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MODEL X
2015–2020
OWNER'S MANUAL
Software version: 2022.20
Korea

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  • Page 1 MODEL X 2015–2020 OWNER'S MANUAL Software version: 2022.20 Korea...
  • Page 2 You can find safety information in your Model X Owner's Manual on the touchscreen. For detailed information about your Model X, go to the Tesla website for your region, log on to your Tesla account, or sign up to get an account.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Subsystems..................201 Active Spoiler................. 83 Wheels and Tires................ 204 Towing and Accessories............. 84 Roadside Assistance........207 Cold Weather Best Practices............92 Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance......207 Autopilot............. 94 Instructions for Transporters..........208 About Autopilot................94 Consumer Information........211 Traffic-Aware Cruise Control............ 97 Autosteer..................102...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Exterior Overview 1. Exterior lights (Lights on page 2. Front doors (Keys and Doors on page 3. Falcon wing doors (Keys and Doors on page 4. Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 173) 5. Active spoiler (optional) (Active Spoiler on page 6.

  • Page 5: Interior Overview

    Interior Overview 1. Interior door handles (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 2. Autopilot stalk (Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 97 Autosteer on page 102) 3. Turn signal stalk (High Beam Headlights on page Turn Signals on page Wipers and Washers on page 4.
  • Page 6 Interior Overview 18. Hazard warning lights (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 19. Cup holders (Cup Holders on page MODEL X Owner's Manual...

  • Page 7: Touchscreen Overview

    Touchscreen Overview 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.).
  • Page 8 Touchscreen Overview Status of the front passenger airbag (see Airbags on page 44). Displays when a software update is available (see Software Updates on page 166). Add, configure, or quickly switch driver profiles (including Valet Mode and Easy Entry). See Driver Profiles on page Displays when a notification is in effect.
  • Page 9 Touchscreen Overview Popup messages appear at the bottom of the touchscreen. For example, a seat belt reminder appears if a seat belt is unfastened in an occupied seat, an alert appears to notify you of an incoming phone call, a text message appears (when applicable), and voice commands appear when in use.

  • Page 10: Opening And Closing

    Model X, with the use it. Model X has sensors around the driver's door that Tesla badge representing the front. The key fob has can recognize the presence of a key fob within a range three buttons on the top that feel like softer areas on the of approximately one meter.
  • Page 11 Follow these steps to replace it: ◦ Double-click to open/close the associated falcon wing door. NOTE: Tesla recommends replacing the battery in all key ◦ Single-click to stop movement of the associated fobs at the same time.
  • Page 12 If you lose a key fob or require an additional one, CAUTION: The battery should press against the contact Tesla. Model X can recognize up to eight key spring on the positive contact. Do not place the fobs.
  • Page 13 Keys and Doors the driver's door by double-clicking the key fob's lock/ unlock button. A subsequent double-click opens the front passenger door. You can also specify that you want to unlock only the driver's door when you shift into Park by touching Controls >...
  • Page 14 Therefore, when opening or closing a falcon wing door, Tesla recommends using the wing door, you and your passengers must stand touchscreen or switch on the door pillar (instead...
  • Page 15 Keys and Doors If a falcon wing door is left open when you attempt to WARNING: When opening or closing a falcon wing shift out of Park, a notification requiring you to confirm door, it is important to proactively monitor the your intent to drive appears on the touchscreen.
  • Page 16 Keys and Doors When you stop Model X and engage Park, you can NOTE: If all doors are closed and you use the key fob to choose whether you want doors to unlock or remain unlock Model X, walk away locking is temporarily locked.
  • Page 17 Keys and Doors NOTE: Unlocking Model X using this method disables walk away locking. You must manually re-enable walk away locking after replacing the key fob’s battery. Opening Interior Doors with No Power If Model X has no electrical power, the front doors open as usual using the interior door handles.

  • Page 18: Windows

    Windows Opening and Closing Press down on a switch to lower the associated window. Window switches operate at two levels: • To lower a window fully, press the switch all the way down and immediately release. • To lower a window partially, press the switch gently and release when the window is where you want it.

  • Page 19: Rear Trunk

    Rear Trunk Opening If Model X detects a low ceiling (for example, in a garage), it opens the liftgate (and falcon wing doors) to a lower height, even if no obstacle is detected. You can To open the rear trunk, ensure Model X is in Park, then override this height by manually lifting it higher.
  • Page 20 Rear Trunk 1. Remove the cover by pulling its lower edge very firmly toward you. 2. Pull the cable to release the latch. 3. Push the rear trunk open. 3. Confirm that you have set it to the desired height by NOTE: The button glows for several hours after a brief closing the liftgate, then reopening it.
  • Page 21 Rear Trunk WARNING: Failure to properly secure the fire extinguisher can cause it to become a projectile, and could result in serious injury and damage to the vehicle and fire extinguisher. WARNING: Always use according to the fire extinguisher instructions or you could be seriously injured.

  • Page 22: Front Trunk

    Front Trunk Opening To open the front trunk, ensure Model X is in Park, and then do one of the following before pulling the hood open: • Touch Controls > Front Trunk on the touchscreen. • Double-click the front trunk button on the key fob. •...
  • Page 23 To close a front trunk that has been opened by pulling the manual straps: 1. Charge the low voltage battery (for instructions, contact Tesla). 2. Press the Front Trunk button on the touchscreen to reset the primary and secondary latches. Opening and Closing...

  • Page 24: Interior Storage And Electronics

    • USB 2.0 compatible. If using a USB 3.0 flash drive, it must support USB 2.0. • Properly formatted (described below). NOTE: In some market regions you can purchase recommended USB drives on http://www.tesla.com. MODEL X Owner's Manual...
  • Page 25 Interior Storage and Electronics Formatting a USB Flash Drive The TeslaCam folder contains three sub-folders: • Recent Clips: When recording, Dashcam continuously To save and retrieve video footage, Model X requires a saves footage to Recent Clips in 60-minute cycles. USB flash drive formatted as exFAT, MS-DOS FAT (for Footage is overwritten every hour unless you Mac), ext3, or ext4 (NTFS is currently not supported).
  • Page 26 Interior Storage and Electronics NOTE: The wireless phone charger may not work if your phone case is too large or is made of metal. Try removing the phone from its case before placing in the charger. Low Voltage Power Socket Your Model X has a power socket located on the front of the center console.
  • Page 27 Interior Storage and Electronics Cup Holders To expose a front cup holder, slide back the armrest. To expose rear cup holders (if equipped), press and release the cup holder face plate located at the back of the center console. Opening and Closing...

  • Page 28: Sun Visors

    Sun Visors The sun visors in Model X are held in place by magnets. To protect occupants from sunlight coming through the windshield, release the sun visor from the pillar and pivot it toward the rear view mirror until the magnet snaps into place.

  • Page 29: Seating And Safety Restraints

    Front and Rear Seats Correct Driving Position Adjusting the Front Seats The seat, head support, seat belt and airbags work together to maximize your safety. Using these correctly ensures greater protection. Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt correctly, while being as far away from the front airbag as possible: 1.
  • Page 30 Front and Rear Seats WARNING: Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined can result in serious injuries in a collision, as you could slide under the lap belt or be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure your seat back is reclined no more than 30 degrees when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 31 Front and Rear Seats Adjusting Second Row Seat Backs Moving Second Row Bench Seats (Bench Seats) NOTE: Only bench seats in seven-seat vehicles can be moved forward and rearward. The bench seats in five- If your Model X is equipped with two seating rows, the seat vehicles are stationary.
  • Page 32 Front and Rear Seats Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped) - Bench Seating A button is located on the backrest of each outboard bench seat in the second row. This button makes it easy for passengers to enter and exit the third row seating positions.
  • Page 33 Front and Rear Seats Folding Third Row Seat Backs (if WARNING: To avoid burns resulting from prolonged use, individuals who have peripheral equipped) neuropathy, or whose capacity to feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age, neurological injury, or some other condition, should exercise To fold a third row seat, press the button located in the caution when using the climate control system and top outside corner of the seat.

  • Page 34: Seat Belts

    (such as a briefcase) from an unoccupied positioned correctly. seat. If the reminder light continues to stay on, contact Tesla. WARNING: Seat belts must be worn by passengers in all seating positions. To Fasten a Belt 1.
  • Page 35 The belt should not hang loose. If a seat belt does not fully retract, contact Tesla. Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant Do not put the lap or shoulder sections of the seat belt over the abdominal area.
  • Page 36 Do not disassemble, remove, or replace components. If a seat belt fails any of these tests, contact Tesla immediately. For information about cleaning seat belts, see Seat Belts on page 188.

  • Page 37: Child Safety Seats

    Child Safety Seats Guidelines for Seating Children Your Model X seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must restrain infants and small children in rear seats only, and you must use a suitable child safety seat appropriate for the child’s age, weight, and size. Never use child safety seats in the front passenger seat.
  • Page 38 Child Safety Seats WARNING: Do not associate the Easy Entry setting with the driver's profile when a child is seated in a second row seat. Doing so can cause the driver's seat to push against the child, especially when a child is seated in a forward-facing child seat or booster seat.
  • Page 39 Child Safety Seats Choosing a Child Safety Seat All children age 12 and under should ride in the second and third row seats. Always use a child safety seat suitable for a young child’s age and weight. The following table is based on child safety seat recommendations determined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States (for more information, go to www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats).
  • Page 40 Child Safety Seats Avoid dressing the child in bulky clothing and do not 3. If the seat belt retained child safety seat has an upper place any objects between the child and the restraint tether, attach it to the back of the seat (see Attaching system.
  • Page 41 Child Safety Seats NOTE: To accommodate large rear-facing ISOFIX child safety seats, you may need to move the seat in the full rearward position, and move the corresponding front seat forward to the mid-track position (up to 13 cm forward of the rearmost position), raise the seat upward (3 cm from its lowest position), and angle the seat back to 15 degrees (or 10 degrees rearward from its forward- most position).
  • Page 42 Child Safety Seats WARNING: For vehicles with third row seats, when a child is seated in a second row monopost seat, the setting for the button that moves a second row outboard seat forward for easy access into the third row should be OFF (touch Controls > Seats > Easy Entry).
  • Page 43 Child Safety Seats NOTE: If Model X is equipped with the optional six seat interior, a center seating position is not available in the second row. WARNING: When routing tether straps, keep the strap close to the headrest as illustrated below. On a Model X equipped with third row seats, do not allow a tether strap to cover the third row access button on the rear shoulder of the seat.
  • Page 44 Child Safety Seats Testing a Child Safety Seat Before seating a child, always make sure the child safety seat is not loose: 1. Hold the child safety seat by the belt path and try to slide the safety seat from side to side and front to back.
  • Page 45 Child Safety Seats WARNING: To ensure children are safely seated, follow all instructions provided in this document and by the manufacturer of the child safety seat. WARNING: Children should ride in a rear-facing child safety seat using the seat’s integrated 5- point harness for as long as possible.

  • Page 46: Airbags

    Airbags Location of Airbags Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors. Model X is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt at both front seating positions. The airbag is a supplemental restraint at those seating positions.
  • Page 47 ON. When the passenger accommodate a person with disabilities in a way airbag is ON, it may inflate when a that may affect the airbag system, contact Tesla. collision occurs. Types of Airbags WARNING: A child up to the age of 12 can experience serious injury when an airbag is deployed.
  • Page 48 These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the airbag status is still incorrect, ask passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag system checked.
  • Page 49 If you have eliminated the above possibilities, on the floor: and the airbag status is still incorrect, instruct passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag system checked. NOTE: Tesla follows NHTSA (National Highway Traffic...
  • Page 50 If airbags have inflated, or if your vehicle has been in a collision, always have the airbags, seat belt pre- tensioners and any associated components checked and, if necessary, replaced by Tesla. In a collision, in addition to the airbags inflating: • Doors and liftgate unlock.
  • Page 51 Model X first powers up, in which case it turns off within a few seconds. If it remains lit, contact Tesla immediately and do not drive. Airbag Warnings WARNING: All occupants, including the driver,...

  • Page 52: Driving

    Driver Profiles Creating a Driver Profile Selecting Between Driver Profiles When you first adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel To adjust Model X based on a driver’s position, or exterior side mirrors, the touchscreen profile, touch the driver profile icon at the prompts you to create a driver profile to save these top of the touchscreen.
  • Page 53 NOTE: The PIN to Drive setting is not available when Valet mode is active. If you forget your valet PIN, reset it from inside Model X by entering your Tesla Account credentials (which also cancels Valet mode). You can also reset your PIN using the mobile app.

  • Page 54: Steering Wheel

    ◦ To mute the media volume, or to pause/play an drive and park. audio file, tap the scroll button. ◦ Standard - Tesla believes that this setting offers ◦ To choose what displays on the left side of the the best handling and response in most instrument panel, hold the scroll button briefly conditions.
  • Page 55 Steering Wheel NOTE: Regardless of how you customize the left side of ◦ Suspension. Display a real-time visualization of the instrument panel, it automatically changes to display how the suspension system is dynamically navigation instructions (if applicable), or to let you know adjusting each wheel’s damping to account for if a door or trunk is open when Model X is in Drive or changing road conditions.
  • Page 56 Steering Wheel MODEL X Owner's Manual...

  • Page 57: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting Exterior Mirrors The driver’s side mirror automatically dims at night, in proportion to the level of glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you (except when in Reverse). Also, both Press the button associated with the mirror you want to exterior side mirrors have heaters that turn on and off adjust (left or right).

  • Page 58: Starting And Powering Off

    Key Fob Battery on page 9. Or try using another key fob. If another key fob does not work, contact Tesla. A number of factors can affect whether Model X can detect the key fob. These include a low battery in the key fob, interference from other devices using radio signals, and objects between the key fob and receiver.
  • Page 59 Starting and Powering Off 3. After a few seconds, the Tesla logo appears. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the touchscreen to restart. If the touchscreen is still unresponsive or demonstrating unusual behavior after a few minutes, try power cycling the vehicle. See...

  • Page 60: Shifting

    Shifting How to Shift Drive Push the drive stalk all the way down and release. You When Model X is in Park, you must press the brake pedal can shift into Drive when Model X is stopped or moving to shift. less than 8 km/h in Reverse.

  • Page 61: Lights

    Lights Controlling Lights The front fog indicator displays on the instrument panel whenever the optional front fog lights are on. Touch Controls > Lights to control the lights. In addition to the lights that you can control from the touchscreen, Model X has convenience lights that turn NOTE: Depending on the market region and vehicle on and off automatically based on what you are doing.
  • Page 62 If the AFS fails, the instrument panel High beam headlights are on. Illuminates displays an alert. Contact Tesla Service. when high beams are on but the Auto High Beam setting is turned off or if the Auto High Beam setting is turned on but is temporarily unavailable.
  • Page 63 Lights The turn signals stop operating when canceled by the steering wheel, or when you return the stalk to the central position. When a turn signal is operating, the corresponding turn signal indicator lights up on the instrument panel and a clicking sound can be heard.

  • Page 64: Instrument Panel

    When you press the brake, indicator lights flash on briefly along the top. Unless an indicator light applies to a current situation, it should turn off. If an indicator light fails to turn on or off, contact Tesla. NOTE: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly different.
  • Page 65 Traction Control on page 72. If this indicator remains on, a fault is detected and you should immediately contact Tesla. If a fault is detected that reduces the performance of the air suspension system, this amber indicator light displays (see Air Suspension on page 157).
  • Page 66 Vehicle Hold on page Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is detected, the indicator flashes. For a TPMS fault, contact Tesla. See Tire Care and Maintenance on page 181.
  • Page 67 Instrument Panel Flashes green when the right turn signal is operating. Both turn signal indicators flash green when the hazard warning flashers are operating. Driving...
  • Page 68 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel - Driving When Model X is driving (or ready to drive), the instrument panel shows your current driving status and a real-time visualization of the road as detected by the Autopilot components (see About Autopilot on page 94).
  • Page 69 Instrument Panel NOTE: Use the right steering wheel buttons to control what displays on the right side of the instrument panel (see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 53). 8. Pay attention to important alert messages that display here. If any alerts are in effect, you can view information about them by touching the alert icon (exclamation mark) on the touchscreen’s status bar (the topmost area of the touchscreen).

  • Page 70: Wipers And Washers

    NOTE: The Auto setting is currently in BETA. If uncertain about using the Auto setting while in the BETA phase, Tesla recommends operating the wipers manually, as necessary. NOTE: You can also adjust the windshield wiper speed...

  • Page 71: Braking And Stopping

    61). of the brake fluid is low. Contact Tesla immediately. Apply steady pressure and NOTE: When towing a trailer (if applicable), the brake keep the brakes firm to bring the vehicle to lights on the trailer also operate as described above, a stop when safe to do so.
  • Page 72 Drive cautiously and Standard setting and/or not using winter tires. maintain a safe distance from other road users—brake Tesla recommends using the Low setting (see pedal responsiveness and braking performance may be Set the Regenerative Braking Level on page degraded.
  • Page 73 CAUTION: In the unlikely event that Model X loses electrical power, you cannot access the touchscreen and are therefore unable to release the parking brake. Contact Tesla. WARNING: In snowy or icy conditions the rear wheels may not have sufficient traction to prevent Model X from sliding down a slope, particularly if not using winter tires.

  • Page 74: Traction Control

    If the indicator stays on, a fault is detected with the traction control system. Contact Tesla Service. WARNING: Traction control cannot prevent collisions caused by driving dangerously or turning too sharply at high speeds.

  • Page 75: Park Assist

    Park Assist How Park Assist Works WARNING: Never depend on Park Assist to inform you if an area you are approaching is free of objects and/or people. Several external factors can Model X has several sensors designed to detect the reduce the performance of Park Assist, causing presence of objects.
  • Page 76 Park Assist To mute the chimes temporarily, touch the speaker icon in the bottom corner of the Park Assist view. The chimes are muted until you shift or drive over 8 km/h. Limitations and False Warnings The parking sensors may not function correctly in these situations: •...

  • Page 77: Vehicle Hold

    Vehicle Hold When Model X is stopped, Vehicle Hold can continue to apply the brakes even after you remove your foot from the brake pedal. When driving on a hill or on a flat surface, brake as you normally would. After coming to a complete stop, simply press the brake pedal again (until the instrument panel displays the Vehicle Hold indicator light) to enable Vehicle Hold.

  • Page 78: Acceleration Modes

    Acceleration Modes The acceleration settings available on your Model X vary While the battery is being heated, the touchscreen depending on options chosen at time of purchase: displays a status message providing you with an approximate wait time, and letting you know when the additional power is available.
  • Page 79 Acceleration Modes WARNING: Use Launch Mode only in appropriate locations where there is no cross traffic or pedestrians present. Launch Mode is designed for use on closed circuit driving courses. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that driving style and acceleration do not endanger or inconvenience other road users.

  • Page 80: Trip Information

    Trip Information Displaying Trip Information Trip information displays on the touchscreen when you touch Controls > Trips. For the current trip, you can display distance, duration and average energy usage. You can also show distance and total and average energy used since your last charge and for additional trips.

  • Page 81: Getting Maximum Range

    • Sentry mode. • Minimize the use of DC chargers (such as Superchargers) for optimal Battery health. • Tesla or third-party mobile app requests. It is normal for estimated range to decrease slightly over Tips to Maximize Range the first few months before leveling off. Over time, you may see a gradual, but natural, decrease in range at full charge –...
  • Page 82 Getting Maximum Range Range Assurance • Trip: You can monitor the amount of energy being used while navigating to a destination. You can track actual usage against the initial prediction. The green The driving range displayed in Model X is an estimate of line represents the actual usage whereas the gray line the remaining battery energy based on EPA-rated represents predicted usage.

  • Page 83: Rear Facing Camera(S)

    Rear Facing Camera(s) Camera Location Cleaning a Camera To ensure a clear picture, the camera lens must be clean Model X is equipped with a rear view camera located and free of obstructions. Remove any build-up of dirt or above the rear license plate. debris by spraying water onto the camera lens with a spray bottle or pressure washer.

  • Page 84: Pedestrian Warning System

    WARNING: If sound cannot be heard, pedestrians may not be aware of your oncoming vehicle, which may increase the likelihood of a collision resulting in serious injury or death. If the Pedestrian Warning System is not operating, immediately contact Tesla. MODEL X Owner's Manual...

  • Page 85: Active Spoiler

    Controls > Service > Spoiler Mode > Automatic. To disable automatic movement of the spoiler and keep it in its extended position, choose the Extended setting. NOTE: If the spoiler can not automatically lower or raise, the instrument panel displays an alert. Contact Tesla Service. Driving...

  • Page 86: Towing And Accessories

    Connecting the Tow Hitch on page 88). Then follow the instructions provided with *Tesla recommends a separate braking system on trailers your accessory carrier. Observe all regulations and legal with a loaded weight of over 450 kg. The braking system requirements in your state/region that apply to carrying must be appropriate for the weight of the trailer.
  • Page 87 Towing and Accessories Tire Pressures when Towing • Model X rests horizontally with the trailer attached. If the vehicle is tipped up at the front, and down at the rear, check that you are not exceeding the maximum When towing a trailer, tire pressures must be adjusted to towing capacity and tongue loads provided in accommodate the additional load.
  • Page 88 Trailer Brakes When towing a loaded trailer that weighs more than 450 kg, Tesla recommends that the trailer be equipped with its own brake system adequate for the weight of the trailer. Ensure compliance with local regulations. A brake...
  • Page 89 WARNING: Follow the instructions provided by the trailer brake manufacturer to ensure that trailer brakes are properly installed, adjusted, and maintained. Tesla is not responsible for damages caused by incorrect installation of trailer braking systems. WARNING: Never attempt to connect trailer brakes directly to the vehicle braking system.
  • Page 90 Towing and Accessories Parking with a Trailer NOTE: The trailer hitch assembly is attached to the body of the vehicle with 8 nuts. Whenever possible, avoid parking on a grade. However, if parking on a grade is absolutely necessary, place wheel chocks under the trailer wheels: •...
  • Page 91 Towing and Accessories NOTE: Tesla recommends making a note of the key code. You need this code if you lose the keys and need to order a replacement. 9. Close the dust cover to prevent dirt and debris from entering the lock. For newer version with push clips, reattach the dust cover, snap it in place and open the push clips before pushing them in.
  • Page 92 Towing and Accessories To attach a ball mount: 1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the hitch assembly. 2. Slide the ball holder into the hitch assembly. 3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the hitch assembly.
  • Page 93 Towing and Accessories WARNING: Use only the electrical connection designed by Tesla. Do not attempt to directly splice or attempt to connect trailer electrical wiring using any other method. Doing so can damage the vehicle electrical system and cause malfunctions.

  • Page 94: Cold Weather Best Practices

    Supercharging due every 6° C drop in outside temperature (see Tire Care to the latch being frozen in place, use your Tesla and Maintenance on page 181). Proper tire pressures mobile app to precondition on HI for approximately...

  • Page 95: Autopilot

    (see Trip Planner on page 147). NOTE: Tesla recommends using Trip Planner to navigate If you leave Model X parked for an extended period of to a Supercharger for at least 30-45 minutes before time, plug the vehicle into a charger to prevent normal...

  • Page 96: About Autopilot

    About Autopilot How It Works Your Model X includes the following components that actively monitor the surrounding area: 1. A camera is mounted above the rear license plate. 2. Ultrasonic sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers. 3. A camera is mounted in each door pillar. 4.
  • Page 97 • Lane Assist (see Lane Assist on page 124) highway), with highly-visible lane markings (in the driving lane as well as the adjacent lanes). Contact Tesla • Collision Avoidance Assist (see Collision Avoidance only if your Model X has not completed the calibration...
  • Page 98 About Autopilot • Extremely hot or cold temperatures. CAUTION: If a windshield replacement is needed, take your vehicle to Tesla Service. This ensures appropriate handling and mounting of the camera(s). Failure to do so can cause one or more Autopilot features to malfunction.

  • Page 99: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control

    Traffic-Aware Cruise Control NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle of you, you can initiate Traffic-Aware Cruise Control at configuration, options purchased, and software version, any speed, even when stationary, provided Model X is at your vehicle may not be equipped with Traffic-Aware least 150 cm behind the detected vehicle and certain Cruise Control, or the feature may not operate exactly as vehicle and environmental conditions are met.
  • Page 100 Traffic-Aware Cruise Control WARNING: Do not rely on Traffic-Aware Cruise To increase/decrease speed by 1 km/h, move the stalk Control or Speed Assist to determine an up or down to the first position and release. To increase/ accurate or appropriate cruising speed. It is the decrease speed to the closest 5 km/h increment, move driver's responsibility to cruise at a safe speed the stalk up/down to the second position and release.
  • Page 101 Traffic-Aware Cruise Control Cruising Near or On Exits WARNING: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control may not detect all objects and, especially when cruising over 80 km/h, may not brake/decelerate when a When cruising near an exit on a controlled-access vehicle or object is only partially in the driving lane highway and engaging the turn signal toward the off- or when a vehicle you are following moves out of ramp, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control assumes you are...
  • Page 102 Traffic-Aware Cruise Control WARNING: It is the driver's responsibility to WARNING: Overtake Acceleration increases your determine and maintain a safe following distance driving speed whenever the appropriate turn at all times. Do not rely on Traffic-Aware Cruise signal is engaged, and accelerates Model X closer Control to maintain an accurate or appropriate to the vehicle ahead.
  • Page 103 Traffic-Aware Cruise Control Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is actively cruising and is either maintaining the set speed (no vehicle in front) or is maintaining a chosen following distance from a vehicle ahead (up to the set speed). Model X has fully stopped but is in a HOLD state.

  • Page 104: Autosteer

    Autosteer NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with Autosteer, or the feature may not operate exactly as described. NOTE: Autosteer is a BETA feature. Autosteer builds upon Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 97), intelligently keeping Model X in its driving lane when cruising at a set...
  • Page 105 Autosteer In situations where Autosteer is temporarily unavailable, Autosteer detects your hands by recognizing slight the Autosteer icon disappears. For example, your driving resistance as the steering wheel turns, or from you speed is not within the speed required for Autosteer to manually turning the steering wheel very lightly (without operate.
  • Page 106 Autosteer Operating Auto Lane Change • An Automatic Emergency Braking event occurs (see Collision Avoidance Assist on page 127). Auto Lane Change is available whenever Autosteer is When Autosteer cancels, it sounds a chime and the active. To change lanes using Auto Lane Change: Autosteer icon either turns gray to indicate that Autosteer is no longer active, or disappears to indicate 1.
  • Page 107 Autosteer Adjacent Lane Speed WARNING: The Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning feature does not apply the brakes or decelerate Model X and may not detect all stop lights and NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle stop signs. Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning is configuration, options purchased, and software version, designed for guidance purposes only and is not a your vehicle may not be equipped with Adjacent Lane...
  • Page 108 Autosteer WARNING: Many unforeseen circumstances can impair the operation of Autosteer. Always keep this in mind and remember that as a result, Autosteer may not assist in steering Model X appropriately. Always drive attentively and be prepared to take immediate action. MODEL X Owner's Manual...

  • Page 109: Navigate On Autopilot

    Navigate on Autopilot NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle change lanes to achieve the set cruising speed. The configuration, options purchased, and software version, Mild setting is more conservative about lane changes your vehicle may not be equipped with Navigate on and may result in a slightly longer driving time Autopilot, or the feature may not operate exactly as whereas Mad Max is designed to allow you to reach...
  • Page 110 Navigate on Autopilot the top of the map's turn-by-turn direction list to notify you when an upcoming lane change is required to stay on your navigation route. The instrument panel displays the upcoming driving path: If Require Lane Change Confirmation is turned off, When Navigate on Autopilot is active and you approach Navigate on Autopilot engages the appropriate turn an off-ramp or interchange along your navigation route,...

  • Page 111: Traffic Light And Stop Sign Control

    How it Works driven by Tesla vehicles. Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control attempts to stop at all traffic lights and may also When Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is enabled and stop at green lights.
  • Page 112 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control WARNING: If the instrument panel is not displaying a red stop line at an upcoming intersection, Model X does not slow down or stop. It is the driver's responsibility to pay attention to upcoming intersections and monitor traffic conditions to determine when and if the vehicle should stop and then to take appropriate action as needed.
  • Page 113 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control Traffic Lights When driving with Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control engaged, and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control enabled, Model X is designed to respond as follows when approaching intersections controlled by a traffic light: Type of Traffic Light Vehicle Intended Response At a solid green traffic light, or at a traffic light that is currently off (not...
  • Page 114 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control Type of Traffic Light Vehicle Intended Response Model X slows down. To proceed, you must pull the Autopilot stalk toward you or briefly press the accelerator pedal. If you don’t, Model X stops at the red stop line displayed on the instrument panel.
  • Page 115 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control Stop Signs and Road Markings When driving with Autosteer or Traffic-aware Cruise Control engaged, and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control enabled, Model X is designed to respond as follows when approaching intersections controlled by stop signs, stop lines, or road markings: Type of Intersection Vehicle Intended Response...
  • Page 116 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control Type of Intersection Vehicle Intended Response Stop Sign and Road Marking Road Marking WARNING: Model X also slows down and stops at a roundabout. You must take over steering (which cancels Autosteer) and pull the Autopilot stalk toward you or briefly press the accelerator pedal to confirm that you want to continue through the roundabout.
  • Page 117 Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control • Bright light (such as direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s). • A camera is obstructed, covered, damaged, or not properly calibrated. • Driving on a hill or on a road that has sharp curves on which the cameras are unable to see upcoming traffic lights or stop signs.

  • Page 118: Autopark

    Autopark NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle 1. While driving slowly on a public road, monitor the configuration, options purchased, and software version, instrument panel to determine when Autopark has your vehicle may not be equipped with Autopark. detected a parking space. The instrument panel will display a parking icon if the vehicle detects a Autopark uses data to simplify parking on public roads potential parking spot.
  • Page 119 Autopark To Cancel Parking Autopark cancels the parking sequence when you manually move the steering wheel, shift, or touch Cancel on the touchscreen. Autopark also cancels parking when: • The parking sequence exceeds seven moves. • Model X detects that the driver is exiting the vehicle. •...

  • Page 120: Summon

    Summon NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle WARNING: Parking in a narrow space limits the configuration, options purchased, and software version, ability of the sensors to accurately detect the your vehicle may not be equipped with Summon, or the location of obstacles, increasing the risk of feature may not operate exactly as described.
  • Page 121 Summon NOTE: The hazard lights flash once as Model X locks, • Summon has moved Model X the maximum distance then within five seconds, Model X powers on and the of 12 meters. hazard lights flash continuously. Do not proceed to •...
  • Page 122 Summon Limitations Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in the following types of situations: • The driving path is sloped. Summon is designed to operate on flat roads only (up to 10% grade). • A raised concrete edge is detected. Summon does not move Model X over an edge that is higher than approximately 2.5 cm.

  • Page 123: Smart Summon

    NOTE: The map also has an icon that allows you to display/hide satellite imagery. • Download the latest version of the Tesla mobile app to your phone, and ensure your phone has cellular service and GPS enabled.
  • Page 124 Smart Summon Immediately after initiating Smart Summon in either • Exclude Work - Disables Standby Mode at the mode, hazard lights briefly flash, mirrors fold, and location you set as Work in your Favorites list. Model X shifts into Drive or Reverse. Model X then slowly •...
  • Page 125 Smart Summon • A raised concrete edge is detected. Depending on the height of the concrete edge, Smart Summon may not move Model X over it. • One or more of the ultrasonic sensors or cameras is damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc.).

  • Page 126: Active Safety Features

    Lane Assist Steering Interventions Model X monitors the markers on the lane you are driving in as well as the surrounding areas for the presence of vehicles or other objects. Lane Assist provides steering interventions if Model X drifts into (or close to) an adjacent lane in which an When an object is detected in your blind spot or near object, such as a vehicle, is detected.
  • Page 127 Lane Assist Emergency Lane Departure Limitations and Inaccuracies Avoidance Lane Assist features cannot always detect lane markings and you may experience unnecessary or invalid warnings Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance automatically in these situations: applies steering to avoid a potential collision in situations where: •...
  • Page 128 Lane Assist • Model X is not traveling within the speeds at which the Lane Assist feature is designed to operate. • One or more of the ultrasonic sensors is damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc.).

  • Page 129: Collision Avoidance Assist

    Collision Avoidance Assist The following collision avoidance features are designed to increase the safety of you and your passengers: • Forward Collision Warning - provides visual and audible warnings in situations when Model X detects that there is a high risk of a frontal collision (see Forward Collision Warning on page 127).
  • Page 130 Collision Avoidance Assist Automatic Emergency Braking WARNING: Automatic Emergency Braking is designed to reduce the impact of frontal collisions only and does not function when Model X is in Model X is designed to determine the distance from a Reverse. detected object traveling in front of it.
  • Page 131 It is the driver’s responsibility to avoid collisions by staying alert, paying attention, and taking corrective action as early as possible. CAUTION: If a fault occurs with a Collision Avoidance Assist feature, Model X displays an alert. Contact Tesla Service. Active Safety Features...

  • Page 132: Speed Assist

    Speed Assist How Speed Assist Works • Off - Speed limit warnings do not display and chimes are not sounded. Model X displays a speed limit on the instrument panel • Display - Speed limit signs display on the instrument and you can choose if and how you are warned when panel and the sign increases in size when you exceed you exceed the speed limit.
  • Page 133 Speed Assist • Traffic signs do not conform to standard recognizable formats. • A road or a speed limit has recently changed. WARNING: The list above does not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper operation of Speed Assist. Speed Assist may fail to provide warnings for many other reasons.

  • Page 134: Using The Touchscreen

    Controls Controls - Overview Steering Mode: Adjust the amount of effort required to turn the steering wheel (see Adjusting Steering Effort on page 52). Touch Controls on the bottom corner of the touchscreen to control features and Regenerative Braking: When you release the accelerator customize Model X to suit your when driving, regenerative braking slows Model X and preferences.
  • Page 135 Controls Charging • Set Speed: When you engage Traffic-Aware Cruise Control or Autosteer, choose whether you want the initial cruising speed set to the Speed Limit or your View charging status and adjust settings related to Current Speed (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on charging Model X (see Charging Instructions on page page...
  • Page 136 Park . Display Car Left Open Notification: Choose whether you want Model X to send a notification to your Tesla mobile app Customize characteristics of the touchscreen and if your car remains open for over approximately 10 instrument panel: minutes after you have left: •...
  • Page 137 143). Time: Choose to display time in either 12 or 24 hour Safety format. Allow Mobile Access: Allow your Tesla mobile app to Energy Display: Choose to display remaining energy and access your Model X (see Mobile App on page 168).
  • Page 138 Format USB Drive (if equipped): If a USB flash drive is Tesla elsewhere (for example, via the web). inserted into a front USB port, touch to format the flash drive to allow Model X to save video recordings using...
  • Page 139 This is useful when transferring ownership of Model X. Touch Controls > Service > Factory Reset. Before erasing, Model X verifies your credentials by prompting you to enter the user name and password associated with your Tesla account. Using the Touchscreen...

  • Page 140: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Overview of Climate Controls Climate controls are available at the bottom of the touchscreen. By default, climate control is set to Auto, which maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather conditions. When you adjust the cabin temperature while in the Auto setting, the system automatically adjusts the heating, air conditioning, air distribution, and fan speed to maintain the cabin at your selected temperature.
  • Page 141 Climate Controls NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can add these controls to My Apps. See Customizing My Apps on page 1. Touch to turn the climate control system on or off. 2. Touch Auto to turn the Auto setting on or off. 3.
  • Page 142 Climate Controls 10. Touch the passenger's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the front passenger. The seat operates at three levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the touchscreen's bottom bar (see Customizing My Apps on page 11.
  • Page 143 Camp. Never rely on your vehicle to protect you can play music, browse the internet, play games in something irreplaceable. the arcade, or watch shows in Tesla Theater. You can also control media and climate settings from a paired WARNING: You can adjust and monitor the climate phone.
  • Page 144 Climate Controls NOTE: Cabin Overheat Protection operates until 12 hours has elapsed since you exited Model X, or until the Battery energy drops below 20%, whichever comes first. WARNING: Never leave children or pets in the vehicle unattended. Due to automatic shut-off or extreme outside conditions, the inside of the vehicle can become dangerously hot, even when Cabin Overheat Protection is enabled.

  • Page 145: Maps And Navigation

    NOTE: Touching this icon while proximity of the corresponding stations on navigating to a destination displays the the map. Charging locations include Tesla route overview. Superchargers, destination charging sites, third-party fast chargers, and public The route overview is available when you chargers that you have used previously.
  • Page 146 Android™ device using the "share" functionality on and vehicle configuration): your device after allowing access to the Tesla mobile app. • Touch - or + to increase or decrease the volume of spoken navigation instructions.
  • Page 147 Maps and Navigation Home, Work, and Favorite Adding Stops to a Route Destinations After you have entered a destination, you can edit your route by adding, deleting or reordering stops. Touch the If you frequently drive to a destination, you may want to three dots at the bottom of the turn-by-turn direction add it as a favorite to avoid having to enter the list to view options to edit your route.
  • Page 148 Maps and Navigation Touch the lightning bolt icons to specify the types of The location is either a destination charging locations you want the map to include (by charging location, a third-party fast default, the map displays only superchargers): charger, or a public charging station that you have previously used.
  • Page 149 Maps and Navigation higher consumption. Also, if you purchase a used Tesla NOTE: When navigating to a Supercharger or, in some vehicle, it is recommended that you perform a factory regions, a third-party fast charger using Trip Planner, reset (Controls > Service > Factory Reset) to ensure the Model X may allocate some energy to pre-heat the predicted energy is as accurate as possible.

  • Page 150: Media

    (for example, Wi-Fi or Premium functions associated with what's playing. Connectivity). For some media services, you can use a default Tesla account. For others, you may need to enter Media Player displays content and options associated account credentials the first time you use it.
  • Page 151 Media • Tone: Drag the sliders to adjust the subwoofer and To add a currently playing station, podcast, any of the five frequency bands (Bass, Bass/Mid, Mid, or audio file to your Favorites list, touch Mid/Treble, and Treble). If equipped with premium the Favorites icon on Media Player.
  • Page 152 Media Your Bluetooth device begins playing the audio file that is currently active on your device. If no audio file is playing, use your device to choose the audio file you want to listen to. When the chosen file begins to play, you can then use Media Player's next and previous icons (or use the left scroll button on the steering wheel) to play other tracks.

  • Page 153: Entertainment

    Then, roll the scroll button to highlight Readout then press the scroll button again. Mars The map shows your Model X as a rover on the Martian landscape, and the About Your Tesla box displays SpaceX's interplanetary spaceship. Using the Touchscreen...
  • Page 154 Sketchpad Channel your inner Picasso. Show us what you got! Touch Publish to submit your artistic compositions to Tesla for critiquing. TRAX It's never too late to follow your dream of becoming a world-famous DJ. With TRAX, you can turn your vehicle into your own personal music studio.
  • Page 155 Entertainment 2. Plug the USB drive into a front USB port. 3. Choose sounds from your USB drive by selecting them in the Boombox dropdown menus. Car Colorizer (If equipped)Change the color of your Model X on the touchscreen by navigating to Toybox or Controls > Software. Touch the color swatch next to the vehicle name and customize the paint, tone, and more.

  • Page 156: Phone And Calendar

    Phone and Calendar 5. Choose the phone with which you want to pair. ® Within a few seconds, the Bluetooth settings screen Bluetooth Compatibility displays a randomly generated number. Your phone also display a number. You can use your Bluetooth-capable phone 6.
  • Page 157 Phone and Calendar Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone • Contacts: Contacts are listed in alphabetical order and can be sorted by first name or last name. You can also choose a letter on the right side of the list to If you want to disconnect your phone and use it again quickly scroll to the names that begin with the later, simply touch Disconnect on the Bluetooth settings selected character.
  • Page 158 Using the calendar requires that: • The Tesla mobile app is running, you are logged in, and the mobile app's Calendar Sync setting is turned on. The mobile app can then periodically (and automatically) send calendar data from your phone to Model X.

  • Page 159: Air Suspension

    If the problem persists, Choose from: contact Tesla. • Comfort - Provides a gentler ride for a relaxed driving If a fault is detected that disables the experience.
  • Page 160 Air Suspension NOTE: The instrument panel can also display a real-time visualization of how the suspension system is dynamically adjusting each wheel’s damping to account for changing road conditions. To view, hold the respective steering wheel scroll button briefly until the available options are displayed.

  • Page 161: Voice Commands

    • "Open the glovebox" Here is a list of example voice commands. This is not an Navigation exhaustive list. Tesla is constantly working to improve voice commands. To search for, or navigate to, a location, say: NOTE: To choose the language you want to use for voice commands, touch Controls >...
  • Page 162 "Navigate home" or "Take me personal information or with your vehicle's identification to work". number. Tesla assures that it is not possible to search any system for a recording associated with a specific Contacts customer or vehicle.

  • Page 163: Security Settings

    If you forget your driving PIN, touch the link to enter detects motion inside the cabin, enable Tilt/Intrusion your Tesla login credentials on the PIN to Drive popup, (see Tilt/Intrusion (if equipped) on page 161).

  • Page 164: Dashcam And Sentry Mode

    To pause recording, press and hold saved locally to onboard memory or the USB flash drive. the icon. Recordings are not sent to Tesla. Using Dashcam PAUSED: Shows that Dashcam is paused. To resume recording, touch the icon. To...
  • Page 165 CAUTION: Sentry Mode may not activate the Alternatively, you can use voice commands or the Tesla security alarm in all situations involving damage mobile app. To enable Sentry Mode using voice to the vehicle. Sentry Mode uses many factors commands, say "Keep Tesla safe,"...
  • Page 166 Dashcam and Sentry Mode • Recent Clips: When recording, Dashcam continuously saves footage to Recent Clips in 60-minute cycles. Footage is overwritten every hour unless you manually save it. Four videos are recorded for each clip, one from each camera (front, rear, left, and right).

  • Page 167: Connecting To Wi-Fi

    NOTE: If more than one previously connected network is within range, Model X connects to the one most recently used. NOTE: At Tesla Service Centers, Model X automatically connects to the Tesla Service Wi-Fi network. Hotspots and Connectivity You can also use a mobile hotspot or your phone's...

  • Page 168: Software Updates

    Loading New Software Software Update Preferences Tesla updates your vehicle's software wirelessly, Tesla determines how, when, and where to send updates constantly providing new features. Tesla recommends to vehicles based on various factors unique to each you install software updates at the earliest opportunity release.
  • Page 169 To display release notes about the current version of your vehicle's software at any time, touch Controls > Software > Release Notes. Tesla strongly recommends reading all release notes. They may contain important safety information or operating instructions for your Model X.

  • Page 170: Mobile App

    1. Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone. • Switch to a different vehicle associated with your 2. Log in to the Tesla mobile app by entering your Tesla Tesla account, if you have access to more than one.
  • Page 171 In cases where you cannot remove or insert the charge cable, or the vehicle is not Supercharging due to the latch being frozen in place, use your Tesla mobile app to Add and remove access permission for an additional precondition your vehicle on HI for approximately 30-45 driver from the Tesla mobile app.

  • Page 172: Charging

    Electric Vehicle Components High Voltage Components 1. Front Motor 2. Air Conditioning Compressor 3. Forward Junction Box 4. High Voltage Cabling 5. Battery Coolant Heater 6. DC-DC Converter 7. Cabin Heater 8. High Voltage Battery 9. On-board Charger 10. Charge Port 11.
  • Page 173 WARNING: In the unlikely event that a fire occurs, immediately contact your local fire emergency responders. Charging Equipment Charging equipment designed specifically to charge your Model X is available from Tesla. A Tesla Wall Connector, which installs in your parking space, is the fastest way to charge Model X for daily use.

  • Page 174: High Voltage Battery Information

    NOTE: When left idle and unplugged, your vehicle battery). If the vehicle is still unresponsive, contact Tesla. periodically uses energy from the Battery for system tests and recharging the low voltage battery when Temperature Limits necessary.

  • Page 175: Charging Instructions

    Supercharging due to the Tesla charge cable to open the charge port door. latch being frozen in place, use your Tesla mobile app to precondition your vehicle on HI for approximately 30-45 minutes (you must use your mobile app to precondition the vehicle;...
  • Page 176 Charging Instructions Charge Port Light • BLINKING GREEN: Charging is in progress. As Model X approaches a full charge, the frequency of the blinking slows. • WHITE (OR LIGHT BLUE): The charge port door is • SOLID GREEN: Charging is complete. open.
  • Page 177 CAUTION: Tesla strongly recommends leaving Model X plugged in when not in use. This NOTE: It is normal to hear sounds during charging. maintains the Battery at the optimum level of Particularly at high currents, the refrigerant compressor charge.
  • Page 178 Climate Controls or + to change the current (for example, you may screen and in the Tesla mobile app. want to reduce the current if you are concerned about overloading a domestic wiring circuit shared Think of Scheduled Charging as "When do I want...
  • Page 179 NOTE: When Model X is not plugged in, Log into your Tesla account to view fees and details preconditioning operates but only when the Battery's about Supercharger sessions, track the remaining charge level is above 20%.
  • Page 180 Charging Instructions CAUTION: Use the release cable only in situations where you can not release the charge cable using the usual methods. Continuous use can damage the release cable or charging equipment. WARNING: Do not perform this procedure when your vehicle is charging, or if any orange high voltage conductors are exposed.

  • Page 181: Maintenance

    • Quality of lane markings (if applicable). opportunity. See Software Updates on page 166. • Applicable vehicle settings. Tesla may update or reinstall your vehicle's software as • Identifiable symptoms. part of the normal diagnostic, repair, and maintenance process within Service. Visit https://www.tesla.com/support/service-visits...
  • Page 182 Battery. WARNING: Contact Tesla immediately if you notice any significant or sudden drop in fluid levels or uneven tire wear. Fluid Replacement Intervals Your Battery coolant does not need to be replaced for the life of your vehicle under most circumstances.

  • Page 183: Tire Care And Maintenance

    Tire Care and Maintenance Displaying Tire Pressures NOTE: Your vehicle’s tire pressures will drop in cold ambient temperatures. If the TPMS indicator light appears, inflate the tires before driving. The tires will You can display tire pressures on the instrument panel lose one PSI for every 6°...
  • Page 184 Tesla. This allows you to slowly drive Adequate tread depth is important for proper tire Model X to Tesla or to a nearby tire repair facility. performance. Tires with a tread depth less than 3 mm WARNING: Do not drive with a punctured tire that...
  • Page 185 NOTE: Regardless of the number of tires replaced, a 1. Align the aero cover into position so that the notch at complete set of matching tires is recommended for the base of the Tesla "T" is aligned with the tire's optimum performance. valve stem.
  • Page 186 Tesla. If the Tire Pressure warning indicator displays frequently, contact Tesla to determine if a tire sensor needs to be replaced. If a non-Tesla Service Center repairs or replaces a tire, the tire sensor may not work until Tesla performs the setup procedure.
  • Page 187 When the TPMS tread pattern on all four wheels. Contact Tesla for winter malfunction indicator is on, the system tire recommendations. might not be able to detect or signal under- or over-inflated tires as intended.
  • Page 188 Tire Care and Maintenance • Avoid heavily loading Model X (heavy loads can reduce the clearance between the tires and the body). • Do not drive the vehicle without the chains properly installed. • Drive slowly. Do not exceed 48 km/h. •...

  • Page 189: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior Cleaning a Camera To ensure a clear picture, the camera lens must be clean To prevent damage to the paint, immediately remove and free of obstructions. Remove any build-up of dirt or corrosive substances (bird droppings, tree resin, dead debris by spraying water onto the camera lens with a insects, tar spots, road salt, industrial fallout, etc.).
  • Page 190 Vacuum cloth seats as needed to remove any loose dirt. the charge port while Model X is charging. Failure CAUTION: Aftermarket, non-Tesla seat covers may to follow these instructions can result in serious inhibit the sensitivity of a seat's occupancy sensors injury or damage to the vehicle, charging and may cause staining or damage.
  • Page 191 Using a Car Cover To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the body when Model X is not being used, use a genuine Tesla car cover. Car covers can be purchased from Tesla. See Parts and Accessories on page 195.

  • Page 192: Wiper Blades And Washer Jets

    7. Hold the wiper arm and press the locking tab while You can purchase replacement wiper blades on http:// sliding the blade down the arm. www.tesla.com. 8. Fully insert the washer hose onto the nipple of the NOTE: Only install replacement blades that are identical new wiper blade.
  • Page 193 Wiper Blades and Washer Jets WARNING: Do not operate the washers while cleaning Model X. Windshield washer fluid can irritate eyes and skin. Read and observe the washer fluid manufacturer’s instructions. Maintenance...

  • Page 194: Fluid Reservoirs

    Do not continue driving. Contact Tesla immediately. Fluid Level Check Tesla checks the brake fluid level and health at the regularly scheduled maintenance intervals. Topping Up the Brake Fluid CAUTION: The maintenance panel protects the front trunk from water. When re-attaching, make Do not top up your brake fluid.
  • Page 195 Fluid Reservoirs 1. Open the hood. 2. Clean around the filler cap before opening it to prevent dirt from entering the reservoir. 3. Open the filler cap. 4. While avoiding spilling, fill the reservoir until the fluid level is visible just below the filler neck. 5.

  • Page 196: Jacking And Lifting

    Follow the steps below to lift Model X. Ensure that any WARNING: Do not work on an incorrectly non-Tesla repair facility is aware of these lifting points. supported vehicle. Doing so can cause serious damage, bodily injury, or death.

  • Page 197: Parts And Accessories

    Body Repairs If your Model X is in a collision, contact Tesla or a Tesla- approved Body Shop to ensure that it is repaired with genuine Tesla parts. Tesla has selected and approved body shops that meet strict requirements for training, equipment, quality, and customer satisfaction.

  • Page 198: Specifications

    Identification Labels Vehicle Identification Number You can find the VIN at the following locations: • Touch Controls > Software. • Stamped on a plate located at the top of the dashboard. Can be seen by looking through the windshield. • Stamped on the chassis under the sill panel on the rear passenger door.

  • Page 199: Vehicle Loading

    Vehicle Loading Vehicle Labeling printed on the Tire Information Label. Instead, see the topic "Towing a Trailer" in the Driving section of the onscreen Owner's Manual. It is important to understand your vehicle's original tire sizes and pressures, and the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
  • Page 200 Vehicle Loading Description Total Subtract occupant weight (5 x 65 kg) 325 kg Available cargo weight 108 kg The cargo weight should be distributed between the front and rear trunks. CAUTION: Never load more than 175 lbs (80 kg) on the rear load floor (above the lower trunk compartment) or more than 285 lbs (130 kg) in the lower trunk compartment.

  • Page 201: Dimensions

    Dimensions Exterior Dimensions Overall Length 198.9 in 5,052 mm Overall Width (including mirrors) 89.4 in 2,271 mm Overall Width (including folded mirrors) 81.6 in 2,072 mm Overall Width (excluding mirrors) 78.7 in 1,999 mm Overall Height 66 in* 1,684 mm* Wheel Base 116.7 in 2,965 mm...
  • Page 202 Dimensions Shoulder Room Front 60.7 in 1542 mm Rear 56.8 in 1442 mm Third 40 in 1016 mm Front 55.6 in 1412 mm Hip Room Rear 59 in 1498 mm Third 38.5 in 978 mm Cargo Volume Front Trunk Rear* Total Seven Seat Vehicles 6.6 cu ft (187 L)

  • Page 203: Subsystems

    Subsystems Motor Type Front Motor AC permanent magnet synchronous motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive Rear Motor AC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive Nominal Voltage 320 volts Maximum Motor Power Trim Location Rated Max Power* Standard Range Front 205 kW Rear 210 kW...
  • Page 204 Subsystems Model Maximum Speed Rated Range Energy Consumption Performance 250 km/h 550 km 204 Wh/km Transmission Type Specifications Type Single speed fixed gear Overall Final Drive Ratio Small motor: 9.0:1 Large motor: 9.7:1 Reverse Gear Reverse direction of motor, limited to 24 km/h Steering Steering Specifications...
  • Page 205 Subsystems Brakes Specifications Rear: .28"/7 mm Suspension Suspension Specifications Front Independent, virtual pivot double wishbone Rear Independent, virtual pivot double wishbone Battery - Low Voltage Battery - Low Voltage Specifications Rating 33 amp hour or higher Voltage and Polarity Low voltage negative (-) ground Battery - High Voltage Battery - High Voltage Specifications Type...

  • Page 206: Wheels And Tires

    Information label. This label is located on the center door pillar and is visible when the driver’s door is open (see Maintaining Tire Pressures on page 181). Winter tires can be purchased from a Tesla service center or may be available for purchase on the Tesla web site. MODEL X Owner's Manual...
  • Page 207 Wheels and Tires Understanding Tire Markings Laws require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire. Tire category. P indicates that the tire is for passenger vehicles. 2 Tire width.
  • Page 208 Wheels and Tires 7 Speed rating. When stated, indicates the maximum speed (in mph) at which the tire can be used for extended periods. Q=99 mph (160 km/h), R=106 mph (170 km/h), S=112 mph (180 km/h), T=118 mph (190 km/h), U=124 mph (200 km/h), H=130 mph (210 km/h), V=149 mph (240 km/h), W=168 mph (270 km/h), Y=186 mph (300 km/h), (Y)=vehicle's top speed (exceeds the "Y"...

  • Page 209: Roadside Assistance

    Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance Tesla Roadside Assistance is available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for the duration of your warranty period. Tesla Roadside Assistance is also available to speak with roadside service professionals to answer any questions and explain the proper procedure for transporting your vehicle.

  • Page 210: Instructions For Transporters

    Do not transport Model X using any method that is not Model X, including personal property damage or specified by Tesla. Adhere to the instructions provided in damage caused by using self-loading dollies or tire the following sections and observe all warnings and skates.
  • Page 211 Instructions for Transporters NOTE: Jack Mode cancels when driving speed exceeds 7 kph. WARNING: Failure to activate Jack Mode on a vehicle equipped with the air suspension system can result in the vehicle becoming loose during transport, which may cause significant damage. Activate Transport Mode Transport Mode keeps the parking brake disengaged while winching Model X onto a flatbed truck.
  • Page 212 Instructions for Transporters Pull onto the Flatbed Truck - CAUTION: Attaching the tie-down straps to the chassis, suspension or other parts of the vehicle's Without Tow Eye body may cause damage. CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow eye.

  • Page 213: Consumer Information

    In contrast, owner information that is provided by Tesla elsewhere is updated as necessary and may not contain information unique to your vehicle. Information about new features is displayed on the touchscreen after a software update, and can be viewed at any time by touching Controls >...
  • Page 214 About this Owner Information All other trademarks contained in this document are the property of their respective owners and their use herein does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of their products or services. The unauthorized use of any trademark displayed in this document or on the vehicle is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 215: Disclaimers

    Tesla’s telematics system wirelessly transmits vehicle are highly unlikely to cause irreparable damage. information to Tesla on a periodic basis. The data is used as previously described and helps ensure the proper 4. Details of compensation for damages to this matter maintenance of your vehicle.
  • Page 216 (or the leasing company for a leased vehicle) is during and after production. The final inspection takes obtained. place at Tesla and includes a road test conducted by a • Officially requested by the police or other authorities. technician. • Used as a defense for Tesla.

  • Page 217: Reporting Safety Defects

    Reporting Safety Defects Contacting Tesla For detailed information about your Model X, go to www.tesla.com/ko_KR, and log on to your Tesla account, or sign up to get an account. If you have any questions or concerns about your Model X, call Tesla at 080-617-1399.

  • Page 218: Radio Regulatory Compliance

    1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tesla could void your authority to operate the equipment. Radiation Exposure Statement The product complies with FCC/IC RF Exposure for Low Power Consumer Wireless Power Transfer.
  • Page 219 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tesla could void your authority to operate the equipment. Device Approval - South Korea The TPMS model number TIS-01, manufactured by Continental Automotive GMBH, was certified for use in South Korea on 2015/05/06.
  • Page 220 1. This device may not cause harmful interference,and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tesla could void your authority to operate the equipment. Description...
  • Page 221 The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) ensures that new vehicles conform to recommended Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) standards. Tesla performs tests on the interior air quality of your Model X to ensure that the quality conforms to VIAQ standards. When you purchase your new Model X, Tesla recommends that you ventilate the cabin before you drive.

  • Page 222: Troubleshooting Alerts

    Troubleshooting Alerts (APP_w207) Autosteer temporarily unavailable Autosteer is currently unavailable. This could be a temporary condition due to external conditions that include: • Missing or faded lane markers • Narrow or winding roads • Poor visibility due to rain, snow, fog, or other weather conditions •...
  • Page 223 Troubleshooting Alerts Please note that the minimum speed to initiate Autosteer when there is no vehicle detected ahead of you and while driving on a road with visible lane markings is 18 mph (30 km/h), unless certain vehicle and environmental conditions are met.
  • Page 224 If the alert persists and camera calibration has not completed after your vehicle has driven 100 miles (160 km) or more, or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer remain unavailable despite successful camera calibration, contact Tesla Service at your earliest convenience. Your vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime. (APP_w304)
  • Page 225 Instructions on page 173. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See Maps and Navigation on page 143 for more details.
  • Page 226 OFF the circuit breaker servicing the Wall Connector, wait 10 seconds, turn the circuit breaker ON again, then try reconnecting the Wall Connector to the vehicle. If the issue persists, consult your electrician or contact Tesla. For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector.
  • Page 227 OFF the circuit breaker servicing the Wall Connector, wait 10 seconds, turn the circuit breaker ON again, then try reconnecting the Wall Connector to the vehicle. If the issue persists, consult your electrician or contact Tesla. For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector.
  • Page 228 Troubleshooting Alerts What to do: Consult your electrician to ensure appropriate voltage on the circuit breaker that services the Wall Connector. For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector. (CC_f008) Unable to charge - Input voltage too low Voltage must be within Wall Connector rating What this alert means: Over or under voltage protection.
  • Page 229 Troubleshooting Alerts 4. Once your electrician has completed all work and restored power to the Wall Connector, try charging again by reconnecting the Wall Connector to the vehicle. 5. If the issue persists, the Wall Connector requires service. For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector.
  • Page 230 Troubleshooting Alerts Make sure the connector is fully inserted into the charge inlet in the vehicle's charging port, is not covered by anything, and there is no heat source nearby. If the issue persists in normal ambient temperatures (under 38°C), service is required.
  • Page 231 Troubleshooting Alerts (CC_f016) Unable to charge - Vehicle connection issue Insert charge handle fully into charge port What this alert means: A communication error occurred between the Wall Connector and the vehicle. What to do: Try charging again by disconnecting the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnecting. 1.
  • Page 232 Troubleshooting Alerts 3. If the issue persists, service is required. For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector. (CC_f019) Unable to charge - Vehicle connection issue Insert charge handle fully into charge port What this alert means: A communication error occurred between the Wall Connector and the vehicle.
  • Page 233 Troubleshooting Alerts (CC_f021) Unable to charge - No primary Wall Connector Check that primary unit is powered and available What this alert means: Load sharing (circuit breaker sharing) network: Need one (and only one) Wall Connector set as primary. What to do: Only one Wall Connector can be set to a primary configuration.
  • Page 234 Troubleshooting Alerts What to do: Have your electrician adjust the Wall Connector’s internal rotary switch to a valid operating current setting. They should first make sure there is no power to the Wall Connector. The correlation between switch setting and current should be printed on the inside of the Wall Connector.
  • Page 235 Troubleshooting Alerts 4. Other hardware component issues What to do: An internal issue was detected by the Wall Connector. 1. Try charging again by disconnecting the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnecting. 2. If the issue persists, turn OFF the circuit breaker for the Wall Connector, wait 10 seconds, and turn the circuit breaker ON again.
  • Page 236 Troubleshooting Alerts Have your electrician adjust the Wall Connector’s internal rotary switch to a valid operating current setting. They should first make sure there is no power to the Wall Connector. The correlation between switch setting and current should be printed on the inside of the Wall Connector. Your electrician should also refer to the Set the Operating Current section in the Wall Connector Installation Manual.
  • Page 237 • Make sure any charge port inlet obstruction has been removed. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 238 • Try charging with multiple, different types of charging equipment at different locations. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 239 • Make sure any charge port inlet obstruction has been removed. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 240 • Contact an electrician to inspect the wiring and equipment at your normal charging location. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 241 • Contact an electrician to inspect the wiring and equipment at your normal charging location. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 242 Troubleshooting Alerts You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See Maps and Navigation on page 143 for more details.
  • Page 243 • Make sure any charge port inlet obstruction has been removed. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 244 You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 245 • Try charging with multiple, different types of charging equipment. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 246 • Try charging with different charge equipment / at different stations. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 247 • Make sure any charge port inlet obstruction has been removed. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 248 Troubleshooting Alerts • Environmental / external conditions • Vehicle System Restraints: ◦ May include lack of visibility • Valet Mode is active: ◦ For more information, see Valet Mode on page When any condition preventing Cruise Control activation is no longer present, Cruise Control should be available. If this alert persists throughout subsequent drives, schedule service at your convenience.
  • Page 249 Troubleshooting Alerts Autopark can abort due to many factors, including the following: • Driver input or behavior ◦ Using the gear stalk ◦ Moving the steering wheel ◦ Pressing the accelerator pedal ◦ Pressing the brake pedal ◦ Opening a door and/or exiting the vehicle ◦...
  • Page 250 Continue to your destination. Your vehicle is OK to drive. If Vehicle Hold is not available during your next drive, contact Tesla Service. Your vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime.
  • Page 251 It is recommended that you have the low voltage battery replaced at your earliest convenient opportunity. You can schedule service via your Tesla Mobile App, or with an independent service provider that offers low voltage battery replacement for your vehicle. Please note that independent service provider options may vary, based on your vehicle configuration and your location.
  • Page 252 Do It Yourself Guide. If this alert does not clear after 24 hours, it is recommended that you schedule service via your Tesla Mobile App or with an independent service provider. Please note that independent service provider options may vary, based on your vehicle configuration and your location.
  • Page 253 Service is required Schedule service now This alert is set remotely by Tesla when a condition requiring service is detected on your vehicle. This alert can be set due to various conditions. When you schedule service, more information should be available.
  • Page 254 If you need to charge in the meantime, it is recommended that you try charging using a different outlet, at another location, or with another type of charging station. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 255 • Try charging with different wall outlets. • Try charging with different charging equipment. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 256 If the outlet is worn, it should be replaced with a high-quality outlet. Consider upgrading to a Tesla Wall Connector for greater convenience and highest charging speed.
  • Page 257 Mobile Connector or your vehicle. It is recommended that you schedule service at your convenience. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 258 • Make sure any charge port inlet or charge handle obstruction has been removed. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 259 8A while this condition persists. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 260 8A while this condition persists. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...
  • Page 261 If the outlet is worn, it should be replaced with a high-quality outlet. Consider upgrading to a Tesla Wall Connector for greater convenience and highest charging speed.
  • Page 262 (under 38°C), service is required. You can also try charging your vehicle using a Tesla Supercharger or Destination Charging location, all of which can be located through the map on your vehicle's touchscreen display. See...

  • Page 263: Index

    Index Autopilot components: Autosteer: ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): average range: absolute speed limit: access panel, removing: accessories: backup camera: plugging into power socket: Battery (high voltage): 172, 192, accessory carrier: care of: adaptive headlights: coolant: adjacent lane speed: specifications: aero covers: temperature limits: air conditioning: battery (key), replacing:...
  • Page 264 Index CHAdeMO: dome (map) lights: chains: door labels: change of ownership: door seals: charge port: cleaning: charge port light: Door Unlock Mode: charge port manual release: doors: charge port release cable: doors, opening: charging: 170, 171, Drive: components and equipment: drive away locking: instructions: drive modes:...
  • Page 265 Index favorites (Media Player): identification labels: Favorites (navigation): inductive phone charger: FCC certifications: instant range: features, downloading new: instrument panel: 62, firmware (software) updates: cleaning: first responder loop: overview of: flash drive: interior: 3, 59, 138, 188, flashers, warning: cleaning: floor mats: dimensions: fluids: 180,...
  • Page 266 Index lug nut covers: Owner Information, about: lumbar adjustment: Park: maintenance: 179, 180, 181, 187, 190, Park Assist: brake fluid, checking: parking brake: cleaning: parking, using Autopark: daily checks: parking, using Summon: fluid replacement intervals: parking, when towing a trailer: monthly checks: parts replacement: panel, removing:...
  • Page 267 Index relative speed limit: Software Reinstall: release notes: software reset: restarting the touchscreen: software update preferences: Reverse: software updates: RFID transponders: specifications: 199, 201, 202, ride height (air suspension): brakes: roadside assistance: cargo volume: rotating tires: dimensions: Round Trip Energy (navigating): energy: exterior: High Voltage Battery:...
  • Page 268 Index tie-down straps: Tracking Disabled: tilt/intrusion detection: traction control: Tire and Loading Information label: trademarks: tire noise: Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control: Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 184, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: FCC certification: Trailer Brakes for towing: overview of: Trailer Mode: tire pressures, checking: trailer, towing: tire pressures, displaying:...
  • Page 269 Index alignment: lug nut covers, removing and installing: replacing: specifications: torque: Wi-Fi, connecting to: windshield washer fluid, topping up: winter tires: wiper blades, replacing: wiper defrosters: wipers, defrosting: wipers, using: wireless phone charger: Work location:...
  • Page 270 Publication date: 2022/6/3...

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