Tesla MODEL X 2015 Owner's Manual page 14

Keys and Doors
Opening and Closing Falcon Wing
Doors
Model X has falcon wing doors that easily open and
close by pressing a button, using a key fob, or touching
the associated icon on the touchscreen. The falcon wing
doors are equipped with several sensors that detect the
presence of people and objects and, if an object is
detected, the door stops moving. Based on detected
objects, the doors may adjust their outward and upward
movement in an attempt to avoid contacting the object.
For example, if an object is detected above Model X, the
door's movement may extend further outward but lower,
whereas if an object is detected beside the door, the
door may extend outward much less.
WARNING: It is important to keep your hands clear
of the falcon wing door frames at all times.
Proactively check the door frame area prior to
closing, and monitor the movement of the door
during closing to ensure that it does not come into
contact with a person or object. Failure to do so
can result in damage or serious injury.
WARNING: Before opening or closing a falcon
wing door, it is important to check that the area
around the door is free of obstacles (people and
objects). Although the doors have many sensors, it
can not detect all objects at all times, particularly
when moving. At any given moment, there may be
areas near the door that are not in the detection
zone. Therefore, when opening or closing a falcon
wing door, you and your passengers must stand
away from the door as it is moving, while
proactively monitoring the door's movement and
being prepared to take corrective action at any
time. To stop a door from moving, single-click the
falcon wing door button on the key fob, press the
switch on the door or door pillar, or touch the
button on the touchscreen.
To open a falcon wing door from outside Model X, press
the door handle or press the falcon wing door button on
the key fob (see Using the Key Fob on page
To open a falcon wing door from inside Model X, press
the switch located on the door pillar, or touch the
associated door icon on the touchscreen (Controls):
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NOTE: If Model X is locked, using the switch (illustrated
above) the first time unlocks the associated door. Pulling
it a second time opens it.
To close a falcon wing door, press the button located on
the inside of the door. You can also use the key fob (see
Using the Key Fob on page
door pillar (illustrated above), or touch the associated
door icon on the touchscreen (Controls).
8).
If a falcon wing door is left open when you attempt to
shift out of Park, a notification requiring you to confirm
your intent to drive appears on the touchscreen. The
falcon wing doors may automatically close once you
begin to accelerate. It is your responsibility to ensure
doors and trunks are properly closed before driving.
NOTE: To prevent children from opening falcon wing
doors using the interior switch, turn on child-protection
locks using the touchscreen (Controls > Vehicle > Child
Protection Lock). See
14.
8), use the switch on the
Child-Protection Lock on page
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