Touchscreen Overview - Tesla MODEL X 2021 Owner's Manual

Touchscreen Overview

In addition to the instrument panel, Model X is equipped with a front and rear touchscreen.
NOTE: Throughout this Owner's Manual, the front touchscreen is referred to as the
"touchscreen" whereas the rear touchscreen is referred to as the "rear touchscreen".
WARNING: Always pay attention to road and traffic conditions when driving. To
minimize driver distraction and ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as well as other
road users, avoid using the touchscreen to adjust settings while the vehicle is in motion.
Use the touchscreen to control many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using
physical buttons (for example, adjusting the cabin heating and air conditioning, headlights, etc.).
You also use the touchscreen to control media, navigate, use entertainment features, and
customize Model X to suit your preferences. The main component of the touchscreen is the map
area. Other main components are shown here:
NOTE: Illustrations are provided to improve conceptual understanding only. Depending on
vehicle options, software version, market region and regional and language settings, the details
displayed on the screen will differ.
1. Navigation: Change the orientation of the map, find or navigate to a destination, and change
navigation settings (see
2. Drive mode strip: Use to shift into Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive. The drive mode strip
always displays on the touchscreen when you touch Controls (see
3. Controls: Control various features and adjust settings to customize your Model X (see
Controls on page
4. Climate controls (driver): Use the left and right arrows to decrease/increase cabin
temperature. Touch Split on the popup to display separate controls for the driver and
passenger. Touch the temperature icon to customize climate control settings (see
Controls on page
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Maps and Navigation on page
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