Keys and Doors • Double-click to unlock. Hazard Radio equipment on a similar frequency can warning lights flash twice. affect the key. If this happens, move the key at Note: If Model X is equipped with the least one foot (30 cm) away from other premium upgrades package and electronic devices (phone, laptop, etc). If the Automatic Doors is enabled (touch key does not work, you may need to change Controls > Vehicle > Automatic its battery. If the key‡s battery is discharged, Doors), doors unlock and the driver's you can open Model X by following the door opens as you approach Model X. unlocking procedure (see Unlocking When the A subsequent double-click opens the Key Doesn't Work on page 13). passenger front door. Caution: Remember to bring the key with 3. Front trunk you when you drive. Although you can • Double-click to open the front trunk. drive Model X away from its key, you will be unable to power it back on after it 4. Falcon wing doors powers off. • Double-click to open/close the Caution: Protect the key from impact, associated falcon wing door. high temperatures, and damage from • Single-click to stop movement of the liquids. Avoid contact with solvents, associated falcon wing door. waxes and abrasive cleaners. Subsequently double-clicking reverses movement of the falcon wing door. Replacing the Key Battery For example if the door was opening, The key‡s battery lasts for approximately a it closes, and vice versa. year with normal use. When the battery is low, Note: Falcon wing doors are designed a message displays on the instrument panel. to proactively detect obstacles that Follow these steps to replace it: prevent the doors from moving when Note: Tesla recommends replacing the battery an obstacle is detected. in all keys at the same time. Warning: Model X falcon wing 1. With the key placed button-side down on doors have several sensors to a soft surface, use a small flat-bladed tool detect the presence of an object or fingernail to release the bottom cover. in the door's path. In most cases, when an object is detected, the door stops moving. However, the sensors are unable to detect all areas under all circumstances, particularly when closing, Therefore, you must monitor the movement of falcon wing doors to ensure the door's path of movement is free of obstacles, staying prepared at all times to proactively intervene to stop the door from contacting an object (including a person). Failure to do Note: If a lanyard is attached to the key, so can cause serious damage or you can release the bottom cover by bodily injury. placing your thumb against the "X" on the You do not need to point the key at Model X, bottom cover, then firmly pulling the but you must be within operating range lanyard toward you (hence pushing the (which varies depending on the strength of key off of its cover). You can also pry the the key‡s battery). cover off by placing a small flat-bladed tool, a fingernail, or the Tesla-provided If Model X is unable to detect the key, the tool against the lanyard cord. touchscreen displays a message indicating that a key is not inside. Place the key where Model X can best detect it, which is below the 12V power socket (see Key Not Inside on page 54). Opening and Closing 7
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