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To further personalize Model SModel X, you can name it. Touch Controls > Software > Name Your Vehicle located on the right
side of the screen below the image of your Model SModel X. If your Model SModel X has already been named, its name
displays instead and you can simply touch the existing name to change it. Enter the new name in the popup, then touch Save.
The name of your Model SModel X also appears in your 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 SModel X. Touch Controls > Service >
Factory Reset. Before erasing, Model SModel X verifies your credentials by prompting you to enter the user name and
password associated with your Tesla account.

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Climate Controls
Overview of Climate Controls
Climate controls are available at the bottom of the touchscreen. To turn the climate control system on, touch the temperature
icon. To turn it off, touch and hold the temperature or touch the temperature icon to display the climate control popup, then
touch the power button.
By default, climate control is set to Auto, which maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather conditions.
When you adjust the cabin temperature in the Auto setting, the system automatically adjusts the heating, air conditioning, air
distribution, and fan speed to maintain the cabin at your selected temperature. Touch and hold the temperature to customize
settings in the climate control screen. You can revert back to Auto at any time by touching Auto.
NOTE: The climate control system is powered by the high voltage Battery. Therefore, prolonged use decreases driving range.
WARNING: To avoid burns resulting from prolonged use, individuals who have peripheral neuropathy, or whose capacity
to feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age, neurological injury, or some other condition, should exercise caution
when using the climate control system and seat heaters.
Adjusting Climate Control Settings
To override the Auto setting, touch the temperature, turn off the Auto setting, then adjust settings by touching the icons that
are no longer grayed out.
NOTE: You can easily adjust your climate preferences, such as turning on the seat heater or changing the cabin temperature,
hands-free by using voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 391).

1. Touch to turn the climate control system on or off.
2. Touch to adjust the climate settings for the front cabin.
3. Choose where air flows into the front cabin (windshield, face-level, or foot-level vents). You can choose more than one
location.
NOTE: When air is directed to the foot-level vents, air continues to flow to the windshield vents to assist in defogging.
When air is directed to the face-level vents, air does not flow to the windshield.
4. Touch to adjust the climate settings for the rear cabin. Passengers seated in the rear cabin can use the rear touchscreen to
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5. Touch the driver's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the driver. The seat operates at three levels from 3 (highest) to 1
(lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating) or blue (cooling) corresponding with the set level.
Auto, which displays when the climate control system is set to Auto, warms or cools the front seats based on cabin
temperature.
6. Touch to turn on the heated steering wheelsteering yoke.
7. Touch to turn on the heated wipers. Wipers de-ice for 15 minutes then turn off automatically.
8. Touch the passenger's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the front passenger. The seat operates at three levels from 3
(highest) to 1 (lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating) or blue (cooling) to corresponding with
the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate control system is set to Auto, warms or cools the front seats based on
cabin temperature.
9. When in Park, these settings display to allow you to keep the climate control system operating, even when you leave
Model SModel X (see Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on page 366).
10. Touch to adjust how air flows from the front vents. See Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents on page 364.
11. When Model SModel X is in Park, touch Schedule to set a recurring daily time when you want Model SModel X to be ready
to drive by preconditioning the Battery and cabin climate and/or charging during off-peak hours (see Scheduled Charging
and Scheduled Departure on page 425).
12. If your Model SModel X is equipped with the medical-grade HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter, this filter ensures
the best quality air inside the cabin whenever the climate control system is on and outside air is entering the cabin
(recirculate is off). The HEPA filter is extremely effective at removing particles, including pollution, allergens, bacteria,
pollen, mold spores, and viruses. Both the HEPA filter and the secondary filtration system also contain activated carbon to
remove a broad spectrum of odors and gases. When you engage Bioweapon Defense Mode, the positive pressure inside
the cabin minimizes the amount of outside air that can enter the vehicle.
NOTE: Some gases, such as carbon monoxide, are not effectively removed by activated carbon.
13. Touch to control the flow of air inside the cabin. Air can be drawn into Model SModel X from outside or air can be
recirculated inside the cabin.
14. Use the slider to adjust the fan speed.
NOTE: Adjusting the fan speed may change the selected setting for how air is drawn into Model SModel X in order to
increase or reduce air flow.
15. Touch to turn the air conditioning system on or off. Turning it off reduces cooling, but saves energy.
NOTE: Because Model SModel X runs much quieter than a gasoline-powered vehicle, you may notice the sound of the air
conditioning compressor as it is operating. To minimize noise, reduce the fan speed.
16. Touch to warm up the rear windshield. When operating, the icon turns red. After 15 minutes, the rear window defroster
automatically turns off. The exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever the rear window defroster is operating.
17. The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch once to defog the windshield (the icon turns blue)
(the icon turns yellow). Touch a second time to defrost the windshield (the icon turns red and the heating and fan operate
at maximum levels). Touch a third time to turn off and restore the air distribution, heating, and fan to their previous settings.
In cold ambient temperatures, the exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever the windshield defroster is operating. See
Cold Weather Best Practices on page 284 for more information on preparing for cold weather.
18. Touch Auto to turn the Auto setting on or off.

Adjusting Climate Controls
NOTE: You can easily adjust your climate preferences, such as turning on the seat heater or changing the cabin temperature,
hands-free by using voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 391).

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1. Touch to turn the climate control system on or off.
2. Touch Auto to turn the Auto setting on or off.
3. Touch the driver's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the driver. The seat operates at three levels from 3 (highest) to 1
(lowest).
4. Touch to turn the heater on for the heated wipers (if equipped). Wipers de-ice for 15 minutes then turn off automatically.
5. Touch to turn the heater on or off for the steering wheel.
6. Touch to adjust the climate settings for the rear cabin. Passengers seated in the rear cabin can use the rear touchscreen to
turn the rear fan on and off, adjust seat heaters, and control how air flows from the rear vents.
7. When in Park, these settings display to allow you to keep the climate control system operating, even when you leave
Model SModel X (see Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on page 366).
8. Touch to turn all seat heaters off.
9. Touch to adjust seat heaters for front and rear seats.
10. Touch the passenger's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the front passenger. The seat operates at three levels from 3
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11. If your Model SModel X is equipped with the medical-grade HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter, this filter ensures
the best quality air inside the cabin whenever the climate control system is on and outside air is entering the cabin
(recirculate is off). The HEPA filter is extremely effective at removing particles, including pollution, allergens, bacteria,
pollen, mold spores, and viruses. Both the HEPA filter and the secondary filtration system also contain activated carbon to
remove a broad spectrum of odors and gases. When you engage Bioweapon Defense Mode, the positive pressure inside
the cabin minimizes the amount of outside air that can enter the vehicle.
NOTE: Some gases, such as carbon monoxide, are not effectively removed by activated carbon.
12. When Model SModel X is in Park, touch Schedule to set a recurring daily time when you want Model SModel X to be ready
to drive by preconditioning the Battery and cabin climate and/or charging during off-peak hours (see Scheduled Charging
and Scheduled Departure on page 425).
13. Touch to turn on the front or rear window defrosters.
14. Touch to control the flow of air inside the cabin. Air can be drawn into Model SModel X from outside or air can be
recirculated inside the cabin.
15. Use the slider to adjust the fan speed.
NOTE: Adjusting the fan speed may change the selected setting for how air is drawn into Model SModel X in order to
increase or reduce air flow.
16. Touch to turn the air conditioning system on or off. Turning it off reduces cooling, but saves energy.
NOTE: Because Model SModel X runs much quieter than a gasoline-powered vehicle, you may notice the sound of the air
conditioning compressor as it is operating. To minimize noise, reduce the fan speed.
17. Choose where air flows into the front cabin (windshield, face-level, or foot-level vents). You can choose more than one
location.
NOTE: When air is directed to the foot-level vents, air continues to flow to the windshield vents to assist in defogging.
When air is directed to the face-level vents, air does not flow to the windshield.

Climate Popup
Touch the temperature arrows on the bottom of the touchscreen to display a popup for easy access to some of the most
common climate controls:

1. Touch to access the main climate controls screen.
2. Enable or disable heated or cooling seats (if equipped).
3. Enable or disable the front or rear windshield defrosters.
4. Modify the cabin temperature by dragging along the slider. You can also enable temperature splitting which allows the
driver and front passenger to customize their own climate preferences. The front passenger can touch the temperature
icon on the bottom of the touchscreen or the main climate controls screen to adjust. Touch Split again to disable climate
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Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents
Model SModel X has a unique horizontal face-level vent that spans the width of the dashboard. It also has vents at the top and
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1. Driver vents
2. Driver controls
3. Passenger controls
4. Passenger vents
5. Rear vents
6. Rear controls
Using the touchscreens, you can pinpoint exactly where you want to direct the air flowing from this vent when heating or
cooling the cabin. When the face-level vent is on you can adjust the direction of the air flow from each vent. To adjust the
direction of the air flow, touch the radiating air waves from the corresponding vent on the touchscreen. The air flows in a single
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NOTE: When you split a vent into two separate air flows, the air flow in each direction is not as strong as when all air is flowing
in a single direction.
NOTE: Outside air is drawn into Model SModel X through the grill in front of the windshield. Keep the grill clear of
obstructions, such as leaves and snow.
Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp
The Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp settings allow you to keep the climate control system running when in Park, even after
you've left Model SModel X or choose to stay inside the vehicle. These settings are useful when it is important to maintain the
cabin temperature in hot or cold weather conditions. For example, when leaving groceries in Model SModel X on hot days, you
may want to use Keep Climate On to prevent spoilage.
Dog is designed to maintain a comfortable cabin temperature for your pet while you actively and frequently monitor this
temperature using the mobile app (which requires both your phone and the vehicle to have cellular connectivity). When in Dog,
the touchscreen displays the current cabin temperature to inform people passing by that your pet is safe. This setting is not
intended for people, and should only be used for short periods of time while you stay in close proximity should you need to
return to the vehicle in situations where the temperature can no longer be maintained.
Camp allows you to power electronics through the USB ports and low voltage outlet in addition to maintaining the cabin
temperature. The touchscreen remains on so you can play music, browse the internet, play games in the arcade, or watch
shows in Tesla Theater. You can also control media and climate settings from a paired phone. Camp is ideal for remaining
inside your vehicle, such as camping or staying with a child. While active, Sentry Mode and the vehicle alarm system are
disabled.
To operate Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp:
1. Make sure the Battery's charge level is at least 20%.
2. Engage Park. The Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp settings are available only when Model SModel X is in Park.
3. If necessary, adjust the climate settings.
4. On the climate controls screen, touch Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp.
The climate control system attempts to maintain your climate settings until you shift out of Park or manually turn it off. Avoid
using Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp when the battery charge is low. If the Battery's charge level drops below 20%, the Tesla
mobile app attempts to repeatedly send you notifications reminding you to check on anything that you have left in
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NOTE: Software updates cannot be performed when Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp is active.
NOTE: The intrusion sensor (if equipped) automatically disables when Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp is active. However, you
can override this behavior and keep the intrusion sensor enabled. To do so, touch Controls > Safety > Tilt/Intrusion after
enabling Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp. However, note that keeping the intrusion sensor enabled while Keep Climate On,
Dog, or Camp is active can trigger an alarm event as a result of air movement inside the cabin.
WARNING: Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING: Check local laws for any restrictions on leaving pets unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING: You are responsible for the safety of your dog or pet. Never leave them in Model SModel X for long periods
of time. Constantly monitor the vehicle temperature and their well-being. Make sure you have sufficient cellular
coverage on your phone and time to return to the vehicle, if necessary.
WARNING: In the unlikely even that your climate control system needs service or is not working as expected, avoid using
Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp. Never rely on your vehicle to protect something irreplaceable.
WARNING: You can adjust and monitor the climate control system remotely using the mobile app. However, if you use
the mobile app to turn off the climate control system, Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp stop operating.
Cabin Air Filter(s)
Model SModel X has one or more air filters to prevent pollen, industrial fallout, road dust and other particles from entering
through the vents.
NOTE: Cabin air filter(s) require periodic replacement. See Service Intervals on page 429.
Cabin Overheat Protection
The climate control system can reduce the temperature of the cabin in extremely hot ambient conditions for a period of up to
twelve hours after you exit Model SModel X. Touch Controls > Safety > Cabin Overheat Protection and choose:
• OFF: Disable Cabin Overheat Protection.
• ON: The air conditioning operates when the cabin temperature exceeds 105° F (40° C).
NOTE: Cabin Overheat Protection operates until 12 hours has elapsed since you exited Model SModel X, or until the Battery
energy drops below 20%, whichever comes first.
WARNING: Never leave children or pets in the vehicle unattended. Due to automatic shut-off or extreme outside
conditions, the inside of the vehicle can become dangerously hot, even when Cabin Overheat Protection is enabled.
Climate Control Operating Tips
• When you use the mobile app to turn on the climate control system, it automatically turns off after four hours or if the
charge level drops to 20%. To cool or heat the cabin for a longer period, you must turn it on again.
• To conserve energy, turn on Range Mode to limit the power of the climate control system (touch Controls > Pedals &
Steering > Range Mode). Cabin heating and cooling may be less effective, but you can use seat heaters to provide warmth
in colder climates.
• If the climate control system is louder than you prefer, manually reduce the fan speed.
• In addition to cooling the interior, the air conditioning compressor also cools the Battery. Therefore, in hot weather, the air
conditioning compressor can turn on even if you turned it off. This is normal because the system’s priority is to cool the
Battery to ensure it stays within an optimum temperature range to support longevity and optimum performance.
• Even when not in use, you may hear Model SModel X emit a whining noise or the sound of water circulating. These sounds
are normal and occur when the internal cooling systems turn on to support various vehicle functions, such as maintaining
the low voltage battery and balancing the temperature of the high voltage Battery.
• To ensure the climate control system operates efficiently, close all windows and ensure that the exterior grille in front of the
windshield is free of ice, snow, leaves, and other debris.
• In very humid conditions, it is normal for the windshield to fog slightly when you first turn on the air conditioning.
• It is normal for a small pool of water to form under Model SModel X when parked. Extra water produced by the
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• To reduce the temperature in the cabin in hot weather conditions, the fan may turn on to vent the cabin when the vehicle is
parked. This occurs only if the battery's charge level is above 20%.

Maps and Navigation
Map Overview
The touchscreen displays a map at all times (except when Model SModel X is shifted into Reverse).
Use your finger(s) to interact with the map:
• To move the map in any direction, hold and drag a finger.
• To rotate the map in any direction, hold and turn two fingers.
• To zoom the map in or out, expand or pinch two fingers, respectively.
NOTE: When you rotate or move the map, your current location is no longer tracked. The message "Tracking Disabled" displays
briefly next to the map orientation icon and the icon turns gray. To re-enable tracking, touch the map's orientation icon and
choose North Up or Heading Up.
NOTE: The map zooms in and out automatically when a navigation route is active.
To change the orientation of the map, toggle between these options:
North Up - North is always at the top of the screen.

Heading Up - The direction you are driving is always at the top of the screen. The map rotates as you change
direction. This icon has an integrated compass that indicates the direction you are driving.
NOTE: Touching this icon while navigating to a destination displays the route overview.

The route overview is available when you are navigating to a destination. The route overview also displays
when you expand the turn-by-turn direction list (by swiping it downward). When you collapse the turn-byturn direction list by swiping it upward, the map reverts back to displaying your previously chosen orientation.

Your current location is shown on the map. When you rotate or move the map, your current location is no longer tracked. To reenable tracking, touch the map's orientation icon to choose North Up or Heading Up. When you touch the map while a
navigation route is active, the turn-by-turn direction list displays the next set of directions and the orientation icon disappears.
Touch anywhere on the map to re-display it.
Map Display
Touch these icons to customize what the map displays:
Display/hide satellite imagery (if equipped with premium connectivity).

Display/hide traffic conditions (if equipped with premium connectivity). Green lines indicate no traffic; orange
lines indicate light traffic; red lines indicate moderate traffic; and pink lines indicate heavy traffic. To ensure
traffic is easy to identify along a navigation route, green traffic lines display under the blue route line, whereas
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Display/hide map details (such as points of interest).

Drop a pin anywhere on the map by pressing and holding your finger on a desired location. When you drop a pin, or touch an
existing pin, the chosen location is centered on the map, and a popup screen provides information about the location. From
this popup, you can navigate to the location, call the location (if a phone number is available) and add or remove the location
from your list of favorite destinations (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on page 371).

Display/hide all charging locations and a popup list that includes the city and proximity of the corresponding
stations on the map. Charging locations include Tesla Superchargers, destination charging sites, third-party
fast chargers, and public chargers that you have used previously. See Charging Locations on page 372.
Touch the lightning bolt icons in the popup list to filter by the types of chargers based on max power.
NOTE: In some market regions, third-party fast chargers are also included on the map as dark gray pins when
you display chargers.
Navigation Settings
The navigation settings icon displays when you touch ... once you start navigating to a destination.
NOTE: You can also access navigation settings by touching Controls > Navigation.

Touch the navigation settings icon to customize the navigation system to suit your preferences: (the available settings vary
depending on your market region and vehicle configuration):
• Touch - or + to increase or decrease the volume of spoken navigation instructions. Decreasing all the way to the left, or
touching the speaker icon, mutes the instructions. You can also mute/unmute navigation instructions by touching the
speaker icon. This volume setting applies only to the navigation system's spoken instructions. Volume for Media Player and
Phone is not changed.
• Enable Automatic Navigation if you want Model SModel X to automatically initiate a navigation destination when you get in
your vehicle. Destinations are predicted based on commonly driven routes, time of day, and calendar entries (see
Automatic Navigation on page 371).
• Enable Trip Planner to add supercharger stops as needed. Supercharging stops are added to navigation routes with the
goal of minimizing the amount of time you spend driving and charging (see Trip Planner on page 373).
• Enable Online Routing to be automatically rerouted to avoid heavy traffic (see Online Routing on page 373).
• Touch Avoid Ferries to be automatically routed to avoid ferries.
• Touch Avoid Tolls to be automatically routed to avoid tolls.
• Touch Use HOV Lanes to include High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on navigation routes. This is particularly useful when
using Navigate on Autopilot (see Navigate on Autopilot on page 316).
NOTE: The navigation settings available can vary depending on region and vehicle configuration.
Navigating to a Destination
To navigate to a location, touch the search bar in the corner of the map and enter a destination, send the destination from your
phone, or speak a voice command (see Voice Commands on page 391). You can enter or speak an address, landmark,
business, etc. When you touch the search bar, you can also choose from the following types of locations:
• A saved Home or Work location (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on page 371).
• A Charging destination (see Charging Locations on page 372).
• A Recent destination (the most recent destination is listed at the top).
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• A destination you have marked as a Favorite (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on page 371).
• A popular restaurant when you're feeling Hungry or a popular destination (such as museums and amusement parks) when
you're feeling Lucky (see I'm Feeling Lucky, Hungry on page 371).
NOTE: If a data connection is not available, onboard maps allow you to navigate to any destination, but you must enter the
exact and complete address.
NOTE: You can start navigation remotely from your IOS® or Android™ device using the "share" functionality on your device
after allowing access to the Tesla mobile app.
When you specify a location, the touchscreen zooms out to provide an overview of the route you need to travel and displays a
turn-by-turn direction list. Estimated arrival time, driving time, and mileage displays at the bottom of the direction list. Battery
images at the bottom of the list provide a visual representation showing estimates of how much Battery energy will remain
when you reach your destination, and how much will remain if you make a round trip back to your current location. Note the
following about the turn-by-turn direction list:
• A battery image provides a visual representation of how much Battery energy will remain when you reach your destination.
See Predicting Energy Usage on page 373.
• If charging is needed to reach your destination and Trip Planner is enabled (and available in your market region), the
navigation route automatically includes Supercharger stops (see Trip Planner on page 373).
• If you won't have enough energy to reach your destination and there is no Supercharger on the route, an alert tells you that
charging is needed to reach your destination.
• Each turn is preceded by the distance to the maneuver.
• To see the bottom of the list, you may need to drag the list upward.
• Touch the top of the list to minimize it.
While navigating, the map tracks your location and displays the current leg of your trip. You can display the entire route at any
time by swiping down to expand the turn-by-turn direction list or touching the route overview icon.
If Navigate on Autopilot is enabled, you can turn it on for the navigation route by touching Navigate on Autopilot in the turn-byturn direction list. Navigate on Autopilot is a full self-driving (Beta) feature that automatically changes lanes and steers
Model SModel X along a navigation route, exiting controlled-access highways, etc. For details, see Navigate on Autopilot on
page 316.
The Navigate on Autopilot icon is blue when the feature is active.

To stop navigating, touch END, located in the bottom corner of the turn-by-turn direction list.
Adding Stops to a Route

After you have entered a destination, you can edit your route by adding, deleting or reordering stops. Touch the three dots at
the bottom of the turn-by-turn direction list to view options to edit your route.
Add Stop allows you to add a stop by searching for a location or adding a Home, Recent or Favorite destination.
You can also add a stop by touching any pin on the map and selecting Add from the popup.

Edit Stop allows you to set up a complex trip by adding or deleting stops on your route. Drag and drop stops by
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Automatic Navigation

NOTE: Automatic Navigation may not be available in all market regions and on all vehicle configurations.
Automatic Navigation can predict a destination when you get in your vehicle. When your phone's calendar is synced to
Model SModel X, and the calendar includes an event that takes place within two hours of when you get in your vehicle to drive,
Automatic Navigation suggests the location of the event (assuming a valid address is associated with the event).
In addition, if you are Home and get in your vehicle on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Automatic
Navigation can automatically route you to your specified Work location (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on page
371). Likewise, if you are at work on weekdays from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Automatic Navigation can automatically route you
to your specified Home location.
To enable Automatic Navigation, touch Controls > Navigation > Automatic Navigation. You must have your phone's calendar
synced to Model SModel X and the event must include a uniquely specified and valid address (see Phone and Calendar on
page 381).
NOTE: Navigation instructions that you enter manually, or send to Model SModel X, override routes suggested by Automatic
Navigation.
I'm Feeling Lucky, Hungry
NOTE: "I'm Feeling Lucky" and "I'm Feeling Hungry" may not be available in all market regions and on all vehicle configurations.
In addition to navigating to a destination of your choice, Model SModel X can also suggest nearby locations based on whether
you are feeling Hungry or Lucky. In the navigation search bar, touch Hungry or Lucky. Hungry suggests popular restaurants,
whereas Lucky suggests popular destinations (such as museums and amusement parks). For a new suggestion, go back and
touch Hungry or Lucky again for different results. When you discover a destination that interests you, touch Navigate to
proceed to the destination.
This feature requires the latest version of Navigation maps. To download, connect Model SModel X to Wi-Fi and touch
Controls > Software to check if an update is available (see Map Updates on page 374).
Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations
If you frequently drive to a destination, you may want to add it as a favorite to avoid having to enter the location's name or
address each time. When you add a destination as a Favorite, you can easily navigate to it by touching the navigation search
bar and then touching Favorites and choosing it from your list of favorite destinations.
To add a destination to your Favorites list touch its pin on the map, then touch the star icon on the popup screen
that appears. Enter a name (or leave as-is to accept the default name), then touch Add to Favorites. The star
becomes solid and the destination is included on your Favorites list.

To delete a Recent or Favorite destination, touch it on the destination list and hold it down briefly until the X appears. Then
touch the X to delete it from the list.
Home and Work locations also display under the map's search bar. Touch to set an address to the corresponding location.
After entering the address, touch Save as Home or Save as Work. Then simply touch these shortcuts whenever you want to
navigate home or to work.
To change or delete the address associated with Home or Work, press and hold its icon and in the popup screen that displays,
enter a new address and touch Save as Home or Save as Work, or touch Clear Home or Clear Work.
NOTE: Based on your usage patterns, Model SModel X may prompt you to save a location as Home or Work.
NOTE: Once a Home or Work location is saved, Model SModel X may prompt you to navigate to your Work location in the
mornings and to your Home location in the evenings and provide an estimated driving time based on current traffic conditions.
See Automatic Navigation on page 371.
For security reasons, if you sell Model SModel X, it is recommended that you delete your Home and Work locations. You can
delete these individually or you can perform a factory reset to erase all personal data (touch Controls > Service > Factory
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Charging Locations
To display charging locations on the map, touch the map's search bar, then touch Charging. Charging locations are shown in a
list (with the closest charging location at the top of the list) and represented by corresponding pins on the map. Touch a pin to
display more information, navigate to it, or mark it as a favorite.
Touch the lightning bolt icons to specify the types of charging locations you want the map to include (by default, the map
displays only superchargers):
Touch to include destination chargers.

Touch to include standard superchargers.

Touch to include high-powered superchargers.

NOTE: In some market regions, third-party fast chargers are also included as dark gray pins when you choose to display all
charging stations.
The appearance of of a charging location's pin reveals status information about the location. Touch the pin to display details.
The Supercharger location is operational and the number displayed on the pin represents the number of
available Supercharger stalls.
NOTE: A Supercharger located on your current navigation route is colored black (or white, if the touchscreen is
in night mode).
The Supercharger location is experiencing a high volume of users and you may need to wait before charging.

The Supercharger location may be operating at a reduced capacity.

The Supercharger location may be closed.

The Supercharger location has no data available but should be operational.

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The location is either a destination charging location, a third-party fast charger, or a public charging station that
you have previously used. Touch to display more information such as usage restrictions and available charge
current.
NOTE: When the map is zoomed out and more than one destination charging location is available in an area, the
pin is round and displays the number of stations. Touch the pin to zoom in. Then you can touch an individual pin
for details about a specific location.
Touch a charging location's pin to display a popup from which you can:
• Determine it's exact location and approximate distance from your current location.
• View amenities that are available at the charging location, including restrooms, restaurants, lodging, shopping, and Wi-Fi.
On a supercharger popup, touch an amenity icon to search the surrounding area for the associated amenity.
• Touch the navigation icon to navigate to the charging location.
NOTE: When navigating to a Supercharger (or third-party fast charger in some regions), Model SModel X preconditions the
Battery to prepare for charging. This ensures you arrive with an optimal Battery temperature, reducing the amount of time it
takes to charge. In some circumstances (such as cold weather), it is normal for the motor(s) and components to make noise
as it generates heat to warm the Battery (see Warming the Battery Before Supercharging on page 285).
Predicting Energy Usage
When navigating to a destination, Model SModel X helps you anticipate your charging needs by calculating the amount of
energy that remains when you reach your destination. The calculation is an estimate based on driving style (predicted speed,
etc.) and environmental factors (elevation changes, temperature, etc.). When navigating, the map displays this calculation at
the bottom of the expanded turn-by-turn direction list (see Navigating to a Destination on page 369). When the turn-by-turn
direction list is compressed, touch the top of the list to expand it.
Throughout your route, Model SModel X monitors energy usage and updates the calculation. A popup warning displays at the
bottom of the turn-by-turn direction list in these situations:
• A yellow warning displays when you have very little energy remaining to reach your destination, requiring you to drive
slowly to conserve energy. For tips on conserving energy, see Getting Maximum Range on page 261.
• A red warning displays when you must charge to reach your destination.
To determine if you have enough energy for a round trip, touch the battery icon at the bottom of the turn-by-turn direction list
to display an estimated calculation of your round trip energy usage.
Online Routing
Model SModel X detects real-time traffic conditions and automatically adjusts the estimated driving and arrival times. In
situations where traffic conditions will delay your estimated time of arrival and an alternate route is available, the navigation
system can reroute you to your destination. You can also specify the minimum number of minutes that must be saved before
you are rerouted. To turn this feature on or off, touch the map's settings icon (see Navigation Settings on page 369), then
touch Online Routing.
Trip Planner
Trip Planner (if equipped) helps you take longer road trips with confidence. If reaching your destination requires charging, Trip
Planner routes you through the appropriate Supercharger locations. Trip Planner selects a route and provides charging times
to minimize the amount of time you spend driving and charging. To enable Trip Planner, touch the map's settings icon (see
Navigation Settings on page 369), then touch Trip Planner.
When Trip Planner is enabled and charging is required to reach your destination, the turn-by-turn direction list includes
Supercharger stops, recommended charging times at each Supercharger, and an estimate of how much energy will be
available when you arrive at the Supercharger location.
NOTE: When navigating to a Supercharger or, in some regions, a third-party fast charger using Trip Planner, Model SModel X
may allocate some energy to pre-heat the Battery to arrive at the Supercharger or third-party fast charger with an optimal
Battery temperature. This reduces charging time (see Warming the Battery Before Supercharging on page 285).

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To remove Supercharger stops and display directions only, touch Remove all charging stops at the bottom of the turn-by-turn
direction list. If you remove charging stops, the turn-by-turn direction list may display an alert indicating that charging is
needed to reach your destination. To add Supercharger stops back to the turn-by-turn direction list, touch Add charging
stops.
While charging at a Supercharger, the charging screen displays the remaining charging time needed to drive to your next
Supercharger stop, or destination (if no further charging is needed). If you charge for a shorter or longer length of time,
charging time at subsequent Supercharger stops is adjusted accordingly.
NOTE: You can also use the mobile app to monitor remaining charging time needed.
NOTE: If a Supercharger on your navigation route experiences an outage, Trip Planner displays a notification and attempts to
reroute you to a different Supercharger location.
If Trip Planner estimates that you won't have enough energy for your round trip, and there are no Superchargers available on
your route, Trip Planner displays an alert at the top of the turn-by-turn direction list notifying you that charging is needed to
reach your destination.
Map Updates
As updated maps become available, they are automatically sent to Model SModel X over Wi-Fi. To ensure you receive them,
periodically connect Model SModel X to a Wi-Fi network (see Connecting to Wi-Fi on page 403). The touchscreen displays a
message informing you when new maps are installed.

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Media
Overview
The Media Player displays on the touchscreen and is used to play various types of media. You can drag Media Player upward to
expand it (allowing you to browse), and downward to minimize it so that just the Miniplayer displays. The convenient
Miniplayer, which occupies the least amount of space on the touchscreen, displays what's currently playing and provides only
the basic functions associated with what's playing. You can also drag Media Player to display on the left or right side of the
touchscreen.
Media Player displays content and options associated with the app (or source) you choose from the app launcher, or from the
dropdown list that displays when you maximize Media Player:
NOTE: Media apps vary depending on market region. Some apps described may not be available in your market region, or may
be replaced by different ones.
Radio: Choose from a list of available radio stations or touch the numeric keypad to directly tune the radio to a
specific frequency. Touch the next or previous arrows to move from one frequency to the next (or previous).

Bluetooth: Play audio from a bluetooth-connected phone or USB device (see Playing Media from Devices on
page 377).

Streaming: Play the audio streaming service available in your market region (for example, Slacker Radio), if
equipped.

Spotify: Play audio available on Spotify.

Caraoke: Sing along with various songs (see Caraoke on page 376).

TuneIn: Play audio available on TuneIn.

Tidal: Play audio available on Tidal.