Starting and Powering Off
Starting When you open a door, Model X powers on the instrument panel and touchscreen and you can operate all controls. To drive Model X: 1. 2.
PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL - Model X powers on and is ready to drive. SELECT A GEAR - Move the gear lever all the way down for Drive and all the way up for Reverse. See Shifting Gears on page 50.
Note: If Passive Entry is off and you do not press the brake pedal to start Model X within approximately five minutes, a message displays on the instrument panel and you must use the key to lock then unlock Model X again before starting the vehicle. Everything you need to know when driving Model X displays on the instrument panel. Key Not Inside If Model X does not detect a key when you press the brake, the instrument panel displays a message telling you that a key is not inside. If you receive this message, place the key in the center console cup holder where Model X can best detect it.
A number of factors can affect whether Model X can detect the key. These include a low battery in the key, interference from other devices using radio signals, and objects between the key and receiver. Always keep the key with you. After driving, the key is needed to restart Model X after it powers off. And when you leave Model X, you must bring the key with you to lock Model X, either manually or automatically.
Powering Off When you finish driving, shift into Park by pressing the button on the end of the gear selector. The parking brake automatically engages and all systems keep operating. When you leave Model X with the key , it powers off automatically, turning off the instrument panel and touchscreen. Model X also powers off automatically after being in Park for 15 minutes, even if you are sitting in the driver’s seat. Although usually not needed, you can power off Model X while sitting in the driver’s seat, provided the vehicle is not moving. Touch Controls > E-Brake & Power Off > Power Off. Model X automatically powers back on again if you press the brake pedal or touch the touchscreen. Note: Model X automatically shifts into Park whenever it is determined that you are exiting the vehicle, even when you shift into Neutral before exiting. To keep Model X in Neutral, see Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Tow Mode) on page 50.
Restarting the Touchscreen
If Model X still does not detect the key, try holding it against the center console, immediately below the 12V power socket (see 12V Power Socket on page 134). If the key is still not detected, remove the key's battery and try again. See Replacing the Key Battery on page 5. Or try using another key. If another key does not work, contact Tesla.
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If your touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates unusual behavior, restart it by shifting into Park then pressing and holding both scroll wheels on the steering wheel until the touchscreen turns black, releasing when the Tesla logo appears. Within approximately 30 seconds, the touchscreen restarts. If the touchscreen is still unresponsive or demonstrating unusual behavior, contact Tesla. Note: Restarting the touchscreen does not power Model X off and on. Warning: Paying attention to road and traffic conditions must always be the driver's highest priority. To ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as well as other road users, restarting the Model X Owner's Manual
