the rearmost position), raise the seat upward (3 cm from its lowest position), and angle the seat back to 15 degrees
(or 10 degrees rearward from its forward-most position).
WARNING: For vehicles with third row seats, when a child is seated in a second row monopost seat, the setting
for the button that moves a second row outboard seat forward for easy access into the third row should be
OFF (touch Controls > Seats > Easy Entry). This ensures that you need to manually hold the button to move
the seat, preventing a child seated in the second row from being pushed against the corresponding front seat.
See #unique_162 on page .
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To install a LATCH child safety seat, slide the safety seat latches onto the anchor bars until they click into place.
Carefully read and follow the instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer.
Bench Seats

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Once installed, test the security of the installation before seating a child. Attempt to twist the child safety seat from
side to side and try to pull it away from the seat, then check to ensure the anchors remain securely in place.
NOTE: Lower LATCH anchors should not be used with child seats or booster seats that have an integrated safety
belt in situations where the combined weight of the child plus the child safety seat is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). In
these situations, use the seat belt instead.
Attaching Upper Tether Straps
If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its hook to the anchor point located on the back of the second and third
row (if equipped) seats.
NOTE: The location of anchor points may not be readily visible but can be found by identifying a slice in the seat's
material.
WARNING: Tighten upper tether straps according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child
safety seat.
WARNING: USE ONLY SEAT BELT RETAINED CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN THE CENTER SEATING POSITION.
For dual-strap tethers, position a strap on each side of the head restraint.
NOTE: If Model X is equipped with the optional six seat interior, a center seating position is not available in the
second row.
WARNING: When routing tether straps, keep the strap close to the headrest as illustrated below. On a Model X
equipped with third row seats, do not allow a tether strap to cover the third row access button on the rear
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Dual Straps - Second Row Monopost Seats

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For single-strap tethers, position the strap in the outboard seating positions over the outside-facing side of the head
restraint (the same side of the head restraint as the seat belt retraction mechanism). In the center seating position (if
equipped), center and position the strap over the top of the head restraint.
Single Strap - Second Row Monopost Seats

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Testing a Child Safety Seat
Before seating a child, always make sure the child safety seat is not loose:
1. Hold the child safety seat by the belt path and try to slide the safety seat from side to side and front to back.
2. If the seat moves more than one inch (2.5 cm), it is too loose. Tighten the belt or reconnect the LATCH retained
child safety seat.
3. If you are unable to reduce slack, try a different seat location or try another child safety seat.
Child Safety Seat Warnings
WARNING: Extreme hazard! Do not seat a child on the front passenger seat even if you are using a child safety
seat. This seat has an airbag in front of it. Although this airbag is disabled when Model X detects a lightweight
passenger, do not rely on technology to protect your child.
WARNING: Child safety seats are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of
a lap-shoulder belt. A child could be endangered in a crash if a child safety seat is not properly secured in the
vehicle.
WARNING: According to collision statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating
position than in the front passenger seat.
WARNING: Do not use a forward-facing child safety seat until your child weighs over 20 lbs (9 kg) and can sit
independently. Up to the age of two, a child's spine and neck are not sufficiently developed to avoid injury in a
frontal impact.
WARNING: Do not allow a baby or infant to be held on a lap. All children should be restrained in an appropriate
child safety seat at all times.
WARNING: To ensure children are safely seated, follow all instructions provided in this document and by the
manufacturer of the child safety seat.
WARNING: Children should ride in a rear-facing child safety seat using the seat’s integrated 5-point harness for
as long as possible.
WARNING: Do not use seat belt extenders on a seat belt that is being used to install a child safety seat or
booster seat.
WARNING: When seating larger children, make sure the child's head is supported and the child’s seat belt is
properly adjusted and fastened. The shoulder portion of the belt must be away from the face and neck, and the
lap portion must not be over the stomach.
WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to one anchor point. In a collision, one anchor point may be
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WARNING: Child safety seat anchors are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by a correctly fitted
child safety seat. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehicle.
WARNING: Always check harnesses and tether straps for damage and wear.
WARNING: Never leave a child unattended, even if the child is secured in a child safety seat.
WARNING: Never use a child safety seat that has been involved in a collision. Have the seat inspected or
replaced as described in the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

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Airbags
Location of Airbags
Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors.
Model X is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt at both front seating positions. The airbag is a
supplemental restraint at those seating positions. All occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat
belts whether or not an airbag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death
in the event of a crash.

1. Knee airbags
2. Front airbags
3. Curtain airbags
4. Seat-mounted side airbags
5. Door-mounted airbags

How Airbags Work
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact that exceeds deployment thresholds. These thresholds are designed
to predict the severity of a crash in time for the airbags to help protect the vehicle's occupants. Airbags inflate
instantly with considerable force accompanied by a loud noise. The inflated bag, together with the seat belts, limits
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Front airbags are not ordinarily designed to inflate in rear collisions, rollovers, side collisions and when braking
heavily or driving over bumps and potholes. Likewise, front airbags may not inflate in all frontal collisions, such as
minor front collisions, underride collisions, or minor impacts with narrow objects (such as posts or poles). Significant
superficial damage can occur to the vehicle without the airbags inflating and, conversely, a relatively small amount of
structural damage can cause airbags to inflate. Therefore, the external appearance of the vehicle after a collision
does not represent whether or not the front airbags should have inflated.
WARNING: Before modifying Model X to accommodate a person with disabilities in a way that may affect the
airbag system, contact Tesla.
Types of Airbags
Model X has the following types of airbags:
• Front airbags: The front airbags are designed to reduce injuries if larger children or adults are riding in the front
seats. Follow all warnings and instructions related to seating a child on the front passenger seat (if permitted in
your market region).
• Knee airbags: Knee airbags and the front airbags work together. The knee airbags limit the forward motion of the
front seat occupants by restricting leg movement, thereby positioning the occupants so that the front airbags
work more effectively. Whether or not knee airbags deploy in a collision is partially dependent on the track
position of the associated seat.
• Seat-mounted side airbags: A seat-mounted side airbag in the front driver, front passenger and second row
outboard seats help protect the pelvis and the thorax region of the torso. The seat-mounted side airbags on both
the impacted and non-impacted side of the vehicle will inflate in the event of severe side impact or severe offset
frontal impact.
• Curtain airbags: A curtain airbag on each side of Model X in the front roof-rail help protect the head. Curtain
airbags on both the impacted and non-impacted side of the vehicle will inflate if a severe side impact occurs, a
severe offset frontal impact occurs, or if the vehicle rolls over.
• Door-mounted airbags: There is an airbag on each side of Model X mounted in the trim on the falcon wing doors.
These are the same as the curtain airbags in that they help protect the head and typically inflate in the event of a
severe side impact, a severe offset frontal impact, or if the vehicle rolls over. The door-mounted airbags on both
the impacted and non-impacted side of the vehicle will inflate.
Airbag Status Indicator
The status of the passenger front airbag displays on the touchscreen:
The Passenger Airbag Off indicator displays on the touchscreen when the passenger front airbag is
OFF. When the passenger front airbag is OFF, it does not inflate when a collision occurs. This
indicator also displays when the seat is unoccupied. When driving with a child seat on the front
passenger seat (if permitted in your market region), always double-check the status of the
passenger front airbag to confirm that it is OFF.
NOTE: In cars manufactured prior to approximately October 2019, the Passenger Airbag Off
indicator does not display when the seat is unoccupied.
To protect an adult occupying the front passenger seat, ensure the passenger front airbag is ON.
When the passenger airbag is ON, it may inflate when a collision occurs.

Front Passenger Occupant Detection
Model X has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the passenger front airbag.
NOTE: The occupancy sensor system meets the regulatory requirement of FMVSS 208 and automatically detects
when inflating the passenger front airbag would be unnecessary or potentially harmful.
Weight in front passenger seat

Passenger airbag status

Indicator status

Empty

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF**

Up to 20 lbs (9 kg)

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

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Weight in front passenger seat

Passenger airbag status

20-100 lbs (9-45 kg)*

OFF or ON

Over 100 lbs (45 kg)

ON

Indicator status
OFF - PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
ON - PASSENGER AIRBAG ON
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

*Values are approximate. A weight detected near the threshold can cause the airbag status to occasionally turn on
and off depending on seating position and physique.
**In cars manufactured after approximately October 2019, the Passenger Airbag Off indicator displays when the
seat is unoccupied.
NOTE: It takes approximately six seconds after you power on Model X for the occupancy sensor to report accurate
status of the front passenger airbag. As a result, when you first power on Model X, even in situations when it should
be OFF because the seat is occupied by a weight of 20 lbs (9 kg) or less, it will take the touchscreen approximately
six seconds to display the status, PASS AIRBAG OFF. If it fails to do so, contact Tesla service immediately and do not
seat a child in the front passenger seating position.
To make sure the sensing system can correctly detect occupancy status, eliminate the following:
• Objects lodged under the seat.
• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse).
• Objects wedged between the seat back and seat cushion.
• Cargo interfering with the seat.
• Aftermarket items attached to, or sitting on or between, the seat and occupant including but not limited to
covers, mats, blankets, etc.
These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the
airbag status is still incorrect, ask passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag system
checked.
NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor affects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side
airbags are not affected.
WARNING: If the front passenger airbag is not turning on or off as expected based on the weight thresholds
previously described, contact Tesla immediately.
WARNING: If seating a child in the front passenger seat is legally permissible in your market region, it is the
driver's responsibility to ensure that the passenger front airbag is OFF. Never seat a child in a rear facing safety
seat in the front passenger seat with an active airbag. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can occur. Per
recommendations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, all occupants age 12 and under must
ride in the rear seats.
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on Model X. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side
air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system, if equipped.
Ensuring Accurate Occupant Detection
To help ensure an occupant in the front passenger seat can be accurately classified, the passenger must:
• Wear a seat belt.
• Sit upright on the center of the seat cushion, with shoulders resting against the seat back and legs extended
comfortably in front with feet on the floor. See Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions on page
79..
• Remain positioned on the seat cushion and not lift their weight off the seat (for example, by pushing their feet
against the floor or pressing on the center console or armrest to lift up).
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In addition to the items listed above, the following situations can interfere with the accuracy of the occupant
classification system:
• Placing a radio transmitter (for example, a hunting radio or walkie-talkie) on the front passenger seat.
• Placing an AC/DC inverter, or a device that is being powered by the inverter (for example, a cell phone, tablet, or
computer) on the front passenger seat cushion.
• Placing liquid (such as a bottled drink) or food containers on a car seat when a child restraint system is present.
• Incorrectly placing a child restraint system so that the entire lower section is not positioned against the seat
cushion.
• Objects lodged under the seat or wedged between the seat back and cushion.
• Heavy objects sitting on the seat (briefcase, large purse).
• Cargo interfering with the seat.
• Aftermarket items attached to or placed between the seat and the occupant, such as covers, mats, blankets, etc.
These conditions can interfere with the occupancy sensor. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, and the
airbag status is still incorrect, instruct passengers to ride in the rear seats and contact Tesla to have the airbag
system checked.
NOTE: Tesla follows NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recommendations that all occupants
age 12 and under must ride in the rear seating positions.
NOTE: The front passenger occupancy sensor affects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side
airbags are not affected.
WARNING: Failure to follow the above instructions can adversely affect the Occupant Classification System
(OCS) which can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: If the front passenger airbag is not turning on or off as expected, do not seat a passenger in the
front passenger seat. Contact Tesla Service.
WARNING: To ensure accuracy of the occupant detection system, do not make any modifications to the front
passenger seat.
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on Model X. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side
air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant classification system.
Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
Correct seating position:

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Incorrect seating position - the passenger's feet must be on the floor:

Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not slide forward on the seat cushion:

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Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not recline the backrest to a laying down position when the vehicle
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Inflation Effects
WARNING: When airbags inflate, a fine powder is released. This powder can irritate the skin and should be
thoroughly flushed from the eyes and from any cuts or abrasions.
After inflation, the airbags deflate to provide a gradual cushioning effect for the occupants and to ensure the driver’s
forward vision is not obscured.
If airbags have inflated, or if your vehicle has been in a collision, always have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners
and any associated components checked and, if necessary, replaced by Tesla.
In a collision, in addition to the airbags inflating:
• Doors and liftgate unlock.
• Hazard warning lights turn on.
• Interior lights turn on.
• High voltage is disabled. To restore high voltage power, use the touchscreen to manually power off Model X (see
Powering Off on page 95), then press the brake to power it back on again.
NOTE: Depending on the nature of the impact and the forces involved, doors may not unlock in a collision and/or
damage may prevent them from opening. In such cases, the door may need to be opened using the interior manual
release, or other means of extrication (for example, exiting through another door, breaking the window, etc.).
Airbag Warning Indicator
The airbag indicator on the touchscreen remains lit if the airbag system is malfunctioning. The only
time this indicator should light up is briefly when Model X first powers up, in which case it turns off
within a few seconds. If it remains lit, contact Tesla immediately and do not drive.

Airbag Warnings
WARNING: All occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts, whether or not an airbag is
also provided at their seating position, to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision.
WARNING: Front seat occupants should not place their arms over the airbag module, as an inflating airbag can
cause fractures or other injuries.
WARNING: Do not use seat covers on Model X. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side
air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system, if equipped.
WARNING: Airbags inflate with considerable speed and force, which can cause injury. To limit injuries, ensure
that occupants are wearing seat belts and are correctly seated, with the seat positioned as far back as
possible. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of 10"
(25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and an airbag.
WARNING: Children should not be seated on the front passenger seat. Follow all regulations in your region for
the appropriate way to seat a child based on the child's weight, size, and age. The safest place to seat infants
and young children is in a rear seating position. Seating an infant or child on a seat equipped with an
operational front airbag can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system on a seat with an operational airbag in front of it.
Doing so can cause injury or death if the airbag inflates.
WARNING: To ensure correct inflation of the side airbags, maintain an unobstructed gap between an
occupant’s torso and the side of Model X.
WARNING: Passengers shouldn't lean their heads against doors. Doing so can cause injury if a curtain airbag
inflates.
WARNING: Do not allow passengers to obstruct the operation of an airbag by placing feet, knees or any other
part of the body on or near an airbag.
WARNING: Do not attach or place objects on or near the front airbags, the side of the front seats, the
headliner at the side of the vehicle, or any other airbag cover that could interfere with inflation of an airbag.
Objects can cause serious injury if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate.
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WARNING: Following inflation, some airbag components are hot. Do not touch until they have cooled.

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Mobile App
The Tesla mobile app allows you to communicate with Model X remotely using your iPhone® or Android™ phone.
NOTE: The information below may not represent an exhaustive list of the functions available on the Tesla mobile app.
To ensure access to new and improved features, download updated versions of the mobile app as they become
available.
To Use the Mobile App
To set up the Tesla mobile app to communicate with your Model X:
1. Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.
2. Log in to the Tesla mobile app by entering your Tesla account credentials.
3. Enable mobile access to your Model X by touching Controls > Safety > Allow Mobile Access.
Your phone and vehicle must both be actively connected to cellular service to allow the mobile app to communicate
with your vehicle. Tesla recommends that you always have a functional physical key readily available if parking in an
area with limited or absent cellular service, such as an indoor parking garage.
NOTE: In the event that you require lockout assistance from Tesla due to a non-warranty issue, such as having limited
cellular connectivity and having no secondary key available, your expenses are not covered under the Roadside
Assistance policy.
NOTE: Tesla does not support the use of third party applications to contact Model X.
Overview
The Tesla mobile app's home screen allows you to:
• See the name of your vehicle (if you have one).
• View your vehicle’s estimated range.
• See which drive mode the vehicle is in (Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive).
• Lock or unlock your vehicle.
• Enable maximum defrost to warm your vehicle in cold conditions.
• Check your vehicle's charging information and open or close the charge port.
NOTE: Twisting red lines next to the battery icon indicate that the Battery is actively heating up (including while
charging or preparing to charge).
• Open the front trunk.
• View your vehicle’s odometer, VIN, and current firmware version.
Media settings appear on the mobile app to pause, play, rewind, fast forward, and adjust the volume of the media
currently playing in the vehicle.
For supported video sources, send videos to Tesla Theater by sharing the link through the mobile app. Navigate to
the movie, show, or video you want to play on your phone and touch the share button. Share the video with the Tesla
app and it appears on the touchscreen if Model X is in Park.
Profile
In the Profile tab located at the top corner of your phone’s screen (shown as an avatar icon), you can:
• Switch to a different vehicle associated with your Tesla account, if you have access to more than one.
• Navigate the Tesla Shop.
• Access the Tesla inbox.
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• View and customize notifications you receive under the Settings tab, such as Calendar sync, when your security
alarm has been triggered, charging updates, and new software updates. You can start updates from afar and
check its progress.
Controls
The Controls tab allows you to do the following:
• Open the front or rear trunk.
• Lock or unlock Model X from afar.
• Open or close the charge port.
• Flash the lights or honk the horn to find where Model X is parked.
• Enable Keyless Driving.
NOTE: Keyless Driving can be used when you do not have your key or to bypass PIN to Drive in cases where you
forgot your PIN or your touchscreen is unresponsive (see PIN to Drive on page 199).
• Open and close your garage door if your vehicle has a programmed HomeLink connection, if available (see Smart
Garage on page 92).
• Vent the windows.
Climate
You can check the interior temperature and heat or cool the cabin before driving (even if it’s in a garage), control the
seat heaters, and defrost the windshield:
• Enable or disable defrost, which helps melt snow, ice, and frost on the windshield, windows, and mirrors, by
swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
• Precondition the cabin to your desired temperature and turn on or off the steering wheel and seat heaters.
• Vent the windows.
Using the mobile app to precondition Model X also warms the Battery as needed. The mobile app will notify you
once your vehicle has reached the desired preconditioning temperature.
NOTE: In extremely cold weather or icy conditions, it is possible that your charge port latch may freeze in place. In
cases where you cannot remove or insert the charge cable, or the vehicle is not Supercharging due to the latch
being frozen in place, use your Tesla mobile app to precondition your vehicle on HI for approximately 30-45 minutes
(you must use your mobile app to precondition the vehicle; setting your climate to HI using the touchscreen is not
effective). This can help thaw ice on the charge port latch so the charge cable can be removed or inserted.
Location
Locate Model X with directions, or track its movement across a map.
Summon
You can park or retrieve Model X using Summon (see Summon on page 185) or Smart Summon (see Smart
Summon on page 188).
Schedule
Enable scheduled charging or departure, and precondition the vehicle. See Scheduled Charging and Scheduled
Departure on page 239 for more information.
Security
The Security tab allows you to do the following:
• Enable or disable Sentry Mode (see How to Use Sentry Mode (Camera + App) on page 203).
• Enable or disable Valet Mode (see Valet Mode on page 133).
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• Enable or disable Speed Limit Mode and receive notifications when the vehicle's driving speed is within
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) of your selected maximum speed (see Speed Limit Mode on page 200).
Upgrades
View and purchase the latest upgrades available for your vehicle, such as full self-driving.
Service
See Schedule Service on page 245 for information on how to schedule service through the mobile app.
Roadside
View roadside resources and request roadside assistance (where applicable). For more information on Roadside
Assistance, see Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance on page 283.
Granting Access to a Second Driver
Add and remove access permission for an additional driver from the Tesla mobile app.
NOTE: Tesla mobile app version 4.3.1 or higher is required. Additional drivers can either use a previously registered
Tesla Account or use the app to create a new Tesla Account.
To add an additional driver, in the Tesla mobile app from the vehicle home screen, go to Security > Add Driver and
follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE: The additional driver has access to all app features except purchasing upgrades.
To remove access, use the mobile app and go to Security > Manage Drivers and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available as a data connection method and is often faster than cellular data networks. Connecting to Wi-Fi is
especially useful in areas with limited or no cellular connectivity. To ensure fast, reliable delivery of software and map
updates, Tesla recommends leaving Model X connected to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible (for example, when
parked overnight).
To connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1. Touch Controls > Wi-Fi icon at the top of the touchscreen. Model X begins to scan and display detected Wi-Fi
networks that are within range.
NOTE: If a known Wi-Fi network does not appear in the list, move Model X closer to the access point or consider
using a range extender.
NOTE: When connecting to a 5GHz network (if available), check which channels are supported in your region.
5GHz Network Channels Supported
36-48

52-64

100-140

149-165

✓

✓

✓

✓

2. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to use, enter the password (if necessary), then touch Confirm.
NOTE: Model X does not currently support connections to captive Wi-Fi networks (a captive Wi-Fi, commonly
used by public hotspots, requires you to access a custom web portal and agree to terms of service prior to
allowing you to log in).
3. Model X connects to the Wi-Fi network. Whenever the network is within range, Model X connects to it
automatically.
You can also connect to a hidden network that isn't shown on the list of scanned networks. Just touch Wi-Fi
Settings, enter the name of the network in the resulting dialog box, select the security setting, then touch Add
Network.
NOTE: If more than one previously connected network is within range, Model X connects to the one most recently
used.
NOTE: At Tesla Service Centers, Model X automatically connects to the Tesla Service Wi-Fi network.
Hotspots and Connectivity
You can also use a mobile hotspot or your phone's Internet connection via Wi-Fi tethering (subject to fees and
restrictions of your mobile carrier) to access the internet. To remain connected to Wi-Fi when shifting into Drive or
Reverse, choose the connection from the Wi-Fi settings screen, then touch Remain connected in Drive.

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Bluetooth
Bluetooth® Compatibility
You can use various Bluetooth devices in Model X provided it is paired and within operating range. For
example, you can pair your Bluetooth-capable phone so you can use it hands-free. In addition to
phones, you can pair other Bluetooth-enabled devices with Model X. For example, you can pair an
iPod Touch, an iPad, an Android tablet, etc. from which you can play music.

Before using your phone or other Bluetooth device with Model X, you must pair it. Pairing sets up Model X to
communicate with supported Bluetooth-capable devices. You can pair up to ten Bluetooth phones. Unless you've
specified a specific phone as a Priority Device, or if the phone specified as Priority Device is not within range,
Model X always connects to the last phone that was used (provided it is within range). To connect to a different
phone, see Connecting to a Paired Device on page 89.
NOTE: On many phones, Bluetooth turns off if the phone’s battery is low.
NOTE: Although Bluetooth typically supports wireless communication over distances of up to approximately 30 feet
(nine meters), performance can vary based on the phone, or other device, you are using.
Pairing a Bluetooth Device
Pairing allows you to use your Bluetooth-capable phone hands-free to make and receive phone calls, access your
contact list, recent calls, etc. It also allows you to play media files from your phone. Once a phone is paired, Model X
can connect to it whenever the phone is within range.
To pair a phone, follow these steps while sitting inside Model X:
1. Ensure both the touchscreen and the phone are powered on.
2. On your phone, enable Bluetooth and ensure it is discoverable.
NOTE: On some phones, this may require you to go to Bluetooth Settings for the remainder of the procedure.
3. Touch the Bluetooth icon located at the top of the touchscreen.
4. On the touchscreen, touch Add New Device > Start Search. The Bluetooth settings screen displays a list of all
available Bluetooth devices within operating distance.
5. Choose the phone (or device) with which you want to pair. When pairing a phone, the Bluetooth settings screen
displays a randomly generated number. Your phone also display a number.
6. Check that the number displayed on your phone matches the number on the Bluetooths settings screen. Then, on
your phone, confirm that you want to pair.
7. If prompted on your phone, specify whether you want to allow Model X to access your personal information, such
as calendar, contacts and media files (see Importing Contacts and Recent Calls on page 89).
When paired, Model X automatically connects, and the Bluetooth settings screen displays the Bluetooth symbol next
to the device name to indicate that the connection is active.
You can display the Bluetooth settings screen at any time and change the settings associated with a connected
device. For example, you can designate a connected phone as the Priority Device. This is useful in situations where
you have connected more than one phone, and both phones are frequently used in Model X at the same time.
Model X automatically attempts to connect to the priority device before others. If a priority device is not specified,
or is not within range, Model X connects to the most recently used phone (if applicable).
For vehicles manufactured prior to approximately April 2018: If Bluetooth takes an exceptionally long time to pair,
reset Bluetooth functionality by touching Controls > Service > Reset Bluetooth. You may need to wait a few minutes.
Once reset, try pairing to Model X again. After you reset Bluetooth, Model X may forget previously paired devices.