lights TESLA MODEL X 2018 Owner's Manual 

Overview............................................................. 2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview....................................................................... 3
Opening and Closing..................................... 4 Doors............................................................................................... 4Windows....................................................................................... 12Rear Trunk.................................................................................... 13 Front Trunk...................................................................................15Glove Box......................................................................................17Cup Holders................................................................................. 18Sun Visors.....................................................................................19
Seating and Safety Restraints................. 20 Front and Rear Seats.............................................................. 20Seat Belts..................................................................................... 27Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 30
Airbags.........................................................................................40
Driving...............................................................45 Driver
Profiles............................................................................ 45
Steering Wheel.......................................................................... 47
Mirrors.......................................................................................... 50 Starting and Powering
Off..................................................... 51
Gears............................................................................................. 53 Instrument Panel.......................................................................54Lights............................................................................................ 60Wipers and Washers............................................................... 65Brakes........................................................................................... 66 Traction Control........................................................................ 69Park Assist.................................................................................. 70Vehicle Hold................................................................................ 72Acceleration Modes................................................................. 73 Trip Information.........................................................................75
Getting Maximum Range....................................................... 76Rear View Camera.................................................................... 78 Active Spoiler............................................................................. 79Towing and Accessories........................................................ 80
Driver Assistance.......................................... 88
About Driver Assistance........................................................ 88
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control................................................ 91
Autosteer..................................................................................... 97 Auto Lane Change................................................................. 100 Autopark.................................................................................... 102Lane Assist................................................................................ 106Collision Avoidance Assist.................................................. 108 Speed Assist...............................................................................112
Using the Touchscreen............................... 114Touchscreen Overview...........................................................114 Controls....................................................................................... 119Settings....................................................................................... 122 Climate Controls...................................................................... 126Smart Air Suspension............................................................ 132Media and Audio..................................................................... 134 Phone...........................................................................................139Maps and Navigation.............................................................. 141 Calendar..................................................................................... 146Security Settings..................................................................... 147 HomeLink

1.Interior door handles ( Opening Doors from the Interior on page 7)
2.Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 91) and Autosteer
( Autosteer on page 97)
3. High beams ( High Beam Headlights on page 63), Turn signals ( Turn Signals on page 63),
Wipers and washers ( Wipers and Washers on page 65)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left ( Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 47)
5. Instrument panel ( Instrument Panel on page 54)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right ( Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 48)
7. Gear selector ( Shifting Gears on page 53)
8. Touchscreen ( Touchscreen Overview on page 114)
9. Glovebox button ( Glove Box on page 17)
10. Power window switches ( Opening and Closing on page 12)
11. Exterior mirror adjustment switches ( Mirrors on page 50)
12. Seats ( Front and Rear Seats on page 20)
13. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) ( Steering Wheel on page
47)
14. Horn ( Horn on page 49)
15. Brakes ( Brakes on page 66)
16. Hazard warning lights ( Hazard Warning Flashers on page 64)
17. Cabin climate control ( Climate Controls on page 126)
18. Cup holders ( Cup Holders on page 18)
Interior Overview
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1.Exterior lights ( Lights on page 60)
2. Front doors ( Opening and Closing Front Doors from Outside Model X on page 7)
3. Falcon wing doors ( Doors on page 4)
4. Charge port ( Charging Instructions on page 157)
5. Active spoiler (optional) ( Active Spoiler on page 79)
6. Driver Assistance cameras ( About Driver Assistance on page 88)
7. Exterior mirrors ( Mirrors on page 50)
8. Radar sensor (hidden from view in the above image) ( About Driver Assistance on page 88)
9. Hood/Front trunk ( Front Trunk on page 15)
10. Wheels and tires ( Wheels and Tires on page 186)
11. Rear view camera ( Rear View Camera on page 78 and About Driver Assistance on page
88)
12. Rear trunk/liftgate ( Rear Trunk on page 13)
13. Ultrasonic sensors ( Park Assist on page 70 and About Driver Assistance on page 88)
Exterior Overview
Overview3

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. While held in place by the magnet,
you can adjust the sun visor and lower the extender to provide maximum shade.
To expose the vanity mirror, lower the visorextender then lower the mirror cover. While
the cover is lowered, the mirror is exposed and
lights are illuminated.
To protect front seat occupants from sunlight
coming through the side window, lower the
sun visor from the pillar then lower the visor
extender.
Sun Visors
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IndicatorDescription
Parking lights (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) are on. See
Lights on page 60.Front fog lights (optional). See Lights on page 60.Rear fog lights. See Lights on page 60.Adaptive Front Lighting (if equipped). See Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
on page 63.Electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure and motor power (indicator flashes). See Traction
Control on page 69. If this indicator stays illuminated, a fault is detected (contact
Tesla immediately).A Smart Air Suspension fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See Smart Air Suspension
on page 132.A brake system fault is detected or the brake fluid level is low. See Brakes on page
66. Contact Tesla immediately.Airbag safety. If this indicator does not flash on briefly when Model X prepares to
drive, or if it remains on, contact Tesla immediately. See Airbag Warning Indicator
on page 43.An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See Brakes on page 66.
Contact Tesla immediately.Instrument Panel
Driving55

Controlling Lights
Touch Controls on the bottom corner of the touchscreen to control most of the lights.
In addition to the lights that you can control from the touchscreen, Model X has convenience
lights that turn on and
off automatically based on what you are doing. For example, you will
notice interior lights, marker lights, tail lights, door handle lights, and puddle lights that turn on
when you unlock Model X, when you open a door, and when you shift into Park. They turn
offautomatically after a minute or two or when you shift into a driving gear or lock Model X.
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1.Touch to control front driver side map light.
2. If you touch DOME, a popup appears that allow you to control cabin lights. If cabin lights are
set to ON, all interior cabin lights, including the light in the rear trunk, turn on when you
unlock Model X, open a door upon exiting, or shift into P (Park). They turn
off after 60
seconds, when you lock Model X, or when you shift into a driving gear. If set to AUTO, cabin
lights turn on only when little or no light is detected.
You can also turn on an individual dome light by touching its lens. If you manually turn a domelight on, it turns
off when Model X powers off. If Model X was already powered off when you
manually turned the light on, it turns off after 60 minutes.
3. If you turn on AMBIENT lights, the lights on the door arm rests turn on whenever the
headlights are on.
4. Touch to control front passenger side map light.
5. Touch to turn the fog lights on or
off. Fog lights operate only when low beam headlights are
on. When headlights are turned off, fog lights also turn off.
The Rear Fog indicator displays on the instrument panel whenever rear fog
lights are on.The Front Fog indicator displays on the instrument panel whenever the
optional front fog lights are on.
6. If Model X is equipped with a coil suspension system, you can adjust the angle of the
headlights to accommodate the load you are carrying. You may need to lower the angle of theheadlights to avoid blinding oncoming drivers in situations when you are carrying a
significantamount of weight in the rear trunk. After touching LEVEL, drag the slider to the desired
position:
0Headlights are not lowered. No change is needed when all front and rear seats are
occupied and only the front trunk is laden.1Headlights are lowered one level. Suitable when the front and rear seats are occupied and the rear trunk is laden.2Headlights are lowered two levels. Suitable when carrying heavy loads.
Note: Headlight adjustments are not available if Model X is equipped with Smart Air
Suspension because Model X levels automatically.
Lights
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7.Exterior lights (headlights, tail lights, side marker lights, parking lights, and license plate
lights) are set to AUTO each time you start Model X.
AUTOExterior lights automatically turn on when driving in low lighting conditions.
If you change to a different setting, lights always revert to this AUTO setting
on your next drive.
Touch one of these options to temporarily change the exterior light setting:
OFFExterior lights turn off until you manually turn them back on or until the next
time you drive Model X. If daytime running lights are required in your region,
the exterior lights used for this purpose do not turn
off.Only the side marker lights, parking lights, tail lights and license plate lights
turn on.Exterior lights turn on.
Note: Model X has a series of lights along the lower rim of the headlights, also referred to as
"signature" lights. These lights automatically turn on whenever Model X is powered on and a driving gear is engaged.
Warning: Always ensure that your headlamps are switched to AUTO or ON, as
appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a collision.
8. If you turn on AUTO HIGH BEAM, high beam headlights turn on and off automatically based
on whether or not light is detected in front of Model X (see High Beam Headlights on page
63).
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High Beam HeadlightsPush the left-hand steering column lever away
from you. To cancel, pull the lever toward you.
The high beam headlights can automatically
switch to low beam when there is light
detected in front of Model X (for example,
from an oncoming vehicle). To turn this feature
on, touch Controls > Auto High Beam .
Note: Your chosen setting is retained until you
manually change it. It can also be saved in
your driver
profile.
In situations where high beams are turned offbecause AUTO HIGH BEAM is turned on and
light is detected in front of Model X, you can temporarily turn on high beams by pulling thelever all the way toward you.
The following indicator lights are visible on the
instrument panel when high beams are turned
on:
High beam headlights are on.
Illuminates 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
termporarily unavaible.
High beams are currently turned on,
and Auto High Beam is ready to turn
off the high beams if light is
detected in front of Model X.
High beams are temporarily turnedoff because Auto High Beam is on
and is detecting light in front of
Model X. When light is no longer
detected, the high beams will
automatically turn back on.
To flash the headlight high beams, pull the
lever fully toward you and release.
Warning: Auto High Beam is an aid only
and is subject to limitations. It is the
driver

The turn signals stop operating when canceledby the steering wheel, or when you return the
lever to the central position.
The corresponding turn signal
indicator lights up on the instrument
panel when a turn signal is
operating. You also hear a clicking
sound.Warning: If you have purchased the
optional Enhanced Autopilot or Full Self-
Driving Capability packages and
Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control is active, engaging
a turn signal can cause Model X to
accelerate when using
Traffic-AwareCruise Control in specific situations (see
Overtake Acceleration on page 94).
Warning: If you have purchased the
optional Enhanced Autopilot or Full Self-
Driving Capability packages and
Autosteer is active, engaging a turn signal
may cause Model X to change lanes (see
Auto Lane Change on page 100).
Lane Change Flash
To indicate a lane change, quickly press the
lever up or down against the spring pressure,
then release. The corresponding turn signal
flashes three times.
Hazard Warning Flashers
To turn on the hazard warning
flashers, press
the button located on the side of the
touchscreen closest to the steering wheel. All
turn signals
flash. Press again to turn off.
Note: Hazard warning flashers operate even
without a Model X key nearby.
Lights
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