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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 is moving:

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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 SModel X (see Powering Off on page 196),
then press the brake to power it back on again.
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 SModel 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 SModel 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 safety seat 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 SModel 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.
WARNING: Following inflation, some airbag components are hot. Do not touch until they have cooled.

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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 SModel 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.

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1. Passenger knee airbag.
2. Passenger front airbag.
3. Side airbags.
4. Curtain airbags.
5. Driver’s knee airbag.
6. Driver’s front airbag.

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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 movement of occupants
to reduce the risk of injury.
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 your vehicle to accommodate a person with disabilities in a way that may affect the airbag
system, contact Tesla.
Types of Airbags
Model SModel 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.
• Side airbags: Side airbags protect the thorax region of the torso and the pelvis. They inflate only if a severe side impact
occurs. Side airbags on the non-impacted side of the vehicle do not inflate.
• Curtain airbags: Curtain airbags help protect the head. Curtain airbags on both the impacted and non-impacted side of the
vehicle inflate only if a severe side impact occurs, or if the vehicle rolls over.
Passenger Front Airbag Status
The status of the passenger front airbag displays in the top corner of the touchscreenon the touchscreen:
The Passenger Airbag Off indicator displays in the top corner of the touchscreen only when the
passenger front airbag is OFF. When the passenger front airbag is OFF, it does not inflate when a
collision occurs. This indicator does not display when the airbag is ON or when the seat is unoccupied.
The Passenger Airbag Off indicator displays in the top corner of the touchscreen 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 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.

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Controlling the Passenger Front Airbag
Model SModel X has an occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat that controls the status of the front airbag.
NOTE: The occupancy classification system (OCS) meets the regulatory requirement of FMVSS 208 and automatically detects
when inflating the passenger front airbag would be unnecessary or potentially harmful.
WARNING: Seating an infant in a rear facing child safety seat on a seat equipped with an operational airbag can cause
serious injury or death.
Object Classification

OCS Passenger Airbag Indicator status
Status*

Notes

Empty

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

Object

OFF or ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

Depends on material/contents.

Rear facing child seat designed
for children up to a year old

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

20 lbs (9 kg) or less

Forward facing child seat

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

35 lbs (16 kg) or less

Child in a booster seat

OFF or ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

20-100 lbs (9-45 kg)*

Large child

OFF or ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

5th percentile female or larger
(by weight)

ON

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON

Over approximately 100 lbs (45
kg)

*If the passenger airbag status indicator does not match the situation, do not use the seat. The passenger must ride in a
different seat. Contact Tesla Service.
NOTE: It takes approximately six seconds after you power on Model SModel X for the occupant classification system (OCS) to
report accurate status of the front passenger airbag. As a result, when you first power on Model SModel X, even in situations
when it should be OFF because the seat is occupied by a weight of 20 lbs (9 kg) or less, a delay of approximately six seconds
can occur before the touchscreen displays the PASS AIRBAG OFF status. If it fails to do so, contact Tesla Service 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: Never seat a child in the front passenger seat. 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
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WARNING: Do not use seat covers on Model SModel 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 and the noise-canceling
microphones, if equipped.
Ensuring Accurate Occupant Classification
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 177Examples of Correct and
Incorrect Seating Positions on page 179.
• 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).
• Never wear thick, wet, or bulky clothing (such as ski wear or padded clothing).
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 seat is present.
• 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: The front passenger occupancy sensor affects the operation of the passenger front airbags only. The side airbags are
not affected.
WARNING: Tesla follows NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recommendations that all occupants
age 12 and under must ride in a rear seating position.
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 SModel 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
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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 is moving:

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:

Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not recline the backrest to a laying down position when the vehicle is moving:

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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 unlock, and the door handles extend.
• Hazard warning lights turn on.
• Interior lights turn on.
• High voltage is disabled (you must contact Tesla Service to restore high voltage power).
Airbag Warning Indicator
The airbag indicator on the instrument cluster remains lit if the airbag system is malfunctioning. The only time
this indicator should light up is briefly when Model SModel 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: Do not place objects over or near airbags because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
crash severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate.
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 SModel 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 and the noise-canceling
microphones, 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.
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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: To ensure correct inflation of the side airbags, maintain an unobstructed gap between an occupant’s torso
and the side of Model SModel 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.
WARNING: Following inflation, some airbag components are hot. Do not touch until they have cooled.

Driving
Driver Profiles
Creating a Driver Profile
When you first adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheelsteering yoke position, or exterior side mirrors, the touchscreen prompts
you to create a driver profile to save these adjustments. Your profile also saves various preferences you make while
customizing Model SModel X.
To add a new driver profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the touchscreenControls screen.
Then touch Driver Profile Settings > Add New Driver, type the driver's name and touch Create Profile.
Follow the onscreen instructions to save mirror and steering wheel position to the driver profile. Check
the Use Easy Entry checkbox if you want to save (or use existing) Easy Entry settings in which the
driver's seat and the steering wheelsteering yoke are automatically adjusted to make it easy to enter
and exit Model SModel X.

If you change the position of the driver’s seat, steering wheelsteering yoke, or exterior side mirrors after you have saved or
chosen a driver profile, the touchscreen prompts you to Save the new position or Restore the previously saved position (other
settings are automatically saved). To change a setting without saving or restoring, just ignore the prompt.
NOTE: Valet mode is a built-in driver profile that limits speed and restricts access to some Model SModel X features (see Valet
Mode on page 183).
NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture and options selected at time of purchase, some Model S vehicles are not equipped
with the driver profile feature. Also, in cases where the vehicle is equipped with driver profiles, some features may not be
automatically saved and adjusted based on the driver profile (for example, mirror position).
NOTE: To stop automatic adjustments that are in process based on a driver's profile, touch Stop on the Driver Profile
dropdown menu. Automatic adjustments also stop if you manually adjust a seat, mirror, or the steering wheelsteering yoke.
Easy Entry

You can define an Easy Entry setting that moves the steering wheelsteering yoke and driver's seat to make it easy to enter and
exit Model SModel X. Any driver can use the Easy Entry setting by associating it with their driver's profile. When the Easy
Entry setting is associated with a driver's profile, the steering wheelsteering yoke and driver's seat automatically adjust when
in Park and the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, allowing an easy exit from Model SModel X. When returning to the vehicle and
stepping on the brake pedal, settings automatically adjust back to the settings used by the most recent driver profile (or based
on the key if it's linked to a driver profile).
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WARNING: Never use Easy Entry to move the driver's seat to the full rearward position when a child safety seat is
installed on a rear seat located behind the driver's seat. With reduced clearance, the movement of the seat may impact a
child's legs, cause injury, or dislodge the seat.
Selecting Between Driver Profiles
To adjust Model SModel X based on a driver’s profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the
touchscreenControls screen. Then choose the driver, and Model SModel X is adjusted based on
the settings that have been saved to the chosen driver profile.

Saved Settings
A subset of the settings that you choose to customize your Model SModel X are automatically saved to your driver's profile.
Once saved, a green check mark appears next to the driver profile icon on the touchscreen. Examples of automatically saved
driver profile settings are:
• Navigation, temperature, lights and display settings.
• Autopilot and driving preferences.
NOTE: The settings that are associated with driver profiles vary depending on the vehicle's date of manufacture and version of
software installed.
Linking a Driver Profile to a Key Fob
You can link a driver profile to a specific key fob to allow Model SModel X to automatically select the correct driver profile
when the linked key fob is detected as you approach the vehicle and open the driver's door. To link a driver profile to a key fob,
enter Model SModel X with the key fob and touch the driver profile icon at the top of the touchscreen. Select the driver profile
you would like to link to the key fob, then touch Link to Key Fob.
NOTE: Model SModel X detects only one key fob at a time. The driver profile is linked to the key fob that is detected by the
vehicle at that time. Therefore, if you want to link driver profiles to multiple key fobs, ensure that only the key fob that you
would like to link the driver profile to is within detection range while performing the linking procedure. Move all other key fobs
outside of the detection range (at least three feet (one meter) away from Model SModel X).
NOTE: Model SModel X can support up to threeeight linked key fobs. However, a driver profile can only be linked to one key
fob.
To remove the link between a driver profile and key fob, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the touchscreen. Select the
driver profile, then touch the X next to Linked to Key Fob.
Linking a Driver Profile to a Key
You can link a driver profile to a key (or keys) to allow Model SModel X to automatically select the correct driver profile when
the linked key is detected as you approach the vehicle and open the driver's door. To link a driver profile to a key, first ensure
you are using your desired driver profile. Touch the driver profile icon at the top of the Controls screen. Follow the onscreen
instructions to add a phone key, key card, or key fob (see Adding and Removing Keys on page 29). When finished, touch the
driver icon to link the key to the desired driver profile. The name of the driver profile appears under the key to show that it is
linked.
NOTE: Model SModel X supports up to 10 driver profiles. You can link multiple keys to a driver profile, but you cannot link
multiple driver profiles to a single key.
Valet Mode
When Model SModel X is in Valet mode, the following restrictions apply:
• Speed is limited to 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Maximum acceleration and power are limited.
• Front trunk and glovebox are locked.
• Home and Work locations are not available in the navigation system.
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• Voice commands are disabled.
• Cruise control is disabled.
• Autopilot convenience features are disabled.
• The Allow Mobile Access setting cannot be changed
• HomeLink (if applicable in your market region) is not accessible.
• Driver Profiles are not accessible.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are disabled. When Model SModel X is in Valet mode, you cannot pair new Bluetooth devices or view
or delete existing paired devices. However, if a Bluetooth-paired device or a known Wi-Fi network is within range,
Model SModel X connects to it.
NOTE: Model SModel X does not automatically shift when in Valet Mode.
Starting Valet Mode

With Model SModel X in Park, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the touchscreenControls screen, then touch Valet
Mode.
The first time you enter Valet mode, the touchscreen prompts you to create a 4-digit PIN you will use to cancel Valet mode.
When Valet mode is active, the instrument panel displays the word Valet and the Valet mode driver profile displays on the
touchscreen.
You can also use the mobile app to start and cancel Valet mode (provided Model SModel X is in Park). When using the mobile
app, you do not need to enter a PIN because you are already required to log into the app using your Tesla Account credentials.
NOTE: If the PIN to Drive setting is enabled (see PIN to Drive on page 394), you must enter the driving PIN before you can
define or enter a Valet PIN. Once in Valet mode, Model SModel X can be driven without the valet needing to enter the driving
PIN.
NOTE: The PIN to Drive setting is not available when Valet mode is active.
If you forget your valet PIN, reset it from inside Model SModel X by entering your Tesla Account credentials (which also
cancels Valet mode). You can also reset your PIN using the mobile app.
WARNING: Do not use Valet mode when towing a trailer. The torque limitations of Valet mode can make it difficult for
Model SModel X to pull a trailer up a hill.
Canceling Valet Mode

With Model SModel X in Park, touch the Valet Mode driver profile icon at the top of the touchscreenControls screen, and enter
your 4-digit PIN.
When you cancel Valet mode, all settings associated with the most recently used driver profile and climate control settings are
restored, and all features are available.
NOTE: You do not need to enter a PIN to cancel Valet mode from the mobile app.

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Steering WheelSteering Yoke
Adjusting Steering WheelSteering Yoke Position
To adjust the steering wheelsteering yoke, touch Controls and touch the Steering icon.
Use the left scroll button on the steering wheelsteering yoke to move the steering wheelsteering yoke to the desired position:
• To adjust the height/tilt angle of the steering wheelsteering yoke, roll the left scroll button up or down.
• To move the steering wheelsteering yoke closer to you, or further away from you, press the left scroll button to the left or
right.

WARNING: Do not make steering wheelsteering yoke adjustments while driving.
Adjusting Steering Wheel Position
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired driving position by moving the control on the left side of the steering column. Using
this control, you can move the steering wheel forward and backward and up and down.

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WARNING: Do not make adjustments while driving.
Adjusting Steering Effort
You can adjust the feel and sensitivity of the steering system to suit your personal preference:
1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Steering Mode.
2. Choose a steering option:
◦ Comfort - Reduces the effort required to turn the steering wheelsteering yoke. In town, Model SModel X feels easier to
drive and park.
◦ Standard - Tesla believes that this setting offers the best handling and response in most conditions.
◦ Sport - Increases the effort required to turn the steering wheelsteering yoke. When driving at higher speeds,
Model SModel X feels more responsive.
Overview of Steering Yoke Buttons
Your Model SModel X features stalkless driving in which all controls you need when driving are accessible on the steering
yoke.

1. Right turn signal (see #unique_45 on page ).
2. High beam headlights* (see #unique_44 on page ).
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3. Left turn signal (see #unique_45 on page ).
4. Left scroll button (see Left Scroll Button on page 187).
5. Horn (see Horn on page 190).
6. Identifier that is always illuminated to indicate that the right scroll wheel can be used with cruise control.
7. Wipers* (see Wipers and Washers on page 228).
8. Right scroll button (see Right Scroll Button on page 187).
9. Voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 391).
*The behaviors associated with the buttons for headlight high beams and wipers vary depending on whether you press or
press and hold the button. Refer to the corresponding sections in this Owner's Manual for details.
NOTE: Simultaneously holding down both the left and right scroll buttons while Model SModel X is parked causes the
touchscreen to restart (see Restarting the Touchscreen on page 197).
Left Scroll Button
Use the scroll button on the left side of the steering yoke to adjust the position of the mirrors and steering yoke. It also
controls the wipers and media player.

• When using media player, push the button to the left to go back to the previous song or station or push it to the right to
skip to the next song or station.
• To increase/decrease the volume of the sound system, roll the button up/down respectively.
NOTE: The scroll button adjusts the volume for media and phone calls based on what is currently in use. As you adjust the
volume, the touchscreen displays the volume level and whether you are adjusting volume for media or phone.
• To mute the media volume, or to pause/play an audio file, push the scroll button.
• When adjusting mirrors, push the button to the left/right to move the associated mirror inward/outward and up/down to
position the mirror upward or downward (see Mirrors on page 192).
• When adjusting the position of the steering wheelsteering yoke, roll the button up/down to adjust the tilt/angle and press
the button to the left or right to move the steering wheelsteering yoke closer or further (see Adjusting Steering
WheelSteering Yoke Position on page 185).
• When a menu displays on the instrument panel from which you can choose options (for example, wipers), use the scroll
button to choose an option (up, down, left, or right).
Right Scroll Button
Use the scroll button on the right side of the steering yoke to control Autopilot features such as Autosteer and Traffic-Aware
Cruise Control:

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• When driving, push and release the button to engage Autosteer or Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (see Autosteer on page
310). If Autosteer Activation is set to Double Click (touch Controls > Autopilot Activation > Autosteer Activation), a single
push engages Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 299) only and you must push and
release twice to engage Autosteer. Once engaged, pushing the button cancels Autosteer and/or Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control.
• When Model SModel X is in Park, push the button twice to automatically engage Summon (if equipped) before exiting the
vehicle (see Starting Summon Before Exiting the Vehicle on page 332).
• When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is engaged, rolling the scroll button up/down increase/decreases the set cruising
speed respectively.
NOTE: There is currently no action associated with pushing the right scroll button to the left and right.
Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons
Use the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel to change radio stations, control media player volume, and to choose
what displays on the left side of the instrument panel (whenever the Navigation app is not displaying instructions).

1. Next
If you are listening to local or satellite radio and you have defined more than one radio preset, press to play the next preset