TESLA MODEL X 2017 Owner's Manual
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AABS (Anti-lock Braking System)  56
Acceleration (dual-motor)  106
access panel, removing  163accessoriesinstalling 166
plugging into power socket  125
adaptive headlights 53
air circulation  115
air conditioning  114
air distribution  115
air 
filter  118
air suspension  120
air vents  118
airbags  33
alarm  134
all-season tires  152
always connected, setting  64
anti-lock braking (ABS)  56
audioplaying files 121
steering wheel buttons  39
volume control  121
Auto High Beam  53
Auto Lane Change  87
auto-raising suspension  119
Autopark  89
Autopilot  76
Autosteer  84
average range  64
B backup camera  66
battery (12V)complete discharge  142specifications 173Battery (high voltage)care of  142
coolant  163
specifications 174
temperature limits  142
battery (key), replacing  5
blind spot warning  94
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 124
general information  126
phone, pairing and using  126
body repairs 166
body touch up  161
brake 
fluid replacement  149
brakesautomatic in emergencies  96fluid level 163
overview of  56
specifications 173
brightness of displays  110
C
Cabin Overheat Protection setting  110
cabin temperature control  114
Calendar app  132
California Proposition 65  186
camera (rear view)  66
car cover  161
car washes  159
carpets, cleaning  160
CE 
certifications  188
CHAdeMO  141
chains  153
change of ownership  113
charge port  143
charge port light  146
chargingcharge settings 147
components and equipment  140
instructions  143
public charging stations  141
scheduling  147
status of  148
charging locations, finding 129
child protectiondisabling liftgate and rear door handles  9
disabling rear window switches  11child seatsinstalling and using 25
cleaning 159
climate controls  114
Cold Weather controls  106
collision avoidance assist  96
console12V power socket 125
cup holders  17
USB ports  124
consumption chart  64
contact informationroadside assistance  180
Tesla  187coolantBattery, checking level of  163
Battery, replacement interval  149
copyrights 184, 185
Creep  106
cruise control  78
cup holders  17
D
dashboard overview  2
data recording  186
day mode  110
declarations of conformity  188
delivery mileage  186
devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 124
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devices (continued)connecting 124
playing audio files from  123
dimensions  170
display brightness  110
dome (map) lights  50
door labels  168
Door Unlock Mode  9
doors  4
doors, opening  4
Drive gear  44
drive-away locking  9
driverprofiles 37
seat adjustment  18driver assistanceAuto Lane Change  87
Autopark  89
Autosteer  84
blind spot warning  94
collision avoidance assist  96
forward collision warning  96
overtake acceleration  78
overview  76
settings for  110
side collision avoidance  94
side collision warning  94
staying inside lane markings  94
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 78
drivingseating position  18
starting  43
tips to maximize range  64
E
electric parking brake  57
emergency 
flashers  54
emission label  167
energygained from regenerative braking  57
range information  45
energy & charging setting  110
Energy app  64
energy saving mode  64
Erase & Reset  113
event data recording  186
exteriorcar cover 161
cleaning  159
dimensions  170
lights  50
overview  3
polishing, touch up, & repair  161F
factory defaults, restoring  113
factory reset  113
fan speed, interior  115
favorite destinations  131
Favorites  128
Favorites (Media Player)  123
FCC 
certifications  188
features, downloading new  138
ferries, avoiding  129
firmware (software) updates  138flash drives, playing audio files from 123flashers, warning  54flat tire repair  155floor mats 161
fluidsreplacement intervals  149
reservoirs, checking  163
fog lights 50
forward collision warning  96
front passenger detection  35
front trunk  14
G
garage doors, opening  135
gates, opening  135
GAWR  168
gears  44
glove box  16
Gross Axle Weight Rating  168
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating  168
ground clearance  170, 171
GVWR  168
H
hazard warning 
flashers  54
head restraints  21
headlightsadaptive 53
after exit  53
high beams  53
heated wipers  55
heating  114
height adjustments (suspension)auto-raising  119
automatic and manual settings  120
disabling (Jack mode)  120
high beam headlights 53
high voltageBattery specifications 174
components  140
safety  149
hills, stopping on  61
Home location  131
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HomeLinkFCC certification 189
programming and using  135
hood 14
horn  39, 41
I
IC 
certifications  188
Ideal range  110
identification labels 167
Insane setting (dual-motor)  106
instant range  64
instrument panelcharging status  148
cleaning  160
overview of  45interiorcleaning 160
dimensions  171
lights  50
overview  2
temperature control  114
Internet radio 122
intrusion detection  134
J
J1772  141
Jack mode  120
jacking  165
K
keyFCC and IC certifications  188
how to use  4
key not inside  43
ordering extras  6
replacing battery  5
keyless entry 4
L
labelTire and Loading Information  168
vehicle certification  168
lane assist  94
lane change flash  54
lane change, automatic  87
lane departure warning  94
language setting  110
LATCH child seats, installing  28
Launch Mode  62
liftgateliftgate (continued)adjust opening height  12
opening  12
lifting 165
lightsadaptive headlights  53
hazard warning  54
headlights after exit  53
turn signals  54
load limits 168
location-based suspension  119
locking and unlocking doors  4
Ludicrous setting (dual-motor)  106
lumbar support  18
M
maintenancebrake fluid, checking  163
cleaning  159
daily and monthly checks  149
fluid replacement intervals 149
panel, removing  163
replacing wipers  162
service intervals  149
tires  150
washer 
fluid, topping up  164
map updates  131
maps  128
mats  161
Max Battery Power  106
media  121
mileage upon delivery  186
mirrors  42
mobile app  139
Mobile Connectordescription 141
using  143
modifications 166
motor specifications  172
N naming  112
navigation  128
NCC 
certifications  188
Neutral gear  44
NHTSA, contacting  187
night mode  110
nose cone, removing  182
O occupancy sensor  35
odometer  63
overhang dimensions  170
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overtake acceleration 78
Owner Information, about  184, 185
P Park Assist  59
Park gear  44
parking brake  57
parking, automatic  89
parts replacement  166
passenger detection  35
passenger front airbag  35
personal data, erasing  113phonesteering wheel buttons  40
using  126
PIN 37
power management  64
power socket  125
power windows  11
powering on and 
off  43
Preconditioning  110
preferences, setting  110
Proposition 65  186
public charging stations  141
R radar  76
radio  121
Radio Frequency information  188
rain sensor  55
rangedisplayed on instrument panel  45
driving tips to maximize  64
regenerative braking  57
range assurance 64
Range mode  64
Range Mode  106
Rated range  110
re-routing  129
rear seats, accessing  20
rear view camera  66
rear window switches, disabling  11
Recent (Media Player)  123
Recents  128
regenerative braking  57
region format  110
release notes  138
Reverse gear  44
RFID transponders  166
roadside assistance  180
rotating tires  151
route overview  129
S
safety defects, reporting  187safety informationairbags 36
child seats  32
seat belts  24
satellite radio  122
seat beltscleaning 160
in a collision  23
overview of  22
pre-tensioners  23
wearing when pregnant  22
seat covers 21
seat heaters  114
seating capacity  168
seatsadjusting 18
heaters  114
seats, second row  19
security settings  134
sensors  76
service data recording  186
service intervals  149
Settings  110
Settings, erasing  113
shifting gears  44
Show Commute Advice  129
side collision avoidance  94
side collision warning  94
SiriusXM  122
slip start  58
Smart Preconditioning  110
software reset  113
software updates  138
specificationsdimensions 170
exterior  170
interior  171
motor  172
subsystems  172
tires  175
weights  171
wheels  175
spoiler 67
stability control  58
starting  43
steering 
specifications  172
steering wheeladjusting position  39
adjusting sensitivity  39
buttons  39
heated  39
scroll bars  39
steering, automatic  84
Streaming radio  122
summer tires  152
Summon  89
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suspension 120
suspension specifications  173
T
telematics  186temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits  142
cabin, controls for  114
heated steering wheel  41
outside  45
tires  178
third row seats, folding and raising  20
tie-down straps  183
tilt detection  134
Tire and Loading Information label  168
tire noise  153
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 188
overview of  153
tire pressures, checking  150
tire pressures, when towing  68
tire repair kitinflating with air only 157inflating with sealant 156
replacing the sealant canister  158tiresall-season 152
balancing  151
chains  153
industry glossary of terms  179
inspecting and maintaining  151
pressures, how to check  150
quality grading  178
replacing  152
replacing a tire sensor  153
rotation  151
specification 175
summer  152
temperature grades  178
tire markings  176
tire sealant  155
traction grade  178
treadwear grade  178
winter  152
toll system transponders, attaching  166
tolls, avoiding  129
torque 
specifications  172
touch up body  161
touchscreenclean mode 160
cleaning  160
Controls  106
overview  101
Settings  110
software updates  138
Tow mode 181
towing  181
towing a trailer 
68
towing eye, locating  182
towing instructions  181
Towing Label  168
Towing Mode  68TPMSFCC certification 188
overview of  153
traction control  58
trademarks  184, 185
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control  78Traffic-Based Routing 129
trailer, towing  68
transmission 
specifications  172
transponders, attaching  166
Transport Canada, contacting  187
transporting  181
trip chart  64
trip meter  63
trip overview  129
trip planner  129
trunk, front  14
trunk, rearchild protection lock  9
disabling interior handle  9
TuneIn radio 122
turn signals  54
U
ultrasonic sensors  76
uniform tire quality grading  178
Units & Format  110
Unlock on Park  4
unlockingtrunk, front 14
trunk, rear  12
unlocking and locking doors  4
unlocking when key doesn
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W
walk-away locking  9
Wall Connector  141
warning 
flashers  54
washer fluid, topping up  164
washers, using  55
weight 
specifications  171
wheel chocks  183
wheelsalignment 151
replacing  152
specifications 175
Wi-Fi, connecting to  137
windshield washer fluid, topping up  164
winter tires  152
wipers and washers  55
wipers, de-icing  55
wipers, replacing  162
Work location  131
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