Contents
Overview............................................................. 2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview....................................................................... 3
Opening and Closing..................................... 4 Doors............................................................................................... 4Windows....................................................................................... 12Rear Trunk.................................................................................... 13 Front Trunk...................................................................................15Glove Box......................................................................................17Cup Holders................................................................................. 18Sun Visors.....................................................................................19
Seating and Safety Restraints................. 20 Front and Rear Seats.............................................................. 20Seat Belts.....................................................................................26Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 29
Airbags......................................................................................... 39
Driving.............................................................. 44 Driver Profiles ............................................................................ 44
Steering Wheel..........................................................................46 Mirrors...........................................................................................49 Starting and Powering Off....................................................50
Gears............................................................................................. 52 Instrument Panel....................................................................... 53Lights............................................................................................ 59 Wipers and Washers............................................................... 64Brakes........................................................................................... 65Traction Control........................................................................ 67Park Assist...................................................................................68 Vehicle Hold............................................................................... 70Acceleration Modes.................................................................. 71Trip Information.........................................................................73
Getting Maximum Range.......................................................74 Rear View Camera.................................................................... 76
Active Spoiler............................................................................. 77 Towing and Accessories.........................................................78
Driver Assistance.......................................... 86
About Driver Assistance........................................................ 86 Traffic-Aware Cruise Control................................................89
Autosteer..................................................................................... 95 Auto Lane Change................................................................... 98Autopark.................................................................................... 100 Lane Assist................................................................................ 104Collision Avoidance Assist.................................................. 106 Speed Assist.............................................................................. 110
Using the Touchscreen............................... 112 Touchscreen Overview........................................................... 112Controls........................................................................................117Settings........................................................................................ 121 Climate Controls...................................................................... 126Smart Air Suspension............................................................ 133Media and Audio..................................................................... 135 Phone.......................................................................................... 140Maps and Navigation............................................................. 142Calendar..................................................................................... 147Security Settings..................................................................... 148HomeLink
Overview
Interior Overview
1. Interior door handles ( Opening Doors from the Interior on page 7)
2. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control ( Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 89) and Autosteer
( Autosteer on page 95)
3. High beams ( High Beam Headlights on page 62), Turn signals ( Turn Signals on page 62),
Wipers and washers ( Wipers and Washers on page 64)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left ( Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 46)
5. Instrument panel ( Instrument Panel on page 53)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right ( Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 47)
7. Gear selector ( Shifting Gears on page 52)
8. Touchscreen ( Touchscreen Overview on page 112)
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 49)
12. Seats ( Front and Rear Seats on page 20)
13. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) ( Steering Wheel on page
46)
14. Horn ( Horn on page 48)
15. Brakes ( Brakes on page 65)
16. Hazard warning lights ( Hazard Warning Flashers on page 63)
17. Cabin climate control ( Climate Controls on page 126)
18. Cup holders ( Cup Holders on page 18)
Interior Overview
2Model X Owner
Steering Wheel
Adjusting Position Adjust the steering wheel to the desireddriving position by moving the control on the
left side of the steering column. Using this
control, you can move the steering wheel forward and backward and up and down.
Warning: Do not make adjustments while
driving.
Adjusting Sensitivity
You can adjust the feel and sensitivity of the
steering system to suit your personal
preference:
1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls.
2. Choose a steering option:
The turn signals stop operating when canceledby the steering wheel, or when you return the
lever to the central position.
The corresponding turn signal
indicator lights up on the instrument
panel when a turn signal is
operating. You also hear a clicking
sound.Warning: If you have purchased the
optional Enhanced Autopilot or Full Self-
Driving Capability packages and Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control is active, engaging
a turn signal can cause Model X to
accelerate when using Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control in specific situations (see
Overtake Acceleration on page 92).Warning: If you have purchased the
optional Enhanced Autopilot or Full Self-
Driving Capability packages and
Autosteer is active, engaging a turn signal
may cause Model X to change lanes (see Auto Lane Change on page 98).
Lane Change Flash
To indicate a lane change, quickly press the
lever up or down against the spring pressure,
then release. The corresponding turn signal
Brakes
Braking Systems
Warning: Properly functioning braking
systems are critical to ensure safety. If you experience a problem with the brake
pedal, brake caliper, or any component of
a Model X braking system, contact Tesla
immediately.
Model X has an anti-lock braking system
(ABS) that prevents the wheels from locking
when you apply maximum brake pressure. This
improves steering control during heavy
braking in most road conditions.
During emergency braking conditions, the
ABS constantly monitors the speed of each
wheel and varies the brake pressure according
to the grip available.
The alteration of brake pressure can be felt as
a pulsing sensation through the brake pedal.
This demonstrates that the ABS is operating
and is not a cause for concern. Keep firm and
steady pressure on the brake pedal while
experiencing the pulsing.
The ABS indicator
Warning: In snowy or icy conditions
Model X may experience traction loss
during regenerative braking, particularly
when in the Standard setting and/or not
using winter tires. Tesla recommends
using the Low setting (see To Set the
Regenerative Braking Level on page 66)
in snowy or icy conditions to help maintain vehicle stability.
The Energy app displays real-time feedbackon the amount of energy being gained by
regenerative braking. You can also display the
power meter on either side of the instrument
panel by choosing Energy using the scroll
button on the steering wheel (see Steering
Wheel on page 46).
The amount of energy fed back to the Battery using regenerative braking can depend on the
current state of the Battery and the charge
level setting that you are using. For example,
regenerative braking may be limited if the Battery is already fully charged or if the
ambient temperature is too cold.
Note: If regenerative braking is limited, a
dashed yellow line displays on the power
meter.
To Set the Regenerative Braking Level
You can use the touchscreen to change the
level of regenerative braking:
1. Touch Controls > Driving > Regenerative
Braking .
2. Choose from two levels:
Park Assist
How Park Assist Works
Model X has several sensors designed to
detect the presence of objects. When driving
slowly in Drive or Reverse (for example, when
parking), the sensors alert you if an object is
detected in close proximity of your Model X.
Objects are only detected in the direction of
the gear you selected; front objects in Drive,
rear objects in Reverse.
Warning: You may not be alerted if
Model X rolls freely in the opposite
direction of the gear you selected (for
example, you will not receive an alert if
Model X rolls backwards down a hill while
in Drive).
The sensors are activated when driving slower
than 8 km/h.
Note: Rear sensors are disabled when a
bicycle is detected or Model X is in trailer
mode.
Warning: Never depend on Park Assist to
inform you if an area you are approachingis free of objects and/or people. Several
external factors can reduce the
performance of Park Assist, causing
either no readings or false readings (see
Limitations and False Warnings on page
69). Therefore, depending on Park Assist
to determine if Model X is approaching an
obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle and/or objects, and can
potentially cause serious injury. Always
inspect the area with your own eyes.
When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Park assist does not
detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
animals, or objects that are moving, protruding, located too far above or
below the sensors, or too close or too far
from the sensors. Park Assist is for
guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace your own direct visual
checks. It is not a substitute for careful
driving.
Visual and Audio Feedback
When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist
view displays on the left side of the instrument
panel, showing objects that are in close
proximity to the front and rear of Model X.
This view closes when you shift into Drive
unless an object is detected close to the front
of Model X, in which case the Park Assist view
closes automatically when your driving speed
exceeds 8 km/h. When reversing, visual
feedback also displays on the touchscreen, immediately below the camera view (see Rear
View Camera on page 76). You can manually
close the park assist view on the touchscreen by touching the X in the upper left corner.
When driving with the Camera app displayed on the touchscreen, you can switch to the
Park Assist view when driving at speeds below
8 km/h. Touch the button located in the upper
left corner of the Camera app window. This is
useful if you need assistance with parallel parking.
If chimes are turned on (see Controlling
Audible Feedback on page 69), an audible
beep sounds as you approach an object. You
can temporarily mute the chime by pressing
the scroll wheel on the left side of the steering
wheel or by touching the mute button located
on the bottom left corner of the Park Assist
view.
Note: If a sensor is unable to provide
feedback, the instrument panel displays an
alert message.
Park Assist
68Model X Owner
Caution: Keep sensors clean from dirt,
debris, snow, and ice. Avoid using a high
pressure power washer on the sensors
and do not clean a sensor with a sharp or abrasive object that can scratch or
damage its surface.Caution: Do not install accessories or
stickers on or near the parking sensors.
Controlling Audible Feedback
You can use Park Assist with or without
audible feedback. To turn chimes on or off,
touch Controls > Settings > Safety &
Security > Park Assist Chimes .
To mute the chimes temporarily, press the
scroll wheel on the left side of the steering wheel or touch the mute button in the bottom
left corner of the Park Assist view. The chimes
are muted until you shift into a different gear
or drive over 8 km/h.
Limitations and False Warnings
The parking sensors may not function
correctly in these situations: