Overview............................................ 2
Interior Overview........................................................................ 2
Exterior Overview.......................................................................3
Opening and Closing.....................4
Doors............................................................................................... 4
Keyless Locking and Unlocking4Using the Key4Using Exterior Door Handles5Using Interior Door Handles6Interior Locking and Unlocking6Child-protection Lock6Drive-away Locking6Walk-away Locking6Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work7Opening Interior Doors with No Power7
Windows........................................................................................ 8
Opening and Closing8Locking Rear Windows8
Rear Trunk..................................................................................... 9
Opening9Closing9Adjusting the Opening Height9Interior Release10Opening with No Power10
Front Trunk................................................................................... 11
Opening11Closing11Interior Emergency Release12Opening with No Power12
Glove Box..................................................................................... 13
Opening and Closing13
Sunroof..........................................................................................14
Opening and Closing14
Cup Holders................................................................................. 15
Opening and Closing15
Seating and Safety
Restraints......................................... 16
Front and Rear Seats............................................................... 16
Correct Driving Position16Adjusting the Driver’s Seat16Folding Rear Seats17Raising Rear Seats17Head Supports17Seat Covers17
Seat Belts......................................................................................18
Wearing Seat Belts18Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant18Seat Belt Pre-tensioners19Testing Seat Belts19Seat Belt Warnings20
Child Safety Seats..................................................................... 21
Guidelines for Seating Children21Choosing a Child Safety Seat21Seating Larger Children23Installing Child Safety Seats23Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats23Installing LATCHChild Seats24Attaching Upper Tether Straps25Testing a Child Safety Seat25Warnings - Child Safety Seats26
Tesla Built In Rear Facing Child Seats..............................27
Usage Restrictions27Opening27Storing28Seating a Child29Warnings - Tesla Child Seats30
Airbags.......................................................................................... 31
Location of Airbags31How the Airbags Work32Types of Airbags32Passenger Front Airbag33Inflation Effects34Airbag Warning Indicator34Airbag Warnings34
Driving.............................................. 35
Driver Profiles............................................................................ 35
Creating a Driver Profile35Restoring a Driver’s Profile35Saved Driver Settings35
Steering Wheel..........................................................................36
Adjusting Position36Adjusting Sensitivity36Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons36Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons37Using Voice Commands37Horn38
Mirrors...........................................................................................39
Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors39Rear View Mirror39
Starting and Powering Off................................................... 40
Starting Model S40Powering Off40
Gears.............................................................................................. 41
Shifting Gears41Leaving Model S in Neutral - Tow Mode41
Instrument Panel.......................................................................42
Instrument Panel Overview42Indicator Lights43
Lights............................................................................................ 47
Controlling Lights47Headlight High Beams49Headlights After Exit49Cornering Lights49Turn Signals50Hazard Warning Flashers50
Wipers and Washers................................................................ 51
Wipers51Washers51
Park Assist...................................................................................52
How Park Assist Works52Visual and Audio Feedback52Controlling Audible Feedback52Limitations and False Warnings52Other Parking Aids53
Trip Information........................................................................54
Displaying Trip Information54
Getting Maximum Range.......................................................55
Driving Tips to Maximize Range55Saving Energy55
Brakes........................................................................................... 56
Braking Systems56Brake Wear56Regenerative Braking57Parking Brake57
Traction Control........................................................................58
How It Works58
Cruise Control............................................................................59
Operating Cruise Control59Changing the Cruising Speed59Canceling and Resuming60
Hill Start Assist........................................................................... 61
Rear View Camera................................................................... 62
Camera Location62
Using the Touchscreen.............. 63
Touchscreen Overview.......................................................... 63
The Big Picture63
Controls........................................................................................65
Controlling Model S Features65
Settings........................................................................................ 67
Customizing Model S67
Climate Controls.......................................................................70
Overview of Climate Controls70Customizing Climate Control71Ventilation72Climate Control Operating Tips72
Smart Air Suspension............................................................. 73
Manual Height Adjustments73Automatic Height Adjustments73Jack Mode73
Media and Audio.......................................................................74
Overview74XM Radio74Internet Radio74Favorites75My Music & Devices75USB Connections7612V Power Socket76
Phone............................................................................................ 77
Bluetooth®Compatibility77Pairing a Bluetooth Phone77Importing Contacts77Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone77Connecting to a Paired Phone78Making a Phone Call78Receiving a Phone Call78In Call Options78
Maps and Navigation.............................................................. 79
Overview79Using Maps79Starting Navigation79During Navigation79Favorite Destinations80
Security Settings....................................................................... 81
About the Security System81
HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver.......................................82
About HomeLink®82Programming HomeLink®82
Connecting to Wi-Fi................................................................83
Software Updates.................................................................... 84
Loading New Software84Viewing Release Notes84
Mobile App..................................................................................85
Model S Mobile App85
Charging.......................................... 86
Electric Vehicle Components.............................................. 86
High Voltage Components86Charging Equipment87
Battery Information.................................................................88
About the Battery88Battery Care88
Charging Model S.....................................................................89
Opening the Charge Port89Plugging In89During Charging90Stopping Charging90Charge Port Light90Changing Charge Settings91Charging Status92
Maintenance...................................93
Maintenance Schedule........................................................... 93
Service Intervals93Daily Checks93Monthly Checks93Fluid Replacement Intervals93High Voltage Safety93
Tire Care and Maintenance.................................................. 94
Maintaining Tire Pressures94Inspecting and Maintaining Tires95Replacing Tires and Wheels96Using Tire Chains97Tire Pressure Monitoring97
Temporary Tire Repair...........................................................99
Tire Repair Kit99Inflating with Sealant and Air100Inflating with Air Only101Replacing the Sealant Canister102
Cleaning..................................................................................... 103
Cleaning the Exterior103Cleaning the Interior104Polishing, Touch Up, and Body Repair105Using a Car Cover105Floor Mats105
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets.........................................106
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades106Cleaning Washer Jets107
Fluid Reservoirs.......................................................................108
Removing the Maintenance Panel108Checking Battery Coolant108Checking Brake Fluid109Topping Up Washer Fluid110
Fuses..............................................................................................111
Fuse Box Locations111Replacing a Fuse111Fuse Box 1112Fuse Box 2114Fuse Box 3116Fuse Box 4117
Jacking and Lifting..................................................................118
Jacking Procedure118
Parts and Accessories............................................................119
Parts, Accessories, and Modifications119Body Repairs119
Specifications...............................120
Identification Labels.............................................................. 120
Vehicle Identification Number120Emission Control Label120
Vehicle Loading........................................................................ 121
Load Capacity Labeling121Calculating Load Limits122Towing a Trailer123
Dimensions and Weights..................................................... 124
Exterior Dimensions124Weights124
Subsystems............................................................................... 125
Motor125Transmission125Steering125Brakes126Suspension126Battery - 12V126Battery - High Voltage127
Wheels and Tires.....................................................................128
Wheel Specifications128Wheel Alignment Values128Tire Specifications129Understanding Tire Markings130Uniform Tire Quality Grading132Wheels and Tires Glossary133
Roadside Assistance................. 134
About Roadside Assistance................................................134
Contacting Roadside Assistance134
Instructions for Transporters..............................................135
Use a Flatbed Only135Disable Self-Leveling (air suspension vehicles only)135Activate Tow Mode135Connect the Tow Chain136Pull Onto the Trailer and Secure the Wheels137
Consumer Information..............138
Disclaimers................................................................................ 138
Vehicle Telematics/Data Recorders138Quality Control138About this Owner Information138California Proposition 65139
Reporting Concerns.............................................................. 140
Contacting Tesla140Reporting Safety Defects - US140Reporting Safety Defects - Canada140
Declarations of Conformity..................................................141
Key and Passive Unlocking System141Tire Pressure Monitoring System141HomeLink141Radio Frequency Information141
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