TESLA MODEL X 2023 Owners Manual

MODEL X
2021 +
OWNER

YOUR OWNER

Overview................................................................3
Exterior Overview............................................................................3
Interior Overview.............................................................................5
Touchscreen Overview...................................................................7
Opening and Closing.......................................13
Keys.....................................................................................................13
Doors..................................................................................................19
Windows...........................................................................................24
Rear Trunk........................................................................................25
Front Trunk......................................................................................27
Interior Storage and Electronics.............................................30
Sun Visors........................................................................................34
Seating and Safety Restraints.....................35
Front and Rear Seats...................................................................35
Seat Belts.........................................................................................40
Child Safety Seats.........................................................................43
Airbags...............................................................................................51
Driving..................................................................57
Driver Profiles.................................................................................57
Steering Yoke (or Steering Wheel)........................................59
Mirrors...............................................................................................62
Starting and Powering Off.........................................................63
Shifting..............................................................................................65
Lights.................................................................................................68
Instrument Panel.............................................................................71
Wipers and Washers....................................................................75
Braking and Stopping..................................................................76
Traction Control.............................................................................79
Park Assist.......................................................................................80
Vehicle Hold....................................................................................82
Acceleration Modes......................................................................83
Trip Information.............................................................................84
Rear Facing Camera(s)...............................................................85
Pedestrian Warning System......................................................86
Towing and Accessories.............................................................87
Cold Weather Best Practices....................................................96
Autopilot..............................................................98
About Autopilot............................................................................98
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control....................................................101
Autosteer........................................................................................105
Navigate on Autopilot................................................................110
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.......................................113
Autopark.........................................................................................120
Summon..........................................................................................122
Smart Summon.............................................................................125
Active Safety Features..................................128
Lane Assist.....................................................................................128
Collision Avoidance Assist.........................................................131
Speed Assist..................................................................................134
Cabin Camera................................................................................135
Using the Touchscreen.................................136
Climate Controls..........................................................................136
Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing...........................143
Air Suspension..............................................................................146
Voice Commands.........................................................................148
Safety & Security Settings.......................................................150
Dashcam..........................................................................................152
Sentry Mode..................................................................................153
USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos..............155
Smart Garage Connectivity.....................................................156
Connecting to Wi-Fi...................................................................159
Software Updates.......................................................................160
Mobile App.....................................................................................162
Navigation and Entertainment..................164
Maps and Navigation.................................................................164
Media................................................................................................170
Theater, Arcade, and Toybox...................................................173
Charging and Energy Consumption........176
Electric Vehicle Components..................................................176
High Voltage Battery Information.........................................178
Charging Instructions................................................................180
Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure..............185
Getting Maximum Range..........................................................186
Maintenance......................................................188
Maintenance Service Intervals................................................188
Tire Care and Maintenance......................................................190
Cleaning..........................................................................................196
Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid.........................200
Jacking and Lifting....................................................................202
Parts and Accessories..............................................................203
Do It Yourself Maintenance....................................................204
Specifications..................................................205
Identification Labels..................................................................205
Vehicle Loading..........................................................................206
Dimensions...................................................................................208
Subsystems.....................................................................................211
Wheels and Tires..........................................................................213
Roadside Assistance....................................220
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance..............................220
Instructions for Transporters...................................................221
Running Out of Range..............................................................225
Jump Starting..............................................................................226
Troubleshooting.............................................228
Contents

Troubleshooting Alerts.............................................................228
Consumer Information.................................278
About this Owner Information..............................................278
Feature Availability Statement..............................................280
Disclaimers.....................................................................................281
Reporting Safety Defects........................................................283
Certification Conformity..........................................................284
Index...................................................................287
Contents

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, and options purchased, your vehicle may look slightly
different than described.
1.
Exterior lights (Lights on page 68)
2.
Door handles (Doors on page 19)
3.
Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 180)
4.
Autopilot cameras (About Autopilot on page 98)
5.
Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 62)
6.
Hood/Front trunk (Front Trunk on page 27)
7.
Front/rear tow eye cover (Instructions for Transporters on page 221)
8.
Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on page 213)
9.
Rear view camera (Rear Facing Camera(s) on page 85 and About Autopilot on page 98)
10.
Tow hitch cover (Towing and Accessories on page 87)
Exterior Overview
3Overview

11. Rear trunk/liftgate (Rear Trunk on page 25)12.
Ultrasonic sensors, if equipped (Park Assist on page 80 and About Autopilot on page 98)
Exterior Overview
4MODEL X Owner

NOTE: Illustrations are provided to improve conceptual understanding only. Depending on vehicle options purchased
and market region, the design may differ but the function is the same.
1.
Interior door handles (Doors on page 19)
2.
Left steering yoke (or steering wheel) buttons


13. Wireless phone chargers (Wireless Phone Chargers on page 31)14.
Hazard warning lights (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 70)
15.
Secondary drive mode selector (Shifting on page 65)
16.
Glovebox (Glovebox on page 30)
1.
Rear touchscreen (Rear Touchscreen on page 10)
2.
USB ports (USB Ports on page 30)
3.
Rear cup holders (Interior Storage and Electronics on page 30)
4.
Adjustable climate control vents (Climate Controls on page 136)
Interior Overview
6MODEL X Owner

In addition to the instrument panel, Model X is equipped with a front and rear touchscreen.
NOTE: Throughout this Owner

4:20 pmYour vehicle automatically updates the time. If the time is incorrect, confirm your vehicle has
internet and GPS connectivity with the latest software.Displays on the touchscreen status bar only when Model X detects a programmed HomeLink within
range, and the touchscreen is not already displaying the HomeLink screen or popup. See
Smart
Garage Connectivity on page 156.
Displays on the touchscreen status bar only when Model X is parked. Add, configure (including Valet
Mode and Use Easy Entry), or quickly switch driver profiles. Driver profiles can also be accessed
from the top of any Controls screen. See
Driver Profiles on page 57.
Available when Model X is parked, touch to manually enable or disable Sentry Mode for the current
drive cycle. To automatically turn Sentry Mode on (or
off) every time you leave your vehicle, enable
the setting from
Controls > Safety > Sentry Mode. See Sentry Mode on page 153 for more
information.
NOTE: If you turn Sentry Mode on or off from Controls > Sentry Mode, the shortcuts on the vehicle