CAUTION: Protect the key from impact, high
temperatures, and damage from liquids. Avoid
contact with solvents, waxes, and abrasive
cleaners.
Passive Locking and Unlocking
Locking and unlocking Model X with your key fob is
conveniently hands-free. Although you must be carrying
a paired key fob, there is no need to use it.
Model X has
sensors around the vehicle that can recognize the
presence of a key fob within a range of approximately
six feet (two meters). Therefore, you can keep your key
fob in your pocket or purse and press the door handle to
unlock and extend the handle. When carrying your key
fob with you, you can also open the trunk without
having to use the key by pressing the
liftgate's exterior
switch. If
Walk-Away Door Lock is enabled, Model X
automatically locks when you exit and the key fob is no
longer in range (see Walk-Away Door Lock on page 22).
Passive locking and unlocking is automatically enabled
when you pair your key fob to
Model X.
Although you can use the same key fob with multiple
vehicles, it can only be paired to one vehicle at a time.
To activate a paired key fob to a dierent vehicle, touch
the flat side onto the driver's side door pillar and click
any button on the key fob to confirm.
NOTE: For increased security, passive locking and
unlocking disables after being stationary for five minutes
while within vehicle range when the vehicle is not in use
(for example, you are standing outside your vehicle). In
this situation, you must shake or press a button on the
key fob to re-enable passive locking and unlocking.
Replacing the Key Fob Battery
Under normal use, the key fob has a battery that lasts
for up to one year, depending on key fob version and
selected vehicle settings. When the battery is low, a
message displays on the touchscreen.
To replace the key fob battery:
1. With the key fob placed button side down on a soft
surface, release the bottom cover, using a small flat-
bladed tool.
NOTE: If a lanyard is attached to the key, you can
release the bottom cover by placing your thumb
against the "X" on the bottom cover, then
firmly
pulling the lanyard toward you (hence pushing the
key o of its cover). You can also pry the cover o by
placing a small
flat-bladed tool, a fingernail, or the
Tesla-provided tool against the lanyard cord.
2.
Remove the battery by lifting it away from the
retaining clips.
3.
While avoiding touching the battery's flat surfaces,
insert the new battery (type CR2354) with the ‘+’
side facing up.
NOTE: Wipe the battery clean before fitting and
avoid touching the battery's flat surfaces. Finger
marks on the flat surfaces of the battery can reduce
battery life.
CAUTION:
The battery should press against the
spring on the positive contact. Do not place the
battery on top of the contact and force it down
vertically. Doing so may damage the contact.
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