Tesla X, MODEL X Owner's Manual

Owners guide

Contents

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

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

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

Opening and Closing..................................... 4

Doors............................................................................................... 4

Keyless Locking and Unlocking4Using the Key4Opening Doors from the Interior6Opening and Closing Front Doors from Outside Model X7Opening and Closing Falcon Wing Doors8Interior Locking and Unlocking9Door Unlock Mode9Child-protection Lock9Drive-away Locking9Walk-away Locking9Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work10

Windows........................................................................................ 11

Opening and Closing11Locking Rear Windows11

Rear Trunk.................................................................................... 12

Opening12Closing12Adjusting the Opening Height12Opening with No Power13

Front Trunk.................................................................................. 14

Opening14Closing14Interior Emergency Release15

Glove Box..................................................................................... 16

Opening and Closing16

Cup Holders................................................................................. 17

Opening and Closing17

Seating and Safety Restraints...................18

Front and Rear Seats............................................................... 18

Correct Driving Position18Adjusting the Driver’s Seat18Adjusting Second Row Seats19Accessing Third Row Seats 19Folding Third Row Seats20Head Restraints20Seat Heaters20Seat Covers20

Seat Belts......................................................................................21

Wearing Seat Belts21Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant21Seat Belt Pre-tensioners22Testing Seat Belts22Seat Belt Warnings22

Child Safety Seats....................................................................24

Guidelines for Seating Children24Choosing a Child Safety Seat25Seating Larger Children26Installing Child Safety Seats26Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats26Installing LATCHChild Seats27Attaching Upper Tether Straps28Testing a Child Safety Seat29Warnings - Child Safety Seats29

Airbags.......................................................................................... 31

Inflation Eects 33Airbag Warning Indicator34Airbag Warnings34

Location of Airbags31How the Airbags Work32Types of Airbags32Passenger Front Airbag33

Driving...............................................................35

Driver

Profiles............................................................................ 35

Profile 35Restoring a Driver’s Profile 35Saved Driver Settings35Valet Mode35

Creating a Driver

Steering Wheel..........................................................................37

Adjusting Position37Adjusting Sensitivity37Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons37Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons38Using Voice Commands38Heated Steering Wheel39Horn39

Mirrors.......................................................................................... 40

Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors40Rear View Mirror40

Starting and Powering

Starting41Powering O 41

Gears............................................................................................. 42

Shifting Gears42Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Tow Mode)42

Instrument Panel.......................................................................43

Instrument Panel Overview43Instrument Panel - Driving46

Lights............................................................................................ 48

Controlling Lights48High Beam Headlights51Headlights After Exit51Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)51Turn Signals51Hazard Warning Flashers52

Wipers and Washers............................................................... 53

Wipers53Washers53

Brakes........................................................................................... 54

Braking Systems54Brake Wear54Regenerative Braking55Parking Brake55

Traction Control........................................................................ 56

How It Works56

Park Assist...................................................................................57

How Park Assist Works57Visual and Audio Feedback57Controlling Audible Feedback58Limitations and False Warnings58Other Parking Aids58

Vehicle Hold................................................................................59

Launch Mode............................................................................. 60

Performance Dual Motor Vehicles Only60To Activate Launch Mode60Limitations60

Trip Information......................................................................... 61

Displaying Trip Information61

Getting Maximum Range.......................................................62

Driving Tips to Maximize Range62Energy App62Saving Energy62Range Assurance62

Rear View Camera................................................................... 64

Camera Location64

Active Spoiler.............................................................................65

Towing a Trailer.........................................................................66

Towing Capacity66Tire Pressures when Towing66Before Towing a Trailer66Trailer Mode67Trailer Brakes68While Towing a Trailer69Parking with a Trailer69Connecting the Trailer Hitch Receiver70Attaching and Removing the Ball Mount71Electrical Connections72Trailer Sway Mitigation72Impact on Range72

Using a Bicycle Carrier........................................................... 73

Supported Bicycle Carriers73Installing a Bicycle Carrier73Impact on Range73Cautions and Warnings73

O.....................................................41

Driver Assistance.......................................... 74

About Driver Assistance........................................................74

Driver Assistance Components74Driver Assistance Features76Limitations76Cleaning Driver Assistance Components76

Trac-Aware Cruise Control...............................................77

Operating Trac-Aware Cruise Control77Adjust your following distance78Cruising at the Speed Limit79Changing the Set Speed79Overtake Acceleration80Canceling and Resuming81Summary of Cruise Indicators81Limitations82

Autosteer.....................................................................................83

Operating Autosteer83Hold Steering Wheel84Take Over Immediately84Canceling Autosteer84Limitations84

Auto Lane Change................................................................... 86

Operating Auto Lane Change86Canceling Auto Lane Change87Limitations87

Autopark......................................................................................88

Parking on Public Roads88Using Summon90

Lane Assist..................................................................................93

Controlling Lane Assist Warnings94Limitations and Inaccuracies94

Collision Avoidance Assist.................................................... 95

Forward Collision Warning95Automatic Emergency Braking96Limitations and Inaccuracies97

Speed Assist...............................................................................98

How Speed Assist Works98Controlling Speed Assist98Limitations and Inaccuracies99

Using the Touchscreen............................. 100

Touchscreen Overview.........................................................100

The Big Picture100

Controls......................................................................................104

Controlling Features104

Settings...................................................................................... 108

Customizing Your Vehicle108Erasing Personal Data 111

Climate Controls.......................................................................112

Overview of Climate Controls112Customizing Climate Control113Ventilation116Climate Control Operating Tips116

Smart Air Suspension............................................................. 117

Manual Height Adjustments117Location-Based Suspension117Automatic Lowering118Jack Mode118

Media and Audio...................................................................... 119

Overview119Volume Control119FM Radio119XM Radio119Internet Radio120Media Settings121Favorites and Presets121My Music & Devices121USB Hub Connections12212V Power Socket123

Phone...........................................................................................124

Bluetooth®Compatibility124Pairing a Bluetooth Phone124Importing Contacts124Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone124Connecting to a Paired Phone125Making a Phone Call125Receiving a Phone Call125In Call Options125

Maps and Navigation.............................................................126

Overview126Using Maps126Starting Navigation126During Navigation126Favorite Destinations128Updated Maps128

Calendar..................................................................................... 129

Overview129Calendar and Navigation130

Security Settings...................................................................... 131

About the Security System131

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver...................................... 132

About HomeLink132Programming HomeLink132Auto Opening and Closing132Resetting the Location of the HomeLink Device132Troubleshooting HomeLink132

Connecting to Wi-Fi.............................................................. 134

Software Updates................................................................... 135

Loading New Software135Viewing Release Notes135

Mobile App................................................................................ 136

Model XMobile App136

Charging..........................................................137

Electric Vehicle Components............................................. 137

High Voltage Components137Charging Equipment138

Battery Information................................................................139

About the Battery139Battery Care139

Charging Instructions........................................................... 140

Opening the Charge Port140Plugging In140During Charging141Stopping Charging141Charge Port Light141Changing Charge Settings142Charging Status143

Maintenance..................................................144

Maintenance Schedule..........................................................144

Service Intervals144Daily Checks144Monthly Checks144Fluid Replacement Intervals144High Voltage Safety144

Tire Care and Maintenance..................................................145

Maintaining Tire Pressures145Inspecting and Maintaining Tires146Replacing Tires and Wheels147Seasonal Tire Types147Driving in Low Temperatures148Using Tire Chains148Tire Pressure Monitoring148

Temporary Tire Repair.......................................................... 150

Tire Repair Kit150

Inflating with Sealant and Air151Inflating with Air Only152Replacing the Sealant Canister153

Cleaning......................................................................................154

Cleaning the Exterior154Cleaning the Interior155Polishing, Touch Up, and Body Repair156Using a Car Cover157Floor Mats157

Wiper Blades and Washer Jets..........................................158

Checking and Replacing Wipers158

Fluid Reservoirs.......................................................................159

Removing the Maintenance Panel159Checking Battery Coolant159Checking Brake Fluid160Topping Up Washer Fluid160

Jacking and Lifting.................................................................162

Jacking Procedure162

Parts and Accessories...........................................................163

Parts, Accessories, and Modifications 163Body Repairs163Using RFID Transponders163

Specifications............................................... 164

Identification Labels.............................................................. 164

Vehicle Identification Number164Emission Control Label164

Vehicle Loading.......................................................................165

Load Capacity Labeling165Calculating Load Limits166

Dimensions and Weights..................................................... 167

Exterior Dimensions167Interior Dimensions168Weights168

Subsystems............................................................................... 169

Motor169Transmission169Steering169Brakes170Suspension170Battery - 12V170Battery - High Voltage171

Wheels and Tires.....................................................................172

Specifications 172Tire Specifications 172Understanding Tire Markings173Uniform Tire Quality Grading175Wheels and Tires Glossary176

Wheel

Roadside Assistance.................................. 177

Contacting Roadside Assistance...................................... 177

Instructions for Transporters..............................................178

Use a Flatbed Only178Disable Self-Leveling (air suspension vehicles only)178Activate Tow Mode178Connect the Towing Eye179Pull Onto the Trailer and Secure the Wheels180

Consumer Information................................181

About this Owner Information............................................181

Illustrations181Errors or Inaccuracies181Location of Components181Document Applicability181Copyrights and Trademarks182

Disclaimers................................................................................ 183

Vehicle Telematics/Data Recorders183Quality Control183California Proposition 65183

Reporting Safety Defects.................................................... 184

Contacting Tesla184Reporting Safety Defects - US184Reporting Safety Defects - Canada184

Declarations of Conformity.................................................185

Key and Passive Unlocking System185Central Body Controller185Tire Pressure Monitoring System185HomeLink186Radio Frequency Information186

Interior Overview

1. Interior door handles (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 6)

2.

Trac-Aware Cruise Control (Trac-Aware Cruise Control on page 77) and Autosteer (see

Autosteer on page 83)

3. High beams (High Beam Headlights on page 51), Turn signals (Turn Signals on page 51),
Wipers and washers (Wipers and Washers on page 53)

4. Steering wheel buttons - left (Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 37)

5. Instrument panel (Instrument Panel on page 43)

6. Steering wheel buttons - right (Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 38)

7. Gear selector (Shifting Gears on page 42)

8. Touchscreen (Touchscreen Overview on page 100)

9. Glove box button (Glove Box on page 16)

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

11. Exterior mirror adjustment switches (Mirrors on page 40)

12. Seats (Front and Rear Seats on page 18)

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

37)

14. Horn (Horn on page 39)

15. Brakes (Brakes on page 54)

16. Hazard warning lights (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 52)

17. Cabin climate control (Climate Controls on page 112)

18. Cup holders (Cup Holders on page 17)

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Exterior Overview

1. Exterior lights (Lights on page 48)

2. Front doors (Opening and Closing Front Doors from Outside Model X on page 7)

3. Falcon wing doors (Doors on page 4)

4. Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 140)

5. Active spoiler (Active Spoiler on page 65)

6. Forward looking camera (About Driver Assistance on page 74)

7. Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 40)

8. Hood/Front trunk (Front Trunk on page 14)

9. Radar sensor (hidden from view in the above image)(About Driver Assistance on page 74)

10. Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on page 172)

11. Rear view camera (Rear View Camera on page 64)

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

13. Ultrasonic sensors (Park Assist on page 57 and About Driver Assistance on page 74)

Overview 3

Doors

Keyless Locking and Unlocking

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

When you walk up to Model X carrying your
key, doors automatically unlock and pressing
the driver's door handle partially opens the
door. If the Auto Front Door setting is turned
on, you do not need to touch the door handle.
Instead, the door automatically opens as you
approach Model X and close as you walk away
from it.

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

Door Unlock Mode on page 9).

When carrying your key with you, you can also
open the rear trunk without having to use the
key. Simply press the switch located under the
trunk’s exterior handle. Door Unlock Mode
(see Door Unlock Mode on page 9) must
be set to All.

Model X also locks automatically. If you set
Walk-Away Door Lock to ON, Model X locks
when you walk away carrying your key with
you (see Walk-away Locking on page 9).

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

Using the Key

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

1. Trunk

• Double-click to open the rear trunk.

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

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

2. Lock/Unlock All

• Double-click to unlock Model X.
Hazard warning lights

Note: If the Door Unlock Mode is set
to Driver, double-clicking unlocks only
the driver's door and you will need to
double-click again to unlock all doors
and trunks. If set to All, the
double-click unlocks all doors and
trunks. Use the touchscreen to change
this setting (touch Controls >
Settings > Vehicle > Door Unlock
Mode).

• Single-click to lock doors and trunks
(all doors and trunks must be closed).
Hazard warning lights

3. Front trunk (also called the "frunk")

• Double-click to open the front trunk.

flash twice.

first

flash once.

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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. To override
obstacle detection, hold down the top
button while double-clicking to open/
close the door.

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
due so can cause serious damage
or bodily injury.

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

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

41).

drive Model X away from its key, you will
be unable to power it back on after it
powers o.

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

Replacing the Key Battery

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

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

*For convenience, Tesla provides a special
tool to make it easy to open the battery
cover. This tool was included in the box
containing your key when Model X was
initially purchased.

Note: If a lanyard is attached to the key
(see Attaching a Lanyard on page 6),
you can release the bottom cover by
placing your thumb against the "X" on the
bottom cover, then
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.

firmly pulling the

flat-bladed tool,

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

Key Doesn't Work on page 10).

Caution: Remember to bring the key with
you when you drive. Although you can

Opening and Closing 5

Doors

2. Remove the battery by sliding it out at an
angle.

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

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.

firmly on the other

firmly in its

fits

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

Attaching a Lanyard

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

Getting More Keys

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

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

Opening Doors from the Interior

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

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.

Note: If Model S is locked, the
the associated door, and the second pull
opens it.

You can also use the touchscreen to open and
close doors when inside an unlocked Model X.
Touch Controls > Doors, then choose the door
you want to open or close.

first pull unlocks

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Model X has electronically powered doors.
When Model X detects that you have entered,
the touchscreen prompts you to close the
door. Instead of reaching and pulling the door
handle to close the door, you can simply press
Close on the touchscreen's prompt. In
addition, when you sit in the driver's seat and
press the brake pedal, the driver's door closes
automatically.

Note: To prevent children from opening falcon
wing doors using the interior handles, use the
touchscreen, Controls > Settings > Vehicle >
Child Protection Lock, to turn on the child­protection locks (see Child-protection Lock on
page 9).

Doors

Opening and Closing Front Doors
from Outside Model X

Model X doors are electrically powered. When
you approach Model X carrying the key, you
can specify whether just the driver's door
unlocks or all doors unlock. On the
touchscreen, touch Controls > Settings >
Vehicle > Door Unlock Mode and choose
Driver or All. 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 on the falcon wing doors). Touch
Controls > Settings > Vehicle > Auto Front
Door > On > ..

When Model X detects that you have entered
the vehicle, the touchscreen displays a
message asking if you want to close the doors.
The driver's door closes automatically when
you press the brake pedal.

Note: If Auto Front Door opens the door and
you do not use the door within one minute, or
the key is no longer detected, the door closes.
Just press the door handle again to re-open it.

Note: To preserve battery life, Model X is
designed to temporarily disable the Auto
Front Door feature when:

• The key has been out of range for more
than 48 hours.

• The key remains within range for
minutes after all doors are closed.

In these cases, touch the handle to open the
front door. There is no need to reset the
setting. The next time you approach Model X,
provided the above conditions do not apply,
the door automatically opens. If you use the
key to unlock Model X more than twice within
one minute, the driver's door opens, even if
the Auto Front Door setting is turned

five

o.

Opening and Closing 7

Note: If the driver's door has automatically
opened five times but you have not engaged a
driving gear, Auto Front Door is temporarily
suspended until after you engage a driving
gear.

Whenever a door is open, the Door
Open indicator displays on the
instrument panel. The image of the
Model X on the touchscreen Controls
window also shows which door or
trunk is open.

You can close doors manually or by using the
touchscreen.

Doors

You can also close an exterior front door by
touching its handle when the door is already
open.

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

Note: The powered front doors switch to
manual operation whenever you choose to
open or close a door manually.

Opening and Closing Falcon Wing
Doors

Model X has electrically-powered falcon wing
doors that easily open and close by pressing a
button, using the key, or touching the controls
on the touchscreen (Controls > Doors). 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.

To open a falcon wing door from inside Model
X, pull the switch located on the door pillar, or
touch the door controls on the touchscreen
(Controls > Doors):

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

To close a falcon wing door, press the button
located on the inside of the door. You can also
use the key (see Using the Key on page 4,
push the switch on the door pillar (illustrated
above), or touch the door controls on the
touchscreen (Controls > Doors):

You can choose whether falcon wing doors
open partially or fully. Using the touchscreen,
touch Controls > Settings > Vehicle > Door
Open Mode.

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.

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

the Key on page 4).

Note: To prevent children from opening falcon
wing doors using the interior switch, turn on
child-protection locks using the touchscreen
(Controls > Settings > Vehicle > Child
Protection Lock). See Child-protection Lock
on page 9.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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 on the Doors tab. In these
cases, provided it is appropriate to continue
opening or closing the falcon wing door, you
can override obstacle detection by doing any
of the following:

• Hold down the top button on the key
while double-clicking the key's falcon
wing door button (see Using the Key on
page 4).

• Pull (or push) and hold the switch located
on the door pillar.

Interior Locking and Unlocking

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

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

You can also unlock doors by pressing the
Park button on the end of the gear selector a
second time (i.e. after pressing it once to
engage the Park gear).

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

Door Unlock Mode

You can choose whether you want all doors, or
just the driver's door, to unlock when you
approach your vehicle carrying your key. To do
so, touch Controls > Settings > Vehicle > Door
Unlock Mode and choose Driver or All.

Child-protection Lock

Model X has child-protection locks on the
falcon wing doors and liftgate to prevent them
from being opened using interior handles. Use
the touchscreen to turn child protection locks
on or

o. Touch Controls > Settings >

Vehicle > Child Protection Lock.

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

Drive-away Locking

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

Walk-away Locking

Doors and trunks can automatically lock
whenever you walk away carrying the key.

To turn this feature on or
Settings > Vehicle > Walk-Away Door Lock.

o, touch Controls >

Opening and Closing 9

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

Doors

lock until after all the doors are closed and
you have walked away with the key.

Unlocking When the Key Doesn't
Work

If Model X does not unlock when you walk up
to it, or when you press the unlock button on
your key, the key’s battery may be dead. If this
is the case, you can still unlock and drive
Model X.

To unlock Model X (and disable the security
alarm),
door pillar between the front door and the
falcon wing door, on the driver's side of the
vehicle, as shown. Then press the front driver's
door handle. If Model X doesn't unlock, try
adjusting the position of the key. The key must
be in the correct position.

first position the key at the base of the

To drive Model X, place the key against the
center console, immediately below the 12V
power outlet, then press and hold the brake
pedal to turn Model X on.

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

For instructions on how to replace the key’s
battery, see Replacing the Key Battery on
page 5.

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Windows

Opening and Closing

Press down on a switch to lower the
associated window all the way down. Window
switches operate at two levels. To lower a
window partially, hold the switch and release
when the window is at the desired position.

Similarly, pull a switch to raise the associated
window. This also operates at two levels—
when raising, hold the switch and release
when the window is at the desired position.

Note: You can also hold down the top button
on the key to open/close all windows.

Locking Rear Windows

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

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

Warning: Never leave children unattended
in Model X.

Warning: Before closing a power 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.

Warning: When leaving Model X, always
take your key with you. Leaving the key in
Model X allows all doors, windows, and
controls to be fully operational and can
cause hazardous, unauthorized or
unintentional use of Model X.

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Rear Trunk

Opening

To open the rear trunk, do one of the
following:

• Touch Controls > Trunk on the
touchscreen.

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

• Press the switch located under the
exterior handle .

When the liftgate is open, the
instrument panel displays the Door
Open indicator light. The image of
the Model X on the touchscreen
Controls window also displays the
open trunk.

Closing

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

• Double-click the trunk button on the key.

• Touch Controls > Trunk on the
touchscreen.

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

Height on page 12).

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

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

Adjusting the Opening Height

You can adjust the opening height of the
powered liftgate to make it easier to reach:

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

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

To open the trunk from inside in the unlikely
situation in which Model X has no electrical
power, see Opening with No Power on page

13.

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

3.

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

confirmation chime.

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Opening with No Power

If Model X has no electrical power, you can
open the rear trunk from inside. Use the
mechanical release cable located on the
underside of the liftgate, next to the interior
light.

1. Remove the cover by pulling its lower
edge very

2. Pull the cable to release the latch.

3. Push the liftgate open.

firmly toward you.

Rear Trunk

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Front Trunk

Opening

To open the front trunk:

Touch ControlsFront Trunk on the
touchscreen, or double-click the front
trunk button on the key.

Pull the hood up.

The door open indicator displays on
the instrument panel when the front
trunk is open. The image of the
Model X on the touchscreen Controls
window also displays the open trunk.

Closing

The Model X body is made of lightweight
aluminum. Therefore, the 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 close the
hood:

• Lower the hood fully until it touches the
latches.

• Place both hands on the front of the hood
in the areas shown below (in green), then
press down

• Lift the front edge of the hood to ensure it
is fully closed.

firmly to engage the latches.

The front trunk locks whenever Model X is
locked using the touchscreen, externally using
the key or walk-away locking, or when Valet
mode is active (see Valet Mode).

To open the front trunk in the unlikely
situation in which Model X has no electrical
power, see #unique_57.

Caution: To prevent damage:

• Apply pressure only to the green
areas illustrated above. 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 leading
edge of the hood because this can
crease the edge.

• Do not slam or drop the hood.

Warning: Do not drive with the hood
secured by the secondary catch alone.

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Interior Emergency Release

An interior release button inside the front
trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.
This release button is active whenever
Model X is stationary.

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

Front Trunk

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

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Glove Box

Opening and Closing

To open the glove box, press the switch
located on the side of the touchscreen. If you
leave the glove box open for five minutes, its
light automatically turns o.

Note: The glove box locks whenever Model X
is locked externally, using the key or walk­away locking. It also locks when Model X is in
Valet mode (see Valet Mode on page 35). It
does not lock when Model X is locked using
the touchscreen.

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

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Opening and Closing

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

Cup Holders

To expose rear cup holders, press and release
the cup holder face plate located at the back
of the center console.

Opening and Closing 17

Front and Rear Seats

Correct Driving Position

The seat, head restraint, 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
the seat back reclined no more than 30
degrees.

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

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

Model X seats include integrated head
restraints. The front driver and passenger head
restraints adjust automatically based on seat
position.

floor and

Adjusting the Driver’s Seat

1. Adjust lumbar support.

2. Adjust backrest.

3. Move seat forward/backward. The height
of the head restraint automatically adjusts
in relation to the seat position. For
example, if the seat is moved back,
indicating a relatively tall driver, the
headrest raises, and if the seat is moved
forward for a shorter driver, the headrest
lowers.

4. Adjust the seat’s height and tilt angle.

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

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

Front and Rear Seats

Adjusting Second Row Seats

Model X has either two or three seating
positions in the second row, depending on the
interior layout option purchased. Each seating
position provides comfort adjustments.
Although the control on the outside seats are
L-shaped and the control on the middle seat is
circular, they both provide the same functions.

Accessing Third Row Seats

Model X makes it easy for passengers to enter
and exit the optional third row seating
positions. Press the Easy Entry button located
on the backrest of each second row outside
seat. The associated outside seat's backrest
tilts forward and the seat moves fully forward.
The center seat also moves partially forward.

1. Move seat forward/backward.

2. Adjust backrest.

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

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If one of the seats is occupied when the Easy
Entry button is pressed, both seats move
partially forward, but only as far as an
occupant in the seat can move forward when
using the seat's comfort adjustment. In
situations where a child safety seat is installed
in a second row seat that must move forward
for easy entry, and an occupant is not
detected in the front seat directly in front of
the child safety seat, the front seat moves
forward to accommodate forward movement
of the second row seat with the child safety
seat.

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

Front and Rear Seats

Note: Forward movement cancels if an
occupant adjusts a second row seat while it is
moving.

Note: When an outside seat has tilted forward
for easy entry, its back rest resets to the
neutral position and may need to be re­adjusted.

Note: If an obstacle is detected while a seat is
moving forward for easy entry, forward
movement stops and the seat moves back.

Folding Third Row Seats

If Model X is equipped with third row seats,
remove items from the seats and the rear foot
well before folding. To allow the third row seat
backs to fold completely
move the second row seats forward.

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

flat, you may need to

Head Restraints

Front seats include non-removable head
restraints that adjust automatically based on
the position of the seat (see Adjusting the

Driver’s Seat on page 18).

The second and third row seats have
integrated non-removable head restraints that
can not be adjusted. However, the head
restraints in the third row seats can be folded
down for storage (see Folding Third Row

Seats on page 20).

Seat Heaters

The front seats are equipped with heating
pads that operate at three levels from 3
(highest) to 1 (lowest). To operate the seat
heaters, see Climate Controls on page 112.

If Model X is equipped with the optional cold
weather package, you can also control seat
heaters in all rear seating positions, as well as
heated wipers and washer nozzles by by
touching Controls > Cold Weather (see

Controls on page 104).

1. Fold head restraint forward.

2. Fold seat forward.

Note: If necessary, the second row seat may
move forward slightly to accommodate the
forward position of the third row seat.

Note: To raise the seats, pull the seat back
upward until it latches into place. To
the seat back is locked in the upright position,
try pulling it forward.

confirm

Seat Covers

Do not use seat covers on Model X. Doing so
could restrict deployment of the side air bags
if an accident occurs. It can also reduce the
accuracy of the occupant detection system.

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

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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) that, by
pulling the seat belt beyond the length
needed for a typical adult occupant, locks the
belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled
(see Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats
on page 26).

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.

The seat belt reminder on the
instrument panel alerts you if a seat
belt for an occupied seat is not
fastened. If the belt remains
unfastened, the reminder
an intermittent chime sounds. If all
occupants are buckled up and the
reminder stays on, re-fasten 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.

flashes and

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.

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 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.

To Fasten a Belt

1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat.

Seating and Safety Restraints 21

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

Seat Belts

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.

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 pre­tensioners have been activated, they must
be replaced. After any accident, 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.

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.

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 an
accident occurs.

Warning: Secure small children in a
suitable child safety seat. 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
an accident occurs.

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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 an accident 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: 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.

Seat Belts

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Child Safety Seats

Guidelines for Seating Children

Your Model X seat belts in all passenger seating positions are designed for adults and larger
children. You must restrain infants and small children in the second and rear row seats only, and
you must use a suitable child safety seat appropriate for the child’s age, weight, and size. Never
use child safety seats in the front row passenger seat. Carefully follow the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the child safety seat.

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Child Safety Seats

Choosing a Child Safety Seat

All children age 12 and under should ride in the second and rear 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 National Highway Trac Safety Administration
(NHTSA). For more information, go to www.nhtsa.gov/ChildSafety/Guidance.

Infants Toddlers Young

children

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

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

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

and up to 40 lbs (18 kg)*

Type of child
safety seat

Seat position Rear facing only* Forward facing* Forward

Recommended
attachment
method

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

Rear facing (or convertible) Forward facing (or

convertible)*

If combined weight of child
and safety seat is up to
65 lbs (29 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 kg), attach using the seat
belt only.***

If combined weight of child
and safety seat is up to 65 lbs
(29 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 kg), attach using the
seat belt and upper tether
strap.***

Over 40 lbs
(18 kg)

Seat belt
retained
booster
seat

facing

Attach
booster
seats using
the seat
belt only.

** LATCH - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. In Canada, this is also called Lower
Universal Anchorage System (LUAS), or CANFIX.

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

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 your state, go to: http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/

childsafety_laws.html.

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Child Safety Seats

Seating Larger Children

If a child is too large to fit into a child safety
seat, but too small to safely fit into the
standard seat belts, use a booster seat
appropriate for the child’s age and size.
Carefully follow the manufacturer’s
instructions to secure the booster seat using
the seat belts. Do not use the LATCH system
to secure booster seats, even in situations
where the booster seat is equipped with the
LATCH system.

Installing Child Safety Seats

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

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

Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats

on page 26).

• LATCH retained - these seats can attach
to anchor bars built into the vehicle’s rear
seats (see Installing LATCH Child Seats on
page 27).

Check the child safety seat manufacturer’s
instructions and the table on Child Safety

Seats on page 24 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.

Installing Seat Belt Retained Child
Seats

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

Note: An automatic locking retractor
disengages only when the seat belt is
unbuckled and fully retracted. The belt can
then be worn as a normal belt, sliding freely in
and out and locking tight only in an
emergency. Once disengaged, the belt must
be fully extended to re-engage the locking
mechanism whenever you install a child safety
seat.

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

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

First, make sure that the child falls into the
correct weight range for the seat.

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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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 28).

Installing LATCH Child Seats

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

identified by a

Child Safety Seats

In the third row (if equipped), you can install
LATCH child safety seats in both seating
locations.

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.

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.

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Child Safety Seats

Attaching Upper Tether Straps

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

In the outside seating positions, always
position single-strap tethers to run to the side
of the head restraints. In doing so, run it on
the same side of the head restraint as the seat
belt retraction mechanism. In the center
seating seating position on the second row
seats (if equipped), position a single-strap
tether over the top of the head restraint. For
dual-strap tethers, position a strap on each
side of the head restraint. Tighten according
to the child safety seat manufacturer’s
instructions.

Note: To prevent the single-strap tether in the
center position from moving side to side, the
top of the head restraint deforms.

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 that the anchors are still securely in
place.

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

Single Strap - Second Row Seats:

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