2019 TESLA MODEL X Owner's Manual 

MODEL
X OWNER'S MANUAL 2019.16.1.1

May 16, 2019

Contents
Overview............................................................. 2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview....................................................................... 3
Touchscreen Overview..............................................................4
Opening and Closing..................................... 9
Doors............................................................................................... 9 Windows....................................................................................... 17Rear Trunk.................................................................................... 18Front Trunk................................................................................. 20Interior Storage and Electronics......................................... 22 Sun Visors.................................................................................... 25
Seating and Safety Restraints..................26Front and Rear Seats.............................................................. 26
Seat Belts..................................................................................... 32 Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 35Airbags......................................................................................... 45
Driving.............................................................. 50 Driver Profiles ............................................................................ 50
Steering Wheel.......................................................................... 53 Mirrors........................................................................................... 56 Starting and Powering Off.................................................... 58
Gears............................................................................................. 60 Lights............................................................................................. 61Instrument Panel.......................................................................65Wipers and Washers.................................................................71 Brakes............................................................................................72Traction Control........................................................................ 75Park Assist................................................................................... 76Vehicle Hold................................................................................78 Acceleration Modes................................................................. 79Trip Information..........................................................................81Getting Maximum Range....................................................... 82
Rear View Camera................................................................... 84Dashcam...................................................................................... 85Active Spoiler.............................................................................86 Towing and Accessories.........................................................87
Autopilot.......................................................... 97 About Autopilot........................................................................ 97Traffic-Aware Cruise Control............................................. 100
Autosteer................................................................................... 106 Autopark......................................................................................113Summon.......................................................................................115 Lane Assist..................................................................................117Collision Avoidance Assist.................................................... 119Speed Assist..............................................................................122
Using the Touchscreen.............................. 124 Controls...................................................................................... 124Climate Controls......................................................................134Maps and Navigation............................................................ 140Media and Audio..................................................................... 145Phone.......................................................................................... 148 Air Suspension......................................................................... 150Calendar......................................................................................152Security Settings..................................................................... 153 HomeLink

Overview
Interior Overview
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 12)
2. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control ( Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 100) and Autosteer
( Autosteer on page 106)
3. High beams ( High Beam Headlights on page 63), Turn signals ( Turn Signals on page 64),
Wipers and washers ( Wipers and Washers on page 71)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left ( Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 53)
5. Instrument panel ( Instrument Panel on page 65)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right ( Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 54)
7. Gear selector ( Shifting Gears on page 60)
8. Touchscreen ( Touchscreen Overview on page 4)
9. Glovebox button ( Glove Box on page 22)
10. Cabin climate control ( Climate Controls on page 134)
11. Power window switches ( Opening and Closing on page 17)
12. Exterior mirror adjustment switches ( Mirrors on page 56)
13. Seats ( Front and Rear Seats on page 26)
14. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) ( Steering Wheel on page
53)
15. Horn ( Horn on page 55)
16. Brakes ( Brakes on page 72)
17. Accelerator pedal ( Acceleration Modes on page 79)
18. Hazard warning lights ( Hazard Warning Flashers on page 64)
19. Cup holders ( Cup Holders on page 24)
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Exterior Overview
1.Exterior lights ( Lights on page 61)
2. Front doors ( Opening and Closing Front Doors from Outside Model X on page 12)
3. Falcon wing doors ( Doors on page 9)
4. Charge port ( Charging Instructions on page 164)
5. Active spoiler (optional) ( Active Spoiler on page 86)
6. Autopilot cameras ( About Autopilot on page 97)
7. Exterior mirrors ( Mirrors on page 56)
8. Radar sensor (hidden from view in the above image) ( About Autopilot on page 97)
9. Hood/Front trunk ( Front Trunk on page 20)
10. Wheels and tires ( Wheels and Tires on page 197)
11. Rear view camera ( Rear View Camera on page 84 and About Autopilot on page 97)
12. Rear trunk/liftgate ( Rear Trunk on page 18)
13. Ultrasonic sensors ( Park Assist on page 76 and About Autopilot on page 97)
Exterior Overview
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Touchscreen Overview
The main components of the touchscreen are shown here. The touchscreen is used to control
many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical buttons (for example,
adjusting the heating and air conditioning, headlights, etc.). You can also use the touchscreen to
customize Model X to suit your preferences.
Warning: Always pay attention to road and traffic conditions when driving. To minimize driver
distraction and ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as well as other road users, avoid using
the touchscreen to adjust settings while the vehicle is in motion.
Note: The image below is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle
options, software version and market region, your touchscreen may appear slightly different.
Touchscreen Overview
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Touchscreen Overview
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1.This area on the top of the touchscreen displays the time and provides shortcut to lock/
unlock the vehicle, access vehicle information (the Tesla "T"), choose to set up a driver profile
(see Driver Profiles on page 50), control HomeLink devices (if equipped) (see HomeLink
Universal Transceiver on page 155), view network strength, and connect to Wi-Fi (see
Connecting to Wi-Fi on page 157) and Bluetooth devices (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on
page 148). If you see an exclamation mark, touch it to see warning messages that are in effect. If you see a yellow clock icon, a software update is available (see Software Updates on
page 158).
Note: An airbag status symbol displays in the top corner of the touchscreen only when
Model X is powered on, ready to drive, and the airbag is turned off (see Airbags on page 45).
2. Controls. Touch to control features and customize Model X to suit your preferences (see
Controls on page 124).
3. Media Player. (see Media and Audio on page 145).
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4.Touch the app launcher then choose from the following apps:
Calendar . See Calendar on page 152.Energy. See Getting Maximum Range on page 82.Web. Access the Internet using the web browser (if available).Camera . Display the area behind Model X. This area also displays
automatically whenever you shift into Reverse. See Rear View Camera on
page 84.Call . See Phone on page 148.Charging . See Charging Instructions on page 164.
Note: Swiping up on the app launcher displays the most recently used app (provided an app
is not currently being displayed).
Note: Depending on the market region and vehicle options, your vehicle may not be equipped
with some features.
5. Climate Controls (see Climate Controls on page 134).
6. Volume Control (see Volume Control on page 145).
7. The map displays on the touchscreen at all times (see Maps and Navigation on page 140).
Note: When you touch Controls, choose an app, or expand Media Player, the window displays
on top of the map. To close the Controls window, touch Controls again or touch the X in the
top corner of the window. To close an app, touch the X in the top corner of the window. To
close Media Player, drag it all the way down to the bottom of the touchscreen or touch the icon again.
Touchscreen Overview
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