Tesla MODEL S, Owner'S Manual

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The exterior side marker
lights, parking lights, tail
lights, and license plates lights
turn on.
ON Exterior lights are on.
Exterior lights automatically
turn on if Model S detects low
lighting conditions.
NOTE: For more information on exterior
lights, see Lights on page 55 .
• FRONT FOG and REAR FOG : Controls the
fog lights, if equipped (fog lights are only
available in some market regions).
• FOLD : Fold or unfold side mirrors.
• LOCK : Touch to manually lock the vehicle.
• Touch OPEN to open the corresponding
front trunk, rear trunk, or sunroof (if
equipped). You can also touch VENT to
partially open the sunroof (see Sunroof
on page 23 ).
• Charge Port : Touch the button next to the
charge port to open.
• Display Brightness : Adjust the brightness
of the display.
• Screen Clean Mode : When enabled, your
touchscreen darkens and is temporarily
disabled to facilitate cleaning. Follow the
onscreen instructions to exit Screen Clean
Mode.
Suspension
Ride Height : Adjust the ride height, ranging
from Low to Very High.
Jack : Disables self-leveling of the air
suspension.
Suspension Lowering : Selecting NEVER
maintains the standard height whereas AUTO
adjusts the height based on road type (see
Air Suspension on page 152 ).
NOTE: Model S must be powered on and you
must press the brake pedal before you can
change suspension settings.
WARNING: The air suspension system
causes Model S to self-level, even
when powered off. Therefore, when
transporting or lifting, you must
engage
Jack Mode to disable self-
leveling (see Instructions for
Transporters on page 213 and
Jacking and Lifting on page 195 ).
Lights
Use these settings to control exterior and
interior lights. Exterior light controls (
Exterior
Lights , Front Fog , and Rear Fog ) are also
available on the Quick Controls tab, and are
described in the previous topic. For detailed
information on lights, see Lights on page 55 .
Using this tab, you can also control the
following light settings:
• Dome Lights : Turn the overhead lights to
OFF, ON, or AUTO. When set to AUTO,
the dome lights automatically turn on
when you unlock Model S, open a door
upon exiting, or shift into Park.
• Ambient Lights : If on, the interior lights
turn on whenever the headlights are on (if
equipped).
• Daytime Running Lights : Toggle on if you
would like you have your headlights on
during the day time (if equipped).
• Auto High Beam : If on, the high beam
headlights can automatically switch to
low beam when there is light (for
example, from an oncoming vehicle)
detected in front of Model S. See High
Beam Headlights on page 57 .
• Headlights after Exit : If on, the headlights
remain on when you stop driving and park
Model S in low lighting conditions. They
automatically turn off after one minute or
when you lock Model S.
Driving
Acceleration : (If equipped) Choose an
acceleration setting that determines whether
acceleration is limited or increased (see
Acceleration Modes on page 76 ). Chill limits
acceleration for a slightly smoother and
gentler ride, whereas Standard or Sport
(depending on vehicle configuration)
provides the normal level of acceleration.
Controls
127 Using the Touchscreen