charging TESLA MODEL X 2020 User Guide

Charging Instructions
Opening the Charge Port The charge port is located on the left side of
Model X, behind a door that is part of the rear
tail light assembly. Before charging, park
Model X to ensure that the charge cable easily reaches the charge port.
With Model X unlocked (or a recognized key is
within range) and in Park, press and release
the button on the Tesla charge cable to open the charge port door.
You can also open the charge port door using
any of these methods:

Note: If Model X is locked, the charge port
light does not light up.
If the charge port light turns red while
charging, a fault is detected. Check the instrument panel or touchscreen for a
message describing the fault. A fault can
occur due to something as common as a power outage. If a power outage occurs,
charging resumes automatically when power
is restored.
Note: When charging, particularly at high
currents, the refrigerant compressor and fan
operate as needed to keep the Battery cool.
Therefore, it is normal to hear sounds during
charging.
Note: Air conditioning performance is
generally not affected by charging. However,
under certain circumstances (for example, you
are charging at high currents during a
particularly warm day), the air coming from
the vents may not be as cool as expected and
a message displays on the instrument panel.
This is normal behavior and ensures that the
Battery stays within an optimum temperature
range while charging to support longevity and
optimum performance.Warning: Never spray liquid at a high
velocity (for example, if using a pressure
washer) towards the charge port while
charging. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious injury or
damage to the vehicle, charging
equipment, or property.
Stopping Charging
Stop charging at any time by disconnecting
the charge cable or touching Stop Charging
on the touchscreen.
Note: To prevent unauthorized unplugging of
the charge cable, the charge cable latch remains locked and Model X must be unlockedor able to recognize your key before you can
disconnect the charge cable.
To disconnect the charge cable:
1. Press and hold the button on the
connector handle to release the latch.
Alternatively, unlock the vehicle by
opening a door, using a key fob, or
touching Stop Charging on the
touchscreen. These methods unlock the
charge port as well.
2. Pull the connector from the charge port.
3. Push the charge port door closed.
Note:
If Model X is equipped with a motorized
charge port door, it automatically closes shortly after you remove the charge cable.Caution: Tesla strongly recommends
leaving Model X plugged in when not in use. This maintains the Battery at the
optimum level of charge.
Manually Releasing Charge Cable
If the usual methods for releasing a charge
cable from the charge port (using the charge
handle release button, touchscreen, or mobile
app) do not work, carefully follow these steps:
1. Ensure that Model X is not actively
charging by displaying the charging
screen on the touchscreen. If necessary,
touch Stop Charging .
2. Open the rear trunk.
3. Pull the charge port

3.The current automatically sets to the
maximum current available from the
attached charge cable, unless it was
previously reduced to a lower level. If
needed, touch - or + to change the current
(for example, you may want to reduce the
current if you are concerned about
overloading a domestic wiring circuit
shared by other equipment). It is not
possible to set the charging current to a
level that exceeds the maximum available
from the attached charge cable. When
you change the current, Model X
remembers the location. If you charge at
the same location, you do not need to change it again.
Note: If Model X automatically reduced
the current at a charging location because
of

Charging Status
The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only and may vary slightly
depending on the software version and market region.
1. Charging status information. For example, when Model X is charging, it displays the time
remaining until fully charged at the currently selected charge level. When a charging session is
scheduled, it displays when charging starts.
2. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. To choose between displaying distance
or energy percentage, touch Controls > Display > Energy Display .
Note: A portion of the battery image may appear blue. This indicates that a small portion of
the energy stored in the battery is not available because the battery is cold. This is normal and
no reason for concern. When the battery warms up, the blue portion no longer displays.
3. Charging rate per hour.
4. Estimated increase in driving distance (or energy) achieved so far in this charging session.
5. Current supplied/available from the connected power supply (see Changing Charge Settings
on page 188).
6. Voltage supplied by the charge cable.
Note: If Model X is charging and detects unexpected

Supercharger Usage Fees and Idle
Fees
When charging using a Tesla supercharger,
SUPERCHARGING information displays at the
bottom of the charging screen. This information includes the location, the time
that charging started, and an estimate of how
much the session will cost. When you stop
supercharging, the estimated cost of that
session displays until a new supercharging session begins. If free charging is applicable,
the estimated cost displays as zero.
Note: Estimated pricing is displayed for your
convenience only and may not re

charging (continued)components and equipment 182
instructions 186
public charging stations 183
scheduling 188
status of 190
charging locations, finding 158
child protectiondisabling rear window switches 19child seatsinstalling and using 36child-protectiondisabling liftgate and rear door handles
17
Chill acceleration 84
cleaning 201
climate controls 150
cold weather driving 104
collision avoidance assist 134
connecting to Wi-Fi 178
console12V power socket 25
cup holders 26
USB ports 24
consumption chart 87
contact informationroadside assistance 226
Tesla 236
copyrights 232
Creep 77
cruise control 109
cup holders 26
D dashboard overview 2
Dashcam 90
data recording 234
data sharing 234
declarations of conformity 237
delivery mileage 235
devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 164
connecting 24
playing audio files from 164
dimensions 213
Dog Mode 154
dome (map) lights 65
door labels 211
Door Unlock Mode 17
doors 10
doors, opening 10
drive away locking 17
Drive gear 63
driverprofiles 53
seat adjustment 28drivingdriving (continued)seating position 28
starting 61
tips to maximize range 87
E
Easter Eggs 230
Easy Entry 30, 31
easy entry, driver profile 53
EDR (event data recorder) 234
electric parking brake 78
emergency braking 134
emergency

seating position 51seatsadjusting 28
heaters 150
seats, second row 29
security settings 171
sensors 106
Sentry Mode 171
service data recording 234
service intervals 192
Settings, erasing 149
shifting gears 63
Show Calendar Upon Entry 170
Side Clearance (Summon) 125
side collision warning 131
SiriusXM 162
slip start 80
Smart Summon 128
software reset 149
software update preferences 179
software updates 179
software version 9
specifications12V battery 217
brakes 216
cargo volume 214
dimensions 213
exterior 213
High Voltage Battery 217
interior 213
motor 215
steering 216
subsystems 215
suspension 217
tires 219
transmission 216
wheels 218
speed assist 137
Speed Limit Mode 149
speed limit warning 137
spoiler 93
Sport acceleration 84
stability control 80
Standard acceleration 84
starting 61
steering specifications 216
steering wheeladjusting position 56
adjusting sensitivity 56
buttons 56
heated 56
scroll buttons 56
steering, automatic 116
Stopping Mode 77
streaming radio 163
streaming services 163
summer tires 199
Summon 125
Summon Distance 125
sun visors 27
superchargingdescribed 191
idle fees 191
pay-per-use fees 191
suspension (air), settings for 168
suspension specifications 217
T telematics 234
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 184
cabin, controls for 150
heated steering wheel 58
outside 69
tires 222
Teslacam 90
third row seats, folding and raising 32
tie-down straps 229
tilt/intrusion detection 171
Tire and Loading Information label 211
tire noise 200
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 238
overview of 198
tire pressures, checking 194
tire pressures, when towing 96
tiresall-season 199
balancing 195
chains 200
inspecting and maintaining 195
pressures, how to check 194
quality grading 222
replacing 196
replacing a tire sensor 198
rotation 195
specification 219
summer 199
temperature grades 222
tire markings 220
traction grade 222
treadwear grade 222
wheel configuration 194
winter 199
toll system transponders, attaching 209
torque specifications 215
touch up body 203
touchscreencleaning 202
overview 4
software updates 179
tow eye, locating 228
tow hitch, connecting 99
tow hitch, disconnecting 101
towing 228
towing a trailer 94
towing capacity 95
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