trunk TESLA MODEL X 2021 Owner´s Manual

Contents
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.....................................................................................26Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 29
Airbags......................................................................................... 39
Driving.............................................................. 44 Driver Profiles ............................................................................ 44
Steering Wheel..........................................................................46 Mirrors...........................................................................................49 Starting and Powering Off....................................................50
Gears............................................................................................. 52 Instrument Panel....................................................................... 53Lights............................................................................................ 59 Wipers and Washers............................................................... 64Brakes........................................................................................... 65Traction Control........................................................................ 67Park Assist...................................................................................68 Vehicle Hold............................................................................... 70Acceleration Modes.................................................................. 71Trip Information.........................................................................73
Getting Maximum Range.......................................................74 Rear View Camera.................................................................... 76
Active Spoiler............................................................................. 77 Towing and Accessories.........................................................78
Driver Assistance.......................................... 86
About Driver Assistance........................................................ 86 Traffic-Aware Cruise Control................................................89
Autosteer..................................................................................... 95 Auto Lane Change................................................................... 98Autopark.................................................................................... 100 Lane Assist................................................................................ 104Collision Avoidance Assist.................................................. 106 Speed Assist.............................................................................. 110
Using the Touchscreen............................... 112 Touchscreen Overview........................................................... 112Controls........................................................................................117Settings........................................................................................ 121 Climate Controls...................................................................... 126Smart Air Suspension............................................................ 133Media and Audio..................................................................... 135 Phone.......................................................................................... 140Maps and Navigation............................................................. 142Calendar..................................................................................... 147Security Settings..................................................................... 148HomeLink

Exterior Overview
1.Exterior lights ( Lights on page 59)
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 158)
5. Active spoiler (optional) ( Active Spoiler on page 77)
6. Driver Assistance cameras ( About Driver Assistance on page 86)
7. Exterior mirrors ( Mirrors on page 49)
8. Radar sensor (hidden from view in the above image) ( About Driver Assistance on page 86)
9. Hood/Front trunk ( Front Trunk on page 15)
10. Wheels and tires ( Wheels and Tires on page 187)
11. Rear view camera ( Rear View Camera on page 76 and About Driver Assistance on page 86)
12. Rear trunk/liftgate ( Rear Trunk on page 13)
13. Ultrasonic sensors ( Park Assist on page 68 and About Driver Assistance on page 86)
Exterior Overview
Overview3

Interior Locking and UnlockingFrom inside Model X, you can use thetouchscreen to lock or unlock doors and
trunks, provided a valid key is inside the
vehicle. Touch the lock icon on the
touchscreen

Rear Trunk
Opening
To open the rear trunk, do one of the
following:

Adjusting the Opening Height
You can adjust the opening height of the
powered liftgate to make it easier to reach:
1. Open the liftgate, then manually lower or
raise it to the desired opening height.
2. Press and hold the button on the
underside of the liftgate for two seconds
until you hear a confirmation chime.
3.Confirm that you have set it to the desired
height by closing the liftgate, then
reopening it.
Accessing the Cargo Area To access the cargo area inside the Model X
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 from
Model X.
Caution: Never load more than 175 lbs (80
kg) on the rear load

Front Trunk
Opening
To open the front trunk:
1. Ensure that the area around the hood is
free of obstacles.
2. Touch Controls > Front Trunk on the
touchscreen, touch the front trunk button
on the mobile app, or double-click the front trunk button on the key.
3. Pull the hood up.
When a door or trunk/liftgate is
open, the instrument panel displays
the Door Open indicator light. The
image of the Model X on the
touchscreen Controls window 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 Locking on page 10 is
turned on), or when Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode on page 45).
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:

Note: The interior release button glows
following a brief exposure to ambient light.Warning: People should never climb
inside the front trunk. Never shut the
front trunk when a person is inside.Warning: Care should be taken to ensure
that objects inside the front trunk do not
bump against the release button, causing the trunk to accidentally open.
Front Trunk
16Model X Owner

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 significant
amount 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
60Model X Owner

Security Settings
About the Security System
If Model X does not detect a key nearby and a
locked door or trunk is opened, an alarm sounds and the headlights and turn signals

DescriptionTotalSubtract occupant weight (5 x
150 lbs/68 kg)750 lbs
(340 kg)Available cargo weight204 lbs
(93 kg)
The cargo weight should be distributed
between the front and rear trunks.
Caution: Never load more than 175 lbs (80
kg) on the rear load