Security Settings - Tesla MODEL X 2019 Owner's Manual

Security Settings

About the Security System
If Model X does not detect a key nearby and a
locked door or trunk is opened, an alarm
sounds and the headlights and turn signals
flash. To deactivate the alarm, press any
button on the key.
To manually enable or disable the alarm
system, touch Controls > Safety & Security >
Security Alarm. When enabled, Model X
activates its alarm one minute after you exit,
the doors lock, and a recognized key is no
longer detected.
PIN to Drive
To increase security, you can prevent Model X
from being driven until a 4-digit PIN (Personal
Identification Number) is entered. To enable
this setting, touch Controls > Safety &
Security > PIN to Drive and follow the on-
screen prompts to create a driving PIN.
Note: When enabled, in addition to having to
enter the 4-digit driving PIN to drive, you must
also use it to enter Valet mode for the first
time and create the 4-digit valet PIN that you
can use to enter and exit Valet mode. When in
Valet mode, Model X can be driven without
the need for the valet to enter a driving PIN. In
addition, the PIN to Drive setting is disabled
whenever Valet mode is active.
If you forget your driving PIN, or to disable
PIN to Drive, return to this setting, touch the
link to enter your Tesla login credentials, then
follow the on-screen prompts.
Note: In the unlikely event that your
touchscreen is unresponsive, you may be
unable to enter the PIN. In this case, first try to
restart the touchscreen (see
Touchscreen on page 60). If the touchscreen
is still unresponsive, you can still bypass PIN to
Drive by enabling Keyless Driving in your
mobile app.
Sentry Mode
In Sentry Mode, cameras and sensors remain
powered on and ready to record suspicious
activity when the vehicle is locked and in Park.
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To turn Sentry Mode on or off, touch the
Sentry Mode icon at the top of your
touchscreen. Alternatively, you can use voice
commands, the mobile app, or you can touch
Controls > Safety & Security > Sentry Mode.
To activate Sentry Mode using voice
commands, say "Keep Tesla safe", "Keep my
car safe", "Sentry on", or "Enable Sentry" (for
details using voice commands, see
Voice Commands on page 57).
Note: Sentry Mode requires the Battery's
charge level to be at least 20%. If the Battery
falls below 20%, Sentry Mode turns off and the
mobile app sends you a notification.
Note: Power consumption may increase while
Sentry Mode is active.
Note: Software updates cannot be installed
while Sentry Mode is activated.
Warning: Do not rely on Sentry Mode to
protect Model X from all possible security
threats. While it may help deter some
threats, no security system can prevent all
attacks.
Standby, Alert, and Alarm States
When in Sentry Mode, Model X may go
through three states depending on its
surroundings—Standby, Alert, and Alarm:
• Standby - Your vehicle automatically
enters the Standby state when you
activate Sentry Mode. In the Standby
state, the cameras constantly monitor the
area surrounding Model X for possible
security threats.
• Alert - If Sentry Mode detects a threat,
such as someone leaning on Model X,
Sentry Mode switches to the Alert state.
The touchscreen then displays a message
indicating that the cameras are recording
the event.
• Alarm - For major threats, such as
someone breaking a window, Sentry Mode
triggers the Alarm state. In the Alarm
state, the security alarm activates, the
audio system generates a loud and
unexpected sound, and the message on
the touchscreen displays in maximum
brightness. After 30 seconds, Sentry Mode
returns to the Standby state.
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