Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2018 Tesla Model X 100DFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Disable Service Mode
- Disable Service Mode using either a laptop with Toolbox 3 or the vehicle touchscreen.
- Touchscreen
- On the vehicle touchscreen, touch CONTROLS (vehicle icon) > SERVICE MODE > EXIT SERVICE MODE
at the top of the Service Mode menu.NOTE: The red "SERVICE MODE" overlay or red touchscreen border is removed.
- Return to the procedure that required Service Mode to be disabled.
- On the vehicle touchscreen, touch CONTROLS (vehicle icon) > SERVICE MODE > EXIT SERVICE MODE
at the top of the Service Mode menu.
- Laptop with Toolbox 3
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect And Disconnect) .
- Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock .
- In Toolbox 3, click the Actions tab, type "Service" into the search field, click PROC_ICE_X_EXIT-SERVICE-MODE , click Run , and then allow the routine to complete.
- Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect And Disconnect) .
- Return to the procedure that required Service Mode to be disabled.
- Touchscreen
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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