2017 TESLA MODEL X power steering

Note: On RHD (Right Hand Drive) vehicles, the controls illustrated above are arranged similarly,but are mirrored on the right side of the vehicle.
1. Interior door handles ( Opening Doors from the Interior on page 6)
2.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 79) and Autosteer (see
Autosteer on page 85)
3. High beams ( High Beam Headlights on page 56), Turn signals ( Turn Signals on page 57),
Wipers and washers ( Wipers and Washers on page 58)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left ( Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 42)
5. Instrument panel ( Instrument Panel on page 48)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right ( Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 43)
7. Gear selector ( Shifting Gears on page 47)
8. Touchscreen ( Touchscreen Overview on page 102)
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 45)
12. Seats ( Front and Rear Seats on page 18)
13. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) ( Steering Wheel on page
42)
14. Horn ( Horn on page 44)
15. Brakes ( Brakes on page 59)
16. Hazard warning lights ( Hazard Warning Flashers on page 57)
17. Cabin climate control ( Climate Controls on page 115)
18. Cup holders ( Cup Holders on page 17)
Interior Overview
2Model X Owner

Regenerative Braking
Whenever Model X is moving and your foot is
off the accelerator, regenerative braking slows
down Model X and feeds any surplus energy
back to the Battery.
By anticipating your stops and simply
removing pressure from the accelerator to slow down, you can take advantage ofregenerative braking to increase driving range.
Of course, this is no substitute for regular braking when needed for safety.
Note: If regenerative braking is aggressively
slowing Model X, such as on a steep descent,
brake lights turn on to alert other road usersthat you are slowing down.
The Energy app displays real-time feedback on the amount of energy being gained by
regenerative braking. You can also display the
power meter on either side of the instrument panel by choosing Energy using the scroll
button on the steering wheel (see Steering
Wheel on page 42).
The amount of energy fed back to the Battery using regenerative braking can depend on the
current state of the Battery and the charge level setting that you are using. If regenerative
braking is limited, a dashed yellow line
displays on the power meter. For example,
regenerative braking may be limited if the Battery is already fully charged or if the
ambient temperature is low.
To Set the Regenerative Braking Level
You can use the touchscreen to change the
level of regenerative braking:
1. Touch Controls > Driving > Regenerative Braking.
2. Choose from two levels:

How Park Assist Works
Model X has several sensors designed to
detect the presence of objects nearby. When
moving slowly in Drive or Reverse, the sensors
alert you if an object is detected in close
proximity to the front and rear of your
Model X.
The sensors are activated when driving less
than 8 km/h.
Note: Rear sensors are 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
63). 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 canpotentially cause serious injury. Always
inspect the area with your own eyes.
When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Park assist does not
detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
animals, or objects that are moving, protruding, located too far above or
below the sensors, or too close or too far
from the sensors. Park Assist is for
guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace your own direct visual
checks. It is not a substitute for careful
driving.
Visual and Audio Feedback
When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist
view displays on the left side of the instrument
panel, showing any objects that are in close
proximity to the front and rear of Model X.
This view closes when you shift into Drive
unless objects are detected close to the front
of the Model X, in which case the Park Assist
view closes automatically when your driving
speed exceeds 8 km/h. When reversing, visual
feedback also displays on the touchscreen,
immediately below the camera view (see Rear
View Camera on page 69). You can manually
close the park assist view on the touchscreen
by touching the X in the upper left corner.
When driving with the Camera app displayed
on the touchscreen, you can switch to the
Park Assist view when driving at speeds below
8 km/h. Touch the button located in the upper
left corner of the Camera app window. This is
useful if you need assistance with parallel parking.
If chimes are turned on (see Controlling
Audible Feedback on page 63), an audible
beep sounds as you approach an object. You
can temporarily mute the chime by pressing
the scroll wheel on the left side of the steering
wheel or by touching the mute button located
on the in the bottom left corner of the Park Assist view.
Note: If you are driving with the camera app
displayed on the touchscreen, you can switch to the Park Assist view by touching the icon inthe upper left corner of the camera app
window. You must be driving at speeds below
8 km/h.
Note: If a sensor is unable to provide
feedback, the instrument panel displays an
alert message.
Caution: Keep sensors clean from dirt,
debris, snow, and ice. Avoid using a high
pressure power washer on the sensors
Park Assist
62Model X Owner

1. CloseTouch the circled X in the top left corner of a window to close it (or you can touch anywhere
outside the window).
2. Doors
Touch to open or close doors.
3. Seats
Touch to move the second row seats forward or back.
4. Cold Weather
If Model X is equipped with the optional cold weather package, you can control all seatheaters as well as the heated wipers and steering wheel. Heaters that are turned on are displayed in red. To turn
off all seat heaters, touch All Off. Note that you can also control the
front driver and passenger seats using the main climate control panel located on the bottom
of the touchscreen (see Climate Controls on page 115).
5. Suspension
If Model X is equipped with Smart Air Suspension, touch to manually raise or lower Model X,or to remove a previously saved auto-raising location (see Smart Air Suspension on page
120). Model X must be powered on and you must press the brake pedal before you can
change suspension settings. Smart Air Suspension causes Model X to self-level, even when powered
off. Therefore, when towing or lifting, you must disable self-leveling (see Instructions
for Transporters on page 183 and Jacking and Lifting on page 166).
6. Driving

Overview of Climate Controls
The climate controls are always available at the bottom of the touchscreen. By default, climate control is set to Auto, which maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather conditions. When you adjust the temperature, the system automatically adjusts the heating, air
conditioning, air distribution, air circulation, and fan speed to maintain your selected temperature. To override these settings, touch Auto (see Customizing Climate Control on page 116).
The fan, heating, and air conditioning systems are powered by the Battery. Therefore, prolonged
use decreases driving range.
Note: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle
options, software version, market region, and settings, the information displayed may be slightly
different.
1. The front seats are equipped with heating pads that operate at three levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest).
When operating, the indicator turns red and displays the setting number.
Note: If Model X is equipped with the optional cold weather package, you can also control seat heaters in the rear seats, heated wipers, and heated steering wheel by touchingControls > Cold Weather (see Controls on page 107).
2. Touch the up or down arrow to set the cabin temperature. To apply a temperature setting to both the driver and passenger side at the same time, touch SYNC TEMP on the temperaturepopup that appears when you touch an arrow.
3. Automatic/Manual climate control for front and rear cabin (see Customizing Climate Control
on page 116).
4. The windshield defroster distributes air
flow to the windshield. Touch once to turn on, touch a
second time to operate the heating and fan at their maximum level, and touch a third time to
turn
off and restore the air distribution, heating, and fan to their previous settings.
5. Turn climate control system on/off.6. The rear window defroster warms up the rear window for 15 minutes, then automatically shutsoff. Exterior side mirrors are also heated.
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, neurologicalinjury, or some other condition, should exercise caution when using the climate control
system and seat heaters.
Climate Controls
Using the Touchscreen115

MotorTypeAC induction motor, liquid-cooled, withvariable frequency driveRating320 VoltsMaximum speed of large motors (rear motor on
Performance vehicles)18700 rpmMaximum speed of small motors (front motor on all
vehicles, rear motor on non-Performance vehicles)18200 rpm*Tested in accordance with ECE R85
Transmission
TypeSingle speed fixed gearOverall Final Drive RatioSmall motor: 9.34:1
Large motor: 9.73:1Reverse GearReverse direction of motor, limited to
24 km/h
Steering
TypeRack and pinion with electronic power steering
Variable ratio and speed sensitiveNumber of turns lock to lock2.45Turning Circle (curb to curb)12.4 metres
Subsystems
174Model X Owner

AABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 59
Acceleration (dual-motor) 107
access panel, removing 164accessoriesinstalling 167
plugging into power socket 126
adaptive headlights 56
air circulation 116
air conditioning 115
air distribution 116
air
filter 119
air suspension 121
air vents 119
airbag, front passenger, disabling 37
airbags 35
alarm 136
all-season tires 153
always connected, setting 67
anti-lock braking (ABS) 59
audioplaying files 122
steering wheel buttons 42
volume control 122
Auto High Beam 56
Auto Lane Change 88
auto-raising suspension 120
Autopark 90
Autopilot 77
Autosteer 85
average range 67
B
backup camera 69
battery (12V)complete discharge 144specifications 175Battery (high voltage)care of 144
coolant 164
specifications 176
temperature limits 144
battery (key), replacing 5
blind spot warning 95
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 125
general information 127
phone, pairing and using 127
body repairs 167
body touch up 162
brake
fluid replacement 150
brakesautomatic in emergencies 97fluid level 164
overview of 59
specifications 175
brightness of displays 111
C
Cabin Overheat Protection setting 111
cabin temperature control 115
Calendar app 134
camera (rear view) 69
car cover 162
car washes 160
carpets, cleaning 161
CE
certifications 189
CHAdeMO 143
chains 154
change of ownership 114
charge port 145
charge port light 147
chargingcharge settings 148
components and equipment 142
instructions 145
public charging stations 143
scheduling 148
status of 149
charging locations, finding 130
child protectiondisabling liftgate and rear door handles 9
disabling rear window switches 11child seatsdisabling front passenger airbag 37
installing and using 25
cleaning 160
climate controls 115
Cold Weather controls 107
collision avoidance assist 97
console12V power socket 126
cup holders 17
USB ports 126
consumption chart 67
contact informationroadside assistance 180coolantBattery, checking level of 164
Battery, replacement interval 150
copyrights 185, 186
Creep 107
cruise control 79
cup holders 17
D
DAB radio 123
dashboard overview 2
data recording 187
day mode 111
declarations of conformity 189
Index
194Model X Owner

PPark Assist 62
Park gear 47
parking brake 60
parking, automatic 90
parts replacement 167
personal data, erasing 114phonesteering wheel buttons 43
using 127
PIN 40
power management 67
power socket 126
power windows 11
powering on and
off 46
Preconditioning 111
preferences, setting 111
public charging stations 143
R
radar 77
radio 122
Radio Frequency information 189
rain sensor 58
rangedisplayed on instrument panel 48
driving tips to maximize 67
regenerative braking 60
range assurance 67
Range mode 67
Range Mode 107
Rated range 111
re-routing 131
rear seats, accessing 20
rear view camera 69
rear window switches, disabling 11
Recent (Media Player) 124
Recents 129
regenerative braking 60
region format 111
release notes 140
Reverse gear 47
RFID transponders 167
roadside assistance 180
rotating tires 152
route overview 131
S
safety informationairbags 38
child seats 34
seat belts 24seat beltscleaning 161seat belts (continued)in a collision 23
overview of 22
pre-tensioners 23
wearing when pregnant 22
seat covers 21
seat heaters 115
seating capacity 170
seatsadjusting 18
heaters 115
seats, second row 19
security settings 136
sensors 77
service data recording 187
service intervals 150
Settings 111
Settings, erasing 114
shifting gears 47
Show Commute Advice 131
side collision avoidance 95
side collision warning 95
slip start 61
Smart Preconditioning 111
software reset 114
software updates 140
specificationsdimensions 172
exterior 172
interior 173
motor 174
subsystems 174
tires 177
weights 173
wheels 177
spoiler 70
stability control 61
starting 46
Statutory Plate 170
steering
specifications 174
steering wheeladjusting position 42
adjusting sensitivity 42
buttons 42
heated 42
scroll bars 42
steering, automatic 85
summer tires 153
Summon 90
suspension 121
suspension
specifications 175
T
telematics 187
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 144
cabin, controls for 115
Index
Index197