2021 TESLA MODEL X parking brake

Gears
Shifting Gears When Model X is in Park, you must press the
brake to shift to another gear.
Move the lever up or down to change gears.
If you try to shift into a gear that the current
driving speed prohibits, a chime sounds and
the gear does not change.
Reverse
Push the lever all the way up and release. You
can only shift into Reverse when Model X is
stopped or moving less than 8 km/h. If moving
less than 1.6 km/h, you must press the brake.
Neutral
Push the lever up or down to the first position
and release to shift into Neutral. Neutral allows
Model X to roll freely when you are not
pressing the brake pedal.
If Model X is in Park and you use the
touchscreen to release the parking brake
( Controls > E-Brake & Power Off), Model X
shifts into Neutral (see Parking Brake on page
66).
Model X automatically shifts into Park when
you exit. To leave Model X in Neutral, use the touchscreen to engage Tow mode (see
Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Tow Mode)
on page 52).
Drive
Push the lever all the way down and release.
You can shift into Drive when Model X is stopped or moving less than 8 km/h in
Reverse. If Model X is moving less than
1.6 km/h, you must press the brake to shift into Drive.
Park
Press the end of the gear selector while Model X is stopped. Whenever Model X is inPark, the parking brake is applied.
Model X automatically shifts into Park
whenever:

IndicatorDescriptionHigh beam headlights are temporarily turned off 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. See High Beam Headlights on page
62.Parking lights (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) are on. See
Lights on page 59.Front fog lights (optional). See Lights on page 59.Rear fog lights. See Lights on page 59.Adaptive Front Lighting (if equipped). See Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
on page 62.Electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure and motor power (indicator

IndicatorDescription
An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See Brakes on page 65.
Contact Tesla immediately.The parking brake is manually applied. See Parking Brake on page 66.A parking brake fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See Parking Brake on page 66.Vehicle Hold is actively applying the brakes. See Vehicle Hold on page 70.Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is detected, the indicator

Front Rotor thicknessNew: 1.26”/32 mm
Service limit: 1.18”/30 mmRear Rotor thicknessNew: 1.10”/28 mm
Service limit: 1.02”/26 mmFront Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)0.393”/10 mmRear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)Base: 0.354”/9 mmParking brakeElectrically actuated parking brake
calipers
Suspension
FrontIndependent, virtual pivot double
wishboneRearIndependent, virtual pivot double
wishbone
Battery - 12V
Rating33 amp hour or higherVoltage and Polarity12V negative (-) ground
Battery - High Voltage
TypeLiquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion)Rating60, 70, 75, 85, 90, or 100 kWh (at
beginning of life)Nominal Voltage - 85, 90, and 100 kWh
Nominal Voltage - 60, 70, and 75 kWh350 V DC
300 V DCTemperature RangeDo not expose Model X to ambient
temperatures above 60

Creep 117
cruise control 89
cup holders 18
D
DAB radio 136
dashboard overview 2
data recording 199
data sharing 199
day mode 121
declarations of conformity 201
delivery mileage 199devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 138
connecting 138
playing audio files from 138
dimensions 182
display brightness 121
dome (map) lights 59
door labels 179
Door Unlock Mode 10
doors 4
doors, opening 4
Drive gear 52
drive-away locking 10
driverprofiles 44
seat adjustment 20driver assistanceAuto Lane Change 98
automatic emergency braking 106
Autopark 100
Autosteer 95
blind spot warning 104
collision avoidance assist 106
forward collision warning 106
overtake acceleration 89
overview 86
settings for 121
side collision warning 104
speed assist 110
speed limit warning 110
staying inside lane markings 104
staying within speed limits 110
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 89drivingseating position 20
starting 50
tips to maximize range 74
E
Easter Eggs 197
Easy Entry 23
easy entry, driver profile 44
EDR (event data recorder) 199
electric parking brake
66
emergency braking 106
emergency

mirrors 49
mobile app 153Mobile Connectordescription 155
using 158
modifications 177
motor torque, reduced 108
my car does what? 197
N naming 124
navigation 142
NCC certifications 201
Neutral gear 52
night mode 121
O odometer 73
offset from speed limit 110
overhang dimensions 182
overtake acceleration 89
Owner Information, about 198
P Park Assist 68
Park gear 52
parking brake 66
parking, automatic 100
parts replacement 177
Passive Entry 121
Pedal Misapplication Mitigation 106
personal data, erasing 125
phonesteering wheel buttons 47
using 140
PIN 45
power management 74
power socket 138
power windows 12
powering on and off 50
Preconditioning 121
preferences, setting 121
public charging stations 155
R
radar 86
radio 135
Radio Frequency information 201
rangedisplayed on instrument panel 53
driving tips to maximize 74range (continued)regenerative braking 65
range assurance 74
Range mode 74
Range Mode 117
Rated range 121
re-routing 144
rear seats, accessing 23
rear view camera 76
rear window switches, disabling 12
Recent (Media Player) 137
Recents 142
regenerative braking 65
region format 121
relative speed limit 110
release notes 152
restarting the touchscreen 50
Reverse gear 52
RFID transponders 177
roadside assistance 193
rotating tires 165
route overview 144
S
safety informationairbags 42
child seats 38
seat belts 28seat beltscleaning 171
in a collision 27
overview of 26
pre-tensioners 27
wearing when pregnant 27
seat covers 25
seat heaters 126
seating capacity 180
seatsadjusting 20
heaters 126
seats, second row 21
security settings 148
sensors 86
service data recording 199
service intervals 163
Settings 121
Settings, erasing 125
shifting gears 52
Show Commute Advice 144
side collision warning 104
slip start 67
Smart Preconditioning 121
software reset 125
software updates 152
specificationscargo volume 183
dimensions 182
Index
210Model X Owner