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Overview
Exterior
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, and options purchased, your vehicle may look slightly
different than described.

1. Exterior lights (Lights on page 108)
2. Door handles (Doors on page 30)
3. Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 223)
4. Autopilot cameras (About Autopilot on page 146)
5. Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 102)
6. Front bumper
7. Hood/Front trunk (Front Trunk on page 43)
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8. Front/rear tow eye cover (Instructions for Transporters on page 274)
9. Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on page 266)
10. Rear view camera (Rear Facing Camera(s) on page 131 and About Autopilot on page 146)
11. Tow hitch cover (Towing and Accessories on page 134)
12. Rear trunk/liftgate (Rear Trunk on page 40)
13. Ultrasonic sensors, if equipped (Park Assist on page 121 and About Autopilot on page 146)

Interior Overview
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 30)
2. Left steering yoke (or steering wheel) buttons
◦ Left Scroll Button (Left Scroll Button on page 99)
◦ High Beam Headlights (High Beam Headlights on page 109)
◦ Turn Signals (Turn Signals on page 110)
3. Instrument panel (Instrument Panel on page 15)
4. Right steering yoke (or steering wheel) buttons
◦ Right Scroll button to control Autopilot features (Right Scroll Button on page 100)
◦ Horn (Horn on page 100)
◦ Wipers (Wipers and Washers on page 113)
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◦ Voice Commands (Voice Commands on page 20)
5. Touchscreen (Touchscreen on page 5)
6. Camera (Cabin Camera on page 186)
7. Cabin climate control (Operating Climate Controls on page 196)
8. Power window switches (Opening and Closing on page 37)
9. Manual door release (Doors on page 30)
10. Seats (Front and Rear Seats on page 49)
11. Brake pedal (Braking and Stopping on page 115)
12. Accelerator pedal (Acceleration Modes on page 126)
13. Wireless phone chargers (Wireless Phone Chargers on page 12)
14. Hazard warning lights (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 111)
15. Secondary drive mode selector (Shifting on page 104)
16. Glovebox (Glovebox on page 48)

1. Rear touchscreen (Rear Touchscreen on page 8)

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2. USB ports (USB Ports on page 11)
3. Rear cup holders (Interior Electronics on page 11)
4. Adjustable climate control vents (Operating Climate Controls on page 196)

Touchscreen
In addition to the instrument panel, Model X is equipped with a front and rear touchscreen.
NOTE: Throughout this Owner's Manual, the front touchscreen is referred to as the "touchscreen" whereas the rear
touchscreen is referred to as the "rear touchscreen".
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.
Use the touchscreen to control many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical buttons (for
example, adjusting the cabin heating and air conditioning, headlights, etc.). You also use the touchscreen to control
media, navigate, use entertainment features, and customize Model X to suit your preferences. For hands-free access
to common touchscreen controls, use voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 20).
If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, you can restart it (see Restarting the
Touchscreen on page 7).
NOTE: Illustrations are provided to improve conceptual understanding only. Depending on vehicle options, software
version, market region and regional and language settings, the details displayed on the screen will differ.

1. Navigation: Change the orientation of the map, find or navigate to a destination, and change navigation settings
(see Maps and Navigation on page 205).

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2. Status bar: This area on the top of the touchscreen displays the time of day, the outside temperature, and the
following icons:
Touch to lock/unlock all doors and trunks.

4:20 pm

Your 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 on page 92.

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 127.

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 192 for more
information.
NOTE: If you turn Sentry Mode on or off from Controls > Sentry Mode, the shortcuts on the vehicle's
touchscreen and mobile app will only work for the current drive cycle.
Displays when Model X is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Displays when Model X cellular connectivity is very low or unavailable. Touch this icon for quick
access to Wi-Fi settings.

3. Drive mode strip: Use to shift into Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive. The drive mode strip always displays on the
touchscreen when you touch Controls (see Shifting on page 104).
4. Controls: Control various features and customize Model X to suit your preferences. The Controls screen appears
over the map. Touch an option on the Controls screen to display the various settings and preferences associated
with the chosen option.
To search for a specific setting, touch Search at the top of the Controls screen. Make changes directly from the
result or touch the link to jump to that option in Controls.
When an information icon displays beside a specific setting, touch it to display a popup that
provides helpful details about the associated setting.

NOTE: You can also access Controls by touching anywhere on the side of the touchscreen closest to the driver
and swiping open.
NOTE: Many vehicle controls, settings, and preferences (such as climate, media, and navigation) can be adjusted
hands-free using voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 20).

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5. Climate controls (driver): Use the left and right arrows to decrease/increase cabin temperature. Touch Split on
the popup to display separate controls for the driver and passenger. Touch the temperature icon to customize
climate control settings (see Operating Climate Controls on page 196). The passenger climate controls display
when temperature controls have been Split to provide separate controls for the driver and passenger.
6. My Apps: For one-touch access to frequently used apps and controls, you can choose what displays here. See
Customizing My Apps on page 9.
7. App Launcher: Touch the app launcher to open the app tray. Then touch any app to open it. The app you choose
displays on top of the map. To close an app, drag it downward.
NOTE: You cannot completely close Media Player. When you drag Media Player down, it displays Mini-Player
which allows you see what's playing, pause/play, and skip reverse/forward.
8. Recent App(s): Displays the most recently used app(s). The number of recent apps displayed here depends on
how many apps have been added to My Apps. If you add the maximum number of apps to My Apps, only the
most recent app displays.
9. Climate controls (passenger): Displays when temperature controls have been Split to provide separate controls
for the driver and passenger.
10. Volume Control: Controls the volume of media player and phone calls (see Volume Controls on page 214). The
volume of navigation instructions is controlled separately (see Maps and Navigation on page 205).
11. Media Player: See Media on page 213.
The bottom of the touchscreen may also display the following:
Displays the status of the front passenger airbag (see Airbags on page 74).

Popup Messages and Vehicle Alerts
Popup messages appear at the bottom of the touchscreen. For example, a seat belt reminder appears if a seat belt is
unfastened in an occupied seat, an alert appears to notify you of an incoming phone call, a text message appears
(when applicable), and voice commands appear when in use. If applicable, touch options from these popup
messages (for example, accept/decline a phone call, choose an option from the headlight menu, etc.). To dismiss a
popup message, swipe it downward.

If an alert appears on your vehicle's touchscreen, touch Learn More for more details regarding the alert and how it
can be resolved. You can view a list of vehicle alerts and notifications by touching the bell icon at the top of
Controls.
NOTE: Not all alerts provide additional information at this time.
Tilt the Touchscreen (if equipped)
To tilt the touchscreen, navigate to Controls, then touch the display icon to choose the desired position.
WARNING: When the center display is tilting, ensure that there are no objects (such as your fingers or jewelry)
between the screen and instrument panel to reduce the risk of injury or damage.
Restarting the Touchscreen
You can restart your touchscreen if it is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior.
NOTE: To ensure the safety of occupants as well as other road users, restart the touchscreen only when the vehicle is
in Park.

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1. Shift into Park.
2. Hold down both scroll buttons on the steering yoke (or steering wheel) until the touchscreen turns black.
Pressing the brake pedal while holding down the scroll buttons does not have any impact and is not required.

3. After a few seconds, the Tesla logo appears. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the touchscreen to restart. If the
touchscreen is still unresponsive or demonstrating unusual behavior after a few minutes, try power cycling the
vehicle (if possible). See Power Cycling the Vehicle on page 97.
NOTE: Restarting the touchscreen also activates the drive mode selector on the center console.
NOTE: Pressing the scroll buttons only restarts the touchscreen. It does not restart any other vehicle component and
does not power Model X off and on.
Rear Touchscreen
The rear touchscreen provides rear passengers with access to:

1. Temperature: Touch the arrows to decrease/increase cabin temperature.
NOTE: You can also use the front touchscreen to adjust climate settings in the rear cabin (see Adjusting Climate
Control Settings on page 196).
2. Power: Touch to turn the rear climate control system on or off.
3. Rear fan: Touch to turn the rear fan on or off, to adjust fan speed and control the direction of air flow from the
rear vents (see Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents on page 201).

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4. Seats: Control rear seat heaters and move the front passenger seat forward/rearward using the arrows.
5. Media: Play, pause, skip or rewind through the currently playing song (see Media on page 213).
6. Video: Access video streaming services.
7. Auto: If Auto is enabled and a passenger is detected, the set temperature is maintained for the rear cabin.
NOTE: Enable Sync on the rear tab of the front touchscreen's climate controls to set both the front and back
cabin temperatures.
8. Volume: Touch to adjust the volume.
NOTE: Adjusting the media and volume controls also adjusts the front cabin settings.
Rear Screen Remote Control

To control the rear screen from the front display, open the rear screen remote control app in the
bottom bar. Besides audio, video and climate controls, you can lock the rear display in the app or by
touching Controls > Display > Lock Rear Display.

Customizing My Apps
For one-touch access to commonly used apps and controls, you can customize what displays in the My Apps area on
the touchscreen's bottom bar:
1. Enter customization mode by touching and holding any app or control in the My Apps area. If this area is empty,
touch the App Launcher.
2. Simply drag any app or control from the app tray onto the My Apps area in the bottom bar.
NOTE: Seat heaters selected from the app tray appear next to the temperature, instead of in the My Apps area.
NOTE: Controls (for example, defrosters and seat heaters) appear in the app tray only when you enter customization
mode by touching and holding an app.
NOTE: When you've added the maximum number of apps or controls to My Apps, adding an additional app removes
the rightmost app.
NOTE: Remove an app or control from the My Apps area by touching and holding, then touching its associated "X".
Customizing Display and Sound Settings
Touch Controls > Display to adjust display settings to suit your preferences:
• Appearance: Customize the display to be Dark or Light. When set to Auto, the brightness changes automatically
based on ambient lighting conditions.
• Brightness: Drag the slider to manually control the brightness level. If Display Mode is set to Auto, the
touchscreen further adjusts based on both the ambient lighting conditions and your brightness preference.
Model X remembers your chosen brightness preference and adjusts the touchscreen accordingly.
• Screen Clean Mode: When enabled, your touchscreen darkens and temporarily disables to facilitate cleaning.
Follow the onscreen instructions to exit Screen Clean Mode.
• Touchscreen Language: Select the language that the touchscreen displays.
NOTE: Model X must be in Park to change the language. When you change the language, you experience a brief
delay as Model X shuts down and restarts the touchscreen.
• Voice Recognition Language: Choose the language to be used for voice commands.
• Voice Navigation Language: Choose the language that the navigation system uses for spoken instructions.

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NOTE: For languages that require a download, select the language in the dropdown list to initiate the download
(Wi-Fi connection required).
• Lock Rear Display: Lock access to the rear touchscreen.
• Time: Choose to display time in either 12 or 24 hour format.
• Energy Display: Choose to display remaining energy and charging units as either a percentage of battery energy
remaining, or as an estimate of the distance you can drive.
NOTE: When anticipating when you need to charge, use energy estimate as a general guideline only. Many factors
have an impact on energy consumption. See Factors Affecting Energy Consumption on page 230.
• Distance: Choose to display range using miles or kilometers.
• Temperature: Choose to display temperature using Fahrenheit or Celsius.
• Tire Pressure: Choose to display tire pressures using BAR or PSI.
In addition to customizing the display, you can enable Joe Mode to reduce the volume of all chimes that are not
related to critical safety issues. Touch Controls > Safety > Joe Mode to enable.

Naming your Vehicle
To further personalize your vehicle, you can name it. Touch Controls > Software > Name Your Vehicle located on the
right side of the touchscreen below the image of your Model X. If your vehicle already has a name, simply touch the
existing name to change it. Enter the new name in the popup and touch Save. The name of your Model X also
appears in the Tesla mobile app.
Erasing Personal Data
You can erase all personal data (saved addresses, music favorites, HomeLink programming, etc.) and restore all
customized settings to their factory defaults. This is useful when transferring ownership of Model X. Touch Controls
> Service > Factory Reset. Before erasing, Model X verifies your credentials by prompting you to enter the user
name and password associated with your Tesla account.

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Interior Electronics
In addition to storage compartments and cup holders (see Interior Storage on page 48), the Model X interior
supports various electronics such as an RFID transmitter that reads key fobs and key cards (see Keys on page 22),
USB ports, wireless phone chargers, and a 12V power socket.
USB Ports
Model X has five USB ports:
• Two USB ports are located in the front compartment of the center console. These can be used to charge USB
devices and to play audio files from a phone or USB device (see Playing Media from Devices on page 215).
• Two USB ports are located below the rear touchscreen that can be used to charge USB devices.
• One USB port is located inside the glovebox. This port is equipped with a USB flash drive. The secure location of
this USB port makes it ideal for saving Sentry Mode and Dashcam video footage.
The USB ports can output power up to approximately 27W (which may vary depending on vehicle manufacture
date).
See USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos on page 194 for information about formatting USB flash drives.
To access the front USB ports, open the front compartment of the center console. The front USB ports are located
on the rear wall of the compartment:

Rear USB ports are located below the rear touchscreen:

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Glovebox USB port:

NOTE: Power is available whenever the vehicle is considered "awake". The vehicle may be awake for many reasons.
For example, when using features such as Summon, or when features such as Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Camp
Mode, or Sentry Mode are enabled. The vehicle is also awake whenever the low voltage battery is being charged or is
in use, during high voltage charging, when the vehicle is communicating with the mobile app, etc. Leaving an
accessory plugged in does not deplete the low voltage battery.
NOTE: Use USB 3.0 compliant cables to connect a device to a USB port. Using non-compliant cables can result in
slower charging, potential connection problems or degraded performance.
NOTE: Do not connect multiple devices using a USB hub. This can prevent connected devices from charging or from
being recognized by Media Player, Sentry Mode, Dashcam, etc.
Wireless Phone Chargers
Wireless phone chargers are integrated into both the front and rear consoles, each providing up to 15W of power to
charge Qi-enabled phones. Simply place your phone on the charger. Your device may feel warm while charging, but
this is a normal effect of inductive charging.

When placed on the wireless charger, your phone charges whenever the vehicle is powered on (the touchscreen is
on and you are in the vehicle). Your phone does not charge when you leave the vehicle unless a feature, such as
Sentry mode is enabled.
NOTE: The phone must be in direct contact with the wireless charger. Do not place objects between the phone and
the charger (for example, credit cards, key cards, coins, keys, metal objects, etc.).

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NOTE: The wireless phone charger may not work if your phone case is too large or is made of metal. Try removing
the phone from its case before placing it on the charger.
NOTE: The wireless phone charger does not charge if the vehicle's high voltage Battery is discharged.
Low Voltage Power Socket
Your Model X has a power socket located in the center console's rear compartment. To access the low voltage
socket, open the front compartment of the center console.

The power socket is suitable for accessories requiring up to 12A continuous draw (16A peak).
NOTE: Power is available whenever the vehicle is considered "awake". The vehicle may be awake for many reasons.
For example, when using features such as Summon, or when features such as Cabin Overheat Protection, Keep
Climate On, Dog Mode, Camp Mode, Sentry Mode, etc. are enabled. The vehicle is also awake whenever the low
voltage battery is being charged or is in use, during high voltage charging, when the vehicle is communicating with
the mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory plugged in does not deplete the low voltage battery.
WARNING: The power socket and an accessory’s connector can become hot.
WARNING: To prevent excessive interference with the vehicle’s electronics, Tesla recommends that you do not
plug any non-Tesla accessories, including power inverters, into the low voltage power socket. However, if you
do use a non-Tesla accessory and notice any malfunctions or unexpected behavior, such as indicator lights,
alert messages, or excessive heat from the accessory, unplug the accessory from the low voltage power socket
immediately.
NOTE: A power inverter plugged into the low voltage power socket must support 16V DC input to function.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to jump start Model X using the low voltage power socket. Doing so can result in
damage.
Active Road Noise Reduction
Model X is equipped with Active Road Noise Reduction which reduces low-frequency road noise while driving on
rough surfaces. To accomplish this, the vehicle uses the seat microphones to measure noise in the cabin, then
generates anti-noise through the speakers to intelligently create quiet zones around the front occupants depending
on vehicle and environmental factors.

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To turn Active Road Noise Reduction on or off, open the Media Player and touch Audio Settings icon > Options >
Active Road Noise Reduction (the audio settings icon shows an equalizer with three vertical lines). This may require
several minutes of driving time to calibrate before enabling.
NOTE: To ensure active noise reduction operates effectively, avoid covering the microphones (with seat covers, etc.).
Active Road Noise Reduction may disable if a window is rolled down, door is open, or the fan is turned up. Active
Road Noise Reduction also disables if there is a rear passenger in the vehicle.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to these microphones when cleaning, do not over-saturate the area of the seats
where the microphones are located.

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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
The instrument panel changes depending on whether Model X is:
• Off or Parked (shown below).
• Driving (see Instrument Panel - Driving on page 16).
• Charging (see Charging Instructions on page 223).
When Model X is off or Parked, the instrument panel shows remaining estimated range, vehicle status, and outside
temperature.

1. When the car is off and you initially press the brake, indicator lights flash briefly along the top of the instrument
panel. Unless an indicator light applies to a current situation, it should turn off. If an indicator light fails to turn on
or off, refer to Indicator Lights on page 17.
2. An image of your car and its accompanying status (such as lights on, door open, etc.).
3. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. Instead of driving distance, you can display the percentage
of battery energy remaining. To do so, touch Controls > Display > Energy Display.
NOTE: When anticipating when you need to charge, use estimates as a general guideline only.
4. Estimated outside temperature.
5. Pay attention to instructions or important alert messages that display here. If any alerts are in effect, you can view
information about them by touching Controls and then touching the bell icon located at the top of the screen.
6. Currently selected drive mode: Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive. If Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Drive or
Reverse is automatically selected (based on sensor input) and displayed on the instrument panel when the
driver's door is closed and seatbelt is buckled (see Auto Shift out of Park on page 104).
7. Current time of day.
See Popup Messages and Vehicle Alerts on page 7 for more information about alert popups on your vehicle's
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Instrument Panel - Driving
When Model X is driving (or ready to drive), the instrument panel shows your current driving status and a real-time
visualization of the road as detected by the Autopilot components (see About Autopilot on page 146). The
visualization automatically zooms in and out based on the detected road type.

NOTE: Touch Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-Driving Visualization Preview (if equipped) to display more details
about the roadway and its surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights, objects (such as trash cans and poles),
etc.
1. The instrument panel displays your location on a map, a wiper menu, Auto Shift out of Park instructions, etc.
When a navigation route is active, the upcoming portion of the route displays.
2. The speed limit (if available) that is currently being detected by Speed Assist (see Speed Assist on page 185).
3. Current driving speed.
4. The currently set cruising speed. When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is available but you haven't set a cruising
speed by engaging Traffic-Aware Cruise Control or Autosteer, the icon is gray (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
on page 149).
5. Autosteer is actively steering Model X. When Autosteer is available but you haven't activated it, the icon is gray
(see Autosteer on page 155).
6. When navigating, upcoming instructions in the navigation route appear here.
7. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. Instead of driving distance, you can display the percentage
of battery energy remaining (touch Controls > Display > Energy Display).
NOTE: When anticipating when you need to charge, use estimates as a general guideline only.
8. Surrounding road users are shown in their corresponding locations.
WARNING: Although the instrument panel shows surrounding traffic, some vehicles may not be displayed.
Never rely on the instrument panel to determine if a vehicle is present (for example, in your blind spot).
Always use your mirrors and perform shoulder checks.
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10. The power meter displays real-time power usage. During acceleration, the bar fills to the right with a gray color
(or white if the display is dark) to represent power being used. During deceleration (when Model X is moving and
you release your foot from the accelerator pedal), the bar fills to the left with a green color to represent power
being fed back to the Battery by regenerative braking (see Regenerative Braking on page 116).
11. When Autosteer is active and detects the driving lane, it is highlighted in blue (see Autosteer on page 155).
Depending on the current driving scenario, you may see neighboring lanes.
NOTE: In situations where Autosteer is unable to detect lane markings, the driving lane is determined based on
the vehicle you are following.
NOTE: If Navigate on Autopilot is active, the driving lane displays as a single blue line in front of Model X (see
Navigate on Autopilot on page 160).

Indicator Lights
Indicator lights display along the top of the instrument panel to show status and alert you of specific vehicle
conditions.
Indicator

Description

A brake system fault is detected or the brake fluid level is low. See Braking and Stopping on page 115.
Contact Tesla immediately.

A brake booster fault has been detected. See Braking and Stopping on page 115.

An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See Braking and Stopping on page 115. Contact
Tesla immediately.

A parking brake fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See Parking Brake on page 117.

The parking brake is manually applied. See Parking Brake on page 117.

Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) is detected, the indicator flashes. For a TPMS fault, contact Tesla. See Tire Care and
Maintenance on page 237.

A seat belt for an occupied seat is not fastened. See Seat Belts on page 57.

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Indicator

Description

Airbag safety. If this red indicator does not flash on briefly when Model X prepares to drive, or if it
remains on, contact Tesla immediately. See Airbags on page 74.

Front fog lights are on, if equipped. See Lights on page 108.

Parking lights (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) are on. See Lights on page 108.

Low beam headlights are on.

High beam headlights are on. Illuminates when high beams are on but the Auto High Beam setting (if
equipped) is turned off or if the Auto High Beam setting is turned on but is temporarily unavailable.
See High Beam Headlights on page 109.

High beam headlights are currently turned on, and Auto High Beam (if equipped) is ready to turn off
the high beams if light is detected in front of Model X. See High Beam Headlights on page 109.

High beam headlights are temporarily turned off because Auto High Beam (if equipped) is on and is
detecting light in front of Model X. When light is no longer detected, the high beams automatically
turn back on. See High Beam Headlights on page 109.

If a fault is detected with the Adaptive Front Lighting this indicator displays, if equipped. See
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) on page 110.

This indicator flashes amber when the electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing
wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power. See Traction Control on page 125. If this
indicator remains on, a fault is detected and you should immediately contact Tesla.

If a fault is detected that reduces the performance of the air suspension system, this amber indicator
light displays (see Air Suspension on page 119). If the problem persists, contact Tesla.

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Indicator

Description

If a fault is detected that disables the air suspension system, this red indicator light displays (see Air
Suspension on page 119). Contact Tesla.

Vehicle Hold is actively applying the brakes. See Vehicle Hold on page 124.

Electronic stability control systems are no longer minimizing wheel spin. See Traction Control on page
125.

Model X is in Transport mode and can roll freely. It does not automatically shift into Park when you
exit. See Activate Transport Mode on page 275.

Trailer mode (if equipped) is active. See Towing and Accessories on page 134.

A blue snowflake appears when some of the energy stored in the Battery may not be available due to
cold weather conditions. During these cold weather conditions, charging rates may also be limited. If
Model X is plugged in, you can heat your Battery by turning on climate control with the mobile app.
The snowflake disappears when the Battery is sufficiently warm.
A green icon appears when regenerative braking is limited. See Regenerative Braking on page 116 for
more information.

Vehicle power is currently being limited because the energy remaining in the Battery is low, the
vehicle's systems are being heated or cooled, or an error is detected by the drive inverter.

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Voice Commands
Use voice commands to easily control settings and preferences without using the touchscreen. You can ask Model X
to do just about anything, such as adjusting climate controls and media preferences. Available commands include
most features that are managed by the touchscreen except driving-related commands, for example shifting drive
modes.
Voice commands are designed to understand natural requests. You can use voice commands to:
• Adjust climate preferences.
• Tweak the windshield wiper speed and frequency.
• Control various aspects of your vehicle.
• Navigate to a location.
• Call a contact.
• Interact with apps and settings.
To initiate a voice command, fully press the microphone button on the right side of the steering yoke (or steering
wheel). When you hear a chime, make your request and the vehicle responds.

Examples of Voice Commands
Here is a list of example voice commands. This is not an exhaustive list. Tesla is constantly working to improve voice
commands.
NOTE: To choose the language you want to use for voice commands, touch Controls > Display > Voice Recognition
Language. Voice commands are not available in all languages.
Climate Controls

Adjust your climate preferences using voice commands:
• "Make it cooler"
• "Make it warmer"
• "Turn on/off the driver's seat heater"
• "Cool down the passenger"
• "Direct airflow to my face"

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• "Sync climate"
• "Increase/decrease the fan speed"
• "Turn on/off rear defroster"
• "Set the temperature/fan..."
• "Turn on recirculate"
Windshield Wipers

Update the windshield wiper speed and frequency based on changing road and weather conditions:
• "Speed up the wipers"
• "Increase/decrease windshield wiper speed by..."
• "Turn on/off the wipers"
Vehicle Controls

You can also modify various controls in your vehicle using voice commands:
NOTE: Your vehicle must be in Park to enable some voice commands (such as Sentry Mode, Dog Mode, etc.).
• "Sentry Mode on/off"
• "Keep my car safe"
• "Lock/unlock the doors"
• "Turn on Dog Mode"
• "Fold/unfold the mirrors"
• "Open/close charge port"
• "Start/stop charging"
• "Open service settings"
• "Open the glovebox"
Navigation

To search for, or navigate to, a location, say: