How to Jump Start a Tesla Model X

1. Open the hood using the no-power procedure described.
2. Pull the maintenance panel upwards to release its trim clips and remove it.
3. Find the red-covered positive (+) jump post; on vehicles built before about January 2023, release the red cover with a dry cloth on the metal beams.
4. Connect the power supply's red positive (+) cable to the red positive (+) jump post.
5. Connect the power supply's black negative (-) cable to the vehicle at the location shown in the manual.
6. Turn on the external power supply and touch the touchscreen to wake it up.
7. When finished, disconnect both cables, starting with the black negative (-) cable, then refit the maintenance panel and close the hood.

• Model X cannot be used to jump start another vehicle; doing so can result in damage.
• Avoid short circuits and do not let the positive cable touch other metal parts.
• The touchscreen may take several minutes to wake up.

Source: 2026 Tesla Model X owner's manual, PDF pages 249, 250. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.