Overview................................................................3
Exterior Overview............................................................................3
Interior Overview.............................................................................5
Touchscreen Overview...................................................................7
Opening and Closing.......................................13
Keys.....................................................................................................13
Doors..................................................................................................19
Windows...........................................................................................24
Rear Trunk........................................................................................25
Front Trunk......................................................................................27
Interior Storage and Electronics.............................................30
Sun Visors........................................................................................34
Seating and Safety Restraints.....................35
Front and Rear Seats...................................................................35
Seat Belts.........................................................................................40
Child Safety Seats.........................................................................43
Airbags...............................................................................................51
Driving..................................................................57
Driver Profiles.................................................................................57
Steering Yoke (or Steering Wheel)........................................59
Mirrors...............................................................................................62
Starting and Powering Off.........................................................63
Shifting..............................................................................................65
Lights.................................................................................................68
Instrument Panel.............................................................................71
Wipers and Washers....................................................................75
Braking and Stopping..................................................................76
Traction Control.............................................................................79
Park Assist.......................................................................................80
Vehicle Hold....................................................................................82
Acceleration Modes......................................................................83
Trip Information.............................................................................84
Rear Facing Camera(s)...............................................................85
Pedestrian Warning System......................................................86
Towing and Accessories.............................................................87
Cold Weather Best Practices....................................................96
Autopilot..............................................................98
About Autopilot............................................................................98
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control....................................................101
Autosteer........................................................................................105
Navigate on Autopilot................................................................110
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.......................................113
Autopark.........................................................................................120
Summon..........................................................................................122
Smart Summon.............................................................................125
Active Safety Features..................................128
Lane Assist.....................................................................................128
Collision Avoidance Assist.........................................................131
Speed Assist..................................................................................134
Cabin Camera................................................................................135
Using the Touchscreen.................................136
Climate Controls..........................................................................136
Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing...........................143
Air Suspension..............................................................................146
Voice Commands.........................................................................148
Safety & Security Settings.......................................................150
Dashcam..........................................................................................152
Sentry Mode..................................................................................153
USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos..............155
Smart Garage Connectivity.....................................................156
Connecting to Wi-Fi...................................................................159
Software Updates.......................................................................160
Mobile App.....................................................................................162
Navigation and Entertainment..................164
Maps and Navigation.................................................................164
Media................................................................................................170
Theater, Arcade, and Toybox...................................................173
Charging and Energy Consumption........176
Electric Vehicle Components..................................................176
High Voltage Battery Information.........................................178
Charging Instructions................................................................180
Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure..............185
Getting Maximum Range..........................................................186
Maintenance......................................................188
Maintenance Service Intervals................................................188
Tire Care and Maintenance......................................................190
Cleaning..........................................................................................196
Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid.........................200
Jacking and Lifting....................................................................202
Parts and Accessories..............................................................203
Do It Yourself Maintenance....................................................204
Specifications..................................................205
Identification Labels..................................................................205
Vehicle Loading..........................................................................206
Dimensions...................................................................................208
Subsystems.....................................................................................211
Wheels and Tires..........................................................................213
Roadside Assistance....................................220
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance..............................220
Instructions for Transporters...................................................221
Running Out of Range..............................................................225
Jump Starting..............................................................................226
Troubleshooting.............................................228
Contents
Exterior Dimensions
CalloutDescription**Measurement (in)Measurement (mm)AOverall Length199.15,057
BOverall Width (including mirrors)Overall Width (excluding mirrors)89.4 78.72,271
1,999
C
Overall Height*:
- suspension set to medium
- suspension set to highest**
66.1
68.51,680 1740
DWheel Base116.72,965EOverhang - Front38.9988FOverhang - Rear43.51,104
G
Ground Clearance*:
- suspension set to lowest
- suspension set to medium
- suspension set to highest**
5.7
6.6 8.1146166
206
HTrack - Rear67.31,710
*Values are approximate and based on 20" wheels. Values can vary depending on a vehicle
AreaRowMeasurement (in)Measurement (mm)Second (5/7 seats)41.01,042Second (6 seats)40.91,040Third37.1944Leg RoomFirst41.11,046Second (5/7 seats)38.7983Second (6 seats)39.81,012Third (6 seats)32.2819Third (7 seats)29.8756Shoulder RoomFirst60.71,543Second (5/7 seats)56.91,446Second (6 seats)56.81,442Third40.71,034Hip RoomFirst55.71,414Second (5/7 seats)58.91,496Second (6 seats)59.01,498Third38.7982
Cargo Volume
5-Seater Cargo VolumesAreaVolume (liters)Volume (cubic ft)Front trunk1836.5Behind first row, second row folded flat2,41085.1Behind second row1,05037.1Maximum total cargo volume with driver and front passenger2,59391.6Maximum total cargo volume with 5 passengers1,23343.56-Seater Cargo VolumesAreaVolume (liters)Volume (cubic ft)Front trunk1836.5Behind first row, second row in max cargo position, third row folded flat2,43185.8Behind second row, third row folded flat93533Behind third row42515Maximum total cargo volume with driver and front passenger2,61492.3Maximum total cargo volume with 6 passengers60821.57-Seater Cargo VolumesAreaVolume (liters)Volume (cubic ft)Front trunk1836.5Behind first row, second row folded flat2,31481.7
Dimensions
209Specifications
AreaVolume (liters)Volume (cubic ft)Behind second row, third row folded flat95733.8Behind third row42515Maximum total cargo volume with driver and front passenger2,49788.2Maximum total cargo volume with 7 passengers60821.5
Dimensions
210MODEL X Owner
carpets, cleaning: 198
CCS (Combo): 177
certifications (CE): 284
certifications (FCC): 284
certifications (IC): 284
certifications (NCC): 284
CHAdeMO: 177
chains: 195
change of ownership: 12
charge port: 180
charge port light: 181
charge port manual release: 184
charge port release cable: 184
charging: 176, 177, 180
components and equipment: 176
instructions: 180
public charging stations: 177
charging locations, finding: 167
charging stations, displaying on map: 164
child protection: 24
disabling rear window switches: 24
child seats - installing and using: 43
cleaning: 196
climate controls: 136
coat hangers, rear: 32
cold weather best practices: 96
collision avoidance assist: 131
Colorizer: 173
connecting to Wi-Fi: 159
console, low voltage power socket: 31
consumption chart: 187
contact information: 221, 284
roadside assistance: 221
Tesla: 284
copyrights: 278
correct seating positions: 54
covers (seat): 39
cruise control: 101
D
dashboard overview: 5
Dashcam: 152
data recording: 281
data sharing: 281
Declarations of Conformity: 284
delivery mileage: 282
detection, passenger: 52
devices: 171
Bluetooth, playing audio files: 171
dimensions (vehicle exterior): 208
dimensions (vehicle interior): 208
dimensions (vehicle): 208
display settings: 7
Dog: 140
door labels: 206
door seals: 198
cleaning: 198
doors: 19, 22, 23
Child Lock: 23
interior locking and unlocking: 22
locking: 19
Unlock on Park: 23
unlocking: 19
doors function: 22
Walk-Away Door Lock: 22
Drag Strip Mode: 83
Drive: 66
drive away locking: 23
drive modes: 65
driver: 57
profiles: 57
driver seat adjustment: 35
driving: 63, 186
starting: 63
tips to maximize range: 186
E
Easy Entry button: 37, 38
easy entry, driver profile: 57
EDR (event data recorder): 281
electric parking brake: 77
emergency braking: 131
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance: 128
emergency lights: 70
emergency rear door opening: 21
emission control label: 205
energy: 71, 77
gained from regenerative braking: 77
range information: 71
Energy app: 187
energy use predictions (navigating): 168
Entertainment: 173
Erase & Reset: 12
event data recording: 281
exterior: 3, 196, 198
car cover: 198
cleaning: 196
overview: 3
polishing, touch up, & repair: 198
Index
opening: 25
lifting: 202
lights, adaptive headlights: 69
lights, dome (map): 68
lights, exterior: 68
lights, fog: 68
lights, hazard warning: 70
lights, headlights after exit: 69
lights, interior: 68
load limits: 206
location tracking: 164
locking: 19
low voltage power socket: 31
lug nut covers: 192
M
maintenance: 188, 189, 190, 196, 200, 201
cleaning: 196
daily checks: 188
fluid replacement intervals: 189
monthly checks: 188
replacing wiper blades: 200
service intervals: 188
tires: 190
washer fluid, topping up: 200
washer jets, cleaning: 201
map orientation: 164
map updates: 169
mats: 199
media: 170, 173
settings: 170
sources, show and hide: 170
microphones, noise reduction: 32
mileage upon delivery: 282
mirrors: 62
mobile app: 162
mobile app access: 162
Mobile Connector: 177, 180
description: 177
using: 180
modifications: 203
motor specifications: 211
My Apps: 11
my car does what?: 173
myQ: 156
programming and using: 156
N
naming your vehicle: 12
Navigate on Autopilot: 110
Neutral: 67
NHTSA, contacting: 284
O
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration: 131
occupancy sensor: 52
occupant classification: 53
odometer: 84
Off-Peak Charging: 185
offset from speed limit: 134
Online Routing: 168
opening console: 30
opening hood without power: 224
overhang dimensions for your vehicle: 208
overtake acceleration: 101
Owner Information, about: 278
P
Park: 66
Park Assist: 80
parking brake: 77
parking, using Autopark: 120
parking, using Summon: 122
parking, when towing a trailer: 91
parts replacement: 203
passenger airbag (front): 52
passenger detection (front): 52
pedestrian warning: 86
personal data, erasing: 12
phone: 13, 143
authenticating as a key: 13
using: 143
phone app: 144
phone charger, inductive: 31
phone charger, wireless: 31
phone key: 13, 17
adding as a key: 17
removing as a key: 17
PIN: 58
PIN to Drive: 150
power: 77
gained from regenerative braking: 77
power cycling: 63
power windows: 24, 204
powering on and off: 63
Preconditioning: 185
Proposition 65: 282
public charging stations: 177
Index
R
radio: 170, 173
Radio Frequency compliance: 284
range: 71, 77, 186
displayed on instrument panel: 71
driving tips to maximize: 186
regenerative braking: 77
range assurance: 186
re-naming your vehicle: 12
Re-route: 168
reading light, rear: 32
rear view camera: 85
rear window switches, disabling: 24
recent (Media Player): 171
Recents (navigation): 164
recording: 152, 153
regenerative braking: 77
relative speed limit: 134
release notes: 161
restarting the touchscreen: 63
Reverse: 66
RFID transponders: 203
ride height, air suspension: 146
roadside assistance: 221
rotating tires: 191
Round Trip Energy (navigating): 168
run out of range: 225, 226
S
safety defects, reporting: 284
safety information: 42, 49, 55
airbags: 55
child seats: 49
seat belts: 42
satellite radio: 171
Schedule: 185
schedule service: 162
scheduled charging: 185
scheduled departure: 185
using: 185
seat belts: 40, 41, 198
cleaning: 198
in a collision: 41
overview of: 40
pre-tensioners: 41
wearing when pregnant: 41
seat heaters: 136
seating capacity: 206
seating position, driving: 35
seats: 136
heaters: 136
seats, front and rear: 35
second row seats: 37
security settings: 150
self-leveling: 146
sensors: 98
Sentry Mode: 153
service data recording: 281
service intervals: 188
Settings, erasing: 12
shifting: 65
shortcuts: 9, 11
adding to My Apps: 11
restarting the touchscreen: 9
Show Calendar Upon Entry: 143, 145
side camera(s): 85
Side Clearance (Summon): 122
side collision warning: 128
SiriusXM: 171
slip start: 79
Smart Summon: 125
smartphone: 13
authenticating as a key: 13
Software Reinstall: 160
software reset: 12
software update preferences: 160
software updates: 160
specifications: 211, 213
brakes: 211
High Voltage Battery: 213
low voltage battery: 213
motor: 211
steering: 211
subsystems: 211
suspension: 213
tires: 213
transmission: 211
wheels: 213
specifications (vehicle interior): 208
specifications and dimensions: 208
specifications, exterior: 208
speed assist: 134
speed limit warning: 134
stability control: 79
standby: 153
starting: 63
steering specifications: 211
steering, automatic: 105
summer tires: 194
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