TESLA MODEL X 2020 Owner's Manual

MODEL X

OWNER'S MANUAL
2020.4
North Ameri
ca

Contents
Overview............................................................. 2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview....................................................................... 3
Touchscreen Overview..............................................................4
Opening and Closing....................................10
Keys and Doors.......................................................................... 10 Windows....................................................................................... 19Rear Trunk................................................................................... 20Front Trunk..................................................................................22 Interior Storage and Electronics.........................................24Sun Visors.................................................................................... 27
Seating and Safety Restraints.................. 28 Front and Rear Seats.............................................................. 28Seat Belts.....................................................................................33 Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 36Airbags......................................................................................... 45
Driving............................................................... 53 Driver Profiles .............................................................................53
Steering Wheel.......................................................................... 56 Mirrors........................................................................................... 59Starting and Powering Off..................................................... 61
Gears............................................................................................. 63 Lights............................................................................................ 65 Instrument Panel.......................................................................69Wipers and Washers............................................................... 75Braking and Stopping............................................................. 76
Traction Control........................................................................ 80 Park Assist.................................................................................... 81Vehicle Hold................................................................................83Acceleration Modes................................................................. 84Trip Information........................................................................ 86 Getting Maximum Range....................................................... 87
Rear View Camera....................................................................89Dashcam...................................................................................... 90Active Spoiler.............................................................................93Towing and Accessories........................................................ 94 Cold Weather Best Practices............................................. 104
Autopilot........................................................ 106
About Autopilot...................................................................... 106 Traffic-Aware Cruise Control.............................................. 109
Autosteer.................................................................................... 116 Autopark.....................................................................................123Summon......................................................................................125Smart Summon........................................................................ 128 Lane Assist..................................................................................131Collision Avoidance Assist...................................................134 Speed Assist..............................................................................137
Using the Touchscreen.............................. 139 Controls...................................................................................... 139Climate Controls..................................................................... 150 Maps and Navigation............................................................. 156Media and Audio..................................................................... 162Phone...........................................................................................165 Air Suspension......................................................................... 168Calendar..................................................................................... 170
Security Settings...................................................................... 171 HomeLink

Overview
Interior Overview
1. Interior door handles ( Opening Doors from the Interior on page 13)
2. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control ( Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 109) and Autosteer
( Autosteer on page 116)
3. High beams ( High Beam Headlights on page 67), Turn signals ( Turn Signals on page 68),
Wipers and washers ( Wipers and Washers on page 75)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left ( Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 56)
5. Instrument panel ( Instrument Panel on page 69)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right ( Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 57)
7. Gear selector ( Shifting Gears on page 63)
8. Touchscreen ( Touchscreen Overview on page 4)
9. Glovebox button ( Glove Box on page 24)
10. Cabin climate control ( Climate Controls on page 150)
11. Power window switches ( Opening and Closing on page 19)
12. Exterior mirror adjustment switches ( Mirrors on page 59)
13. Seats ( Front and Rear Seats on page 28)
14. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) ( Steering Wheel on page
56)
15. Horn ( Horn on page 58)
16. Brakes ( Braking and Stopping on page 76)
17. Accelerator pedal ( Acceleration Modes on page 84)
18. Hazard warning lights ( Hazard Warning Flashers on page 68)
19. Cup holders ( Cup Holders on page 26)
Interior Overview
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Exterior Overview
1.Exterior lights ( Lights on page 65)
2. Front doors ( Opening and Closing Front Doors from Outside Model X on page 13)
3. Falcon wing doors ( Keys and Doors on page 10)
4. Charge port ( Charging Instructions on page 186)
5. Active spoiler (optional) ( Active Spoiler on page 93)
6. Autopilot cameras ( About Autopilot on page 106)
7. Exterior mirrors ( Mirrors on page 59)
8. Radar sensor (hidden from view in the above image) ( About Autopilot on page 106)
9. Hood/Front trunk ( Front Trunk on page 22)
10. Wheels and tires ( Wheels and Tires on page 218)
11. Rear view camera ( Rear View Camera on page 89 and About Autopilot on page 106)
12. Rear trunk/liftgate ( Rear Trunk on page 20)
13. Ultrasonic sensors ( Park Assist on page 81 and About Autopilot on page 106)
Exterior Overview
Overview3

Touchscreen Overview
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 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.
Note: The image below is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle
options, software version and market region, your touchscreen may appear slightly different.
Touchscreen Overview
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Touchscreen Overview
Overview5

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.Access information about your Model X. See The Tesla "T" on page 9.Add, configure, or quickly switch driver profiles (including Valet Mode and Easy
Entry). See Driver Profiles on page 53.Displays when a warning notification is in effect. Touch to display information
about the warning.Displays when a software update is available (see Software Updates on page 179).Displays when dashcam is ready to be used (you have inserted a supported

Connected to a Wi-Fi network.Connected to cellular network. Touch to connect to Wi-Fi (see Connecting to Wi-Fi
on page 178).Connect to a Bluetooth device (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 165).
Displays the status of the front passenger airbag (applicable only in regions where
the airbag can be disabled, as described in Airbags on page 45).
2.Controls. Touch to control features and customize Model X to suit your preferences (see
Controls on page 139).
3. Media Player (see Media and Audio on page 162).
Touchscreen Overview
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4.Touch the app launcher then choose from the following apps:
Call. See Phone on page 165.
Calendar . See Calendar on page 170.
Camera. Display the area behind Model X. This area also displays automatically
whenever you shift into Reverse. See Rear View Camera on page 89.Energy. See Getting Maximum Range on page 87.Charging. See Charging Instructions on page 186.Web. Access the Internet using the web browser).
Entertainment . Browse the full library of games and access video streaming
services, all from your vehicle

7.The map displays on the touchscreen at all times (see Maps and Navigation on page 156).
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 X in the
top corner of the window. To close an app, touch the X in 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.
The Tesla "T"
Touch the Tesla "T" at the top center of the touchscreen to display: