Stop and unplug, select Controls > Service > Car Wash Mode, then hold the brake and tap Enable Free Roll if the wash conveyor requires it.
Check that your vehicle has it.
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- 2025 Model X electric lineup with current Tesla software
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
Stop, select Park, close every powered door and trunk, and disconnect charging.
- 02
Touch Controls > Service > Car Wash Mode and review the preparation checklist.
- 03
For a conveyor, press and hold the brake and choose Enable Free Roll or Neutral as directed.
- 04
Avoid door and trunk controls while the vehicle is in the wash.
- 05
After leaving, touch Exit and verify powered closures, wipers, locks and charge port operate normally.
Important limits
- Tesla specifies touchless automatic washes only.
- Car Wash Mode requires the vehicle to be stationary and not charging.
- The mode exits above 9 mph (15 km/h).
Quick checks.
- ✓Close every powered closure, stop and unplug if the mode is unavailable.
- ✓Keep brake pressure applied when choosing Enable Free Roll.
- ✓Coordinate with the operator before re-enabling free roll if Park engages.
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Tesla Model X Owner's Manual — Cleaning and Car Wash Mode
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