9. If pulling the vehicle onto a flatbed truck, do not replace the tow eye cover yet. If necessary, install the tow eye cover by
inserting the wires into the tow eye opening and aligning the tow eye cover into position and snapping it into place.
Opening Hood with No Power
If Model X has no electrical power, or if you are unable to open the front trunk using the touchscreen or key, follow these steps
to open it:
1. Remove the tow eye cover (see Instructions for Transporters on page 503Instructions for Transporters on page 510).
2. Locate the two straps. One of these straps is labeled 'A' and the other is labeled 'B'.
3. Pull strap 'A' to release the primary latch.
4. Pull strap 'B' to release the secondary latch.
5. Lift the hood. You may need to push the hood down slightly to release the pressure against the secondary latch.

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NOTE: It is important to pull the straps in the correct sequence or the appropriate latch does not release and the front trunk
can not open.
When opening the front trunk using this method, the latches remain in the open position and you can not close it again without
electrical power. To close a front trunk that has been opened by pulling the manual straps:
1. Charge the low voltage battery (for instructions, contact Tesla).
2. Press the Front Trunk button on the touchscreen to reset the primary and secondary latches.

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Interior Storage and Electronics
Glovebox
To open the glovebox, press the switch located on the side of the touchscreen. The glovebox locks whenever Model SModel X
is locked externally, using the key or walk-away locking. It also locks when Model SModel X is in Valet mode (see Valet Mode
on page 183). It does not lock when you lock Model SModel X using the lock icon on the touchscreen's status bar.
For additional glovebox security, touch Controls > Safety > Glovebox PIN to set a 4-digit PIN (see Glovebox PIN on page 394).

NOTE: If you leave the glovebox open, its light eventually turns off.
WARNING: When driving, keep the glovebox closed to prevent injury to a passenger if a collision or sudden stop occurs.
USB Ports
Your Model SModel X has two USB ports located on the front of the center console that you can use to connect USB devices.
To play audio files stored on a USB drive connected to these ports, see Playing Media from Devices on page 377. You can also
use these ports to charge USB devices.

In addition, Model X has two charge-only USB ports located at the rear of the center console, and another charge-only
connection located between the third row seats.
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NOTE: Do not connect multiple devices using a USB hub. This can prevent connected devices from charging or from being
recognized by the Media Player.
NOTE: You can charge four devices simultaneously using the two ports at the front of the center console and the two at the
rear of the console.
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 Preconditioning, 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 HV charging, when the vehicle is communicating with the mobile app, etc. Leaving
an accessory plugged in does not deplete the low voltage battery.
USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos
NOTE: For saving Sentry Mode and Dashcam footage, Tesla recommends using the USB port located in the glovebox. Doing so
increases security and minimizes power consumption.
One or more features on your Model SModel X requires the use of a flash drive (for example, Dashcam, Sentry Mode and Track
Mode (if equipped) that meets these requirements:
• Minimum storage capacity of 64 GB. Use a flash drive with as much available storage as possible. Video footage can
occupy a large amount of space.
• A sustained write speed of at least 4 MB/s. Note that sustained write speed differs from peak write speed.
• USB 2.0 compatible. If using a USB 3.0 flash drive, it must support USB 2.0.
• Properly formatted (described below).
NOTE: In some market regions you can purchase recommended USB drives on http://www.tesla.com.
Formatting a USB Flash Drive

To save and retrieve video footage, Model SModel X requires a USB flash drive formatted as exFAT, MS-DOS FAT (for Mac),
ext3, or ext4 (NTFS is currently not supported). For use with Dashcam and Sentry Mode, the flash drive must contain a baselevel folder called TeslaCam and for use with Track Mode (if equipped), the flash drive must contain a base-level folder called
TeslaTrackMode.
Model SModel X can format a USB flash drive for you. Insert the flash drive into a front USB port, and touch Controls > Safety
> Format USB Drive. Doing so automatically formats the drive as exFAT and creates a folder for TeslaCam and TeslaTrackMode
(if equipped). The USB flash drive is now ready to record and save video footage. Format USB Drive is available only when a
USB flash drive (with one or fewer partitions) is inserted into a front USB port. Choosing Format USB Drive erases any existing
content on the flash drive—before using this feature, you must move any content you want to keep to a different device.
If Model SModel X is unable to format the flash drive, you must format it using a computer. Remember to manually create the
TeslaCam folder, and the TeslaTrackMode folder.
Once the USB flash drive is formatted and contains the necessary folder(s), insert it into a front (or glovebox, if equipped) USB
port. Do not use a rear USB port— these are used only to charge USB devices. Once inserted, it can take up to 15 seconds for
Model SModel X to recognize the flash drive. When recognized, icons for Dashcam and Sentry Mode appear at the top of your
touchscreen icons for Dashcam and Sentry Mode are available when you touch Controls and your vehicle is ready to record
videos. You may need to first enable Sentry Mode by touching Controls > SentryControls > Safety > Sentry Mode.
Viewing Video Recordings

You can view recorded footage on the touchscreen when Model SModel X is in Park. Touch the Dashcam icon located in the
app launcher or the Dashcam icon at the top of the touchscreen on the Controls screen. Touch the menu icon in the top corner
of the screen. The tabs display a list of all video clips, organized by location and timestamp. Pause, rewind, fast forward, and
delete video recordings as needed. You can also navigate to Controls > Safety > Delete Dashcam Clips to delete all dashcam
and Sentry Mode footage, including recent and saved clips.
NOTE: Dashcam recording pauses when you launch the Viewer.
You can also view video footage by removing and inserting the USB flash drive into a computer and navigating to the TeslaCam
or TeslaTrackMode folder.
The TeslaCam folder contains three sub-folders:
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• Recent Clips: When recording, Dashcam continuously saves footage to Recent Clips in 60-minute cycles. Footage is
overwritten every hour unless you manually save it. Four videos are recorded for each clip, one from each camera (front,
rear, left, and right).
NOTE: Rear camera recordings are available only on vehicles manufactured after approximately February 2018.
• Saved Clips: Contains all recordings that are saved using Dashcam.
• Sentry Clips: Contains the last 10 minutes of footage from all Sentry Mode events that triggered an Alert or Alarm state. If
storage space on the USB flash drive becomes limited, the oldest Sentry Clips are deleted to provide space for new ones.
Once deleted, you cannot retrieve them.
When the USB flash drive runs out of storage space, video footage can no longer be saved. To prevent the flash drive from
getting full, regularly move saved videos to another device and delete them from the flash drive.
Wireless Phone Charger
If equipped, the Model SModel X wireless phone charger provides up to 7.5W6.5W to charge a Qi-enabled phone. Simply
open the center console and place your phone in the charger, located on the back of the bin cover. The wireless phone charger
uses a front USB port. Your device may feel warm while charging, but this is a normal effect of inductive charging.

Model SModel X will charge your phone only when the vehicle is powered on (the touchscreen is on and you are in the
vehicle). Your phone will not charge after exiting the vehicle. Model SModel X will also not charge if the vehicle's Battery is
discharged.
NOTE: Ensure your phone supports inductive charging.
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 in the charger.
Low Voltage Power Socket
Your Model SModel X has a power socket located on the front of the center console. An additional low voltage power socket is
located in the rear trunk. Power is available whenever the instrument panel and touchscreen are on.

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The low voltage power socket issockets are suitable for accessories requiring up to 11A continuous draw (15A peak) or a
maximum of 150 continuous watts (180 watts 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 Preconditioning, 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 HV charging, when the vehicle is communicating with the mobile app, etc. Leaving
an accessory plugged in does not deplete the low voltage battery.
NOTE: In situations where Model SModel X is unable to detect the key fob (low battery, interference, etc.), place it
immediately below the low voltage power socket in the center console where Model SModel X can best detect it.
WARNING: The power socket and an accessory’s connector can become hot.

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Cup Holders
To expose a front cup holder, slide back the armrest.

To expose rear cup holders (if equipped), press and release the cup holder face plate located at the back of the center
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Interior Storage and Electronics
Center Console
In addition to housing an RFID transmitter that reads key fobs and key cards (see Keys on page 20), the center console
includes cup holders, two storage compartments, wireless phone chargers, and a rear touchscreen.
To open the main storage compartment, pull its cover upward. Open the front storage compartment by sliding its cover
forward.

Model SModel X has two cupholders that slide out under the rear touchscreen.
Second Row Console
Your Model SModel X has a rear console integrated in the center of the second row. This console can serve as an arm rest for
rear passengers.
To lower the console, press the button on the back of the center seat's headrest. To raise the console, push it all the way
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To access the storage tray and wireless phone charger (see Wireless Phone Chargers on page 89), raise the cover by
pressing the latch on the underside of it and pulling it up.

Glovebox
To open the glovebox, touch Controls > Glovebox. The glovebox automatically opens and the light turns on.

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To close the glovebox, push it upward until it latches into the closed position.
For additional glovebox security, touch Controls > Safety > Glovebox PIN to set a 4-digit PIN (see Glovebox PIN on page 394).
NOTE: If you leave the glovebox open, its light eventually turns off.
NOTE: The glovebox locks whenever closed and you lock Model SModel X using the mobile app, key card, you leave
Model SModel X carrying your phone key (if Walk-Away Door Lock is turned on), or if Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode on
page 183). It does not lock when Model SModel X is locked by touching the lock icon on the touchscreen.
WARNING: When driving, keep the glovebox closed to prevent injury to a passenger if a collision or sudden stop occurs.
USB Ports
Model SModel 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 377).
• 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.
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 Preconditioning, 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
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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.
USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos
NOTE: For saving Sentry Mode and Dashcam footage, Tesla recommends using the USB port located in the glovebox. Doing so
increases security and minimizes power consumption.
One or more features on your Model SModel X requires the use of a flash drive (for example, Dashcam, Sentry Mode and Track
Mode (if equipped) that meets these requirements:
• Minimum storage capacity of 64 GB. Use a flash drive with as much available storage as possible. Video footage can
occupy a large amount of space.
• A sustained write speed of at least 4 MB/s. Note that sustained write speed differs from peak write speed.
• USB 2.0 compatible. If using a USB 3.0 flash drive, it must support USB 2.0.
• Properly formatted (described below).
NOTE: In some market regions you can purchase recommended USB drives on http://www.tesla.com.
Formatting a USB Flash Drive

To save and retrieve video footage, Model SModel X requires a USB flash drive formatted as exFAT, MS-DOS FAT (for Mac),
ext3, or ext4 (NTFS is currently not supported). For use with Dashcam and Sentry Mode, the flash drive must contain a baselevel folder called TeslaCam and for use with Track Mode (if equipped), the flash drive must contain a base-level folder called
TeslaTrackMode.
Model SModel X can format a USB flash drive for you. Insert the flash drive into a front USB port, and touch Controls > Safety
> Format USB Drive. Doing so automatically formats the drive as exFAT and creates a folder for TeslaCam and TeslaTrackMode
(if equipped). The USB flash drive is now ready to record and save video footage. Format USB Drive is available only when a
USB flash drive (with one or fewer partitions) is inserted into a front USB port. Choosing Format USB Drive erases any existing
content on the flash drive—before using this feature, you must move any content you want to keep to a different device.
If Model SModel X is unable to format the flash drive, you must format it using a computer. Remember to manually create the
TeslaCam folder, and the TeslaTrackMode folder.
Once the USB flash drive is formatted and contains the necessary folder(s), insert it into a front (or glovebox, if equipped) USB
port. Do not use a rear USB port— these are used only to charge USB devices. Once inserted, it can take up to 15 seconds for
Model SModel X to recognize the flash drive. When recognized, icons for Dashcam and Sentry Mode appear at the top of your
touchscreen icons for Dashcam and Sentry Mode are available when you touch Controls and your vehicle is ready to record
videos. You may need to first enable Sentry Mode by touching Controls > SentryControls > Safety > Sentry Mode.
Viewing Video Recordings

You can view recorded footage on the touchscreen when Model SModel X is in Park. Touch the Dashcam icon located in the
app launcher or the Dashcam icon at the top of the touchscreen on the Controls screen. Touch the menu icon in the top corner
of the screen. The tabs display a list of all video clips, organized by location and timestamp. Pause, rewind, fast forward, and
delete video recordings as needed. You can also navigate to Controls > Safety > Delete Dashcam Clips to delete all dashcam
and Sentry Mode footage, including recent and saved clips.
NOTE: Dashcam recording pauses when you launch the Viewer.
You can also view video footage by removing and inserting the USB flash drive into a computer and navigating to the TeslaCam
or TeslaTrackMode folder.
The TeslaCam folder contains three sub-folders:
• Recent Clips: When recording, Dashcam continuously saves footage to Recent Clips in 60-minute cycles. Footage is
overwritten every hour unless you manually save it. Four videos are recorded for each clip, one from each camera (front,
rear, left, and right).
NOTE: Rear camera recordings are available only on vehicles manufactured after approximately February 2018.
• Saved Clips: Contains all recordings that are saved using Dashcam.
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• Sentry Clips: Contains the last 10 minutes of footage from all Sentry Mode events that triggered an Alert or Alarm state. If
storage space on the USB flash drive becomes limited, the oldest Sentry Clips are deleted to provide space for new ones.
Once deleted, you cannot retrieve them.
When the USB flash drive runs out of storage space, video footage can no longer be saved. To prevent the flash drive from
getting full, regularly move saved videos to another device and delete them from the flash drive.
Wireless Phone Chargers
Wireless phone chargers are integrated into both the front and rear consoles, each providing up to 15W of power to charge Qienabled 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.).
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 SModel X has a power socket located in the center console's rear compartment. To access the low voltage socket,
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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 Preconditioning, 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 SModel X using the low voltage power socket. Doing so can result in
damage.
Coat Hangers
Your Model SModel X has a coat hanger on each side of the vehicle above the rear window in the second row, next to the
reading light. Push the coat hanger to release it. Push it again to retract it.

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Active Road Noise Reduction
Model SModel 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 antinoise through the speakers to intelligently create quiet zones around each occupantthe front occupants depending on vehicle
and environmental factors.

To turn Active Road Noise Reduction on or off, open the Media Player and touch Audio Settings icon > Options > Active Road
Noise Reduction. 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
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Sunroof
Opening and Closing
If your Model SModel X is equipped with a sunroof, you can vent and close the sunroof remotely using the mobile app or you
can adjust the position of the sunroof by controlling it from the menu on your right scroll wheel.
For full control of the sunroof, touch Controls on the touchscreen. Drag, or tap on, the image of the sunroof or touch the
buttons next to the image of your vehicle. The sunroof moves to the selected position. To stop the sunroof from moving at any
time, touch the image of the sunroof.

• OPEN: touch once to open the sunroof to its comfort position (75% open). Touch twice to open the sunroof fully.
• VENT: touch to open the sunroof slightly.
• CLOSE: touch to fully close the sunroof.
NOTE: If the sunroof detects any obstruction, it does not close. If, after removing the obstruction, it still does not close, touch
and hold CLOSE to override the sunroof’s anti-trap mechanism.
NOTE: If you find wind noise (which varies depending on driving speed) excessive, even with the sunroof in the comfort
position, open a window slightly.
CAUTION: Remove snow and ice before opening the sunroof. Opening a sunroof covered in snow and ice can cause
damage.
WARNING: Do not allow occupants to extend any part of their body through the sunroof. Doing so can cause serious
injury from flying debris, tree branches, or other obstructions.
WARNING: Before closing the sunroof, ensure that occupants, especially children, do not have any body part extended
through the sunroof opening. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
WARNING: Do not carry an object that protrudes through the sunroof. Doing so can damage the sunroof’s seals and
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Sun Visors
The sun visors in Model X are held in place by magnets. To protect occupants from sunlight coming through the windshield,
release the sun visor from the pillar and pivot it toward the rear view mirror until the magnet snaps into place. While held in
place by the magnet, you can adjust the sun visor and lower the extender to provide maximum shade.

To expose the vanity mirror, lower the visor extender then lower the mirror cover. While the cover is lowered, the mirror is
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To protect front seat occupants from sunlight coming through the side window, lower the sun visor from the pillar then lower
the visor extender.

Seating and Safety Restraints
Front and Rear Seats
Correct Driving Position
The seat, head support, seat belt and airbags work together to maximize your safety. Using these correctly ensures greater
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Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt correctly, while being as far away from the front airbag as possible:
1. Sit upright with both feet on the floor and the seat back reclined no more than 30 degrees.
2. Make sure you can easily reach the pedals and that your arms are slightly bent when holding the steering wheel. Your chest
should be at least 10 inches (25 cm) from the center of the airbag cover.
3. Place the shoulder section of the seat belt mid-way between your neck and your shoulder. Fit the lap section of the belt
tightly across your hips, not across your stomach.
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Adjusting the Driver’s Seat

1. Adjust lumbar support.
NOTE: If your Model S is equipped with adjustable head supports, this button is also used to move the head support up or
downThis button is also used to move the head support up or down (see Head Supports/Restraints on page 104). When
you touch this button, the touchscreen displays a popup with an image of the seat. If the lumbar area on the image is not
highlighted in blue, touch the lumbar area on the image to specify that you want to adjust lumbar support. The selection
you choose is retained until you manually change it.
2. Adjust backrest.
3. Move seat forward/backward.
4. Adjust the seat’s height and tilt angle.
WARNING: Before adjusting a front seat, check that the area around the seat is free of obstacles (people and objects).
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WARNING: Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined can result in serious injuries in a collision, as you could
slide under the lap belt or be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure your seat back is reclined no more than 30 degrees
when the vehicle is moving.
Adjusting the Front Seats

1. Move seat forward/backward and adjust the seat’s height and tilt angle up/down.
2. Adjust backrest.
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WARNING: Before adjusting a front seat, check that the area around the seat is free of obstacles (people and objects).
WARNING: Do not adjust seats while driving. Doing so increases the risk of a collision.
WARNING: Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined can result in serious injuries in a collision, as you could
slide under the lap belt or be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure your seat back is reclined no more than 30 degrees
when the vehicle is moving.
Folding Rear Seats
Model SModel X has a split rear seat that can fold forward.
NOTE: If Model S is equipped with the optional executive rear seats, these seats do not fold forward.
NOTE: Driving with the rear seats folded forward can increase the amount of perceived noise and/or vibration coming from the
rear of the vehicle (trunk, suspension, etc.).
Before folding, remove items from the seats and the rear footwell. To allow the rear seat backs to fold completely flat, you may
need to move the front seats forward.

To fold a rear seat, pull the corresponding lever and fold the seat forward.

Raising Rear Seats
Before raising a rear seat, make sure that the seat belts are not trapped behind the backrest.
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Pull the seat back upward until it locks into place.
To confirm that the seat back is locked in the upright position, try pulling it forward.
WARNING: Always ensure the seat backs are locked in their upright position by pushing it forward or rearward. Failure to
do so increases the risk of injury.
Adjusting Second Row Monopost Seats
A Model X equipped with monopost seats can accommodate two or three passengers in the second row, depending on the
option chosen at time of purchase. There are two ways to adjust the position of these seats:
• Touch Controls > Seats on the touchscreen. Press and hold the icon associated with the seat you want to adjust. White
icons indicate that the seat can be moved in that direction; gray icons indicate that the seat cannot be moved any farther in
that direction.
NOTE: The front seats may move forward slightly to accommodate the forward movement of the second row seats.
• Use the manual adjustments illustrated below. In addition to moving a seat forward/rearward, the manual seat adjustments
allow you to adjust the backrest. Although the control on the outboard seats is L-shaped, and the control on the middle
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1. Move seat forward/backward (up/down on the control) and adjust the backrest (left/right on the control).
2. Move seat forward/backward.
3. Adjust backrest.
NOTE: The backrest locks into position when you release the lever. If a backrest is not locked into position when a driving gear
is engaged, the instrument panel displays an alert for the unlocked backrest. Adjust the backrest again, ensuring it locks into
position.
WARNING: Before driving, ensure the seat is locked in position. You may need to pull the seat forward or backward until
it clicks into place.
Adjusting Second Row Seat Backs (Bench Seats)
If your Model X is equipped with two seating rows, the second row bench seats can accommodate up to three passengers.
Use the mechanical adjustment lever located at the side of each outboard seating position to adjust the seat backs. A bench
seat is split 60/40 so the adjustment lever on the left side moves the seat backs for both the left and center seats, whereas the
lever on the right side moves the rightmost seat back only. While pulling and holding the lever, move the seat back to the
desired position, and then release the lever. When returning a seat back to its upright position, try moving it forward or back to
ensure it is securely latched into position.

WARNING: Riding in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined can result in serious injuries in a collision, as you could
slide under the lap belt or be propelled into the seat belt. Ensure the backs of occupied seats are reclined no more than
30 degrees when the vehicle is moving.
Folding Second Row Seat Backs (Bench Seats)
The second row seat backs on bench seats can be folded fully forward so they lay flat and maximize cargo space. Pull up the
mechanical lever located on the side of each outboard seat (the same lever you use to recline the seats, as described above),
then push the seat back fully forward. The bench seats have a 60/40 split—therefore, the adjustment lever on the left side
folds the seat backs for both the left and center seats, whereas the lever on the right folds the rightmost seat back only.
NOTE: Before folding seats fully forward, remove any items from the seats and the rear footwell. To allow the seat backs to fold
completely flat, you may need to move the front seats forward.
Moving Second Row Bench Seats
NOTE: Only bench seats in seven-seat vehicles can be moved forward and rearward. The bench seats in five-seat vehicles are
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Use the mechanical lever located beneath each outboard seating position to move the second row seats forward or rearward.
The bench seats have a 60/40 split—therefore, the lever on the left side moves the seat for the left and center seats, whereas
the lever on the right side moves only the rightmost seat. Pull and hold the lever while moving the seat forward or rearward.
Release the lever when the seat is at the desired location.

NOTE: You can adjust the position of bench seats using the mechanical levers only. You cannot use the touchscreen to adjust
bench seats.
Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped) - Monopost Seating
A button is located on the backrest of each outboard monopost seat in the second row. This button makes it easy for
passengers to enter and exit the third row seating positions. Touch Controls > Seats > Easy Entry and choose how you want
this button to work:
• ON - Allows you to tilt and move the associated outboard seat fully forward, and the center seat partially forward, with a
single-press of the button.
• OFF - When off, which is recommended if a child seat is installed in the second row, you must hold the button to move the
second row seats forward.
After using the third row ingress button to access third row seats, simply press the button again to return the seats to their
normal position.

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WARNING: For vehicles with third row seats, do not use the third row ingress button located on the backrest of a second
row outboard seat when a child is seated in the second row. Using the button tilts and moves the seats forward and can
squeeze the occupant. Do not rely on Model X to recognize or accommodate occupants seated in the vehicle while
using this button. Use this button only when the second row seats are unoccupied.
Guidelines for using the third row ingress button:
• If a front row seat is positioned such that the second row seat will collide with it during an easy entry operation, it
automatically moves forward just enough to accommodate the forward position of the second row monopost seat.
• Forward movement of second row monopost seats cancels if an occupant adjusts a second row seat while it is moving.
• When an outboard seat tilts forward after pressing the button, its backrest resets to the forward position and may need to
be re-adjusted for comfort.
WARNING: Use the third row ingress button to access the third row ONLY when the second row seats are unoccupied.
Do not rely on Model X to recognize or accommodate occupants seated in the vehicle while using the button.
WARNING: Always ensure that the seat is locked in position before traveling. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury.
Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped) - Bench Seating
A button is located on the backrest of each outboard bench seat in the second row. This button makes it easy for passengers
to enter and exit the third row seating positions. Press and release the button on the left outboard seat to tilt and move the
combined left and center seats forward. Press and release the button on the right outboard seat to tilt and move the right seat
forward.

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WARNING: For vehicles with third row seats, do not use the third row ingress button located on the backrest of a second
row outboard bench seat when a child is seated in the second row. Using the button allows the combined left and center
seats to be moved forward and can squeeze the occupant. Use this button only when the second row seats are
unoccupied. Before driving, ensure the seat and the seat back are securely latched into position.
In some situations, such as when you are parked on an incline or when the seat's trim affects the movement of the bench seats
after you press the button, the bench seats might not move forward completely, and you may need to push the seats forward
gently until they reach the end of the track.
WARNING: After you use the third row ingress button to access the third row seats, push the bench seats back to their
seating position, ensuring the seats are securely latched into position by trying to move them forward and rearward.
Failure to do so increases the risk of injury.
WARNING: The seat must be fully latched into position before driving. Push or pull the seat until you hear the seat "click"
into place.
Folding Third Row Seat Backs (if equipped)