports are located on the rear wall of the compartment:

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Rear USB ports are located below the rear touchscreen:

Glovebox USB port:

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 Preconditioning, Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Camp Mode, or Sentry Mode are enabled. The vehicle is also awake whenever the low voltage battery is being charged or is in use, during high voltage charging, when the vehicle is communicating with the mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory plugged in does not deplete the low voltage battery.

NOTE: Use USB 3.0 compliant cables to connect a device to a USB port. Using non-compliant cables can result in slower charging, potential connection problems or degraded performance.

NOTE: Do not connect multiple devices using a USB hub. This can prevent connected devices from charging or from being recognized by Media Player, Sentry Mode, Dashcam, etc.

Wireless Phone Chargers

Wireless phone chargers are integrated into both the front and rear consoles, each providing up to 15W of power to charge Qi-enabled phones. Simply place your phone on the charger. Your device may feel warm while charging, but this is a normal eect of inductive charging.

When placed on the wireless charger, your phone charges whenever the vehicle is powered on (the touchscreen is on and you are in the vehicle). Your phone does not charge when you leave the vehicle unless a feature, such as Sentry mode is enabled.

NOTE: The phone must be in direct contact with the wireless charger. Do not place objects between the phone and the charger (for example, credit cards, key cards, coins, keys, metal objects, etc.).

NOTE: The wireless phone charger may not work if your phone case is too large or is made of metal. Try removing the phone from its case before placing it on the charger.

NOTE: The wireless phone charger does not charge if the vehicle's high voltage Battery is discharged.

Low Voltage Power Socket

Your Model X has a power socket located in the center console's rear compartment. To access the low voltage socket, open the front compartment of the center console.

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The power socket is suitable for accessories requiring up to 12A continuous draw (16A peak).

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 Preconditioning, Cabin Overheat Protection, Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Camp Mode, Sentry Mode, etc. are enabled. The vehicle is also awake whenever the low voltage battery is being charged or is in use, during high voltage charging, when the vehicle is communicating with the mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory plugged in does not deplete the low voltage battery.

WARNING: The power socket and an accessory’s connector can become hot.

WARNING: To prevent excessive interference with the vehicle’s electronics, Tesla recommends that you do not plug any non-Tesla accessories, including power inverters, into the low voltage power socket. However, if you do use a non-Tesla accessory and notice any malfunctions or unexpected behavior, such as indicator lights, alert messages, or excessive heat from the accessory, unplug the accessory from the low voltage power socket immediately.

NOTE: A power inverter plugged into the low voltage power socket must support 16V DC input to function.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to jump start Model X using the low voltage power socket. Doing so can result in damage.

Active Road Noise Reduction

Model X is equipped with Active Road Noise Reduction which reduces low-frequency road noise while driving on rough surfaces. To accomplish this, the vehicle uses the seat microphones to measure noise in the cabin, then generates anti-noise through the speakers to intelligently create quiet zones around the front occupants depending on vehicle and environmental factors.

Coat Hangers

Your Model X has a coat hanger on each side of the vehicle above the rear window in the second row, next to the reading light. Push the coat hanger to release it. Push it again to retract it.

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To turn Active Road Noise Reduction on or o, open the Media Player and touch Audio Settings icon > Options > Active Road Noise Reduction (the audio settings icon shows an equalizer with three vertical lines). This may require several minutes of driving time to calibrate before enabling.

NOTE: To ensure active noise reduction operates eectively, avoid covering the microphones (with seat covers, etc.). Active Road Noise Reduction may disable if a window is rolled down, door is open, or the fan is turned up. Active Road Noise Reduction also disables if there is a rear passenger in the vehicle.

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CAUTION: To prevent damage to these microphones when cleaning, do not over-saturate the area of the seats where the microphones are located.

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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.

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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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 yoke (or 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 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.

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Front and Rear Seats

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.

Calibrating Seats

(If equipped) You can calibrate the driver seat. This is useful if you ﬁnd your seat range limited or your driver proﬁle does not automatically adjust the seat for you. Navigate to Mirrors Calibration and follow the instructions on the touchscreen.

Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering &

WARNING: Ensure nothing is behind or

underneath the driver seat during calibration. Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

Adjusting Second Row Seats (Bench)

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.

Folding Second Row Seats (Bench)

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 previously), 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.

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.

Moving Second Row Seats (Bench)

NOTE: Only bench seats in seven-seat vehicles can be

moved forward and rearward. The bench seats in ﬁveseat 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. Ensure the lever is locked in place before driving.

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

Adjusting Second Row Seats (Monopost)

A Model X equipped with monopost seats can accommodate two passengers in the second row. To adjust the position of these seats, use the manual adjustments.

Use the button near the top of the seat to move the seat back forward/backward.

Use the L-shaped button at the bottom of the seat to move the seat forward/backward (up/down on the control) and adjust the backrest by tilting the top of the L-shaped button forward/backward.

NOTE: The backrest locks into position when you release the lever. If a backrest is not locked into position when a drive mode 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.

Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped)

Bench Seats

If your vehicle is equipped with bench seats, 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 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.

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.

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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. The seat must be fully latched into position before driving. Push or pull the seat until you hear the seat "click" into place. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury.

Monopost Seats

If your vehicle is equipped with monopost seats, a third row ingress button is located on the backrest of each outboard monopost seat in the second row. This button makes it easy for passengers to enter and exit the third row seating positions. Touch Row 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.

Controls > Safety > Third

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

• 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.

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

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

Folding Third Row Seats (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.

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

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

Guidelines for using the third row ingress button:

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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 seat backs folded forward may result in increased perceivable noise and/or vibration coming from the rear of the vehicle (trunk, suspension, etc.).

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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 the upright position. Try pulling the seat back forward to conﬁrm that it is locked in 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

All seats contain heating pads. In addition, both front seats are ventilated. You can control seat heaters in all seating positions using the climate controls on the touchscreen.

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: Do not use seat covers in Model X.

Doing so could restrict deployment of the seatmounted side air bags if a collision occurs. Seat covers can also interfere with the occupant detection system that is used to determine the status of the passenger front airbag.

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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) feature that, by fully extracting 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 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.

You can temporarily disable a seat belt reminder associated with a rear seating position. This is useful when you are carrying an object in a rear seat that triggers the seat belt reminder alert. To disable the reminder, touch the associated seat on the seat belt reminder popup message that displays on the touchscreen when a seat belt reminder is active. When a reminder is disabled, the seat belt reminder icon is replaced by a seat icon, for the current drive only. Touch the seat again to re-enable the reminder.

3. 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

35). 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, to correctly position the seat belt.

Correct Driving Position on page

WARNING: Seat belts must be worn by passengers in all seating positions. Do not disable a seat belt reminder when the seating position is occupied by a passenger.

To Fasten a Belt

1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat (see

Driving Position on page 35).

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 downward to check that it is locked into position.

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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.

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

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: Once the seat belt pre-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.

Testing Seat Belts

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

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Seat Belts

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.

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 198.

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 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: Do not use after market comfort and convenience products that attach to the seat belts.

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.

WARNING: The seat belt system has no user serviceable parts and may contain pyrotechnics. Do not disassemble, remove, or replace components.

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Guidelines for Seating Children

Your Model X seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must restrain infants and small children in rear 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 passenger seat.

WARNING: Never seat a child in the front passenger seat, even if using a child safety 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: 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 #unique_136 on page .

Refer to the following label located on 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 passenger front airbag (see Airbags

on page 51).

The Passenger Airbag O indicator displays on the touchscreen when the passenger front airbag is OFF. When the passenger front airbag is OFF, it does not inﬂate when a collision occurs. This indicator also displays when the seat is unoccupied. Before driving with a child seated on the front passenger seat, always double-check the status of the passenger front airbag to conﬁrm that it is OFF.

NOTE: In cars manufactured prior to approximately December 2019, the Passenger Airbag O indicator does not display when the seat is unoccupied.

To protect an adult occupying the front passenger seat, always double-check the passenger front airbag to conﬁrm that it is ON.

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.

WARNING: Do not associate the Easy Entry setting with the driver's proﬁle when a child is seated in a second row seat. 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 seats while using this setting (see Driver Proﬁles on page 57).

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).

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Infants Toddlers Young children

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

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

Type of child safety seat Rear-facing (or convertible) Forward-facing (or convertible)* Seat belt retained booster

Seat position Rear-facing only* Forward-facing* Forward-facing

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.

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.***

up to 40 lbs (18 kg)*

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.***

less than 57 in. (145 cm) tall

Over 40 lbs (18 kg)

seat

Attach booster seats using the seat belt only.

** LATCH ("Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children") and ISOFIX are international standards for attachment points for child

safety seats

regional names including Child Safety Seat System" or

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

in passenger cars that enable compliant child safety seats to be quickly and safely secured. The system has other

LUAS ("Lower Universal Anchorage System") or Canﬁx in Canada. It has also been called the "Universal

UCSSS.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions to secure the booster seat.

Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats

Installing Child Safety Seats

First, make sure that the child safety seat is appropriate 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 second row outboard seats.

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.

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To securely hold child safety seats, all passenger seating positions are equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature that, by fully extracting 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 with integrated restraints, 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.

The automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature is not used for booster seats in which a large child is restrained by the vehicle's seat belts directly, and therefore not using a child safety seat's integrated restraints.

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 emergency. Once disengaged, the belt must be fully extended to reengage 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.

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 47).

Installing LATCH (ISOFIX) Child Seats

Lower LATCH anchors are provided in the second row outboard seats. The anchors are located between the seat's rear back rest and lower 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

Monopost Seats

Child Safety Seats

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Child Safety 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

on page 47).

WARNING: Before driving after installing a 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.

Attaching Upper Tether Straps

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 forwardmost 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 57).

Monopost Seats

Bench Seats

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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

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.

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: Tighten upper tether straps 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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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 - Third Row Seats:

Dual Straps - Second Row Monopost 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

Dual Straps - Second Row Bench Seats

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Single Strap - Second Row Bench Seats

Single Strap - Third Row 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: Extreme hazard! Do not seat a 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 a rear seating position than in the front passenger seat.

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 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.

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Child Safety Seats

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 5point 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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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

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.

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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 Model X 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 seat-mounted 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 seat-mounted 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 nonimpacted 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 doormounted airbags on both the impacted and nonimpacted side of the vehicle will inﬂate.

Airbag Status Indicator

The status of the passenger front airbag displays on the touchscreen:

The Passenger Airbag O indicator displays on the touchscreen when the passenger front airbag is OFF. When the passenger front airbag is OFF, it does not inﬂate when a collision occurs. This indicator also displays when the seat is unoccupied. When driving with a child seat 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.

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.

Front Passenger Occupant Detection

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

NOTE: The occupancy classiﬁcation system (OCS) automatically detects when inﬂating the passenger front airbag would be unnecessary or potentially harmful.

WARNING: Seating an infant in a rear-facing child restraint system on a seat equipped with an operational airbag can cause serious injury or death.

Object Classiﬁcation OCS Passenger Airbag

Empty OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

Object OFF or ON PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or

Rear facing child restraint system designed for children up to a year old

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Status*

OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 20 lbs (9 kg) or less

Indicator status Notes

Depends on material/contents

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

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Object Classiﬁcation OCS Passenger Airbag

Status*

Indicator status Notes

Forward facing child restraint system

OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 35 lbs (16 kg) or less

Child in a booster seat OFF or ON PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

20-100 lbs (9-45 kg)*

Large child OFF or ON PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

5th percentile female or larger (by weight)

ON PASSENGER AIRBAG ON Over approximately 100 lbs (45

kg)

*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.

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.

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 the front passenger seat. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can occur. Per recommendations by the National Highway Trac Safety Administration, all occupants age 12 and under must ride in the rear 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 seat-mounted side air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system and the noisecanceling microphones, if equipped.

Ensuring Accurate Occupant Detection

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 54.

• 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).

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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 restraint system is present.

• Incorrectly placing a child restraint system 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.

Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions

Correct seating position:

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

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 seatmounted side air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant classiﬁcation system.

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

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

Inﬂation Eects

WARNING: When airbags inﬂate, a ﬁne 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.

If airbags have inﬂated, or if your vehicle has been in a collision, always have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners 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 63), then press

the brake to power it back on again.

NOTE: Depending on the nature of the impact and the forces involved, doors may not unlock in a collision and/or damage may prevent them from opening. In such cases, the door may need to be opened using the interior manual release, or other means of extrication (for example, exiting through another door, breaking the window, etc.).

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: 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 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.

WARNING: Children should not be seated on the front passenger seat. 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 on a seat equipped with an operational front airbag can cause serious injury or death.

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WARNING: Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system 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.

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When you ﬁrst adjust the driver’s seat, steering yoke (or steering wheel) position, or exterior side mirrors, the touchscreen prompts you to create a driver proﬁle to save these adjustments. Your proﬁle also saves various preferences you make while customizing Model X. See

Using Tesla Proﬁles on page 57 to learn more about

saving proﬁle settings to the cloud for easy access across multiple Tesla vehicles.

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

If you change the position of the driver’s seat, steering yoke (or steering wheel), or exterior side mirrors 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 delete a driver proﬁle, touch the driver proﬁle icon at the top of the touchscreen, touch

Driver Proﬁle Settings

and select the driver proﬁle you would like the remove. Once selected, there is an option to Delete the driver

proﬁle.

NOTE: Valet mode is a built-in driver proﬁle that limits speed and restricts access to some Model X features (see Valet Mode on page 58).

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 yoke (or steering wheel).

Selecting Between Driver Proﬁles

To adjust Model X based on a driver’s proﬁle, touch the driver proﬁle icon at the top of the Controls screen. Then choose the driver, and Model X is adjusted based on the settings that have been saved to the chosen driver proﬁle. See Using Tesla

Proﬁles on page 57 to learn more about

saving proﬁle settings to the cloud for easy access across multiple Tesla vehicles.

Using Tesla Proﬁles

Driver proﬁle settings, such as seat adjustments, temperature preferences, navigation Recents and Favorites, media settings, and data sharing preferences can be saved into a Tesla Proﬁle that is synced to every supported vehicle under your Tesla Account. This provides convenient access to your proﬁle settings and preferences across all your Tesla supported vehicles.

To set up your Tesla Proﬁle, navigate to

Driver Proﬁle

Settings and select your Tesla Account name. You can

choose to set it up as a New Proﬁle or copy the settings from an existing driver proﬁle that you were previously using.

To set up a Tesla Proﬁle for additional drivers, share your vehicle with them from the mobile app and navigate to Security > Add Driver. Their Tesla Proﬁle will appear in the Driver Proﬁle settings after accepting the invitation from their Tesla Account. For more information on granting mobile app access, see Granting Access to a

Second Driver on page 163. In addition, you can change

your proﬁle picture from your Tesla Mobile App.

NOTE: Some vehicle settings, such as seat, mirror, steering wheel, and air vent positions are only synced between the same vehicle models. If the seat or steering positions do not restore as expected, touch Controls > Service > Seat & Steering Calibration on the aected vehicles.

NOTE: Tesla Proﬁles are supported on vehicles with software versions 2022.24 or higher.

Your Tesla Proﬁle will be removed from any vehicle not associated with your Tesla Account.

Saved Settings

A subset of the settings that you choose to customize your Model X are automatically saved to your driver's proﬁle. Once saved, a green check mark appears next to the driver proﬁle icon on the touchscreen. Examples of automatically saved driver proﬁle settings are:

• Navigation, temperature, lights and display settings.

• Autopilot and driving preferences.

Linking a Driver Proﬁle to a Key

You can link a driver proﬁle to a key (or keys) 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, ﬁrst ensure you are using your desired driver proﬁle, then touch

Controls > Locks > Keys. You can toggle the driver icon to link or delete a key to the desired driver proﬁle. The name of the driver proﬁle appears under the key to show that it is linked.

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Driver Proﬁles

NOTE: Model X supports up to 10 driver proﬁles. You can link multiple keys to a driver proﬁle, but you cannot link multiple driver proﬁles to a single key.

Easy Entry

You can deﬁne an Easy Entry setting that moves the steering yoke (or 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 proﬁle. When the Easy Entry setting is associated with a driver proﬁle, the steering yoke (or steering wheel) and driver's seat automatically adjust when in Park and the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, allowing an easy exit from Model X. 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 box is checked.

Easy Entry with a driver proﬁle, ensure the Use

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.

Valet Mode

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

• Key card must be used to access and drive Model X.

• 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.

• The Allow Mobile Access setting cannot be changed.

• HomeLink (if available 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. However, if a Bluetooth-paired device or a known Wi-Fi network is within range, Model X connects to it.

Starting Valet Mode

With Model X in Park, touch the driver proﬁle icon at the top of the

The ﬁrst time you enter Valet mode, the touchscreen prompts you to create a 4-digit PIN you will use to cancel Valet mode.

When Valet mode is active, the instrument panel displays the word to Valet Mode on the touchscreen.

You can also use the mobile app to start and cancel Valet mode (if 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 150), 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.

Controls screen, then touch Valet Mode.

Valet while the driver proﬁle changes

WARNING: Do not use Valet mode when 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 proﬁle icon at the top of the Controls screen, and 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.

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

Valet Mode driver

NOTE: Model X does not automatically shift when in

Valet Mode.

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Adjusting the Steering Yoke (or Steering Wheel) Position

Depending on options purchased, you may have either a steering yoke or a steering wheel: the design may dier but the function is the same.

To adjust the steering yoke (or steering wheel), touch Controls and touch the Steering icon.

Use the left scroll button on the steering yoke (or steering wheel) to move the steering yoke (or steering wheel) to the desired position:

• To adjust the height/tilt angle of the steering yoke (or steering wheel), roll the left scroll button up or down.

• To move the steering yoke (or steering wheel) closer to you, or further away from you, press the left scroll button to the left or right.

WARNING: Do not make steering yoke (or steering wheel) adjustments while driving.

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 > Pedals & Steering > Steering Mode.

2. Choose a steering option:

◦

Comfort - Reduces the eort required to turn the steering yoke (or steering 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 most conditions.

◦

Sport - Increases the eort required to turn the steering yoke (or steering wheel). When driving at higher speeds, Model X feels more responsive.

Overview of Buttons

Your Model X features stalkless driving in which all controls you need when driving are accessible on the steering yoke (or steering wheel).

1. Right turn signal (see Turn Signals on page 70).

2. High beam headlights* (see

High Beam Headlights on

page 68).

3. Left turn signal (see

Turn Signals on page 70).

4. Left scroll button (see

Left Scroll Button on page 59).

5. Horn (see

Horn on page 60).

6. Identiﬁer that is always illuminated to indicate that the right scroll wheel can be used with cruise control.

7. Wipers* (see

Wipers and Washers on page 75).

8. Right scroll button (see

Right Scroll Button on page

60).

9. Voice commands (see

Voice Commands on page

148).

*The behaviors associated with the buttons for headlight

high beams and wipers vary depending on whether you press or press and hold the button. Refer to the corresponding sections in this Owner's Manual for details.

NOTE: Simultaneously holding down both the left and right scroll buttons while Model X is parked causes the touchscreen to restart (see Restarting the Touchscreen

on page 9).

Left Scroll Button

Use the scroll button on the left side of the steering yoke (or steering wheel) to adjust the position of the mirrors and steering yoke (or steering wheel). It also controls the wipers and media player.

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Steering Yoke (or Steering Wheel)

• When using media player, push the button to the left to go back to the previous song or station or push it to the right to skip to the next song or station.

• To increase/decrease the volume of the sound system, roll the button up/down respectively.

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

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

• When adjusting mirrors, push the button to the left/ right to move the associated mirror inward/outward and up/down to position the mirror upward or downward (see

• When adjusting the position of the steering yoke (or steering wheel), roll the button up/down to adjust the tilt/angle and press the button to the left or right to move the steering yoke (or steering wheel) closer or further (see

Steering Wheel) Position on page 59).

• When a menu displays on the instrument panel from which you can choose options (for example, wipers), use the scroll button to choose an option (up, down, left, or right).

Mirrors on page 62).

Adjusting the Steering Yoke (or

Right Scroll Button

Use the scroll button on the right side of the steering yoke (or steering wheel) to control Autopilot features such as Autosteer and Trac-Aware Cruise Control:

• When driving, push and release the button to engage Autosteer or Trac-Aware Cruise Control (see

Autosteer on page 105). If Autosteer Activation is set

to Double Click (touch Controls > Autopilot Activation > Autosteer Activation), a single push engages Trac-Aware Cruise Control (see Trac-

Aware Cruise Control on page 101) only and you must

push and release twice to engage Autosteer. Once engaged, pushing the button cancels Autosteer and/or Trac-Aware Cruise Control.

• When Model X is in Park, push the button twice to automatically engage Summon (if equipped) before exiting the vehicle (see

Exiting the Vehicle on page 123).

• When Trac-Aware Cruise Control is engaged, rolling the scroll button up/down increase/decreases the set cruising speed respectively.

NOTE: There is currently no action associated with pushing the right scroll button to the left and right.

Starting Summon Before

Heated Steering Yoke (or Steering Wheel)

To warm up the steering yoke (or steering wheel), touch the temperature icon on the touchscreen to display climate controls (see

page 136), then touch the steering yoke (or steering

wheel) icon. When turned on, radiant heat keeps the steering yoke (or steering wheel) at a comfortable temperature.

Overview of Climate Controls on

Horn

To sound the horn, press and hold the horn button on the right side of the steering yoke (or steering wheel).

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Mirrors

Adjusting Exterior Mirrors

Adjust the exterior mirrors by touching Mirrors. Press the left scroll button on the steering yoke (or steering wheel) to choose whether you are adjusting the Left or Right mirror. Then use the left scroll button as follows to adjust the selected mirror to its desired position:

• To move the mirror up or down, roll the left scroll button up or down.

• To move the mirror inward or outward, press the left scroll button to the left or right.

Mirror Auto Tilt automatically tilts mirrors downward when backing up. To turn this feature on or o, touch Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Tilt. To adjust the autotilt position, make mirror adjustments with Model X shifted into Reverse. When you shift out of Reverse, 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.

When certain environmental conditions are met, the rear view mirror and exterior side mirrors dim automatically (for example, in low light conditions or to reduce glare when driving at night). To enable or disable this feature,

Controls > Mirrors > Mirror Auto Dim.

touch

NOTE: Both exterior mirrors have heaters that turn on and o with the rear window defroster.

Controls >

Folding Mirrors

To set the mirrors to fold automatically whenever you exit and lock Model X touch Auto Fold. The mirrors unfold automatically when you unlock Model X.

You can also set mirrors to fold automatically whenever you arrive at a speciﬁc location, which saves you from having to manually fold them each time you arrive at a frequented place. To set this up, stop at the location you want to save (or drive at less than 3 mph (5 km/h)), and fold the mirrors. the Fold Mirrors control. Touch again if you no longer want mirrors to automatically fold at the location.

NOTE: When you leave the saved location, mirrors remain folded until your driving speed reaches 31 mph (50 km/h), or until you touch Controls > Unfold Mirrors.

CAUTION: Mirrors may not automatically fold if you return to a saved location and are driving faster than 3 mph/5 km/h.

NOTE: You can override the automatic folding/unfolding of mirrors at any time (for example, Model X has no power) by pushing the mirror assembly away from you to unfold, or pulling it toward you to fold.

NOTE: If you expect ice to accumulate when Model X is parked, turn o Mirror Auto Fold. Accumulation of ice can prevent exterior side mirrors from folding or unfolding. See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 96 for information on how to ensure your mirrors function properly in cold weather.

You can integrate auto-folding mirrors with HomeLink (see

Smart Garage Connectivity on page 156). To enable,

go to HomeLink > Auto-Fold Mirrors when Nearby.

Save Location appears brieﬂy below

Controls > Mirrors > Mirror

Rear View Mirror

Adjust the rear view mirror manually. When in Drive or Neutral, the rear view mirror automatically dims in low lighting conditions based on the time of day (for example, when driving at night).

Vanity Mirrors

See

Sun Visors on page 34 for details on how to expose

and illuminate the vanity mirrors.

To manually fold and unfold exterior mirrors (for example, parking in a narrow garage, tight space, etc.), touch

Controls > Fold/Unfold Mirrors.

When you manually fold the mirrors, they remain folded until your driving speed reaches 31 mph (50 km/h) (or until you manually unfold them by touching

Unfold Mirrors).

NOTE: You cannot fold a mirror when driving over 31

mph (50 km/h).

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Starting

When you open a door to enter Model X, the instrument panel and touchscreen power on and you can operate all controls. To shift Model X, press the brake pedal and swipe up for Drive or down for Reverse on the touchscreen's drive mode strip (see

Shifting on page

65).

Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Model X

automatically selects Drive or Reverse based on inputs from various sensors. Pressing the brake pedal shifts the vehicle into the selected drive mode displayed on the instrument panel (provided the driver's door is closed and the driver's seat belt is buckled), and pressing the accelerator moves the vehicle in that direction (see Auto

Shift out of Park on page 65).

NOTE: To turn Auto Shift out of Park on or o, touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Auto Shift out of Park.

Before accelerating when

Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, check the instrument panel to make sure that Model X has shifted into the drive mode you want (Drive or Reverse). If the selection is not correct, or if Auto Shift out of Park is not enabled, swipe up for Drive or down for Reverse on the touchscreen's drive mode strip to choose a new drive mode. See Shifting on page 65.

NOTE: If the PIN to Drive feature is enabled (see PIN to

Drive on page 150), you must also enter a valid PIN on

the touchscreen before you can drive Model X.

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

Drive Disabled - Requires Authentication

If Model X does not detect a key when you press the brake (a key fob or phone key is not detected or two minutes have passed since you used the key card), the touchscreen displays a message telling you that driving requires authentication.

If you see this message, place the key card in either phone dock where the RFID transmitter can read it. The two-minute authentication period restarts and you can start Model X by pressing the brake pedal.

A number of factors can aect whether Model X can detect a phone key or key fob (for example, the device's battery is low or dead and is no longer able to communicate using Bluetooth).

Always keep your phone key, key fob, or a key card with you. After driving, your key is needed to restart Model X after it powers o. And when you leave Model X, you must bring your key with you to lock Model X, either manually or automatically.

Powering O

When you ﬁnish driving, simply exit the vehicle. When you leave Model X with your phone key and key fob, it powers o automatically, turning o the instrument panel and touchscreen.

Model X also powers o automatically after being in Park for 30 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 > 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 determines that you are exiting the vehicle (for example, the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is almost at a standstill). If you shift into Neutral, Model X shifts into Park when you open the door to exit. To keep Model X in Neutral, see Instructions for

Transporters on page 221.

Power Cycling the Vehicle

You can power cycle Model X if it demonstrates unusual behavior or displays a nondescript alert.

NOTE: If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, reboot it before you power cycle the vehicle (see Restarting the Touchscreen

on page 9).

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Starting and Powering O

1. Shift into Park.

2. On the touchscreen, touch 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, press the brake pedal or open the door to wake the vehicle.

Controls > Safety > Power

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Auto Shift out of Park

NOTE: Auto Shift out of Park is a BETA feature and is

disabled by default.

When

Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Model X is designed to use inputs from various sensors to automatically select Drive or Reverse. The instrument panel displays the selected drive mode when the driver's door is closed and seat belt is buckled.

To override the selection, press the brake pedal and use the drive mode strip on touchscreen to shift into your desired drive mode (Drive, Reverse, Park; see

Shifting

Using the Touchscreen on page 65).

Conﬁrm the drive mode selection and follow the instructions on the instrument panel before you press the accelerator.

WARNING: As always, be aware of your vehicle and surroundings before driving. Never rely on Model X to automatically select a suitable drive mode without conﬁrming the selection before you start to drive.

Auto Shift out of Park is unavailable, the instrument

panel displays a message.

Model X automatically selects a drive mode when:

•

Auto Shift out of Park is enabled (touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Auto Shift out of Park).

• Model X is in Park.

• The driver's seat belt is fastened.

• The brake pedal is pressed.

• All doors and trunks are closed.

• The drive mode selector on the center console is not activated (see

Shift Using the Center Console on

page 66).

NOTE: Model X does not automatically select drive modes in Valet Mode.

Auto Shift out of Park is disabled by default. When disabled, use the touchscreen or the center console to manually shift. To enable Auto Shift out of Park, touch

Controls > Pedals & Steering > Auto Shift out of Park.

Shifting Using the Touchscreen

When you press the brake pedal when parked, the drive mode strip displays on one side of the touchscreen. Use the drive mode strip to shift Model X: swipe up for Drive, swipe down for Reverse or touch the P for Park. The drive mode strip is always available on the touchscreen when you touch

Controls.

NOTE: To shift from Drive into Reverse or vice versa, the

driving speed must be less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

NOTE: The touchscreen's drive mode strip displays the Park button at all times. When driving below 5 mph (8

km/h), simply touch the Park button on the drive mode strip to shift into Park. In emergency situations when driving above 5 mph (8 km/h), press and hold the Park button to engage the parking brake.

To shift into Neutral, open

Controls to bring up the drive mode strip, then press and hold Neutral until Neutral engages.

NOTE: The touchscreen is the preferred method to manually shift. However, in the unlikely situation in which the touchscreen is unavailable and therefore can't be used, the drive mode selector on the center console automatically activates and must be used to shift (see

Shift Using the Center Console on page 66).

If you try to shift when it is prohibited by the current driving speed, the instrument panel displays an alert, a chime sounds, and the drive mode does not change.

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Shifting

Shift Using the Center Console

In addition to manually shifting on the touchscreen, you can shift by pressing P, R, N or D located on the center console. In most situations, these buttons are not available until you press one of the buttons to activate it. When active, the LEDs associated with each button illuminate and when you select P, R, N or D, the associated LED illuminates amber.

In situations where the touchscreen is unavailable (for example, experiencing a technical issue), or Model X is in Valet or Transport Mode, the drive mode selector on the center console activates automatically and there is no need to touch it.

NOTE: You can also activate the drive mode selector on the center console by simultaneously and brieﬂy pressing both scroll buttons on the steering yoke (or steering wheel). However, if you press and hold both buttons simultaneously, the drive mode selector activates and the touchscreen restarts (see Restarting

the Touchscreen on page 9).

NOTE: The front trunk, rear trunk, and doors must be closed to shift using the center console.

Park

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.

To manually shift into Park, press the brake pedal and touch the strip. If the touchscreen is unavailable, press Park on the drive mode selector located on the center console.

To engage the parking brake in emergency situations, such as when driving above 5 mph (8 km/h) and you need to stop immediately, press and hold the button on the drive mode strip.

NOTE: You must always press the brake pedal to shift out of Park.

Park button on the touchscreen's drive mode

Park

CAUTION: Model X will not shift out of Park if a

charge cable is plugged in, or if the charge port is unable to determine whether a charging cable is plugged in. In situations when Model X does not shift out of Park, check the instrument panel or touchscreen for instructions on how to proceed.

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 may not work in all circumstances.

Drive

To manually shift into Drive, swipe up on the drive mode strip located on the touchscreen or, if the touchscreen is unavailable, press D on the drive mode selector located on the center console. You can shift into Drive when Model X is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h)

1. Park

2. Reverse

3. Neutral

4. Drive

NOTE: When the touchscreen is available for shifting and you have manually activated the drive mode selector on the center console, the center console automatically deactivates if you don't shift within 10 seconds.

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in Reverse.

Reverse

To manually shift into Reverse, swipe down on the drive mode strip located on the touchscreen or, if the touchscreen is unavailable, press R on the drive mode selector located on the center console. You can shift into Reverse when Model X is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in Drive. You can manually close the park assist view on the touchscreen by touching the the upper corner.

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Neutral

Neutral allows Model X to roll freely when you are not pressing the brake pedal. To shift into Neutral, do any of the following:

• Open Controls, then press and hold the Neutral icon on the drive mode strip until Model X engages Neutral.

• Choose

Neutral from the drive mode selector on the

center console.

NOTE: When Model X is traveling over 5 mph (8 km/h) and you swipe up or down on the touchscreen's drive mode strip, a Neutral icon displays at the bottom of the drive mode strip from which you can also choose to engage Neutral.

NOTE: You must press the brake pedal to shift out of Neutral if Model X is moving slower than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

Model X automatically shifts into Park when you open the driver's door to exit the vehicle. To stay in Neutral even when you leave Model X, you must engage Transport Mode (described next).

Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Transport 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 ﬂatbed truck), you must activate Transport mode:

1. Shift into Park.

2. Press the brake pedal.

3. Touch

Controls > Service > Towing. The touchscreen displays a message reminding you how to properly transport Model X.

4. Press and hold the

Transport Mode button until it turns blue. Model X is now free-rolling and can slowly be rolled (no faster than walking speed) for short distances or winched (for example, onto a ﬂatbed truck).

For more information on Transport Mode, see

Activate

Transport Mode on page 222.

NOTE: In Transport mode, Model X does not shift into a drive mode. You must ﬁrst cancel Transport mode by touching Transport Mode again. Transport mode also cancels if you use the touchscreen or drive mode selector on the center console to shift into Park or if you manually apply the parking brake by touching Controls > Safety > Parking Brake.

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Lights

Controlling Lights

Touch

Controls > Lights to control the lights.

NOTE: You can also access an abbreviated lights menu

while driving by touching the High Beam button on the steering yoke (or steering wheel). A lights menu displays on the touchscreen, providing quick access to headlight controls.

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, interior lights, marker lights, tail lights, and puddle lights 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 or lock Model X.

Exterior Lights

Exterior lights (headlights, tail lights, side marker lights, parking lights, and license plate lights) are set to 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 change the exterior light setting:

•

O: 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 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 Drive or Reverse is engaged.

•

On: Exterior lights turn on.

CAUTION: Ensure the headlights and rear lights

are on during low visibility conditions (for example, when it is dark, foggy, snowy, or the road is wet, etc.). The rear tail lights are o while daytime running lights are on. Failure to do so can cause damage or serious injury.

NOTE: To comply with local trac regulations when crossing from a left-hand trac region to a right-hand trac region, and vice versa, headlights should be adjusted. If you plan to drive to a region that requires headlights to be adjusted, schedule a service appointment using the mobile app.

Auto

The rear fog indicator displays on the instrument panel whenever rear fog lights (if equipped) are on.

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.

Dome Lights

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 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 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.

Ambient Lights

When enabled, interior ambient lights turn on whenever the headlights are on.

Headlights after Exit

If you turn on remain on for one minute after you stop driving and park Model X in low lighting conditions. See Headlights After

Exit on page 69.

Headlights after Exit, the exterior lights

High Beam Headlights

Use the high beam headlight button on the left side of the steering yoke (or steering wheel) to control the headlights:

• Press and quickly release to ﬂash high beam headlights.

• Press and hold to turn on high beam headlights - the instrument panel displays a brief timer and you must hold for the duration of the timer to latch the high beam headlights to the on position. When headlights are on, press the button a second time to turn them

o.

Fog Lights

If equipped, touch to turn the fog lights on or o. Fog lights operate only when low beam headlights are on. When headlights are turned o, fog lights also turn o.

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Auto High Beam (if equipped)

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. Your chosen setting is retained until

you manually change it.

NOTE: When you touch or press the high beam headlight button on the left side of the steering yoke (or steering wheel), the touchscreen displays an abbreviated lights menu to provide quick access to control headlights, fog lights (if equipped), and the Auto High Beam setting. Use the touchscreen to choose options from this menu.

NOTE: Auto High Beam is automatically enabled when Autosteer is engaged. To switch to low beam headlights, press the high beam headlight button on the steering yoke (or steering wheel). Auto High Beam is re-enabled every time Autosteer is activated.

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 operating and light is detected in front of Model X. When light is no longer detected, high beam headlights automatically turn back on.

WARNING: Auto High Beam is a convenience only and is subject to limitations. It is the driver's responsibility to make sure that headlights are always appropriately adjusted for weather conditions and driving circumstances.

Rear Reading Lights

Model X is equipped with a reading light on each side of the rear seats, located above the door and next to the coat hangers (see

Coat Hangers on page 32). To turn a

reading light on or o, press its lens. If you leave a reading light turned on, it automatically turns o when Model X powers o.

Headlights After Exit

When you stop driving and park Model X in low lighting conditions, exterior lights temporarily remain illuminated. They automatically turn o after one minute or when you lock Model X whichever comes ﬁrst.

To turn this feature on and o, touch

Controls > Lights >

Headlights After Exit. When Headlights After Exit is o,

the headlights turn o immediately when you engage Park 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 headlights from inadvertently blinding other drivers.

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Lights

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

Turn Signals

To engage a turn signal, press the corresponding arrow button on the left side of the steering yoke (or steering wheel). A turn signal cancels based on the angle of the steering yoke (or steering wheel) (for example, you ﬁnish making a turn). You can also cancel a turn signal by pressing the turn signal button a second time.

Controls > Lights > Automatic Turn Signals is set to

If Auto Cancel, turn signals cancel automatically when Model X detects completion of a maneuver such as a merge, lane change, or a fork in the roadway. You can override automatic cancellation at any time (for example, you want the turn signal to remain on because you are making more than one lane change). To override, engage the turn signal by pressing and momentarily holding the turn signal button (instead of just pressing). Then, when the ﬁrst maneuver is complete, the turn signal remains on. If Automatic Turn Signals is set to O, you must cancel the turn signal manually by pressing the turn signal button after maneuvers such as a merge, lane change, or fork in the roadway.

Hazard Warning Flashers

To turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers, press the button on the drive mode selector located at the front of the center console. All turn signals ﬂash. Press again to turn

o.

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

Condensation in Head or Tail Lights

When a turn signal is operating, the corresponding indicator lights up on the instrument panel and you can hear a clicking sound.

Due to weather changes, humidity levels, or recent exposure to water (such as a car wash), condensation may occasionally accumulate in your vehicle’s head or tail lights. This is normal— as the weather gets warmer and humidity decreases, condensation often disappears on its own. If you notice water buildup within the exterior lenses, or if the condensation aects the visibility of the exterior lights, contact Tesla Service.

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Instrument Panel Overview

The instrument panel changes depending on whether Model X is:

• O or Parked (shown below).

• Driving (see

Instrument Panel - Driving on page 72).

• Charging (see

Charging Instructions on page 180).

When Model X is o or Parked, the instrument panel shows remaining estimated range, vehicle status, and outside temperature.

1. When the car is o and you initially press the brake, indicator lights ﬂash brieﬂy along the top of the instrument panel. Unless an indicator light applies to a current situation, it should turn o. If an indicator light fails to turn on or o, refer to Indicator Lights on page 73.

2. An image of your car and its accompanying status (such as lights on, door open, etc.).

3. 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 estimates as a general guideline only.

4. Estimated outside temperature.

5. Pay attention to instructions or important alert messages that display here. If any alerts are in eect, you can view information about them by touching Controls and then touching the bell icon located at the top of the screen.

6. Currently selected drive mode: Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive. If

Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Drive or Reverse is automatically selected (based on sensor input) and displayed on the instrument panel when the driver's door is closed and seatbelt is buckled (see Auto Shift out of Park on page 65).

7. Current time of day.

See

Popup Messages and Vehicle Alerts on page 9 for more information about alert popups on your vehicle's

touchscreen.

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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 visualization automatically zooms in and out based on the detected road type.

About Autopilot on page 98). The

NOTE: Touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-Driving Visualization Preview (if equipped) to display more details about the roadway and its surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights, objects (such as trash cans and poles), etc.

1. The instrument panel displays your location on a map, a wiper menu, Auto Shift out of Park instructions, etc. When a navigation route is active, the upcoming portion of the route displays.

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

3. Current driving speed.

4. The currently set cruising speed. When Trac-Aware Cruise Control is available but you haven't set a cruising speed by engaging Trac-Aware Cruise Control or Autosteer, the icon is gray (see

on page 101).

5. Autosteer is actively steering Model X. When Autosteer is available but you haven't activated it, the icon is gray

Autosteer on page 105).

(see

6. When navigating, upcoming instructions in the navigation route appear here.

7. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. Instead of driving distance, you can display the percentage of battery energy remaining (touch

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

8. Surrounding road users are shown in their corresponding locations.

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.

9. Your Model X.

Controls > Display > Energy Display).

Speed Assist on page 134).

Trac-Aware Cruise Control

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10. The power meter displays real-time power usage. During acceleration, the bar ﬁlls to the right with a gray color (or white if the display is dark) to represent power being used. During deceleration (when Model X is moving and you release your foot from the accelerator pedal), the bar ﬁlls to the left with a green color to represent power being fed back to the Battery by regenerative braking (see Regenerative Braking on page 77).

11. When Autosteer is active and detects the driving lane, it is highlighted in blue (see

Autosteer on page 105).

Depending on the current driving scenario, you may see neighboring lanes.

NOTE: In situations where Autosteer is unable to detect lane markings, the driving lane is determined based on the vehicle you are following.

NOTE: If Navigate on Autopilot is active, the driving lane displays as a single blue line in front of Model X (see

Navigate on Autopilot on page 110).

Indicator Lights

Indicator lights display along the top of the instrument panel to show status and alert you of speciﬁc vehicle conditions.

Indicator Description

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

Stopping on page 76. Contact Tesla

immediately.

A brake booster fault has been detected. See Braking and Stopping on page 76.

An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See Braking and Stopping on

page 76. Contact Tesla immediately.

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

77.

The parking brake is manually applied. See Parking Brake on page 77.

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 190.

A seat belt for an occupied seat is not fastened. See

Seat Belts on page 40.

Indicator Description

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 51.

Front fog lights are on, if equipped. See

Lights on page 68.

Parking lights (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) are on. See Lights on page 68.

Low beam headlights are on.

High beam headlights are on. Illuminates when high beams are on but the Auto High Beam setting (if equipped) is turned o or if the Auto High Beam setting is turned on but is temporarily unavailable. See High Beam Headlights on page 68.

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

page 68.

High beam headlights are temporarily turned o because Auto High Beam (if equipped) 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 68.

Instrument Panel

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Instrument Panel

Indicator Description

If a fault is detected with the Adaptive Front Lighting this indicator displays, if equipped. See Adaptive Front Lighting

System (AFS) on page 69.

This indicator ﬂashes amber when the electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power. See Traction Control on page 79. 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 (see Air Suspension on page

146). If the problem persists, contact

Tesla.

If a fault is detected that disables the air suspension system, this red indicator light displays (see Air Suspension on

page 146). Contact Tesla.

Indicator Description

A green icon appears when regenerative braking is limited. See Regenerative

Braking on page 77 for more information.

Vehicle power is currently being limited because the energy remaining in the Battery is low, the vehicle's systems are being heated or cooled, or an error is detected by the drive inverter.

Vehicle Hold is actively applying the brakes. See Vehicle Hold on page 82.

Electronic stability control systems are no longer minimizing wheel spin. See

Traction Control on page 79.

Model X is in Transport mode and can roll freely. It does not automatically shift into Park when you exit. See Activate

Transport Mode on page 222.

Trailer mode (if equipped) is active. See

Towing and Accessories on page 87.

A blue snowﬂake appears when some of the energy stored in the Battery may not be available due to cold weather conditions. During these cold weather conditions, charging rates may also be limited. If Model X is plugged in, you can heat your Battery by turning on climate control with the mobile app. The

snowﬂake disappears when the Battery is suciently warm.

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Wipers and Washers

You can access wiper settings by touching the wiper button on the steering yoke (or steering wheel) or touching

Controls > Wipers.

Press the wiper button on the steering yoke (or steering wheel) to wipe the windshield.

Press and hold the wiper button to spray washer ﬂuid onto the windshield. After releasing the button, the wipers perform two additional wipes then, depending on vehicle and environmental conditions, a third wipe a few seconds later. You can also press and hold the wiper button for a continuous spray of washer ﬂuid—the wipers perform the wipes after you release.

Whenever you press the wiper button, the instrument panel displays the wiper menu, allowing you to adjust wiper settings. Roll the left scroll button on the steering yoke (or steering wheel) up or down to choose your desired setting.

1. Turn the wipers o.

2. Choose how you want the wipers to operate:

◦

Auto - Model X detects whether or not it is raining. When liquid is detected on the windshield, Model X determines the optimal frequency of the wipers. If Model X does not detect liquid on the windshield, the wipers do not operate.

NOTE: Autosteer and trac-aware cruise control require wipers to be set to Auto. This setting is automatic and you cannot change it.

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.

◦

I - Intermittent, slow.

◦

II - Intermittent, fast.

◦

III - Continuous, slow.

◦

IIII - Continuous, fast.

NOTE: If you choose Auto and the ability to detect

liquid on the windshield becomes unavailable, the wiper setting reverts to the most recently used manual setting. If a manual setting cannot be determined, the wipers turn o.

NOTE: You can also adjust the windshield wiper speed and frequency using voice commands (see

Voice Commands on page 148).

CAUTION: To avoid the risk of damaging the wipers, do not leave the wipers set to Auto when washing Model X.

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

Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid on page 200.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the hood, ensure that the hood is fully closed before activating the windshield wipers.

CAUTION: Remove ice from the windshield before turning the wipers on. Ice has sharp edges that can damage the rubber on the wiper blades.

CAUTION: In harsh climates, ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen or adhered to the windshield.

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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 calipers, 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 amber 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.

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).

CAUTION: Automatic Emergency Braking (see

Automatic Emergency Braking on page 132) may

intervene to automatically brake in situations where a collision is considered imminent. 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.

Dynamic Brake Lights (if equipped)

If you are driving over 30 mph (50 km/h) and brake forcefully (or if Automatic Emergency Braking engages), the brake lights ﬂash quickly to warn other drivers that Model X is rapidly slowing down. If Model X stops completely, the hazard warning lights ﬂash. Flashing continues until you press the accelerator or manually press the hazard lights button to turn them o (see

Hazard Warning Flashers on page 70).

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.

The instrument panel displays this amber brake indicator if a brake booster fault is detected. Apply steady pressure and keep the brakes ﬁrm to stop the vehicle when safety permits. Hydraulic Boost Compensation will be active (see Hydraulic

Boost Compensation on page 77).

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.

NOTE: When towing a trailer (if applicable), the brake lights on the trailer also operate as described above, even when the trailer is not equipped with a separate braking system.

WARNING: When towing a trailer (if applicable), always increase your following distance. Sudden braking may result in skidding, jack-kniﬁng, and loss of control.

Brake Disc Wiping

To ensure brakes remain responsive in cold and wet weather, Model X is equipped with brake disc wiping. When cold and wet weather is detected, this feature repeatedly applies an imperceptible amount of brake force to remove water from the surface of the brake discs.

Hydraulic Fade Compensation

Model X is equipped with hydraulic fade compensation. This assists in monitoring brake system pressure and ABS activity for instances of reduced brake performance. If reduced brake performance is detected (for example, as a result of brake fade, or cold or wet conditions), you may hear a sound, feel the brake pedal pull away from your foot, and notice a strong increase in

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braking. Brake as you normally would and continue to press the brake pedal without releasing or pumping the brakes.

CAUTION: If brakes are not functioning properly, stop the vehicle when safety permits and contact Tesla Service.

WARNING: Always maintain a safe driving distance from the vehicle in front of you and exercise caution when driving conditions are hazardous. Brake disc wiping and hydraulic fade compensation is not a substitute for adequately applying the brakes.

Hydraulic Boost Compensation

Model X is equipped with a brake booster that activates the brakes when the brake pedal is pressed. Hydraulic boost compensation provides mechanical assistance if the brake booster fails. If a brake booster failure is detected, the brake pedal feels stier to press and you may hear a sound when you press the brake pedal. To stop Model X, apply steady force to the brake pedal without releasing or pumping. Drive cautiously and maintain a safe distance from other road users—brake pedal responsiveness and braking performance may be degraded.

Regenerative Braking

Whenever Model X is moving and your foot is o the accelerator, regenerative braking slows down the vehicle and feeds any surplus power 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.

Vehicle deceleration due to regenerative braking may vary depending on the current state of the Battery. For example, regenerative braking may be limited if the Battery is cold or is already fully charged.

To experience the same amount of deceleration whenever you release the accelerator pedal, regardless of the state of the Battery, you can choose to have the regular braking system automatically engage whenever regenerative braking is limited. Touch

Controls > Pedals & Steering > Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited.

NOTE: If Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited is enabled and applying the brakes, the brake

pedal may move and it may feel stier when pressed. This is expected and does not change your ability to slow down Model X.

The power meter (a thin horizontal line centered at the bottom of the instrument panel) displays real-time power usage:

1. The left side of the power meter represents power generated from regenerative braking, or power that is used to slow down the vehicle. Power being fed back to the Battery displays in green whereas power used by the regular braking system displays in gray.

2. The right side of the power meter shows power that is used to accelerate the vehicle. During acceleration, the power meter ﬁlls to the right with gray to represent the amount of power being used.

NOTE: To ensure visibility when the display is dark, power represented by the gray color displays as white.

NOTE: Installing winter tires with aggressive compound and tread design may result in temporarily-reduced regenerative braking power. However, your vehicle is designed to continuously recalibrate itself, and after changing tires it will increasingly restore regenerative braking power after some straight-line accelerations. For most drivers this occurs after a short period of normal driving, but drivers who normally accelerate lightly may need to use slightly harder accelerations while the recalibration is in progress.

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: In snowy or icy conditions, Model X may experience loss of traction during regenerative braking.

Parking Brake

To engage the parking brake, touch

Controls > Safety >

Parking Brake. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Use the touchscreen to manually release the parking brake (which also shifts Model X into Neutral):

1. Touch Controls > Safety.

2. Press the brake pedal, then touch

Parking Brake. If

Model X was previously in Park, it shifts into Neutral.

When you manually apply the parking brake using the touchscreen, 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 on the instrument panel.

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Braking and Stopping

NOTE: The parking brake operates on the rear wheels only, and is independent of the pedal-operated brake system.

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 without ﬁrst jump starting (see

Jump Starting on page 226).

WARNING: In snowy or icy conditions the 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.

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 211. 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: Neglecting to replace worn brake pads damages the braking system and can result in a braking hazard.

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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 > Pedals &

Steering > 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 can not be enabled when you are actively using cruise control.

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Park Assist

How Park Assist Works

Model X is designed to detect the presence of objects. When driving slowly in Drive or Reverse (for example, when parking), the vehicle alerts you if an object is detected in close proximity of your Model X. Objects are only detected in your chosen direction; front objects in Drive, rear objects in Reverse.

WARNING: You may not be alerted if Model X rolls freely in the opposite direction (for example, Park Assist does not display an alert if Model X rolls backwards down a hill while in Drive).

NOTE: Park Assist may be disabled when a bicycle is detected or Model X is in trailer mode.

WARNING: Never depend on Park Assist to inform you if an area you are approaching 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 81).

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 (if equipped) or cameras, or too close or too far from the sensors or cameras. 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.

Park Assist is activated when driving slower than 5 mph (8 km/h).

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 (see

85). You can manually close the park assist view on the

touchscreen by touching the X.

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 screen. This is useful if you need assistance with parallel parking.

If chimes are turned on (see

Feedback on page 81), an audible beep sounds as you

approach an object. You can temporarily mute the chime by touching the speaker icon on the bottom corner of the Park Assist view.

Rear Facing Camera(s) on page

Controlling Audible

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NOTE: If Park Assist is unable to provide feedback, the instrument panel displays an alert message.

CAUTION: Keep sensors (if equipped) and cameras clean from dirt, debris, snow, and ice. Avoid using a high pressure power washer on the sensors and cameras, and do not clean a sensor or camera with a sharp or abrasive object that can scratch or damage its surface.

CAUTION: Do not install accessories or stickers on or near the sensors (if equipped) or cameras.

Controlling Audible Feedback

You can use Park Assist with or without audible feedback. To turn chimes on or o, touch

Controls >

Safety > Park Assist Chimes.

To mute the chimes temporarily, touch the speaker icon in the bottom corner of the Park Assist view. The chimes are muted until you shift or drive over 5 mph (8 km/h).

Limitations and False Warnings

Park Assist may not function correctly in these situations:

• One or more of the sensors (if equipped) or cameras is damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc.).

• The object is located below approximately 8 inches (20 cm) (such as a curb or low barrier).

CAUTION: Shorter objects that are detected (such as curbs or low barriers) can move into a blind spot. Model X cannot alert you about an object while it is in a blind spot.

• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, or fog).

• The object is thin (such as a sign post).

• Park Assist’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 (if equipped) are aected by other electrical equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.

• You are driving in a location where the sensors' (if equipped) 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 Park Assist (such as a bike rack or bumper sticker).

• Model X rolls freely in the opposite direction you selected (for example, Park Assist does not display 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 Facing Camera(s) on page 85).

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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 the vehicle's stopping mode is set to Hold is automatically enabled any time the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

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.

Hold, Vehicle

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Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Acceleration to choose a preferred acceleration mode:

•

Chill limits acceleration for a slightly smoother and gentler ride.

NOTE: When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the instrument panel, above the driving speed.

•

Sport provides the normal level of acceleration.

•

Insane (called Plaid on performance vehicles, if equipped) provides the maximum level of acceleration immediately available.

NOTE: Using the increased torque and power available in Insane or Plaid mode can reduce range and eciency.

NOTE: Insane or Plaid strives to keep the Battery within an optimal temperature 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.).

NOTE: You can improve the eciency of the cabin heating by reducing your selected acceleration mode. This allows the heat pump system to take more heat from the Battery to eciently heat the cabin, instead of maintaining the Battery's ability to provide peak acceleration performance. This helps to maximize driving eciency in colder weather. Note that when subsequently increasing the acceleration mode, the Battery requires time to warm up before the increased level of acceleration is available.

In addition, Model X features Drag Strip Mode. Using Drag Strip Mode to precondition your Model X is useful before a short distance race.

Drag Strip Mode

Drag Strip Mode preconditions the Battery and drive unit to ideal operating temperatures for timed acceleration. Model X stays in Drag Strip Mode for three hours, even if you leave the vehicle. After three hours, the feature times out to prevent unnecessary energy consumption (for example, you leave the vehicle and forget to cancel Drag Strip Mode).

When using Drag Strip Mode, Model X consumes more energy to keep the Battery within an optimal temperature range.

Cancel Drag Strip Mode at any time by toggling

Drag

Strip Mode o.

NOTE: Drag Strip Mode automatically disables Slip Start

when enabled.

WARNING: Drag Strip Mode is designed for use on closed circuit driving courses only. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that driving style and acceleration do not endanger or inconvenience other road users.

How to Launch the Vehicle

The touchscreen provides visual instructions on how to launch:

1. Touch

Controls > Pedals & Steering > Drag Strip

Mode.

2. Wait for the instrument panel to indicate that the vehicle is Peak Performance Ready.

3. With Model X shifted into Drive and at a complete stop, ﬁrmly hold the brake pedal with your left foot, then fully press the accelerator pedal.

4. Once step 3 is complete, the front suspension begins lowering into a "cheetah stance".

5. Wait for the instrument panel to indicate that Drag Strip Mode is Ready to Launch.

6. Once you see "Cheetah Stance Enabled" and "Ready to launch" on the instrument panel, release the brake pedal to launch the vehicle.

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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 particular trip meter, touch its associated Reset button.

Odometer

To display the odometer, do either of the following:

• Touch Controls > Software.

• Touch

• Open the mobile app and scroll down to the bottom

Controls > Trips.

of the main screen.

Save. To reset a

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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 yoke (or steering wheel). These lines adjust as you move the steering yoke (or steering wheel).

Model X also displays images from the side cameras (if equipped). Simply swipe up or down to hide or show the side camera views.

NOTE: Visual feedback from Park Assist also appears on the instrument panel (see Park Assist on page 80).

To display the view from the rear view cameras at any time, open the app launcher and touch the Camera app.

If a black screen appears on the touchscreen instead of the rear view camera feed when in Reverse, use the rear view mirrors and ensure your surroundings are safe before continuing to Reverse. If inoperability of the rear view camera persists, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.

WARNING: Never depend on the cameras to inform you if the area behind you is free of objects and/or people. The cameras may not detect objects or barriers that can potentially cause damage or injury. In addition, several external factors can reduce the performance of the cameras, including a dirty or obstructed lens. Therefore, depending on the cameras 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 cameras for guidance purposes only. It is not intended to replace your own direct visual checks and is not a substitute for careful driving.

Cleaning a Camera

To ensure a clear picture, the camera lens must be clean and free of obstructions. Remove any build-up of dirt or debris by spraying water onto the camera lens with a spray bottle.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove dirt or debris by wiping an exposed lens with your hands or a cloth. This debris can damage the surface of the lens when rubbed against it during wiping.

CAUTION: Do not use chemical-based or abrasive cleaners. Doing so can damage the surface of the lens.

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Pedestrian Warning System

The Pedestrian Warning System causes Model X to emit sound when driving below approximately 32 km/h (19 mph), or while driving in reverse. Electric vehicles operate quietly and this sound helps to alert pedestrians of your oncoming vehicle. The sound, which activates whenever Model X is shifted out of Park, gets louder as speed increases.

WARNING: If sound cannot be heard, pedestrians may not be aware of your oncoming vehicle, which may increase the likelihood of a collision resulting in serious injury or death. If the Pedestrian Warning System is not operating, immediately contact Tesla.

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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 inch 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 the load is cantilevered rearward within 24 inches (63 cm) of the hitch receiver, such as when carrying bikes on an accessory rack.

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 92). 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 94). The

package also includes Trailer Mode software (see Trailer

Mode on page 89).

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.

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-party products are available, Tesla recommends and supports only Teslaapproved products (see Parts and Accessories on page

203). 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 93).

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.

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Towing and Accessories

Towing Capacity

The total trailer weight (including all cargo and additional equipment), and the trailer tongue weight, must never exceed the following:

Wheel/Rim Size Maximum Towing Capacity* Maximum Tongue Weight**

275/45R20 110 V / Y

285/35R22 106 W

*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

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: Do not overload the vehicle or 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 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.

SAE Class III – 5000 lb (2300 kg)

SAE Class II - 3500 lb (1588 kg)

Vehicle Certiﬁcation Label on page 206).

SAE Class III – 500 lb (230 kg)

SAE Class II – 350 lb (158 kg)

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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 Inﬂation Pressure

255/45R20

265/45R20

275/45R20 46 psi (320 kPa)

265/35ZR22 285/35ZR22 50 psi (345 kPa)

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.

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 the Suspension height to

Low (touch Controls >

Suspension > Low).

• 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 89).

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

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 > Pedals & Steering > Trailer

Mode on the touchscreen. One of the following

indicators display on the instrument panel:

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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.

Some Autopilot features, as well as rear parking sensor functionality, may not be available when Trailer Mode is enabled. In addition, some features may operate dierently. For example:

• Autosteer is unavailable.

• For Trac-Aware Cruise Control availability, ﬁrst set

Controls > Autopilot > Autosteer Activation > Double Click. Then, engage Trac-Aware Cruise

Control with a single press of the right steering yoke scroll button.

• 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

• 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 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.

Medium to Low.

Collision Avoidance Assist on page 131)

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. A brake controller must be purchased separately, and the required 4-pin pigtail connector can be ordered from Tesla Service.

Follow these steps to connect a brake controller:

1. Connect the wiring on the brake controller to the appropriate locations on the 4-pin pigtail connector.

1 - Brake control output to trailer

2 - Ground

3 - Brake On Signal

4 - Low Voltage Power (20A)

2. Remove the cover located under the dashboard in the driver's side foot well.

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3. 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.

Towing Guidelines

Model X is designed primarily as a passenger-carrying 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

on page 91).

• Regularly conﬁrm that all towing components are securely tightened.

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.

• When the chocks are in place, release the brake pedal and ensure the chocks hold the weight of the vehicle and trailer.

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NOTE: When testing chocks, ensure that Vehicle Hold (see Vehicle Hold on page 82) 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.

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.

NOTE: The maximum permissible rear overhang for the coupling point is 47 inches (1186 mm).

NOTE: Always attach safety chains when towing. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and attach to the trailer eyelets to ensure the security of the trailer load.

CAUTION: Always remove the ball mount before installing or removing the hitch receiver from the vehicle (see Attaching and Removing the Ball

Mount on page 94).

WARNING: You must use the Model X trailer hitch when towing a trailer. Never attempt to attach a dierent type of trailer hitch.

To install the trailer hitch receiver:

1. Remove the dust cover from the hitch housing.

NOTE: Model X may have two push clips that secure the dust cover to the vehicle. To open, use a sharp

The trailer hitch assembly is attached to the body of the vehicle with 8 nuts.

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2. Insert the key into the locking cylinder on the hitch, and turn the cylinder so the top of the key is aligned with the “unlocked” position.

3. Pull the locking cylinder out of the adapter approximately 1/8" (0.5 cm), and turn clockwise until the red marking on the cylinder aligns with the white dot.

WARNING: Be careful when turning the locking cylinder. If it does not lock into the “Open Position”, it automatically retracts into its original “Closed Position” and can pinch your

ﬁngers.

4. Firmly grasp the hitch from the bottom and align the triangular-shaped guides at the sides of the hitch with the corresponding cutouts in the hitch housing.

NOTE: Do not grasp the locking cylinder because it needs to rotate freely.

5. Push the hitch into the hitch housing until the locking cylinder rotates approximately 120° counterclockwise and automatically locks into the "Closed Position". The green area on the locking cylinder (above the white arrow) aligns with the white dot on the housing.

6. Visually check to conﬁrm that the hitch is fully inserted into the housing. Try pulling down on the hitch. The hitch should not drop when you pull down.

NOTE: If the hitch does not lock into the housing, it falls out when you pull down on it.

7. Turn the key so the arrows align with the “locked” marking on the locking cylinder.

8. Remove the key and store it in a safe place (preferably inside the vehicle).

NOTE: The key can be removed only if the hitch is locked. This indicates a proper connection. Do not use the hitch if the key is not removed.

NOTE: Tesla recommends making a note of the key code. You need this code if you lose the keys and need to order a replacement.

9. Close the dust cover to prevent dirt and debris from entering the lock. For newer version with push clips, reattach the dust cover, snap it in place and open the push clips before pushing them in.

NOTE: To maintain the hitch, regularly grease its surfaces with non-resinous grease.

Disconnecting the Tow Hitch

After towing, remove the hitch:

1. Insert the key and turn to align the top of the key with the “unlocked” position.

2. While ﬁrmly holding the bottom of the hitch (to prevent it from dropping to the ground), pull the locking cylinder out approximately 1/8" (0.5 cm), and turn it clockwise until the red marking on the locking cylinder aligns with the white dot. At this point, the locking cylinder is locked in the "open" and the hitch drops out of the housing.

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WARNING: Be careful when turning the locking cylinder. If it does not lock into the “Open Position”, it automatically retracts into its original “closed" position and can pinch your

ﬁngers.

3. Reinstall the dust cover on the hitch housing to prevent dirt from accumulating inside the housing.

4. Close the dust cover on the hitch's locking cylinder and store the hitch in a secure location.

Attaching and Removing the Ball Mount

The Model X towing package does not include a ball mount. You must purchase a ball mount suitable for the type of trailer you are towing. The Model X hitch receiver supports a ball mount up to 8” with a rise of up to 0.75”. Do not use any type of drop ball mount.

Electrical Connections

Regulations require all trailers to be equipped with tail lights, brake lights, side marker lights, and turn signals. To provide power for trailer lighting, a built-in seven-way wiring connector (SAE J560) is attached near the tow hitch. Most trailer wiring plugs can be attached to this connector.

To attach a ball mount:

1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the hitch assembly.

2. Slide the ball holder into the hitch assembly.

3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the hitch assembly.

4. Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly/ball holder.

5. Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt.

To remove a ball mount:

1. Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder/hitch assembly.

2. Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly.

1. Reverse Lights (Purple)

2. Brake Controller Output (Blue)

3. Right Turn Signal and Brake Light (Green)

4. Low Voltage Power (Red or Black)

5. Ground (White)

6. Left Turn Signal and Brake Light (Yellow)

7. Tail Lights and Running Lights (Brown)

NOTE: It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that all electrical connections are working, and all trailer lights are operating before and during towing. Model X does not detect faulty trailer lights. You must perform manual checks.

NOTE: Loss of trailer lights when towing may be the result of a fault in the trailer wiring or excessive power consumption by the lights connected to the trailer output(s). When this occurs, a red Trailer Mode icon appears on the touchscreen. Fix any issues with the wiring and/or reduce the number of lights connected to the trailer output(s), then toggle Trailer Mode o and on again.

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Plugging trailer wiring into the Model X electrical connector automatically engages Trailer Mode (see

Trailer Mode on page 89).

WARNING: The brake controller output operates only when a brake controller is installed (see Trailer

Brakes on page 90).

WARNING: Use only the electrical connection designed by Tesla. Do not attempt to directly splice or attempt to connect trailer electrical wiring using any other method. Doing so can damage the vehicle electrical system and cause malfunctions.

CAUTION: Always ensure that the trailer electrical cable does not contact or drag on the ground and there is enough slack in the cable to allow for turns.

Impact on Range

Towing a trailer and carrying accessories increases vehicle weight and drag. As a result, driving range can decrease signiﬁcantly. Although Trip Planner attempts to adjust estimates based on Trailer Mode, actual energy consumption may vary. Plan trip length and charging destinations accordingly.

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Cold Weather Best Practices

To ensure that Model X provides you with the best ownership experience possible in harsh cold weather conditions, follow these best practices.

Before Driving

When snow and ice accumulate on your vehicle, moving parts, such as the door handles, windows, mirrors, and wipers can freeze in place. To achieve maximum range and performance, it is helpful to warm the cabin and Battery before you leave. There are several ways to do so:

• Touch Schedule, available on both the charging and climate control screens, to set a time when you want your vehicle to be ready to drive (see Scheduled

Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 185).

• In the mobile app, navigate to the temperature at which you want to heat the cabin. This also warms the high voltage Battery as needed.

• In the mobile app, navigate to to melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, windows, and mirrors. This also warms the high voltage Battery as needed.

NOTE: Tesla recommends activating climate settings at least 30-45 minutes before departure (see Climate

Controls on page 136). Preconditioning times depend

on outside temperature and other factors. The mobile app will notify you once your vehicle has reached the desired preconditioning temperature.

Charge Port

Climate to customize

Climate > Defrost Car

Charging

By using Trip Planner (if available in your market region) to navigate to a Tesla charging location, Model X preheats the high voltage battery to ensure when you arrive at the charger, the temperature of the battery is optimal and ready to charge. This reduces the amount of time it takes to charge. See (see

NOTE: Tesla recommends using Trip Planner to navigate to a charging location for at least 30-45 minutes before arrival to ensure optimal battery temperature and charging conditions. If the drive to the charging location is less than 30-45 minutes, consider preconditioning the battery before driving (see Before Driving on page 96).

NOTE: The thermal system may produce steam under certain conditions. For example, odorless steam can come from the front of your vehicle while charging at a Supercharger in cold temperature. This is normal and not a cause for concern.

Trip Planner on page 168).

Windows

• In the mobile app, go to bottom and select Defrost Car, which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, windows, and mirrors.

• In cold temperatures, Model X automatically makes a slight adjustment to the position of the windows to make it easier to open doors.

NOTE: Always connect to an external, low voltage power supply before opening a door when the vehicle has no power to avoid breaking a window.

Climate, swipe up from the

• If your charge port latch freezes in place and a charging cable becomes stuck in the charge port, try manually releasing the charge cable. See

Releasing Charge Cable on page 184.

• In extremely cold weather or icy conditions, it is possible that your charge port latch may freeze in place. In cases where you cannot remove or insert the charge cable, or the vehicle is not Supercharging due to the latch being frozen in place, use the setting in the mobile app. This can help thaw ice on the charge port latch so the charge cable can be removed or inserted.

NOTE: You can also prevent the occurrence of a charge port latch freezing in place by using the Schedule settings (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled

Departure on page 185).

NOTE: If your charge port latch is frozen in place, it may not lock the charging cable in place when inserted, but it can still charge at a slow AC rate even if the latch is not engaged.

Manually

Defrost Car

• Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment for Tesla to provide hydrophobic coating to the side and rear windows (not the front) for a nominal fee.

Mirrors

If ice buildup is expected when parking, turn o Fold Mirrors. Touch Controls > Auto-Fold. Ice can prevent exterior side mirrors from folding or unfolding.

NOTE: Side mirrors automatically heat as needed during preconditioning, or when the rear defroster is turned on.

Auto-

Wipers

If you expect snow or ice to build up when parked, touch Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode. This raises wipers against the windshield so they can defrost when the windshield defrosts (see

page 75). You can also turn on wiper defrosters (if

equipped). See Climate Controls on page 136.

Wipers and Washers on

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Tires and Tire Chains

• Use winter tires to increase traction in snowy or icy conditions. You can purchase winter tires on

http://

www.tesla.com (see Seasonal Tire Types on page

194).

• Tire chains provide additional traction when driving in snowy or icy conditions. Check local regulations to determine if tire chains are recommended or required during winter months. See

Using Tire Chains on page

195 for more information.

Your vehicle’s tire pressures will drop in cold ambient temperatures. If the TPMS indicator light appears, inﬂate the tires before driving. The tires will lose one PSI for every 10° F (6° C) drop in outside temperature (see

Tire Care and Maintenance on page 190). Proper tire

pressures help protect tires from potholes and improve range when properly inﬂated.

While Driving

Cold weather can increase energy consumption because more power is required for driving, cabin and Battery heating. Follow these suggestions to reduce energy consumption:

• Use seat heaters to keep warm. Seat heaters use less energy than the cabin heater. Lowering the cabin temperature and using seat heaters reduces energy consumption (see Climate Controls on page 136).

• Slow down your driving and avoid frequent and rapid acceleration.

• You can improve the eciency of the cabin heating by reducing your selected acceleration mode (see

Acceleration Modes on page 83). This allows the heat

pump system to take more heat from the Battery to eciently heat the cabin, instead of maintaining the Battery's ability to provide peak acceleration performance. This helps to maximize driving eciency in colder weather. Note that when subsequently increasing the acceleration mode, the Battery requires time to warm up before the increased level of acceleration is available.

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative braking can be limited if the Battery is too cold. As you continue to drive, the Battery warms up and regenerative power increases (see

Regenerative

Braking on page 77).

NOTE: Limited regenerative braking can be avoided if you allow enough time to precondition your vehicle or if you use Schedule to precondition Model X before your departure time (see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled

Departure on page 185

Blue Snowﬂake Icon

A blue snowﬂake icon appears on your instrument panel when some of the stored energy in the Battery is unavailable because the Battery is cold. This portion of unavailable energy displays in blue on the Battery meter. Regenerative braking, acceleration, and charging rates may be limited. The snowﬂake icon no longer displays when the Battery is suciently warm.

After Driving

Leave Model X plugged in when not in use. This uses the charging system, rather than the battery itself, to keep the battery warm (see

High Voltage Battery Information

on page 178).

Scheduled Departure

When parked, plug in Model X and use the

Schedule

settings, available on both the charging and climate control screens, to set a time when you want to precondition Model X (see Scheduled Charging and

Scheduled Departure on page 185). Your vehicle

determines the appropriate time to begin charging so it is complete during o-peak hours and the cabin and Battery are warm by your set departure time. For more information, see Scheduled Charging and Scheduled

Departure on page 185

Storage

If you leave Model X parked for an extended period of time, plug the vehicle into a charger to prevent normal range loss and to keep the Battery at an optimal temperature. Your vehicle is safe to stay plugged in for any length of time.

When not in use, Model X enters a sleep mode to conserve energy. Reduce the number of times you check your vehicle’s status on the mobile app, as this automatically wakes up your vehicle and starts normal energy consumption.

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About Autopilot

How It Works

Your Model X includes the following components that actively monitor the surrounding area:

1. A camera is mounted above the rear license plate.

2. Ultrasonic sensors (if equipped) are located in the front and rear bumpers.

3. A camera is mounted in each door pillar.

4. Three cameras are mounted to the windshield above the rear view mirror.

5. A camera is mounted to each front fender.

6. Radar (if equipped) is mounted behind the front bumper.

Model X is also equipped with high precision electronically-assisted braking and steering systems.

In addition, the cabin camera (if equipped) can determine driver inattentiveness and provide alerts when Autopilot is engaged. By default, data from the camera does not leave the vehicle itself. In other words, data is not saved or transmitted unless you enable data sharing. To enable data sharing, touch Allow Cabin Camera Analytics. Cabin Camera Analytics helps Tesla continue to develop even safer vehicles in the future. See Cabin Camera on page 135.

NOTE: Ensure all cameras and sensors (if equipped) are clean before each drive. See Cleaning Cameras and Sensors

on page 100 for more information. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as environmental conditions such as rain and

faded lane markings, can aect Autopilot performance.

Controls > Software > Data Sharing >

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