2018 TESLA MODEL X key

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
around the driver

1.With the key placed button side down on
a soft surface, use a small flat-bladed tool,
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
firmly pulling the
lanyard toward you (hence pushing the
key
off of its cover). You can also pry the
cover off by placing a small flat-bladedtool, a fingernail, or the Tesla-provided
tool against the lanyard cord.
2. Remove the battery by sliding it out at an
angle.
3. Insert the new battery (type CR2354) with
the

Getting More KeysIf 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.
You can also use the touchscreen to open and
close doors when inside Model X. TouchControls > Doors , then choose the door you
want to open or close. In addition, if Model X
is equipped with the premium upgrades
package, when you press the brake pedal, the
driver

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

Unlocking When the Key Doesn

Opening
To open the front trunk:
1. Ensure that the area around the hood is
free of obstacles.
2. Touch Controls > Front Trunk on the
touchscreen, touch the front trunk button
on the mobile app, or double-click the front trunk button on the key.
3. Pull the hood up.When a door or trunk/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 front trunk.Warning: Before opening or closing the
hood, it is important to check that the area around the hood is free of obstacles
(people and objects). Failure to do so
may result in damage or serious injury.
Note: The front trunk locks whenever closed
and you lock Model X using either the
touchscreen or externally using the key or
mobile app, you leave Model X carrying your key (if Walk-away Locking on page 10 is
turned on), or when Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode on page 46).
Closing The Model X 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 properly close the hood:
1. Lower the hood until the striker touches
the latches.
2. Place both hands on the front of the hood
in the areas shown (in green), then press
down
firmly to engage the latches.
3. Carefully try to lift the front edge of the
hood to ensure that it is fully closed.Caution: To prevent damage:

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 off.
Note: The glove box locks whenever Model X
is locked externally, using the key or walk- away locking. It also locks when Model X is inValet mode (see Valet Mode on page 46). 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.
Glove Box
Opening and Closing17

Linking a Driver Profile to a Key
You can link a driver
profile to a specific key to
allow Model X to automatically select the
correct driver
profile when the linked key is
detected as you approach the vehicle and
open the driver