Tesla X User manual

MODEL X
OWNER'S MANUAL
Software version: 2021.12.25
North America

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Overview................................................................ 2
Exterior Overview............................................................................2
Interior Overview............................................................................. 3
Touchscreen Overview.................................................................. 5
Opening and Closing.........................................7
Keys and Doors.................................................................................7
Windows............................................................................................15
Rear Trunk.........................................................................................16
Front Trunk....................................................................................... 18
Interior Storage and Electronics............................................. 20
Sun Visors........................................................................................ 23
Seating and Safety Restraints..................... 24
Front and Rear Seats...................................................................24
Seat Belts......................................................................................... 29
Child Safety Seats.........................................................................32
Airbags............................................................................................. 40
Driving..................................................................46
Driver Profiles.................................................................................46
Steering Wheel.............................................................................. 48
Mirrors.................................................................................................51
Starting and Powering O.........................................................52
Gears..................................................................................................54
Lights................................................................................................. 55
Instrument Panel........................................................................... 58
Wipers and Washers....................................................................64
Braking and Stopping..................................................................65
Traction Control.............................................................................69
Park Assist....................................................................................... 70
Vehicle Hold.................................................................................... 72
Acceleration Modes......................................................................73
Trip Information............................................................................. 75
Getting Maximum Range........................................................... 76
Rear View Camera........................................................................ 78
Dashcam...........................................................................................79
Pedestrian Warning System.......................................................81
Active Spoiler................................................................................. 82
Towing and Accessories............................................................. 83
Cold Weather Best Practices....................................................92
Autopilot............................................................. 94
About Autopilot............................................................................ 94
Trac-Aware Cruise Control.................................................... 97
Autosteer........................................................................................102
Navigate on Autopilot...............................................................106
Trac Light and Stop Sign Control..................................... 109
Autopark.......................................................................................... 116
Summon........................................................................................... 118
Smart Summon..............................................................................121
Lane Assist..................................................................................... 124
Collision Avoidance Assist........................................................127
Speed Assist..................................................................................130
Using the Touchscreen..................................132
Controls........................................................................................... 132
Climate Controls.......................................................................... 139
Maps and Navigation................................................................. 144
Media and Audio..........................................................................149
Phone............................................................................................... 152
Calendar..........................................................................................154
Air Suspension..............................................................................155
Security Settings..........................................................................157
HomeLink Universal Transceiver.............................................161
Connecting to Wi-Fi...................................................................164
Software Updates........................................................................165
Mobile App.....................................................................................166
Charging.............................................................168
Electric Vehicle Components..................................................168
Battery Information......................................................................171
Charging Instructions.................................................................172
Maintenance...................................................... 177
Maintenance Schedule...............................................................177
Tire Care and Maintenance...................................................... 179
Cleaning.......................................................................................... 185
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets.............................................. 188
Fluid Reservoirs........................................................................... 190
Jacking and Lifting..................................................................... 192
Parts and Accessories................................................................193
Specifications...................................................194
Identification Labels...................................................................194
Vehicle Loading............................................................................195
Dimensions and Weights.......................................................... 197
Subsystems....................................................................................199
Wheels and Tires......................................................................... 201
Roadside Assistance.................................... 208
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance.............................. 208
Instructions for Transporters................................................. 209
Consumer Information.................................. 212
Entertainment and Toybox.......................................................212
About this Owner Information............................................... 215
Disclaimers..................................................................................... 217
Reporting Safety Defects......................................................... 219
Declarations of Conformity.................................................... 220
Troubleshooting Alerts.............................................................224
Index................................................................... 267
Contents

1. Exterior lights (Lights on page 55)
2. Front doors (Keys and Doors on page 7)
3. Falcon wing doors (Keys and Doors on page 7)
4. Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 172)
5. Active spoiler (optional) (Active Spoiler on page 82)
6. Autopilot cameras (About Autopilot on page 94)
7. Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 51)
8. Radar sensor (hidden from view in the above image) (About Autopilot on page 94)
9. Hood/Front trunk (Front Trunk on page 18)
10. Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on page 201)
11. Rear view camera (Rear View Camera on page 78 and About Autopilot on page 94)
12. Rear trunk/liftgate (Rear Trunk on page 16)
13. Ultrasonic sensors (Park Assist on page 70 and About Autopilot on page 94)
Exterior Overview
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1. Interior door handles (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 9)
2. Autopilot stalk (Trac-Aware Cruise Control on page 97 and Autosteer on page 102)
3. Turn signal stalk (High Beam Headlights on page 56, Turn Signals on page 57, Wipers and Washers on page
64)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left (Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 48)
5. Instrument panel (Instrument Panel on page 58)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right (Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 49)
7. Drive stalk (Shifting Gears on page 54)
8. Touchscreen (Touchscreen Overview on page 5)
9. Glovebox button (Glovebox on page 20)
10. Cabin climate control (Climate Controls on page 139)
11. Power window switches (Opening and Closing on page 15)
12. Exterior mirror adjustment switches (Mirrors on page 51)
13. Seats (Front and Rear Seats on page 24)
14. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) (Steering Wheel on page 48)
15. Horn (Horn on page 50)
16. Brake pedal (Braking and Stopping on page 65)
17. Accelerator pedal (Acceleration Modes on page 73)
Interior Overview
3Overview

18. Hazard warning lights (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 57)
19. Cup holders (Cup Holders on page 22)
Interior Overview
4 MODEL X Owner's Manual

The main components of the touchscreen are shown
here. The touchscreen is used to control many features
that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical
buttons (for example, adjusting the heating and air
conditioning, headlights, etc.). You can also use the
touchscreen to customize Model X to suit your
preferences.
WARNING: Always pay attention to road and
trac 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.
NOTE: The image below is provided for demonstration
purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software
version and market region, your touchscreen may
appear slightly dierent.
1. This area on the top of the touchscreen displays
useful information and provides shortcuts to various
features. In addition to the time of day and the
current outside temperature, this area displays the
following icons:
Touch to lock/unlock all doors and
trunks.
Touch to display the charging screen
and access charge settings on the
touchscreen.
Add, configure, or quickly switch
driver profiles (including Valet Mode
and Easy Entry). See Driver Profiles
on page 46.
Displays when a notification is in
eect. Touch to display information
about the notification. To display a
list of the most recent notifications,
with the most recent listed first, you
can also touch Service >
Notifications.
Displays when a software update is
available (see Software Updates on
page 165).
Displays when Dashcam is ready to
be used (you have inserted a
supported flash drive into the USB
port). Touch to operate Dashcam.
When in Park, touch the Dashcam
icon and select "Launch Viewer" to
watch your saved Dashcam and
Sentry Mode clips (see Dashcam on
page 79).
Touch to enable or disable Sentry
Mode to actively monitor the
vehicle's surroundings (see Sentry
Mode on page 157).
Control or program HomeLink
devices (if equipped) (see HomeLink
Universal Transceiver on page 161).
Connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Connected to cellular network. Touch
to connect to Wi-Fi (see Connecting
to Wi-Fi on page 164).
Touchscreen Overview
5Overview

Connect to a Bluetooth device (see
Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page
152).
Displays the status of the front
passenger airbag, as described in
Airbags on page 40).
2. Controls. Touch to control features and customize
Model X to suit your preferences (see Controls on
page 132).
3. Media Player (see Media and Audio on page 149).
4. Touch the app launcher then choose from the
following apps:
Call. See Phone on page 152.
Calendar. See Calendar on page 154.
Camera. Display the area behind
Model X. This area also displays
automatically whenever you shift into
Reverse. See Rear View Camera on
page 78.
Energy. See Getting Maximum Range
on page 76.
Charging. See Charging Instructions on
page 172.
Web. Access the Internet using the
web browser.
Entertainment. Browse the full library
of games and access video streaming
services, all from your vehicle's
touchscreen. To launch, Model X must
be in Park.
NOTE: Due to vehicle configuration or
market region, Entertainment, Arcade,
and/or Theater may not be available on
your vehicle.
Toybox. Display Easter Eggs (see
Entertainment and Toybox on page
212).
NOTE: Swiping up on the app launcher displays the
most recently used app (provided an app is not
currently being displayed).
NOTE: Depending on the market region and vehicle
options, your vehicle may not be equipped with
some features.
5. Climate Controls (see Climate Controls on page
139).
6. Volume Control (see Volume Control on page 149).
7. The map displays on the touchscreen at all times
(see Maps and Navigation on page 144).
NOTE: When you touch Controls, choose an app, or
expand Media Player, the window displays on top of
the map. To close the Controls window, touch
Controls again or touch the Xin the top corner of
the window. To close an app, touch the Xin the top
corner of the window. To close Media Player, drag it
all the way down to the bottom of the touchscreen
or touch the icon again.
Touchscreen Overview
6 MODEL X Owner's Manual

Keyless Locking and Unlocking
Locking and unlocking Model X is convenient. Although
you must be carrying a valid key, there is no need to use
it. Model X has sensors around the driver's door that can
recognize the presence of a key within a range of
approximately three feet (one meter). So, you can keep
your key in your pocket or purse and Model X detects it
as you approach.
When you walk up to Model X carrying your key, the
doors automatically unlock if Passive Entry is on
(Controls > Safety & Security > Passive Entry). To open
the rear trunk, press the switch located under the trunk’s
exterior handle.
NOTE: Model X must detect your key near the driver's
door before the doors or rear trunk unlock.
NOTE: If Passive Entry is o, you must use the key to
unlock Model X. See Using the Key on page 7.
If equipped with the premium upgrade package, and the
Automatic Doors setting is turned on, when you walk up
to Model X carrying your key, doors automatically unlock
and the driver's door partially opens. If not equipped, or
if this setting is turned o, doors automatically unlock
and a door opens when you press its handle.
NOTE: You can choose whether you want all doors, or
just the driver's door, to unlock when you approach
Model X carrying your key (see Door Unlock Mode on
page 13).
When carrying your key with you, you can also open the
rear trunk without having to use the key. Simply press
the switch located under the trunk’s exterior handle.
Driver Door Unlock Mode (see Door Unlock Mode on
page 13) must be o and the vehicle must detect the
key near the driver's door before opening the rear trunk.
Model X also locks automatically. If you enable Walk
Away Door Lock, Model X locks when you walk away
carrying your key with you (see Walk-Away Door Lock
on page 13).
In addition, you can set Model X to sound a soft horn
whenever you car locks or unlocks (if equipped). To set
up, touch Controls > Vehicle > Lock Confirmation
Sound.
While sitting inside Model X, you can also lock and
unlock the vehicle by touching the icon on the
touchscreen's status bar or by touching Controls >
Quick Controls.
Using the Key
To quickly familiarize yourself with the key, think of the
key as a miniature version of Model X, with the Tesla
badge representing the front. The key has three buttons
on the top that feel like softer areas on the surface, and
a metal button on each side representing the falcon
wing doors.
1. Trunk
◦ Double-click to open the rear trunk.
◦ If equipped with a powered liftgate, double-click
to close the rear trunk. You can also single-click to
stop the liftgate when it is moving.
◦ Hold the button down for one to two seconds to
open the charge port door.
2. Lock/Unlock All
◦ Single-click to lock all doors and rear trunk.
Hazard warning lights flash once.
NOTE: If a door or the rear trunk is open, hazard
warning lights flash three times and doors do not
lock. But you can enable a single-click to both
close all doors (and rear trunk) and lock them, by
turning on the Close All with Key Fob setting
(touch Controls > Vehicle > Close All with Key
Fob). By default, this setting is turned o and you
must triple-click the button to close and lock all
doors.
◦ Double-click to unlock. Hazard warning lights flash
twice.
NOTE: If Model X is equipped with the premium
upgrades package and Automatic Doors is
enabled (touch Controls > Vehicle > Automatic
Doors), doors unlock and the driver's door opens
as you approach Model X. A subsequent double-
click opens the passenger front door.
3. Front trunk
◦ Double-click to open the front trunk.
4. Falcon wing doors
◦ Double-click to open/close the associated falcon
wing door.
Keys and Doors
7Opening and Closing

◦ Single-click to stop movement of the associated
falcon wing door. Subsequently double-clicking
reverses movement of the falcon wing door. For
example if the door was opening, it closes, and
vice versa.
NOTE: Falcon wing doors are designed to
proactively detect obstacles that prevent the
doors from moving when an obstacle is detected.
WARNING: Model X falcon wing doors have
several sensors to detect the presence of an
object in the door's path. In most cases,
when an object is detected, the door stops
moving. However, the sensors are unable to
detect all areas under all circumstances,
particularly when closing, Therefore, you
must monitor the movement of falcon wing
doors to ensure the door's path of
movement is free of obstacles, staying
prepared at all times to proactively
intervene to stop the door from contacting
an object (including a person). Failure to do
so can cause serious damage or bodily
injury.
You do not need to point the key at Model X, but you
must be within operating range (which varies
depending on the strength of the key’s battery).
If Model X is unable to detect the key, the touchscreen
displays a message indicating that a key is not inside.
Place the key where Model X can best detect it, which is
below the 12V power socket (see Key Not Inside on
page 52).
Radio equipment on a similar frequency can aect the
key. If this happens, move the key at least one foot
(30 cm) away from other electronic devices (phone,
laptop, etc). If the key does not work, you may need to
change its battery. If the key’s battery is discharged,
you can open Model X by following the unlocking
procedure (see Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work
on page 13).
CAUTION: Remember to bring the key with you
when you drive. Although you can drive Model X
away from its key, you will be unable to power it
back on after it powers o.
CAUTION: Protect the key from impact, high
temperatures, and damage from liquids. Avoid
contact with solvents, waxes and abrasive
cleaners.
Replacing the Key Battery
The key’s battery lasts for approximately a year with
normal use. When the battery is low, a message
displays on the instrument panel. Follow these steps to
replace it:
NOTE: Tesla recommends replacing the battery in all
keys at the same time.
1. With the key placed button-side down on a soft
surface, use a small flat-bladed tool or fingernail to
release the bottom cover.
NOTE: If a lanyard is attached to the key, you can
release the bottom cover by placing your thumb
against the "X" on the bottom cover, then firmly
pulling the lanyard toward you (hence pushing the
key o of its cover). You can also pry the cover o
by placing a small flat-bladed tool, a fingernail, or
the Tesla-provided tool against the lanyard cord.
2. Remove the battery by carefully releasing it from the
retaining clips at an angle.
3. Insert the new battery (type CR2354) with the ‘+’
side facing up. The battery fits snugly so you must
slide it into position at an angle toward the Positive
contact (the contact located near the center of the
key), then press down firmly on the other side,
ensuring it is held firmly in its intended position.
NOTE: Tesla recommends using Panasonic CR2354
batteries. These can be purchased through online
retailers, local supermarkets, and drug stores.
CAUTION: The battery should press against
the spring on the positive contact. Do not
place the battery on top of the contact and
force it down vertically. Doing so may damage
the contact.
Keys and Doors
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NOTE: Wipe the battery clean before fitting and
avoid touching the battery's flat surfaces. Finger
marks on the flat surfaces of the battery can reduce
battery life.
4. Holding the cover at an angle, align the tabs on the
widest side of the cover with the corresponding slots
on the key, then press the cover firmly onto the key
until it snaps into place.
5. Test that the key works by unlocking and locking your
vehicle.
Attaching a Lanyard
The Model X key supports the use of a small lanyard. To
attach a lanyard, release the bottom cover as described
above. Place the lanyard over the pin on the back side of
the key. Re-align the cover and snap into place.
Getting More Keys
If you lose a key or require an additional one, contact
Tesla. Model X can recognize up to eight keys.
When ordering a new key for Model X, take all available
keys with you for reprogramming.
Opening Doors from the Interior
To open a front door, pull the interior door handle
toward you.
You can also use the touchscreen to open and close
doors when inside Model X. Touch Controls > Quick
Controls, then choose the door you want to open or
close. In addition, if Model X is equipped with the
premium upgrades package, when you press the brake
pedal, the driver's door automatically closes.
NOTE: To prevent children from opening falcon wing
doors using the interior handles, use the touchscreen,
Controls > Vehicle > Child-Protection Lock, to turn on
the child-protection locks (see Child-Protection Lock on
page 13).
Opening and Closing Front Doors
from Outside
Model X doors are electrically powered. When you
approach Model X carrying a key, you can specify that
you want to unlock only the driver's door by touching
Controls > Vehicle > Driver Door Unlock Mode.
You can also set the driver's door to open automatically
upon your approach (if equipped). The door partially
opens (between 20° and 45° depending on obstacles
detected by sensors). Touch Controls > Vehicle >
Automatic Doors. If this setting is on, you can also open
the driver's door by double-clicking the key fob's lock/
unlock button. A subsequent double-click opens the
front passenger door.
NOTE: See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 92
for information on opening the doors in cold weather.
Keys and Doors
9Opening and Closing

CAUTION: The front doors may not fully open or
close automatically when parked on a very steep
hill. Never rely on Model X to fully open or close
the doors for you when parked on a steep hill.
NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture and options
chosen at time of purchase, your Model X may not be
equipped with automatic doors.
Whenever a door is open, the Door Open
indicator displays on the instrument panel.
Also, the image of the Model X on the
touchscreen's Controls > Quick Controls
window also provides a visual
representation of an open door or trunk.
To close doors, you can:
• Manually push them shut.
• Use the touchscreen (Controls > Quick Controls) to
close each individual door (or trunk).
• Single-click or triple-click the key fob's lock/unlock
button (if the Close All with Key Fob setting is on,
only a single click is needed to close all doors and
trunks—a triple-click is needed if the setting is o).
NOTE: Powered doors stop moving if an obstacle is
detected.
WARNING: Before allowing an automated feature
to open or close a front door (rather than doing
so manually), it is important to check that the
area around the door is free of obstacles (such as
people and objects). You must proactively
monitor the door's movement to ensure that it
does not contact a person or object. Failure to do
so can result in damage or serious injury.
Front Door Pop Actuator
Since your Model X does not have traditional door
handles that you can pull from the outside, it is
equipped with pop actuators (sometimes referred to as
"ice breakers") that are used to assist in opening the
front doors in cases where resistance is detected, such
as ice buildup in cold weather. The pop actuator is
located just above the front door latch, and extends as
necessary to open the front door. Once the front door
opens slightly, the pop actuator gently retracts back
into the door.
If the pop actuator is unable to retract because it is
stuck to or caught on something, the pop actuator can
be extended manually to extract the object by
performing the following:
1. Carefully close the door latch using a pen,
screwdriver, or comparable tool (never use a finger
or body part and avoid damaging the paint);
Model X will detect this as though the door is closed.
2. Make sure Model X is unlocked, then press the
exterior door handle or pull the interior door handle
to reset the latch and extend the pop actuator.
3. As the pop actuator extends out from the door,
quickly extract the object.
WARNING: The pop actuator will attempt to
retract back into the door almost immediately
after the door handle is pressed or pulled. The
pop actuator retracts gently, but will not
release automatically if something gets caught.
WARNING: As with all mechanical and moving
parts on the vehicle, never put body parts in, or
near, moving components. Make sure children are
monitored when opening and closing doors.
Interacting with moving components, including
the pop actuator, can cause serious damage or
bodily injury.
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Opening and Closing Falcon Wing
Doors
Model X has electrically-powered 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 on page 7).
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 >
Quick Controls):
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 on page 7), use the switch on the door
pillar (illustrated above), or touch the associated door
icon on the touchscreen (Controls > Quick Controls).
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 Child-Protection Lock on page
13.
NOTE: You can configure Model X to open the falcon
wing doors to a lower height setting by using the
touchscreen (Controls > Vehicle > Falcon Door Height).
NOTE: If a falcon wing door detects an obstacle while
closing, it reverses a few inches before it stops moving.
Keys and Doors
11Opening and Closing

WARNING: Whenever a front door is partially open
(approximately 20°) as you are opening or closing
the associated falcon wing door, you MUST keep
your hands (or any object) away from the opening
edge of the front door. When a falcon wing door
passes by a partially opened front door, the
distance between the two doors is very narrow.
Objects, such as hands or fingers, placed in this
area, are not detected by sensors and can
therefore become pinched between the doors. To
avoid bodily injury, it is a good practice to keep
your hands away from the front door whenever
you are opening or closing a falcon wing door.
WARNING: When opening or closing a falcon
wing door, it is important to proactively monitor
the movement of the door to ensure that it does
not come into contact with a person or object.
Failure to do so can cause serious damage or
injury.
CAUTION: Remove accumulation of snow or ice
before opening a falcon wing door. Snow can get
inside Model X and ice can prevent the door from
opening.
CAUTION: In rainy weather, leaving a falcon wing
open while opening the liftgate can result in rain
water falling from the liftgate into the rear seating
area.
NOTE: Falcon wing doors open only when Model X is
stationary.
Obstacle Detection
A falcon wing door stops moving when one of its many
sensors detects an obstacle, or when the door senses
resistance because it has made contact with an object.
The touchscreen displays a warning. In these cases,
provided it is appropriate to continue opening or
closing the falcon wing door, you can override obstacle
detection by pressing and holding the switch located
on the door pillar, or touching and holding the
associated door icon on the touchscreen.
When Model X detects a low ceiling (for example, in a
garage), it opens the falcon wing doors (and trunk) to a
lower height, even if no obstacle is detected. You can
override this height and open the doors higher by
touching the associated door icon on the touchscreen
(Controls > Quick Controls). The touchscreen displays a
message asking you if you always want to open the
doors to the higher height at this location, and saves
your choice. The next time you open the falcon wing
doors at this location, Model X opens them to the
height you saved.
WARNING: Before overriding a falcon wing door's
default opening height, visually inspect the area
to ensure adequate clearance between the door
and the detected object.
WARNING: Applying adhesive products such as
wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc. on the
outside of the falcon wing doors can aect the
sensors’ ability to detect obstacles properly.
Calibration
If the falcon wing doors lose calibration, a message
displays on the touchscreen. To calibrate the doors, first
ensure that both doors have plenty of space to open
and close and are clear of passengers, objects, etc.
Then press and hold the Calibrate button until five
seconds after calibration is complete. During
calibration, the lower door opens all the way out
(requiring extra space on the side of Model X), the
upper door moves all the way down, and then the lower
door closes.
Interior Locking and Unlocking
From inside Model X, you can use the touchscreen to
lock or unlock doors and trunks, provided a valid key is
inside the vehicle. Touch the lock icon on the
touchscreen's status bar.
When you stop Model X and engage the Park gear, you
can choose whether you want doors to unlock or
remain locked. To do so, touch Controls > Vehicle >
Unlock on Park. When enabled, doors automatically
unlock when you engage the Park gear.
You can also unlock doors by pressing the Park button
on the end of the gear selector a second time (for
example, after pressing it one time to engage the Park
gear).
NOTE: If a door or trunk is still open when you lock
Model X, it locks when you close it.
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Door Unlock Mode
You can choose to unlock only the driver's door when
you approach your vehicle carrying your key or when
you shift into Park. To do so, touch Controls > Vehicle >
Driver Door Unlock Mode.
Child-Protection Lock
Model X has child-protection locks on the falcon wing
doors and liftgate to prevent them from being opened
using interior handles. Use the touchscreen to turn child-
protection locks on or o. Touch Controls > Vehicle >
Child-Protection Lock.
NOTE: It is recommended that you turn child-protection
locks on whenever children are seated in the rear seats.
Drive Away Locking
Model X automatically locks all doors (including the
trunks) whenever your driving speed exceeds 5 mph
(8 km/h).
Walk-Away Door Lock
Doors and trunks automatically lock whenever you walk
away carrying the key or if the key is otherwise not
detected by your vehicle (not present, dead battery,
etc.).
To turn this feature on or o, touch Controls > Vehicle >
Walk-Away Door Lock.
Check the Exclude Home checkbox to prevent doors
from locking when you walk away carrying the key when
Model X is parked at the location you have designated
as Home. For details on how to designate a location as
Home, see Recent, Favorite, Home and Work
Destinations on page 147.
NOTE: If Model X detects an authenticated key for five
minutes after you exit the vehicle and close all doors,
Walk-Away Door Lock disables and doors do not lock
when you leave with the key. You will need to manually
lock Model X until after your next drive.
NOTE: If all doors are closed and you use the key to
unlock Model X, walk away locking is temporarily
suspended for one minute. If you open a door within this
minute, it does not re-lock until after all the doors are
closed and you have walked away with the key.
NOTE: If you unlock Model X using the mobile app, it
automatically locks after a short period of time if all
doors remain closed. If parked in an area without cellular
service (such as an indoor parking garage), ensure that
you have a functional key fob available to unlock
Model X.
Unlocking When the Key Doesn't
Work
If Model X does not unlock when you walk up to it, or
when you double-click the unlock button on the top of
your key, the key’s battery may be dead. Even if this is
the case, you can still use the key to unlock and drive
Model X.
NOTE: Although you can still use your key, you should
consider using the mobile app to remotely unlock and
start the vehicle. Then, replace your key's battery when
convenient.
To unlock Model X (and disable the security alarm) using
the key, first position the key at the base of the door
pillar between the front door and the falcon wing door,
on the driver's side of the vehicle. Then press the driver's
door handle. If Model X doesn't unlock, try adjusting the
position of the key and try again. The key must be in the
correct position for the vehicle to unlock. If Model X still
doesn't unlock, remove and reinstall the key's battery
and try again.
NOTE: The following illustration assumes a left hand
drive (LHD) vehicle. On a right hand drive (RHD) vehicle,
the locations are mirrored.
To drive Model X after gaining access to the cabin, place
the bottom of the key against the center console,
immediately below the 12V power outlet, then press and
hold the brake pedal to start Model X.
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NOTE: Unlocking Model X using this method disables
walk away locking. You must manually re-enable walk
away locking after replacing the key’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. To open the
rear doors, carefully remove the speaker grille from the
door and pull the mechanical release cable down and
towards the front of the vehicle. After the latch is
released, manually lift up the door.
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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.
Similarly, pull a switch to raise the associated window:
• To raise a window fully, pull the switch all the way up
and immediately release.
• To raise a window partially, pull the switch gently
and release when the window is where you want it.
NOTE: See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 92
for information on preparing windows for cold weather.
NOTE: If a window is left open unintentionally, Model X
can send a notification to the mobile app (touch
Controls > Locks > Car Left Open Notification, then
choose Doors & Windows).
CAUTION: To avoid damage, windows
automatically lower slightly when you open or
close a door. If you manually raise a window when
the door is open, ensure it is slightly lowered
before closing the door.
WARNING: Before closing a window, it is the
driver’s responsibility to ensure that all occupants,
especially children, do not have any body parts
extended through the window’s opening. Failure
to do so can cause serious injury.
Locking Rear Windows
To prevent passengers from using the rear window
switches, touch Controls > Locks > Window Lock. To
unlock the rear windows, touch Window Lock again.
To prevent passengers from using the rear window
switches, press the rear window lock switch. The switch
light turns on. To unlock rear windows, press the switch
again.
WARNING: To ensure safety, it is recommended
that you lock the rear window switches whenever
children are seated in the rear seats.
WARNING: Never leave children unattended in
Model X.
Windows
15Opening and Closing

Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure the vehicle is in Park,
then do one of the following:
• Touch Controls > Quick Controls > TRUNK on the
touchscreen.
• Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
• Touch the rear trunk button on the mobile app.
• Press the switch located under the rear trunk's
exterior handle (a valid key must be detected).
NOTE: If Passive Entry is o, you must use a key to
unlock Model X before you can use the switch to open
the rear trunk. See Using the Key on page 7.
Model X must be unlocked or detect a key before you
can use the switch to open the rear trunk.
When a door, trunk or powered liftgate is
open, the instrument panel displays the
Door Open indicator light. The image of
your Model X on the touchscreen also
displays the open trunk.
To stop a powered liftgate while it is moving, single-
click the rear trunk button on the key fob. Then, when
you double-click the rear trunk button, it moves again,
but in the opposite direction (provided it was not
almost entirely open or closed when you stopped it).
For example, if you single-click to stop the powered
liftgate while it is opening, when you double-click, it
closes.
NOTE: In emergency situations, you can override an
open or close command by grasping the powered
liftgate to stop it in place.
To open the rear trunk from inside Model X in the
unlikely situation that Model X has no power, see
Interior Emergency Trunk Release on page 17.
If Model X detects a low ceiling (for example, in a
garage), it opens the rear trunk (and falcon wing doors)
to a lower height, even if no obstacle is detected. You
can override this height by manually lifting it higher.
When doing so, the touchscreen prompts you to
choose if you always want the trunk to open to this
higher position at this location, and saves your choice. If
you choose to do so, the next time you open the rear
trunk at this location, Model X opens it to the saved
height.
WARNING: Before opening or closing the
powered liftgate, check that the area around the
liftgate is free of obstacles (people and objects).
Although the powered liftgate can detect
obstacles, it cannot detect all objects at all times.
Do not rely on the liftgate to sense an obstruction
when opening or closing. You must proactively
monitor the liftgate to ensure that it does not
come into contact with a person or object. Failure
to do so may result in damage or injury.
Closing
To close the powered liftgate, do one of the following:
• Touch the associated CLOSE button on the
touchscreen (Controls > Quick Controls).
• Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.
• Press the switch located on the underside of the
liftgate (see Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height on
page 16).
If the powered liftgate senses an obstruction when
closing, it stops moving and chimes two times. Remove
the obstruction and try closing it again.
Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height
You can adjust the opening height of the powered
liftgate to make it easier to reach or to avoid low-
hanging ceilings or objects (for example, a garage door
or light):
1. Open the trunk, then manually lower or raise the
liftgate to the desired opening height.
2. Press and hold the button on the underside of the
liftgate for three seconds until you hear a
confirmation chime.
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3. Confirm that you have set it to the desired height by
closing the powered liftgate, then reopening it.
Accessing the Cargo Area
Secure all cargo before moving Model X, and place
heavy cargo in the lower trunk compartment.
To access the cargo area inside the rear trunk, push
down on the ridged portion of the handle of the cargo
cover and then pull up. You can then adjust the position
of the cargo cover or completely remove it.
CAUTION: Never load more than 175 lbs (80 kg) in
the upper trunk compartment or more than 285
lbs (130 kg) in the lower trunk compartment. Doing
so can cause damage.
Interior Emergency Trunk Release
An illuminated mechanical release located inside the
rear trunk allows you to open the rear trunk from the
inside if Model X has no electrical power. This
mechanical release also allows a person locked inside to
get out.
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.
NOTE: The button glows for several hours after a brief
exposure to ambient light.
WARNING: Do not allow children to play inside the
trunk or become locked inside. An unrestrained
child could suer serious injury or death in a crash.
A child could suer heat exhaustion if trapped in
the vehicle, especially without climate control on.
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Opening
To open the front trunk, ensure the vehicle is in Park, and
then do one of the following before pulling the hood
open:
• Touch Controls > Quick Controls > FRONT TRUNK on
the touchscreen.
• Double-click the front trunk button on the key fob.
• Touch the front trunk button in the mobile app.
When a door or trunk/liftgate is open, the
instrument panel displays the Door Open
indicator light. The image of your Model X
on the touchscreen also displays the open
front trunk.
WARNING: Before opening or closing the hood, it
is important to check that the area around the
hood is free of obstacles (people and objects).
Failure to do so may result in damage or serious
injury.
NOTE: The front trunk locks whenever closed and you
lock Model X using either the touchscreen or externally
using the key or mobile app, you leave Model X carrying
your key (if Walk-Away Door Lock on page 13 is turned
on), or when Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode on
page 46).
Closing
The Model X hood is not heavy enough to latch under its
own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or
center of the hood can cause damage.
To properly close the hood:
1. Lower the hood until the striker touches the latches.
2. Place both hands on the front of the hood in the
areas shown (in green), then press down firmly to
engage the latches.
3. Carefully try to lift the front edge of the hood to
ensure that it is fully closed.
CAUTION: To prevent damage:
• Apply pressure only to the green areas shown.
Applying pressure to the red areas can cause
damage.
• Do not close the hood with one hand. Doing so
applies concentrated force in one area and can
result in a dent or crease.
• Do not apply pressure to the front edge of the
hood. Doing so can crease the edge.
• Do not slam or drop the hood.
• To avoid scratches, don't have anything in your
hands (keys). Jewelry can also cause scratches.
WARNING: Before driving, you must ensure that
the hood is securely latched in the fully closed
position by carefully trying to lift the front edge of
the hood upward and confirming there is no
movement.
Interior Emergency Release
An illuminated interior release button inside the front
trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.
Press the interior release button to open the front trunk,
then push up on the hood.
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