2018 TESLA MODEL X headlights

1.Interior door handles ( Opening Doors from the Interior on page 7)
2.Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 91) and Autosteer
( Autosteer on page 97)
3. High beams ( High Beam Headlights on page 63), Turn signals ( Turn Signals on page 63),
Wipers and washers ( Wipers and Washers on page 65)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left ( Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 47)
5. Instrument panel ( Instrument Panel on page 54)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right ( Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 48)
7. Gear selector ( Shifting Gears on page 53)
8. Touchscreen ( Touchscreen Overview on page 114)
9. Glovebox button ( Glove Box on page 17)
10. Power window switches ( Opening and Closing on page 12)
11. Exterior mirror adjustment switches ( Mirrors on page 50)
12. Seats ( Front and Rear Seats on page 20)
13. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) ( Steering Wheel on page
47)
14. Horn ( Horn on page 49)
15. Brakes ( Brakes on page 66)
16. Hazard warning lights ( Hazard Warning Flashers on page 64)
17. Cabin climate control ( Climate Controls on page 126)
18. Cup holders ( Cup Holders on page 18)
Interior Overview
2Model X Owner

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 you
unlock 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
Driving61

7.Exterior lights (headlights, tail lights, side marker lights, parking lights, and license plate
lights) are set to AUTO each time you start Model X.
AUTOExterior lights automatically turn on when driving in low lighting conditions.
If you change to a different setting, lights always revert to this AUTO setting
on your next drive.
Touch one of these options to temporarily change the exterior light setting:
OFFExterior lights turn off until you manually turn them back on or until the next
time you drive Model X. If daytime running lights are required in your region,
the exterior lights used for this purpose do not turn
off.Only the side marker lights, parking lights, tail lights and license plate lights
turn on.Exterior lights turn on.
Note: Model X has a series of lights along the lower rim of the headlights, also referred to as
"signature" lights. These lights automatically turn on whenever Model X is powered on and a driving gear is engaged.
Warning: Always ensure that your headlamps are switched to AUTO or ON, as
appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a collision.
8. If you turn on AUTO HIGH BEAM, high beam headlights turn on and off automatically based
on whether or not light is detected in front of Model X (see High Beam Headlights on page
63).
Lights
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High Beam HeadlightsPush the left-hand steering column lever away
from you. To cancel, pull the lever toward you.
The high beam headlights can automatically
switch to low beam when there is light
detected in front of Model X (for example,
from an oncoming vehicle). To turn this feature
on, touch Controls > Auto High Beam .
Note: Your chosen setting is retained until you
manually change it. It can also be saved in
your driver
profile.
In situations where high beams are turned offbecause AUTO HIGH BEAM is turned on and
light is detected in front of Model X, you can temporarily turn on high beams by pulling thelever all the way toward you.
The following indicator lights are visible on the
instrument panel when high beams are turned
on:
High beam headlights are on.
Illuminates when high beams are on but the Auto High Beam setting is
turned
off or if the Auto High Beam
setting is turned on but is
termporarily unavaible.
High beams are currently turned on,
and Auto High Beam is ready to turn
off the high beams if light is
detected in front of Model X.
High beams are temporarily turnedoff because Auto High Beam is on
and is detecting light in front of
Model X. When light is no longer
detected, the high beams will
automatically turn back on.
To flash the headlight high beams, pull the
lever fully toward you and release.
Warning: Auto High Beam is an aid only
and is subject to limitations. It is the
driver

About the Security SystemIf Model X does not detect a key nearby and a
locked door or trunk is opened, an alarm sounds and the headlights and turn signals
flash. To deactivate the alarm, press any
button on the key.
To manually enable or disable the alarm
system, touch Controls > Settings > Safety &
Security > Alarm . When set to ON, Model X
activates its alarm one minute after you exit,
the doors lock, and a recognized key is no
longer detected.
If your Model X is equipped with the optional security package, it includes a battery-backed
siren that sounds in situations where a locked door or trunk is opened and Model X does not
detect a key nearby. If the Tilt/Intrusion
setting is on, the siren also sounds if Model X
detects motion inside the cabin or if the vehicle is moved or tilted (for example, with a
tow truck or jack). To temporarily turn the Tilt/
Intrusion detection system
off, touch
Controls > Settings > Safety & Security > Tilt/
Intrusion > OFF . The Tilt/Intrusion setting is
enabled every time Model X is unlocked.
Note: If you plan to leave something that
moves, such as a dog, inside your locked
Model X, remember to turn
off Tilt/Intrusion .
Motion detected inside Model X activates the
siren.
Note: The Alarm must be on to enable Tilt/
Intrusion .
Security Settings
Using the Touchscreen147

Troubleshooting HomeLinkWhen programming a HomeLink device, the
touchscreen walks you through a two-part
programming process:
1. Model X records the signal from the
remote. The touchscreen instructs you to
stand in front of the vehicle, point the
remote at the front bumper and press and
hold the button until the headlights
flash.When the headlights flash, Model X has
learned the remote and you can touch
Continue on the touchscreen. If the
headlights do not
flash, refer to the
following guidelines.
2. The device

AABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 66
absolute speed limit 112
Acceleration (dual-motor) 119
Acceleration settings 73
access panel, removing 173accessoriesplugging into power socket 137
accessory carrier 80
adaptive headlights 63
air circulation 127
air conditioning 126
air distribution 127
air
filter 131
air suspension 133
air vents 131
airbag, front passenger, disabling 42
airbags 40
alarm 147
all-season tires 166
always connected, setting 76
anti-lock braking (ABS) 66
audioplaying files 134
steering wheel buttons 47
volume control 134
Auto High Beam 63
Auto Lane Change 100
auto-raising suspension 132
automatic emergency braking 109
Autopark 102
Autopilot components 88
Autosteer 97
average range 76
B
backup camera 78
battery (12V)complete discharge 155specifications 185Battery (high voltage)care of 155
coolant 173
specifications 185
temperature limits 155
battery (key), replacing 5
bicycle carrier 80
blind spot warning 106
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 137
general information 139
phone, pairing and using 139
body repairs 176
body touch up 171
brake
fluid replacement 162
brakesbrakes (continued)automatic in emergencies 109fluid level 173
overview of 66
specifications 184
brightness of displays 122
C
Cabin Overheat Protection setting 122
cabin temperature control 126
Calendar app 146
camera (rear view) 78
cameras (autopilot) 88
car cover 171
car status, displaying 47, 48
car washes 169
cargo area 14
cargo volume 182
carpets, cleaning 170
CE
certifications 200
CHAdeMO 154
chains 167
change of ownership 125
charge port 157
charge port light 158
chargingcharge settings 158
components and equipment 153
instructions 157
public charging stations 154
scheduling 158
status of 160
charging locations, finding 142
child protectiondisabling liftgate and rear door handles
10
disabling rear window switches 12child seatsdisabling front passenger airbag 42
installing and using 30
Chill acceleration 73
cleaning 169
climate controls 126
Climate Timer 130
Cold Weather controls 119
collision avoidance assist 108
console12V power socket 137
cup holders 18
USB ports 137
consumption chart 76
contact informationroadside assistance 192coolantBattery, checking level of 173
Battery, replacement interval 162
copyrights 197
Index
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H
hazard warning
flashers 64
head restraints 25
head supports 25
headlightsadaptive 63
after exit 63
high beams 63
heated wipers 65
heating 126
height adjustments (suspension)auto-raising 132
automatic and manual settings 133
disabling (Jack mode) 133
high beam headlights 63
high voltageBattery specifications 185
components 153
safety 162
hills, stopping on 72
Home location 144
HomeLinkFCC certification 201
programming and using 148
hood 15
horn 49
I IC
certifications 200identification labels 177
Insane acceleration (performance dual motor) 73
Insane setting (dual-motor) 119
instant range 76
instrument panelcharging status 160
cleaning 170
overview of 54interiorcleaning 170
dimensions 181
lights 60
overview 2
temperature control 126
Internet radio 136
intrusion detection 147
ISOFIX child seats, installing 34
J
J1772 154
Jack mode 133
jacking 175
KkeyFCC and IC certifications 200
how to use 4
key not inside 51
ordering extras 7
replacing battery 5
keyless entry 4
L
labelStatutory Plate 179
Tire and Loading Information 179
lane assist 106
lane change flash 64
lane change, automatic 100
lane departure warning 106
Language & Units 122
language setting 122
Launch Mode (performance dual motor) 73
liftgateadjust opening height 14
opening 13
lifting 175
lightsadaptive headlights 63
hazard warning 64
headlights after exit 63
turn signals 63
load limits 178
location-based suspension 132
locking and unlocking doors 4
Ludicrous acceleration (performance dual
motor) 73
Ludicrous setting (dual-motor) 119
lug nut covers 166
lumbar support 20
M
maintenancebrake fluid, checking 173
cleaning 169
daily and monthly checks 162
fluid replacement intervals 162
panel, removing 173
replacing wipers 172
service intervals 162
tires 163
washer
fluid, topping up 174
map updates 145
maps 141
mats 171
Max Battery Power 119
Index
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