Starting And Powering Off - Tesla MODEL X Owner's Manual

Starting and Powering Off

Starting
When you open a door to enter Model X, the instrument
panel and touchscreen power on and you can operate
all controls. To drive Model X:
1. PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL - Model X powers on and
is ready to drive.
2. SELECT A GEAR - move the gear stalk up for Drive
or down for Reverse (see
NOTE: If the PIN to Drive feature is enabled (see
Drive on page 157), you must also enter a valid PIN on
the touchscreen before you can drive Model X.
Everything you need to know when driving Model X
displays on the instrument panel.
Key Not Inside
If Model X does not detect a key when you press the
brake, the instrument panel displays a message telling
you that a key is not inside.
If you receive this message, press the brake and place
the key near the key card reader located in the wireless
phone charger on the center console where Model X
can best detect it.
If Model X still does not detect the key, try holding it
against the center console, immediately below the 12V
power socket (see 12V Power Socket on page
key is still not detected, remove the key's battery and
try again. See Replacing the Key Battery on page
try using another key. If another key does not work,
contact Tesla.
A number of factors can affect whether Model X can
detect the key. These include a low battery in the key,
interference from other devices using radio signals, and
objects between the key and receiver.
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Gears on page 54).
PIN to
21). If the
8. Or
Always keep the key with you. After driving, the key is
needed to restart Model X after it powers off. And when
you leave Model X, you must bring the key with you to
lock Model X, either manually or automatically.
Powering Off
When you finish driving, shift into Park by pressing the
button on the end of the drive stalk. When you leave
Model X with the key, it powers off automatically,
turning off the instrument panel and touchscreen.
Model X also powers off automatically after being in
Park for 15 minutes, even if you are sitting in the driver's
seat.
Although usually not needed, you can power off
Model X while sitting in the driver's seat, provided the
vehicle is not moving. Touch Controls > Safety &
Security > Power Off. Model X automatically powers
back on again if you press the brake pedal or touch the
touchscreen.
NOTE: Model X automatically shifts into Park whenever
it is determined that you are exiting the vehicle (for
example, the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
vehicle is almost at a standstill). If you shift into Neutral,
Model X shifts into Park when you open the door to
exit. To keep Model X in Neutral, see
Transporters on page 209.
Restarting the Touchscreen
If your touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates
unusual behavior, you can restart it to potentially
resolve the issue.
NOTE: To ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as well
as other road users, restarting the touchscreen should
be done only when the vehicle is in Park.
1. Shift into Park.
2. Hold down both scroll buttons on the steering wheel
until the touchscreen turns black.
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