Tesla Model X: Shifting
NOTE: Auto Shift out of Park is a BETA feature and is
disabled by default. When Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Model X is
designed to use inputs from various sensors to
automatically select Drive or Reverse. The instrument
panel displays the selected drive mode when the driver's
door is closed and seat belt is buckled.
To override the selection, press the brake pedal and use
the drive mode strip on touchscreen to shift into your
desired drive mode (Drive, Reverse, Park; see Shifting
Using the Touchscreen).
Confirm the drive mode selection and follow the
instructions on the instrument panel before you press
the accelerator. WARNING: As always, be aware of your vehicle
and surroundings before driving. Never rely on
Model X to automatically select a suitable drive
mode without confirming the selection before you
start to drive. If Auto Shift out of Park is unavailable, the instrument
panel displays a message.
Model X automatically selects a drive mode when: NOTE: Model X does not automatically select drive
modes in Valet Mode. Auto Shift out of Park is disabled by default. When
disabled, use the touchscreen or the center console to
manually shift. To enable Auto Shift out of Park, touch
Controls > Pedals & Steering > Auto Shift out of Park. When you press the brake pedal when parked, the drive
mode strip displays on one side of the touchscreen. Use
the drive mode strip to shift Model X: swipe up for Drive,
swipe down for Reverse or touch the P for Park. The
drive mode strip is always available on the touchscreen
when you touch Controls. NOTE: To shift from Drive into Reverse or vice versa, the
driving speed must be less than 5 mph (8 km/h). NOTE: The touchscreen's drive mode strip displays the
Park button only when the brake pedal is pressed and
shifting into Park is allowed based on the vehicle's
driving speed (less than 5 mph (8 km/h). To shift into Neutral, open Controls to bring up the drive
mode strip, then press and hold Neutral until Neutral
engages. NOTE: The touchscreen is the preferred method to
manually shift. However, in the unlikely situation in which
the touchscreen is unavailable and therefore can't be
used, the drive mode selector on the center console
automatically activates and must be used to shift (see
Shift Using the Center Console). If you try to shift when it is prohibited by the current
driving speed, the instrument panel displays an alert, a
chime sounds, and the drive mode does not change. In addition to manually shifting on the touchscreen, you
can shift by pressing P, R, N or D located on the center
console. In most situations, these buttons are not
available until you press one of the buttons to activate it.
When active, the LEDs associated with each button
illuminate and when you select P, R, N or D, the
associated LED illuminates amber.
In situations where the touchscreen is unavailable (for
example, experiencing a technical issue), or Model X is in
Valet or Transport Mode, the drive mode selector on the
center console activates automatically and there is no
need to touch it. NOTE: You can also activate the drive mode selector on
the center console by simultaneously and briefly
pressing both scroll buttons on the steering yoke.
However, if you press and hold both buttons
simultaneously, the drive mode selector activates and
the touchscreen restarts (see Restarting the
Touchscreen). NOTE: The front trunk, rear trunk, and doors must be
closed to shift using the center console. NOTE: When the touchscreen is available for shifting
and you have manually activated the drive mode
selector on the center console, the center console
automatically deactivates if you don't shift within 10
seconds. Model X automatically shifts into Park whenever it
determines that you are exiting the vehicle. For example,
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is
stopped. Model X also automatically shifts into Park
when the driver's door is opened or if no action is taken
within one minute of shifting.
To manually shift into Park, press the brake pedal and
touch the Park button on the touchscreen's drive mode
strip. If the touchscreen is unavailable, press Park on the
drive mode selector located on the center console. NOTE: The touchscreen's drive mode strip displays the
Park button only when the brake pedal is pressed and
shifting into park is allowed based on the driving speed. NOTE: You must always press the brake pedal to shift
out of Park. CAUTION: Model X will not shift out of Park if a
charge cable is plugged in, or if the charge port is
unable to determine whether a charging cable is
plugged in. In situations when Model X does not
shift out of Park, check the instrument panel or
touchscreen for instructions on how to proceed.
WARNING: It is the driver's responsibility to always
ensure the vehicle is in Park before exiting. Never
rely on Model X to automatically shift into Park for
you; it may not work in all circumstances. To manually shift into Drive, swipe up on the drive mode
strip located on the touchscreen or, if the touchscreen is
unavailable, press D on the drive mode selector located
on the center console. You can shift into Drive when
Model X is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h)
in Reverse. Reverse To manually shift into Reverse, swipe down on the drive
mode strip located on the touchscreen or, if the
touchscreen is unavailable, press R on the drive mode
selector located on the center console. You can shift into
Reverse when Model X is stopped or moving less than
5 mph (8 km/h) in Drive. You can manually close the
park assist view on the touchscreen by touching the X in
the upper corner. Neutral Neutral allows Model X to roll freely when you are not
pressing the brake pedal. To shift into Neutral, do any of
the following: NOTE: When Model X is traveling over 5 mph (8 km/h)
and you swipe up or down on the touchscreen's drive
mode strip, a Neutral icon displays at the bottom of the
drive mode strip from which you can also choose to
engage Neutral. NOTE: You must press the brake pedal to shift out of
Neutral if Model X is moving slower than approximately
5 mph (8 km/h).
Model X automatically shifts into Park when you open
the driver's door to exit the vehicle. To stay in Neutral
even when you leave Model X, you must engage
Transport Mode (described next). Model X automatically shifts into Park whenever you
finish driving and leave Model X. To keep Model X in
Neutral when you exit, allowing it to roll freely (for
example, pulling onto a flatbed truck), you must activate
Transport mode: 1. Shift into Park.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Touch Controls > Service > Towing. The touchscreen
displays a message reminding you how to properly
transport Model X.
4. Press and hold the Transport Mode button until it
turns blue. Model X is now free-rolling and can slowly
be rolled (no faster than walking speed) for short
distances or winched (for example, onto a flatbed
truck). For more information on Transport Mode, see Activate Transport Mode. NOTE: In Transport mode, Model X does not shift into a
drive mode. You must first cancel Transport mode by
touching Transport Mode again. Transport mode also
cancels if you use the touchscreen or drive mode
selector on the center console to shift into Park or if you
manually apply the parking brake by touching Controls
> Safety > Parking Brake.Auto Shift out of Park
Shifting Using the Touchscreen
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Shift Using the Center Console
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Park
Drive
Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral
(Transport Mode)