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.
Shift Using the Center Console
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 on page 63
NOTE:
The front trunk, rear trunk, and doors
must be closed to shift using the center
console.
1. Park
2. Reverse
3. Neutral
4. Drive
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.
Park
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.
Drive
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.
Shifting
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Driving
