Jump Starting

The following instructions assume you are using an external low voltage power supply (such as a portable jump starter). If jump starting Model X using another vehicle, refer to the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.

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CAUTION
Model X cannot be used to jump start another vehicle. Doing so can result in damage.
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CAUTION
Avoid short circuits when jump starting Model X. Connecting cables to the wrong jump post, touching leads together, etc., can damage Model X.

Follow these steps:

  1. Open the hood (see Opening the Hood with No Power).
  2. Remove the maintenance panel by pulling it upwards to release the trim clips that hold it in place.
  3. For vehicles manufactured prior to approximately January 2023:
    1. Locate the positive (+) jump post. The positive (+) jump post, marked by a red cover, is located behind (in the direction of the vehicle cabin) the wiper motor and white, rectangular fluid reservoir. The jump post may not be immediately visible once you've removed the maintenance panel. To locate it, look around and under the fluid reservoir and wiper motor.
    2. Once you have located the positive (+) jump post, lay a dry cloth on top of the metal beams that frame the jump post and reach around and under the fluid reservoir to release the red cover from the post.
  4. Connect the low voltage power supply's red positive (+) cable to the red positive (+) jump post.
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    CAUTION
    To avoid damaging Model X, do not allow the positive cable to contact other metal components.
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    Note
    Depending on date of manufacture, the cover and the red positive (+) jump post location may differ slightly.

    For vehicles manufactured prior to approximately January 2023:

    For vehicles manufactures after approximately January 2023:

  5. Connect the low voltage power supply's black negative (-) cable to the vehicle in the location shown.
  6. Turn on the external power supply (refer to the manufacturer’s instructions). Touch the touchscreen to wake it up.
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    Note
    It may take several minutes for the touchscreen to wake up.
  7. When external low voltage power is no longer required, disconnect both cables, beginning with the black negative (-) cable.
  8. Replace the maintenance panel by placing it back in its original location and pressing down until it is secure.
  9. Close the hood.