2020 Tesla Model X Owner's Manual
Year:
2020
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model X
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Overview
3
Interior Overview
3
Exterior Overview
4
Touchscreen Overview
5
The Tesla \T\
10
Opening and Closing
11
Keys and Doors
11
Keyless Locking and Unlocking
11
Using the Key
11
Replacing the Key Battery
12
Attaching a Lanyard
14
Getting More Keys
14
Opening Doors from the Interior
14
Opening and Closing Front Doors from Outside Model X
14
Front Door Pop Actuator
15
Opening and Closing Falcon Wing Doors
15
Obstacle Detection
17
Calibration
17
Interior Locking and Unlocking
17
Door Unlock Mode
18
Child-Protection Lock
18
Drive Away Locking
18
Walk-Away Locking
18
Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work
18
Opening Interior Doors with No Power
19
Windows
20
Opening and Closing
20
Locking Rear Windows
20
Rear Trunk
21
Opening
21
Load Limits
21
Closing
21
Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height
22
Accessing the Cargo Area
22
Interior Emergency Trunk Release
22
Front Trunk
23
Opening
23
Closing
23
Interior Emergency Release
23
Interior Storage and Electronics
25
Glove Box
25
USB Ports
25
Inductive Phone Charger
25
12V Power Socket
26
Cup Holders
27
Sun Visors
28
Seating and Safety Restraints
29
Front and Rear Seats
29
Correct Driving Position
29
Adjusting the Front Seats
29
Adjusting Second Row Monopost Seats
30
Adjusting Second Row Seat Backs (Bench Seats)
30
Folding Second Row Seat Backs (Bench Seats)
31
Moving Second Row Bench Seats
31
Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped) - Monopost Seating
31
Accessing Third Row Seats (if equipped) - Bench Seating
32
Folding Third Row Seat Backs (if equipped)
33
Seat Heaters
33
Seat Covers
33
Seat Belts
34
Wearing Seat Belts
34
Seat Belt Reminders
34
To Fasten a Belt
34
To Adjust the Shoulder Anchor Height
34
To Release a Belt
35
Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant
35
Seat Belt Pre-tensioners
35
Testing Seat Belts
35
Seat Belt Warnings
36
Child Safety Seats
37
Guidelines for Seating Children
37
Choosing a Child Safety Seat
38
Seating Larger Children
40
Installing Child Safety Seats
40
Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats
40
Installing LATCH (ISOFIX) Child Seats
40
Attaching Upper Tether Straps
43
Testing a Child Safety Seat
45
Child Safety Seat Warnings
45
Airbags
46
Location of Airbags
46
How Airbags Work
47
Types of Airbags
47
Passenger Front Airbag Status
48
Disabling the Passenger Front Airbag
49
Ensuring Accurate Occupant Classification
51
Examples of Correct and Incorrect Seating Positions
52
Inflation Effects
52
Airbag Warning Indicator
53
Airbag Warnings
53
Driving
54
Driver Profiles
54
Creating a Driver Profile
54
Easy Entry
54
Restoring a Driver’s Profile
54
Saved Settings
54
Linking a Driver Profile to a Key
55
Valet Mode
55
Starting Valet Mode
55
Canceling Valet Mode
55
Steering Wheel
57
Adjusting Steering Effort
57
Adjusting Position
57
Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons
57
Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons
58
Using Voice Commands
59
Heated Steering Wheel
59
Horn
59
Mirrors
60
Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors
60
Auto-Fold Mirrors Based on Location
60
Mirror Auto-tilt When Reversing
60
Rear View Mirror
61
Starting and Powering Off
62
Starting
62
Key Not Inside
62
Powering Off
62
Restarting the Touchscreen
62
Power Cycling the Vehicle
63
Gears
64
Shifting Gears
64
Reverse
64
Neutral
64
Drive
64
Park
64
Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Tow Mode)
64
Lights
66
Controlling Lights
66
High Beam Headlights
68
Headlights After Exit
68
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
68
Turn Signals
69
Hazard Warning Flashers
69
Instrument Panel
70
Instrument Panel Overview
70
Instrument Panel - Driving
74
Wipers and Washers
76
Wipers
76
De-icing Wipers
76
Washers
76
Braking and Stopping
77
Braking Systems
77
Emergency Braking
77
Brake Disc Wiping
77
Hydraulic Fade Compensation
77
Regenerative Braking
78
To Set the Regenerative Braking Level
78
Stopping Mode
78
Parking Brake
79
Brake Wear
80
Traction Control
81
How It Works
81
Allowing Wheel Slip
81
Park Assist
82
How Park Assist Works
82
Visual and Audio Feedback
82
Controlling Audible Feedback
83
Limitations and False Warnings
83
Other Parking Aids
83
Vehicle Hold
84
Acceleration Modes
85
85
Launch Mode
86
To Activate Launch Mode
86
Trip Information
87
Displaying Trip Information
87
Odometer
87
Getting Maximum Range
88
Driving Tips to Maximize Range
88
Energy App
88
Saving Energy
88
Range Assurance
88
Rear View Camera
90
Camera Location
90
Cleaning the Camera
90
Dashcam
91
About Dashcam
91
Using Dashcam
91
USB Flash Drive Requirements for Videos and Recording
91
Formatting the USB Flash Drive
91
For MacOS:
91
For Windows:
92
Retrieving Footage
92
Save Clips on Honk
93
Active Spoiler
94
Towing and Accessories
95
Carrying Accessories
95
Towing Capacity
96
Tire Pressures when Towing
97
Before Towing a Trailer
97
Trailer Mode
98
Trailer Brakes
98
Towing Guidelines
100
Parking with a Trailer
100
Trailer Sway Mitigation
100
Connecting the Tow Hitch
100
Disconnecting the Tow Hitch
102
Attaching and Removing the Ball Mount
103
Electrical Connections
103
Impact on Range
104
Cold Weather Best Practices
105
Before Driving
105
Door Handles
105
Windows
105
Mirrors
105
Wipers
105
Winter Tires and Tire Chains
105
While Driving
105
Regenerative Braking
106
Blue Snowflake Icon
106
Warming the Battery Before Supercharging
106
Autopilot
106
After Driving
106
Scheduled Departure
106
Charge Port
106
Storage
106
Autopilot
107
About Autopilot
107
How It Works
107
Features
108
Drive to Calibrate Cameras
108
Limitations
108
Cleaning Cameras and Sensors
109
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
110
To Use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
110
Set the Cruising Speed
110
Cruising at the Set Speed
111
Changing the Set Speed
112
HOLD State
113
Cruising Near or On Freeway Exits
113
Adjust the Following Distance
113
Overtake Acceleration
114
Canceling and Resuming
114
Summary of Cruise Indicators
115
Limitations
115
Autosteer
117
Operating Autosteer
117
Restricted Speed
118
Hold Steering Wheel
118
Take Over Immediately
118
Canceling Autosteer
119
Auto Lane Change
119
Operating Auto Lane Change
119
Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning (U.S. only)
120
Navigate on Autopilot
120
Enabling and Customizing Navigate on Autopilot
121
Operating Navigate on Autopilot
121
Lane Changes
122
Be Ready to Assist
123
Limitations
123
Autopark
124
To Use Autopark
124
To Pause Parking
124
To Cancel Parking
125
Limitations
125
Summon
126
Before Using Summon
126
Using Summon to Park and Retrieve your Vehicle
127
Operating Summon with the Key
127
Starting Summon Before Exiting the Vehicle
128
Stopping or Canceling Summon
128
Limitations
128
Smart Summon
129
Before Using Smart Summon
129
Using Smart Summon
129
Standby Mode
130
Stopping or Canceling Smart Summon
131
Limitations
131
Lane Assist
132
Lane Departure Avoidance
132
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance
133
Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime
133
Adjacent Lane Speed
133
Limitations and Inaccuracies
133
Collision Avoidance Assist
135
Forward Collision Warning
135
Automatic Emergency Braking
136
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration
137
Limitations and Inaccuracies
137
Speed Assist
138
How Speed Assist Works
138
Controlling Speed Assist
138
Limitations and Inaccuracies
138
Using the Touchscreen
140
Controls
140
Overview
140
Summary of Controls
141
Naming Your Vehicle
149
Speed Limit Mode
150
Erasing Personal Data
150
Climate Controls
151
Overview of Climate Controls
151
Adjusting Climate Control Settings
153
Rear Cabin Climate Controls (6 and 7 seat vehicles only)
154
Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, and Camp Mode
155
Ventilation
155
Cabin Air Filter
156
Cabin Overheat Protection
156
Climate Control Operating Tips
156
Maps and Navigation
157
Overview
157
Navigating
158
Automatic Navigation
159
I'm Feeling Lucky, Hungry
159
Charging Locations
159
Predicting Energy Usage
160
Online Routing
160
Trip Planner
161
Recent, Favorite, Home and Work Destinations
161
Map Updates
162
Media and Audio
163
Overview
163
Volume Control
163
Searching Media Content
163
FM Radio
163
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
163
Internet Radio and Music Streaming Services (if equipped)
164
Caraoke
164
Favorites and Recents
164
Playing Media from Devices
165
USB Connected Flash Drives
165
Bluetooth® Connected Devices
165
Audio Settings
165
Phone
166
Bluetooth® Compatibility
166
Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
166
Importing Contacts and Recent Calls
166
Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone
166
Connecting to a Paired Phone
167
Using the Phone App
167
Making a Phone Call
167
Receiving a Phone Call
167
In Call Options
168
Air Suspension
169
Suspension Settings
169
Auto-Raising Suspension
170
To remove an auto-raising location
170
Jack Mode
170
Calendar
171
Overview
171
Security Settings
172
About the Security System
172
PIN to Drive
172
Sentry Mode
172
Standby, Alert, and Alarm States
173
Location-Based Settings
173
USB Flash Drive Requirements for Videos and Recording
173
Formatting the USB Flash Drive
174
For MacOS:
174
For Windows:
174
Retrieving Footage
174
Save Clips on Honk
175
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
176
About HomeLink
176
Supported Modes
176
Programming HomeLink®
176
Auto Opening and Closing
177
Resetting the Location of the HomeLink Device
177
Deleting a Device
177
Troubleshooting HomeLink
177
Standard Mode
177
D-Mode and UR-Mode
177
Connecting to Wi-Fi
179
Software Updates
180
Loading New Software
180
Software Update Preferences
180
Charging
181
Viewing Release Notes
181
Mobile App
182
Overview
182
To use the mobile app
182
Charging
183
Electric Vehicle Components
183
High Voltage Components
183
Charging Equipment
184
Battery Information
185
About the Battery
185
Battery Care
185
Temperature Limits
185
Energy Saving Feature
185
Battery Warnings and Cautions
186
Charging Instructions
187
Opening the Charge Port
187
Plugging In
187
During Charging
187
Stopping Charging
188
Manually Releasing Charge Cable
188
Charge Port Light
189
Changing Charge Settings
189
Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure
190
Charging Status
191
Supercharger Usage Fees and Idle Fees
192
Maintenance
193
Maintenance Schedule
193
Service Intervals
193
Daily Checks
193
Monthly Checks
193
Fluid Replacement Intervals
193
High Voltage Safety
193
Tire Care and Maintenance
195
Maintaining Tire Pressures
195
Checking and Adjusting Tire Pressures
196
Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
196
Tire Wear
196
Tire Rotation, Balance, and Wheel Alignment
196
Punctured Tires
197
Flat Spots
197
Improving Tire Mileage
197
Replacing Tires and Wheels
197
Asymmetric Tires
197
Removing and Installing Lug Nut Covers
198
Wheel Configuration
199
Tire Pressure Monitoring
199
Automatic Reset of TPMS Sensors
199
Replacing a Tire Sensor
199
TPMS Malfunction
200
Seasonal Tire Types
200
Summer Tires
200
All-Season Tires
200
Winter Tires
200
Driving in Low Temperatures
201
Using Tire Chains
201
Cleaning
202
Cleaning the Exterior
202
Cautions for Exterior Cleaning
202
Cleaning the Interior
203
Interior Glass
203
Airbags
203
Dashboard and Plastic Surfaces
203
Leather Seats
203
Polyurethane Seats
203
Cloth Seats
203
Carpets
203
Seat Belts
203
Touchscreen and Instrument Panel
203
Chrome and Metal Surfaces
203
Cautions for Interior Cleaning
203
Polishing, Touch Up, and Body Repair
204
Using a Car Cover
204
Floor Mats
204
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets
205
Checking and Cleaning Wiper Blades
205
Replacing Wiper Blades
205
Cleaning Washer Jets
205
Fluid Reservoirs
207
Removing the Maintenance Panel
207
Checking Battery Coolant
207
Fluid Level Check
207
Do Not Top Up Battery Coolant
207
Checking Brake Fluid
207
Fluid Level Check
207
Topping Up the Brake Fluid
207
Topping Up Windshield Washer Fluid
208
Jacking and Lifting
209
Jacking Procedure
209
Parts and Accessories
210
Parts, Accessories, and Modifications
210
Body Repairs
210
Using RFID Transponders
210
Specifications
211
Identification Labels
211
Vehicle Identification Number
211
Emission Control Label
211
Vehicle Loading
212
Load Capacity Labeling
212
Towing Label
212
Tire and Loading Information Label
212
Vehicle Certification Label
213
Calculating Load Limits
213
Example Load Limit Calculations
213
Dimensions and Weights
214
Exterior Dimensions
214
Interior Dimensions
214
Cargo Volume
215
Weights
215
Subsystems
216
Motor Type
216
Maximum Motor Power
216
Maximum Motor Torque
216
Transmission
217
Steering
217
Brakes
217
Suspension
218
Battery - 12V
218
Battery - High Voltage
218
Wheels and Tires
219
Wheel Specifications (Factory)
219
Tire Specifications (Factory)
220
Understanding Tire Markings
221
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
223
Treadwear
223
Traction
223
Temperature
223
Tire and Loading Glossaries
224
General Wheel and Tire Terms
224
Load Carrying Definitions
224
Pneumatic Radial Tire Definitions
225
Roadside Assistance
227
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance
227
Regional Phone Number(s)
227
Instructions for Transporters
228
DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH WHEELS ON THE GROUND
228
Approved Methods for Transporting
228
Disable the Self-Leveling Air Suspension System
229
Activate Transport Mode
229
Pull onto the Flatbed Truck - With Tow Eye
229
Pull onto the Flatbed Truck - Without Tow Eye
230
Secure the Tires
230
Consumer Information
231
Easter Eggs
231
About this Owner Information
233
Document Applicability
233
Illustrations
233
Feature Availability
233
Errors or Inaccuracies
233
Location of Components
233
Copyrights and Trademarks
233
Disclaimers
235
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
235
Vehicle Telematics
235
Data Sharing
236
Quality Control
236
California Proposition 65
236
Reporting Safety Defects
237
Contacting Tesla
237
Reporting Safety Defects - US
237
Reporting Safety Defects - Canada
237
Declarations of Conformity
238
Key and Passive Unlocking System
238
FCC Certification
238
Radiation Exposure Statement
238
IC Certification
238
Central Body Controller
239
FCC Certification
239
IC Certification
239
Integral Component Only
239
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
239
HomeLink
239
Radio Frequency Information
240
Index
241
FAQ about the 2020 Tesla Model X Manual
What contains the 2020 Model X manual?
The Tesla Model X owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Tesla to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Tesla Model X. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Tesla Model X 2020 owner's manual:
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
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