Tesla MODEL X - Climate Controls

Overview of Climate Controls
Climate controls are always available at the bottom of the touchscreen. To turn the climate control system on, touch
the fan icon or adjust the cabin temperature. To turn it o, touch the fan icon and then touch the o button near the
center of the popup window.
By default, climate control is set to the Auto setting, which maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe
weather conditions. When you adjust the cabin temperature in the Auto setting, the system automatically adjusts the
heating, air conditioning, air distribution, and fan speed to maintain the cabin at your selected temperature. To
override the Auto setting, touch the fan icon, turn
o the Auto setting, then manually adjust your settings (see
Adjusting Climate Control Settings on page 140). If you've manually adjusted individual settings, you can also revert
back to Auto at any time by touching
AUTO on the climate control popup window.
NOTE: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options,
software version, market region, and settings, the information displayed may be slightly dierent.
1.
Seat heaters operate at three setting levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). When operating, the associated seat
icon displays twisting lines that turn red to indicate the setting level. If equipped with ventilated seats, a popup
appears that allows you to switch between heating and cooling. When cooling, the twisting lines turn blue.
NOTE: If Model X is equipped with rear seat heaters and/or the optional subzero weather package, you can also
control seat heaters in the rear seats, heated wipers, and heated steering wheel by touching the fan icon then
touching the seat tab.
2.
Touch an up or down arrow to change the cabin temperature. To apply a temperature setting to both the driver
and passenger side, touch SYNC on the popup that appears when you touch an arrow. When you apply the same
temperature to both sides, only one temperature setting displays. Touch
SYNC again to display separate
temperature settings for the driver and passenger.
3.
Touch the fan icon to turn on climate control and to manually customize settings to suit your preferences (see
Adjusting Climate Control Settings on page 140). Touch and hold the fan icon to quickly turn o climate control.
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional cold weather package, touch this icon to access controls for the rear
seat heaters.
4.
The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch once to defog the windshield (the icon turns
blue). Touch a second time to defrost the windshield (the icon turns red and the heating and fan operate at
maximum levels). Touch a third time to turn o and restore the air distribution, heating, and fan to their previous
settings. See
Cold Weather Best Practices on page 92 for more information on preparing for cold weather.
5.
Touch to warm up the rear window. When operating, the icon turns red. After 15 minutes, the rear window
defroster automatically turns o. The exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever the rear window defroster is
operating.
WARNING:
To avoid burns resulting from prolonged use, individuals who have peripheral neuropathy, or whose
capacity to feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age, neurological injury, or some other condition, should
exercise caution when using the climate control system and seat heaters.
Climate Controls
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