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
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).
Touchscreen Overview
6Model X Owner
Mobile Connector (continued)description 161
using 164
modifications 186
motor specifications 194
my car does what? 207
N
naming 132
Navigate on Autopilot 109
navigating 140, 141
NCC certifications 212
Neutral gear 60
O Obstacle-Aware Acceleration 119
odometer 8, 81
offset from speed limit 122
Online Routing 143
overhang dimensions 191
overtake acceleration 100
Owner Information, about 209
P Park Assist 76
Park gear 60
parking brake 73
parking, using Autopark 113
parking, using Summon 115
parking, when towing a trailer 93
parts replacement 186
personal data, erasing 133
phonesteering wheel buttons 54
using 148
phone app 149
PIN 51
PIN to Drive 153
power management 82
power socket 22
power windows 17
powering on and off 58
public charging stations 161
R radar 97
radio 145
Radio Frequency information 212
rangedisplayed on instrument panel 65
driving tips to maximize 82range (continued)regenerative braking 72
range assurance 82
Range mode 82
Re-route 143
rear seats, accessing 29
rear view camera 84
rear window switches, disabling 17
recent (Media Player) 146
Recents (navigation) 141
regenerative braking 72
relative speed limit 122
release notes 158
restarting the touchscreen 58
Reverse gear 60
RFID transponders 186
roadside assistance 201, 202
rotating tires 173
Round Trip Energy (navigating) 143
S
safety informationairbags 48
child seats 44
seat belts 34seat beltscleaning 180
in a collision 33
overview of 32
pre-tensioners 33
wearing when pregnant 33
seat covers 31
seat heaters 134
seating capacity 189
seatsadjusting 26
heaters 134
seats, second row 27
security settings 153
sensors 97
Sentry Mode 153
service data recording 210
service intervals 170
Settings, erasing 133
shifting gears 60
Show Calendar Upon Entry 152
Side Clearance (Summon) 115
side collision warning 117
slip start 75
software reset 133
software updates 158
software version 8
specificationscargo volume 192
dimensions 191
exterior 191
interior 191
Index
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