Shift Using the Center Console
In addition to manually shifting on the touchscreen, you
can shift by pressing P, R, N or D located on the center
console. In most situations, these buttons are not
available until you press one of the buttons to activate it.
When active, the LEDs associated with each button
illuminate and when you select P, R, N or D, the
associated LED illuminates amber.
In situations where the touchscreen is unavailable (for
example, experiencing a technical issue), or Model S is in
Valet or Transport Mode, the drive mode selector on the
center console activates automatically and there is no
need to touch it.
NOTE:
You can also activate the drive mode selector on
the center console by simultaneously and
briefly
pressing both scroll buttons on the steering yoke.
However, if you press and
hold
both buttons
simultaneously, the drive mode selector activates
and
the touchscreen restarts (see
).
NOTE:
The front trunk, rear trunk, and doors must be
closed to shift using the center console.
1. Park
2. Reverse
3. Neutral
4. Drive
NOTE:
When the touchscreen is available for shifting
and you have manually activated the drive mode
selector on the center console, the center console
automatically deactivates if you don't shift within 10
seconds.
Park
Model S automatically shifts into Park whenever it
determines that you are exiting the vehicle. For example,
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is
stopped. Model S also automatically shifts into Park
when the driver's door is opened or if no action is taken
within one minute of shifting.
To manually shift into Park, press the brake pedal and
touch the
Park
button on the touchscreen's drive mode
strip. If the touchscreen is unavailable, press Park on the
drive mode selector located on the center console.
NOTE:
The touchscreen's drive mode strip displays the
Park
button only when the brake pedal is pressed and
shifting into park is allowed based on the driving speed.
NOTE:
You must always press the brake pedal to shift
out of
Park.
CAUTION:
Model S will not shift out of Park if a
charge cable is plugged in, or if the charge port is
unable to determine whether a charging cable is
plugged in. In situations when Model S does not
shift out of Park, check the instrument panel or
touchscreen for instructions on how to proceed.
WARNING:
It is the driver's responsibility to always
ensure the vehicle is in Park before exiting. Never
rely on Model S to automatically shift into Park for
you; it may not work in all circumstances.
Drive
To manually shift into Drive, swipe up on the drive mode
strip located on the touchscreen or, if the touchscreen is
unavailable, press D on the drive mode selector located
on the center console. You can shift into Drive when
Model S is stopped or moving less than 5 mph (8 km/h)
in Reverse.
Reverse
To manually shift into Reverse, swipe down on the drive
mode strip located on the touchscreen or, if the
touchscreen is unavailable, press R on the drive mode
selector located on the center console. You can shift into
Reverse when Model S is stopped or moving less than
5 mph (8 km/h) in Drive. You can manually close the
park assist view on the touchscreen by touching the
X
in
the upper corner.
Neutral
Neutral allows Model S to roll freely when you are not
pressing the brake pedal. To shift into Neutral, do any of
the following:
• Open
Controls
, then press and hold the
Neutral
icon
on the drive mode strip until Model S engages
Neutral.
Shifting
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