1. Interior door handles (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 6)
2.Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 78) and Autosteer (see
Autosteer on page 84)
3. High beams ( High Beam Headlights on page 53), Turn signals ( Turn Signals on page 54),
Wipers and washers ( Wipers and Washers on page 55)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left ( Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 39)
5. Instrument panel ( Instrument Panel on page 45)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right ( Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 40)
7. Gear selector ( Shifting Gears on page 44)
8. Touchscreen ( Touchscreen Overview on page 101)
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 42)
12. Seats ( Front and Rear Seats on page 18)
13. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) ( Steering Wheel on page
39)
14. Horn ( Horn on page 41)
15. Brakes ( Brakes on page 56)
16. Hazard warning lights ( Hazard Warning Flashers on page 54)
17. Cabin climate control ( Climate Controls on page 114)
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 39).
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:
pressure power washer on the sensors
and do not clean a sensor with a sharp or abrasive object that can scratch or
damage its surface.Caution: Do not install accessories or
stickers on or near the parking sensors.
Controlling Audible Feedback
You can use Park Assist with or without
audible feedback. To turn chimes on or
off,touch Controls > Settings > Safety &
Security > Park Assist Chimes.
You can also mute the chimes temporarily by
pressing the scroll wheel on the left side of the steering wheel or by touching the mute buttonin the bottom left corner of the Park Assist
view. The chimes are muted until you shift into
a
different gear or drive over 5 mph (8 km/h).
Limitations and False Warnings
The parking sensors may not function
correctly in these situations:
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 114).
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
119). 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 181 and Jacking and Lifting on page 165).
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 115).
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 106).
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 115).
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
114Model X Owner
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 15 mph (24 km/h)
Steering
TypeRack and pinion with electronic powersteering
Variable ratio and speed sensitiveNumber of turns lock to lock2.45Turning Circle (curb to curb)40.7 ft (12.4 m)
Subsystems
172Model X Owner
AABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 56
Acceleration (dual-motor) 106
access panel, removing 163accessoriesinstalling 166
plugging into power socket 125
adaptive headlights 53
air circulation 115
air conditioning 114
air distribution 115
air
filter 118
air suspension 120
air vents 118
airbags 33
alarm 134
all-season tires 152
always connected, setting 64
anti-lock braking (ABS) 56
audioplaying files 121
steering wheel buttons 39
volume control 121
Auto High Beam 53
Auto Lane Change 87
auto-raising suspension 119
Autopark 89
Autopilot 76
Autosteer 84
average range 64
B backup camera 66
battery (12V)complete discharge 142specifications 173Battery (high voltage)care of 142
coolant 163
specifications 174
temperature limits 142
battery (key), replacing 5
blind spot warning 94
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 124
general information 126
phone, pairing and using 126
body repairs 166
body touch up 161
brake
fluid replacement 149
brakesautomatic in emergencies 96fluid level 163
overview of 56
specifications 173
brightness of displays 110
C
Cabin Overheat Protection setting 110
cabin temperature control 114
Calendar app 132
California Proposition 65 186
camera (rear view) 66
car cover 161
car washes 159
carpets, cleaning 160
CE
certifications 188
CHAdeMO 141
chains 153
change of ownership 113
charge port 143
charge port light 146
chargingcharge settings 147
components and equipment 140
instructions 143
public charging stations 141
scheduling 147
status of 148
charging locations, finding 129
child protectiondisabling liftgate and rear door handles 9
disabling rear window switches 11child seatsinstalling and using 25
cleaning 159
climate controls 114
Cold Weather controls 106
collision avoidance assist 96
console12V power socket 125
cup holders 17
USB ports 124
consumption chart 64
contact informationroadside assistance 180
Tesla 187coolantBattery, checking level of 163
Battery, replacement interval 149
copyrights 184, 185
Creep 106
cruise control 78
cup holders 17
D
dashboard overview 2
data recording 186
day mode 110
declarations of conformity 188
delivery mileage 186
devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 124
Index
190Model X Owner
overtake acceleration 78
Owner Information, about 184, 185
P Park Assist 59
Park gear 44
parking brake 57
parking, automatic 89
parts replacement 166
passenger detection 35
passenger front airbag 35
personal data, erasing 113phonesteering wheel buttons 40
using 126
PIN 37
power management 64
power socket 125
power windows 11
powering on and
off 43
Preconditioning 110
preferences, setting 110
Proposition 65 186
public charging stations 141
R radar 76
radio 121
Radio Frequency information 188
rain sensor 55
rangedisplayed on instrument panel 45
driving tips to maximize 64
regenerative braking 57
range assurance 64
Range mode 64
Range Mode 106
Rated range 110
re-routing 129
rear seats, accessing 20
rear view camera 66
rear window switches, disabling 11
Recent (Media Player) 123
Recents 128
regenerative braking 57
region format 110
release notes 138
Reverse gear 44
RFID transponders 166
roadside assistance 180
rotating tires 151
route overview 129
S
safety defects, reporting 187safety informationairbags 36
child seats 32
seat belts 24
satellite radio 122
seat beltscleaning 160
in a collision 23
overview of 22
pre-tensioners 23
wearing when pregnant 22
seat covers 21
seat heaters 114
seating capacity 168
seatsadjusting 18
heaters 114
seats, second row 19
security settings 134
sensors 76
service data recording 186
service intervals 149
Settings 110
Settings, erasing 113
shifting gears 44
Show Commute Advice 129
side collision avoidance 94
side collision warning 94
SiriusXM 122
slip start 58
Smart Preconditioning 110
software reset 113
software updates 138
specificationsdimensions 170
exterior 170
interior 171
motor 172
subsystems 172
tires 175
weights 171
wheels 175
spoiler 67
stability control 58
starting 43
steering
specifications 172
steering wheeladjusting position 39
adjusting sensitivity 39
buttons 39
heated 39
scroll bars 39
steering, automatic 84
Streaming radio 122
summer tires 152
Summon 89
Index
Index193