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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.
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).
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:
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Choosing a Child Safety SeatRefer to the tables below for guidelines on the type of seat belt installed and ISOFIX installed
child restraint you should use based on the weight of the child.
Seat Belt Installed Child Restraints
Monopost Seats:Mass GroupFront PassengerSecond RowThird RowGroup 0up to 10 kgXUUGroup 0+up to 13 kgL*UUGroup I9 - 18 kgUF*U, UFU, UFGroup II15 - 25 kgUF*U, UFU, UFGroup III22 - 36 kgUF*U, UFU, UF* Seat must be placed in rearmost and highest position.
U: Suitable for universal child restraints approved for use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for universal forward-facing child restraints approved for use in this mass group.
L: Suitable for these particular child restraints - Maxi-Cosi
Cabrio/Cabriofix E4 04443517 or
Takata Mini E4 04443717.
X: Seating position is not suitable for children in this mass group.
Bench Seats (5-seat vehicles only):
Mass GroupFront
PassengerRear
Outboard (60%)Rear CenterRear
Outboard (40%)Group 0up to 10 kgXUUUGroup 0+up to 13 kgL*UUUGroup I9 - 18 kgUF*U, UFU, UFU, UFGroup II15 - 25 kgUF*U, UFU, UFU, UFGroup III22 - 36 kgUF*U, UFU, UFU, UF* Seat must be placed in the rearmost position with the seatback in the most upright position
(full rear and full up only).
U: Suitable for universal child restraints approved for use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for universal forward-facing child restraints approved for use in this mass group.
L: Suitable for these particular child restraints - Maxi-Cosi
Cabrio/Cabriofix E4 04443517 or
Takata Mini E4 04443717.
X: Seating position is not suitable for children in this mass group.
Child Safety Seats
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Bench Seats (5-seat vehicles only):
Mass GroupSize ClassFixtureFront
PassengerRear
OutboardRear CenterGroup 0up to 10 kgER1XILX
Group 0+up to 13 kg
ER1XILXDR2XILXCR3XILX
Group I9 - 18 kg
DR2XILXCR3XILXBF2XIUFXB1F2XXIUFXAF3XIUFXIUF: Suitable for universal ISOFIX forward child restraint systems approved for use in this mass
group.
IL: Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems in the
"specific vehicle", "restricted", or
"semi-universal" categories.
X: Seating position does not support ISOFIX child restraint systems in this mass group/size
class.
*ISOFIX - The international standard for attachment points for child safety seats in passenger
vehicles.
Note: If the combined weight of the child and the child safety seat is over 29 kg, Tesla
recommends attaching the safety seat using the seat belt and upper tether strap. In addition to
safety, this has the added
benefit of ensuring the seat belt reminder does not stay lit. Always
follow the child safety seat manufacturer
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empty or carrying a weight of 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
immediately and turn the airbags
off manually
when a child is seated in the front passenger
seating position.
If the airbag is permanently on, even when the seat is empty and the seat belt is unbuckled,contact Tesla immediately.
To make sure the sensing system can correctly detect occupancy status, eliminate the
following:
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1. Touch to control front driver side map light.
2. If you touch DOME, a popup appears that allow you to control cabin lights. If cabin lights are set to ON, all interior cabin lights, including the light in the rear trunk, turn on when youunlock Model X, open a door upon exiting, or shift into P (Park). They turn
off after 60
seconds, when you lock Model X, or when you shift into a driving gear. If set to AUTO, cabin lights turn on only when little or no light is detected.
You can also turn on an individual dome light by touching its lens. If you manually turn a domelight on, it turns
off when Model X powers off. If Model X was already powered off when you
manually turned the light on, it turns off after 60 minutes.
3. If you turn on AMBIENT lights, the lights on the door arm rests turn on whenever the headlights are on.
4. Touch to control front passenger side map light.
5. Touch to turn the fog lights on or
off. Fog lights operate only when low beam headlights are
on. When headlights are turned off, fog lights also turn off.
The Rear Fog indicator displays on the instrument panel whenever rear fog
lights are on.The Front Fog indicator displays on the instrument panel whenever the
optional front fog lights are on.
6. If Model X is equipped with a coil suspension system, you can adjust the angle of the headlights to accommodate the load you are carrying. You may need to lower the angle of theheadlights to avoid blinding oncoming drivers in situations when you are carrying a
significantamount of weight in the rear trunk. After touching LEVEL, drag the slider to the desired position:
0Headlights are not lowered. No change is needed when all front and rear seats are
occupied and only the front trunk is laden.1Headlights are lowered one level. Suitable when the front and rear seats are occupied and the rear trunk is laden.2Headlights are lowered two levels. Suitable when carrying heavy loads.
Note: Headlight adjustments are not available if Model X is equipped with Smart Air
Suspension because Model X levels automatically.
Lights
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Towing Capacity
A Model X equipped with the optional towing
package is capable of towing a trailer. The
total trailer weight (trailer weight including all
cargo and additional equipment), and the trailer tongue weight, must never exceed thefollowing:TiresMaximum Towing
Capacity*Maximum Tongue
Weight**20" or 22"2270 kg90 kg
**The tongue weight is the downward force
that the weight of the trailer exerts on the
hitch. It must not be less than 4% of the trailer
load. Carrying a
significant amount of
equipment, passengers or cargo in Model X
can reduce the tongue weight it can handle, which also reduces the maximum towingcapacity. Maximum towing capacity is
calculated assuming Model X
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Load Capacity LabelingIt is important to understand how much
weight your Model X can safely carry. This
weight is called the vehicle capacity weight
and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and any additional equipment added toyour Model X since it was manufactured.
There are up to three labels attached to Model X that state how much weight it can safely
carry. These labels are located on the center door pillar and are visible when the front door
is open:
1. Towing label (if equipped)
2. Tire and Loading Information label
3. Statutory Plate
Note: Towing capability is available on your
Model X only if you have purchased the optional Towing Package.
Warning: Overloading Model X has an
adverse effect on braking and handling,
which can compromise your safety or damage Model X.Caution: Never store large amounts of
liquid in Model X. A significant spill can
cause electrical components to
malfunction.
Towing Label
If equipped with the optional towing package,
the Towing Label instructs you to refer to this owner
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Driver and four passengersDescriptionTotalVehicle capacity weight954 lbs
(433 kg)Subtract occupant weight (5 x
150 lbs/68 kg)750 lbs
(340 kg)Available cargo weight204 lbs
(93 kg)
The cargo weight should be distributed
between the front and rear trunks.
Vehicle Loading
Specifications171