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How It Works

Your Model S includes the following Driver Assistance components that actively monitor the
surrounding roadway:

A camera is mounted above the rear license plate.

Ultrasonic sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers.

A camera is mounted in each door pillar.

Three cameras are mounted to the windshield above the rear view mirror.

A camera is mounted to each front fender.

Radar is mounted behind the front bumper on the left side of the vehicle.

Model S is also equipped with high precision electrically-assisted braking and steering systems.

About Driver Assistance

Driver Assistance

Summary of Contents for S 2017

Page 1: ...MODEL S OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Assist 97 Using the Touchscreen 99 Touchscreen Overview 99 Controls 104 Settings 107 Climate Controls 111 Smart Air Suspension 116 Media and Audio 118 Phone 122 Maps and Navigation 124 Calendar 129 Se...

Page 3: ...g Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 42 7 Gear selector Shifting Gears on page 46 8 Touchscreen Touchscreen Overview on page 99 9 Glovebox button Glove Box on page 14 10 Power window switches Openin...

Page 4: ...mirrors Mirrors on page 44 7 Hood Front trunk Front Trunk on page 12 8 Radar sensor hidden from view in the above image About Driver Assistance on page 73 9 Wheels and tires Wheels and Tires on page...

Page 5: ...locks automatically If you set Walk Away Door Lock to ON Model S locks when you walk away carrying your key with you see Walk away Locking on page 7 While sitting inside Model S you can also lock and...

Page 6: ...key from impact high temperatures and damage from liquids Avoid contact with solvents waxes and abrasive cleaners Replacing the Key Battery The key s battery lasts for approximately a year When the b...

Page 7: ...er a door is open the Door Open indicator displays on the instrument panel The image of the Model S on the touchscreen Controls window also shows which door or trunk is open Opening Doors from the Int...

Page 8: ...away locking is temporarily suspended for one minute If you open a door within this minute it does not re lock until after all the doors are closed and you have walked away with the key Unlocking Whe...

Page 9: ...e front doors open as usual using the interior door handles To open the rear doors fold back the edge of the carpet below the rear seats to expose the mechanical release cable Pull the mechanical rele...

Page 10: ...ch gently and release when the window is where you want it Warning Before closing a window it is the driver s responsibility to ensure that all occupants especially children do not have any body parts...

Page 11: ...te to sense an obstruction when opening or closing You must proactively monitor the liftgate to ensure that it does not come into contact with a person or object Failure to do so may result in damage...

Page 12: ...ase switch is disabled if child protection locks are turned on see Child protection Lock on page 7 or if Model S is moving Accessing the Cargo Area To access the cargo area inside the rear trunk pull...

Page 13: ...r its own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or center of the hood can cause damage To properly close the hood 1 Lower the hood until the striker touches the latches 2 Place both hands on...

Page 14: ...g People should never climb inside the front trunk Never shut the front trunk when a person is inside Warning Care should be taken to ensure that objects inside the front trunk do not bump against the...

Page 15: ...ote The glove box locks whenever Model S is locked externally using the key or walk away locking It also locks when Model S is in Valet mode see Valet Mode on page 40 It does not lock when Model S is...

Page 16: ...oes not close If after removing the obstruction it still does not close touch and hold CLOSE to override the sunroof s anti trap mechanism Touch VENT to open the sunroof slightly To stop the sunroof f...

Page 17: ...ose a front cup holder slide back the armrest To expose rear cup holders if available on your vehicle press and release the cup holder face plate located at the back of the center console Cup Holders...

Page 18: ...oss your hips not across your stomach Adjusting the Driver s Seat 1 Adjust lumbar support Note If your Model S is equipped with adjustable head supports this button is also used to moved the head supp...

Page 19: ...oving Folding Rear Seats Model S has a split rear seat that can fold forward Note If Model S is equipped with the optional executive rear seats these seats do not fold forward Before folding remove it...

Page 20: ...The selection you choose is retained until you manually change it You can save the head support setting to your driver profile see Driver Profiles on page 39 Note On earlier Model S vehicles the head...

Page 21: ...se seat covers on Model S Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat mounted side air bags if a collision occurs It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system Front and Rear Sea...

Page 22: ...t see Correct Driving Position on page 17 2 Draw the belt out smoothly ensuring the belt lays flat across the pelvis chest and mid point of your collar bone between the neck and shoulder 3 Insert the...

Page 23: ...etract the seat belt webbing to reduce forward movement of the occupant If the pre tensioners and airbags did not activate in an impact this does not mean they malfunctioned It usually means that the...

Page 24: ...ve been worn in a collision must be inspected or replaced by Tesla even if damage to the assembly is not obvious Warning Seat belts that show signs of wear such as fraying or have been cut or damaged...

Page 25: ...priate for the child s age weight and size Never use child safety seats in the front row passenger seat Warning Never seat a child on a seat with an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it DEATH or SERIOUS INJUR...

Page 26: ...built in rear facing child seats these seats are child safety seats and are designed only for children within a specific height and weight range see Tesla Built In Rear Facing Child Seats on page 31...

Page 27: ...lt and upper tether strap If combined weight of child and safety seat is over 65 lbs 29 kg attach using the seat belt and upper tether strap Attach booster seats using the seat belt only Many child sa...

Page 28: ...tracted The ALR mechanism operates as a ratchet winding in slack and preventing the seat belt from extending any further until it has been completely rewound When installing a child safety seat engage...

Page 29: ...ith child seats or booster seats that have an integrated safety belt in situations where the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint is more than 65 lbs 29 kg In these situations use the...

Page 30: ...kg and can sit independently Up to the age of two a child s spine and neck are not sufficiently developed to avoid injury in a frontal impact Warning Do not allow a baby or infant to be held on a lap...

Page 31: ...the seat inspected or replaced as described in the child safety seat manufacturer s instructions Child Safety Seats 30 Model S Owner s Manual...

Page 32: ...instead of recirculating the air This draws more air into the rear seating areas See Customizing Climate Control on page 112 Opening 1 Remove the cover from the trunk floor and pull the strap to lift...

Page 33: ...to release the head supports from the seat back then fold back onto the seat 3 Secure the Velcro strap 4 Pull the strap at the rear of the seat to fold the seat assembly into the trunk floor 5 Replac...

Page 34: ...air This draws more air into the rear seating areas See Customizing Climate Control on page 112 1 Position the child in the seat with arms through the loops of the seat belts 2 Connect the two halves...

Page 35: ...injury or death Warning Do not remove or replace the fabric on a Tesla built in rear facing child seat The covers are an integral part of the restraint s performance and should not be removed or repl...

Page 36: ...ag is a supplemental restraint at those seating positions All occupants including the driver should always wear their seat belts whether or not an airbag is also provided at their seating position to...

Page 37: ...d injuries if children or small adults are riding in the front seats On the driver s side the front airbag works with a seat position sensor that adjusts the inflation level based on the seating posit...

Page 38: ...immediately and seat passengers in the rear seating positions only If the passenger airbag is permanently off even when the seat is empty contact Tesla immediately To make sure the sensing system can...

Page 39: ...e their arms over the airbag module as an inflating airbag can cause fractures or other injuries Warning Airbags inflate with considerable speed and force which can cause injury To limit injuries ensu...

Page 40: ...files some features may not be automatically saved and adjusted based on the driver profile for example mirror position Easy Entry You can define an Easy Entry setting that moves the steering wheel an...

Page 41: ...ed HomeLink if applicable in your market region is not accessible Driver Profiles are not accessible Summon is disabled Wi Fi and Bluetooth are disabled When Model S is in Valet Mode you cannot pair n...

Page 42: ...teering wheel to change radio stations control the media player s volume and to choose what displays on the left side of the instrument panel whenever the Navigation app is not displaying instructions...

Page 43: ...ke a phone call the right side of the instrument panel automatically displays call options to help you easily handle phone calls on your Bluetooth connected phone 1 Press to use a voice command to cal...

Page 44: ...o call a contact on your Bluetooth connected phone say Call or Dial followed by the contact s first and or last name s For example Call Joe or Call Joe Smith To search for or navigate to a location sa...

Page 45: ...and options selected at time of purchase some Model S vehicles are not equipped with a side mirror that automatically dims at night and may not include heated side mirrors In addition mirror adjustmen...

Page 46: ...either manually or automatically Powering Off When you finish driving shift into Park by pressing the button on the end of the gear selector The parking brake automatically engages and all systems ke...

Page 47: ...moving less than 5 mph 8 km h in Reverse If Model S is moving less than 1 mph 1 6 km h you must press the brake to shift into Drive Note When in Drive push the lever all the way down and release to e...

Page 48: ...ssage telling you that Model S will roll freely Note In Tow mode Model S does not shift into a driving gear To cancel Tow mode shift into Park or touch Tow mode again Tow mode also cancels if you use...

Page 49: ...isplayed may be slightly different The following indicators illuminate on the instrument panel to advise you or alert you of a specific condition Indicator Description Low beam headlights are on High...

Page 50: ...tomatic self leveling is disabled In other words Model S is in Jack mode and is ready to be lifted or pulled onto a transporter Jack mode cancels when Model S is driven over 4 5 mph 7 km h See Smart A...

Page 51: ...2 A seat belt for an occupied seat is not fastened See Seat Belts on page 21 Note Depending on the date of manufacture rear seating positions may not be equipped with a seat belt reminder Electronic s...

Page 52: ...Indicator Description Flashes green when the right turn signal is operating Both turn signal indicators flash green when the hazard warning flashers are operating Instrument Panel Driving 51...

Page 53: ...aven t set a cruising speed the icon is gray and the speed is not shown see Traffic Aware Cruise Control on page 76 4 Driving speed 5 Autosteer is actively steering Model S When Autosteer is available...

Page 54: ...ecause the Battery is too cold When this happens a portion of the Battery meter is blue and the driving distance value has a snowflake image next to it If Model S is plugged in you can heat your Batte...

Page 55: ...hat you are doing For example you will notice interior lights marker lights tail lights door handle lights and puddle lights that turn on when you unlock Model S when you open a door and when you shif...

Page 56: ...turn on whenever the headlights are on 3 If you turn on AUTO HIGH BEAM high beam headlights turn on and off automatically based on whether or not light is detected in front of Model S see High Beam He...

Page 57: ...gion the exterior lights used for this purpose do not turn off PARKING Only the side marker lights parking lights tail lights and license plate lights turn on ON Exterior lights turn on Note Model S h...

Page 58: ...ditions and driving circumstances Headlights After Exit When you stop driving and park Model S in low lighting conditions the exterior lights automatically turn on They automatically turn off after on...

Page 59: ...see Overtake Acceleration on page 79 Warning If you have purchased the optional Enhanced Autopilot or Full Self Driving Capability packages and Autosteer is active engaging a turn signal may cause Mod...

Page 60: ...ally check and clean the edge of the wiper blade If damaged replace the blade immediately For details on checking and replacing wiper blades see Wiper Blades and Washer Jets on page 155 Caution In har...

Page 61: ...hat turn on whenever the ambient temperature nears freezing or when you turn on the heated wipers Controls Cold Weather Heated Wipers The washer de icers turn off when the heated wipers turn off after...

Page 62: ...lso does not prevent the danger of hydroplaning where a layer of water prevents direct contact between the tires and the road Automatic Emergency Braking automatically applies full braking in situatio...

Page 63: ...slow down and coasts further than if set to Standard Parking Brake The parking brake automatically engages when you shift Model S into Park and releases when you shift into any other gear Note The par...

Page 64: ...Warning Traction control cannot prevent collisions caused by driving dangerously or turning too sharply at high speeds Allowing Wheel Slip To allow the wheels to spin at a limited speed you can enabl...

Page 65: ...r too close or too far from the sensors Park Assist is for guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace your own direct visual checks It is not a substitute for careful driving Visual and Aud...

Page 66: ...ated below approximately 8 inches 20 cm such as a curb or low barrier Caution Shorter objects that are detected such as curbs or low barriers can move into the blind spot of the sensors Model S cannot...

Page 67: ...You can then release the brake pedal and remain stopped even on a hill This indicator displays on the instrument panel whenever Vehicle Hold is actively braking Model S To disengage Vehicle Hold pres...

Page 68: ...acceleration setting While the battery is being heated the touchscreen displays a message providing you with an approximate wait time and when the additional power is available the message indicates...

Page 69: ...You can use Launch Mode immediately after enabling Max Battery Power There is no need to wait until Max Battery Power is in its READY state 2 With Model S shifted into Drive and at a complete stop wi...

Page 70: ...enter a new name for the trip then press Save To reset a particular trip meter touch its associated Reset button You can display information for up to three trips on the instrument panel Use the chec...

Page 71: ...nsumption display how much energy Model S has consumed over the past 5 15 or 30 miles 10 25 or 50 km Touch Average Range to display a graph of the average energy consumed over the past 5 15 or 30 mile...

Page 72: ...charging location from the list Model S provides navigation instructions and the turn by turn direction list displays the predicted amount of energy that will remain when you arrive at the charging de...

Page 73: ...arriers that can potentially cause damage or injury In addition several external factors can reduce the performance of the camera including a dirty or obstructed lens Therefore depending on the rear v...

Page 74: ...d in the front and rear bumpers 3 A camera is mounted in each door pillar 4 Three cameras are mounted to the windshield above the rear view mirror 5 A camera is mounted to each front fender 6 Radar is...

Page 75: ...ble until the calibration process is complete the feature will not be enabled and the instrument panel displays a message Note Model S repeats the calibration process if the cameras are serviced by Te...

Page 76: ...id using a high pressure power washer Caution Do not clean an ultrasonic sensor or camera lens with a sharp or abrasive object that can scratch or damage its surface About Driver Assistance Driver Ass...

Page 77: ...equately slow Model S down for them Always watch the road in front of you and be prepared to take corrective action at all times Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Warning Do not u...

Page 78: ...hin 164 feet 50 meters of an exit on a controlled access road only such as a highway or freeway causes Traffic Aware Cruise Control to assume you are exiting As a result Traffic Aware Cruise Control b...

Page 79: ...he lever when the desired setting is displayed Note Your setting is retained until you manually change it Warning It is the driver s responsibility to determine and maintain a safe following distance...

Page 80: ...the accelerator pedal The turn signal accelerates only when the following conditions are met Traffic Aware Cruise Control is operating and detects a vehicle in front of you No obstacles or vehicles ar...

Page 81: ...a vehicle ahead within the specified distance Your driving speed exceeds the maximum cruising speed of 90 mph 150 km h You shift Model S into a different gear The driver s seat belt is unbuckled A do...

Page 82: ...or due to heavy rain snow fog etc Bright light such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight is interfering with the view of the camera s The radar sensor is obstructed dirty covered etc The win...

Page 83: ...ore you can operate Autosteer you must enable it by touching Controls Settings Driver Assistance Autosteer ON To indicate that Autosteer is available but not actively steering Model S the instrument p...

Page 84: ...e the road or disengage Autosteer by using the steering wheel you can increase your set speed again if desired Hold Steering Wheel Autosteer uses data from the camera s sensors and GPS to determine ho...

Page 85: ...Autosteer is unable to accurately determine lane markings For example lane markings are excessively worn have visible previous markings have been adjusted due to road construction are changing quickl...

Page 86: ...ffic conditions are constantly changing and where bicycles and pedestrians are present Warning The performance of Auto Lane Change depends on the ability of the camera s to recognize lane markings War...

Page 87: ...ement can cancel both Auto Lane Change and Autosteer Canceling Auto Lane Change Auto Lane Change cancels when you manually move the steering wheel press the brake pedal or disengage the turn indicator...

Page 88: ...below 15 mph 24 km h and perpendicular parking locations when driving below 10 mph 16 km h Note The parking icon appears only if the vehicle s position and or the circumstances of the surrounding are...

Page 89: ...touchscreen Autopark also cancels parking when The parking sequence exceeds the maximum of seven moves Model S detects that the driver is exiting the vehicle A door is opened You press the accelerator...

Page 90: ...ing a parking maneuver use the mobile app press any button on the key or if sitting in the vehicle interact with the steering wheel brake pedal accelerator pedal or gear stalk Note If you want Summon...

Page 91: ...m distance that Summon can move Model S If applicable open your garage door As described earlier this can be automated using Auto HomeLink if equipped Note Use Summon on flat driveways only where a ra...

Page 92: ...wo seconds Summon has moved Model S the maximum distance of approximately 39 feet 12 meters Limitations Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in the following types of situations The road is slope...

Page 93: ...such as a vehicle is detected In these situations Model S automatically steers to a safer position in its driving lane This steering is applied only when Model S is traveling between 30 and 85 mph 48...

Page 94: ...unnecessary or inappropriate steering in these situations You are driving Model S on sharp corners or on a curve at a relatively high speed Bright light such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunl...

Page 95: ...igned to sound a chime and highlight the vehicle in front of you in red on the instrument panel If this happens TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION Warnings cancel automatically when the risk of a collis...

Page 96: ...ended that you do not disable Automatic Emergency Braking If you disable it Model S does not automatically apply the brakes in situations where a collision is considered likely Warning Automatic Emerg...

Page 97: ...ng the view of the camera s fogged over dirty covered by a sticker etc Warning The limitations described above do not represent an exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with proper operatio...

Page 98: ...ument panel increases in size If you set the speed limit warning to Chime see Controlling Speed Assist on page 97 and exceed the determined speed limit the speed limit sign on the instrument panel inc...

Page 99: ...limit signs are not clearly visible due to heavy rain snow fog etc Bright light such as from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight is interfering with the view of the camera s Model S is being drive...

Page 100: ...touchscreen changes between the Day light background and Night dark background setting depending on ambient lighting conditions Note The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes...

Page 101: ...Touchscreen Overview 100 Model S Owner s Manual...

Page 102: ...us symbol displays only when Model S is powered on Note You can also display the time and outside temperature on the instrument panel by choosing the Clock option using the left or right scroll wheel...

Page 103: ...the map Touch the map to redisplay them Calendar See Calendar on page 129 Energy See Getting Maximum Range on page 70 Web Access the Internet using the web browser if equipped Camera Display the area...

Page 104: ...el on the left side of the steering wheel 8 Reverse the position of the two currently displayed apps Warning Paying attention to road and traffic conditions must always be the driver s highest priorit...

Page 105: ...ol and customize all main features of Model S Note The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only Depending on vehicle options software version and market region the options av...

Page 106: ...enable Slip Start A warning message displays on the instrument panel Although Slip Start disables automatically when driving speed exceeds 50 mph 80 km h or when you start Model S it is strongly recom...

Page 107: ...f manual adjustments you make To disable the touchscreen momentarily for cleaning purposes touch Clean Mode You can also put Model S into an energy saving mode so it consumes less energy when not in u...

Page 108: ...s Note The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only Depending on vehicle options software version and market region the options available on the Settings screen may be differ...

Page 109: ...ng view see Adaptive Front Lighting System AFS on page 57 Mirror Auto Tilt If on exterior mirrors tilt downward when reversing see Mirrors on page 44 Mirror Auto Fold If on exterior mirrors fold when...

Page 110: ...use the key to lock then unlock Model S again before starting the vehicle 6 Safety Security Turn various safety security and privacy features on and off Active safety devices Model S is equipped with...

Page 111: ...de that you want to purchase then follow the onscreen instructions Warning Do not read the touchscreen while driving Doing so increases the likelihood of a collision Naming Your Vehicle To further per...

Page 112: ...eparately in each second row passenger seat 2 Touch the up or down arrow to set the cabin temperature To apply a temperature setting to both the driver and passenger side at the same time touch SYNC T...

Page 113: ...from blue to gray and RESET AUTO displays instead Touch RESET AUTO to change all settings on the panel back to their defaults Or you can touch AUTO associated with any individual setting to change it...

Page 114: ...econdary filtration system also contain activated carbon to remove a broad spectrum of odors and gases When you engage the HEPA option the fan operates at the highest speed In addition the positive pr...

Page 115: ...dual settings you use to adjust the climate settings in the seating area 3 If necessary adjust the climate settings 4 Touch Keep Climate On ON The climate control system maintains your climate setting...

Page 116: ...hen you use the mobile app to turn on the climate control system it automatically turns off after 30 minutes To cool or heat the cabin for a longer period you must turn it on again To conserve energy...

Page 117: ...en Location Based Suspension Location Based suspension saves you from manually having to raise the suspension every time you arrive at a frequently used location where a higher suspension is needed st...

Page 118: ...ht by pressing the brake pedal touching an air suspension control in Controls Suspension and then manually choosing a ride height Your suspension s automatic lowering setting is restored the next time...

Page 119: ...e or podcast is muted temporarily Note Pressing the left scroll wheel during a phone call mutes both the sound and your microphone Audio Settings Achieve the sound you want by adjusting the fade front...

Page 120: ...browsing through a large category such as genres a second browse page displays Use the left arrow button on the left side of Media Player to return to the prior page or tap on the source again to retu...

Page 121: ...USB favorites are available from the Now Playing view in a Favorites folder You may need to scroll to see the folder Your first USB favorite plays when you touch the Favorites folder in the Now Playin...

Page 122: ...is currently active on your device and Media Player displays the Now Playing view If an audio file is not playing on your device select the audio file you want to listen to from your device After an...

Page 123: ...uchscreen displays a randomly generated number and your phone should display the same number 6 Check that the number displayed on your phone matches the number displayed on the touchscreen Then on you...

Page 124: ...122 2 Touch the name of the contact you want to call to display details about the contact 3 Touch the number you want to dial if you have more than one number for the contact The touchscreen displays...

Page 125: ...the most recently used locations display at the top and charging stations you have visited When you touch the pin for a location landmark or business in the Recent or Favorites list or touch a pin on...

Page 126: ...formation about the Supercharger location navigate to it or mark it as a favorite When you touch the pin for a Supercharger location on the map information about the Supercharger location is displayed...

Page 127: ...n by turn directions and you will also hear spoken directions To change the volume of the spoken directions use the scroll wheel on the left side of the steering wheel while navigation directions are...

Page 128: ...cations Trip Planner selects a route that minimizes the time you spend driving and charging To use Trip Planner touch Controls Settings Apps Maps and Navigation Trip Planner On After you select a dest...

Page 129: ...TO WORK or NAV TO HOME when prompted You can also touch Controls Settings Apps Maps Navigation and specify an amount of time to be saved up to 30 minutes before Model S re routes your drive To edit H...

Page 130: ...udes an address a navigation arrow displays to indicate that you can touch the address to navigate to the event s location if your Model S is equipped with Navigation 2 If a phone number is associated...

Page 131: ...f Model S does not detect a key nearby and a locked door or trunk is opened an alarm sounds and headlights and turn signals flash To deactivate the alarm press any button on the key Security Settings...

Page 132: ...k of injury or death Auto Opening and Closing To operate a HomeLink device without touching the touchscreen you can automate the device to open as you approach and close as you drive away Touch Contro...

Page 133: ...ote against the front bumper with the button pressed approximately 6 in 15 cm to the left of the Tesla emblem In some cases you must hold the button on the remote for up to three minutes Check compati...

Page 134: ...ect the Wi Fi network you want to use enter the password if necessary then touch Connect You can also connect to a hidden network that isn t shown on the list of scanned networks Just touch Wi Fi Sett...

Page 135: ...riving Model S at the scheduled update time the update is canceled and you need to reschedule it Note Over time the touchscreen may display a software update window informing you to SET FOR THIS TIME...

Page 136: ...rked Vent or close the sunroof Lock or unlock Model S from afar Enable valet mode Start Model S Park or unpark Model S using Summon see Support the Model S Calendar app by allowing the mobile app to s...

Page 137: ...tem has no user serviceable parts Do not disassemble remove or replace high voltage components cables or connectors High voltage cables are typically colored orange for easy identification Warning Rea...

Page 138: ...t your Mobile Connector see the Mobile Connector Owner s Manual available on the touchscreen Additional adapters can be purchased from Tesla Tesla also offers various types of adapters including J1772...

Page 139: ...ately 14 Discharging the Battery to 0 may permanently damage the Battery To protect against a complete discharge Model S enters a low power consumption mode when the charge level drops to 5 In this mo...

Page 140: ...Caution Do not use the Battery as a stationary power source Doing so voids the warranty Battery Information Charging 139...

Page 141: ...ch an adapter to the station s charging connector The most commonly used adapter s for each market region are supplied with Model S Depending on the charging equipment you are using you may need to st...

Page 142: ...elease the latch You can also touch Stop Charging on the charging screen see Changing Charge Settings on page 141 2 Pull the connector from the charge port 3 Push the charge port door closed Note If M...

Page 143: ...op Charging see item 4 When you set a scheduled charging time Model S displays the set time on the instrument panel and touchscreen 4 Touch to open the charge port door or to start or stop charging 5...

Page 144: ...on no longer displays 3 Charging rate per hour 4 Estimated increase in driving distance or energy achieved so far in this charging session 5 Current supplied available from the connected power supply...

Page 145: ...esigned to encourage drivers to move their vehicle from the Supercharger when charging is complete and are in effect whenever at least half of the Superchargers at a site are occupied The Tesla mobile...

Page 146: ...ct Tesla immediately if you notice any significant or sudden drop in fluid levels or uneven tire wear Fluid Replacement Intervals Do not change or top up the Battery coolant or brake fluid Tesla servi...

Page 147: ...f the valve 6 Recheck the pressure with the tire gauge and adjust if necessary 7 Replace the valve cap to prevent dirt from entering Periodically check the valve for damage and leaks On newer vehicles...

Page 148: ...ventually causes the tire to lose pressure which is why it is important to check tire pressures frequently Permanently repair or replace punctured or damaged tires as soon as possible Your tubeless ti...

Page 149: ...s need to be reset to ensure they provide accurate warnings when tires are under or over inflated see Resetting the TPMS Sensors on page 150 For the specification of the original wheels and tires inst...

Page 150: ...old causing you to hear rotational noise for the first few miles km until the tires warm up Using Tire Chains Tesla has tested and approved Maggie Group Trak Sport P217 snow chains to increase tractio...

Page 151: ...Get ready to drive for ten minutes then touch Controls Settings Service Reset Tire Pressure Monitor Reset Sensors 3 Follow the onscreen instructions Caution Selecting the incorrect wheel size may resu...

Page 152: ...a different tire sealant than the one available from Tesla and a low tire pressure is detected it is possible that the tire sensor has been damaged Contact Tesla to have the fault repaired as soon as...

Page 153: ...faces Cautions for Exterior Cleaning Caution Do not use windshield treatment fluids Doing so can interfere with wiper friction and cause a chattering sound Caution Do not use hot water or detergents C...

Page 154: ...non detergent soap Wipe gently in a circular motion Then wipe dry using a soft lint free cloth Vacuum the seats as needed to remove any loose dirt Carpets Avoid over wetting carpets For heavily soile...

Page 155: ...astes color restoration compounds or polishes containing harsh abrasives These can scour the surface and permanently damage the paint Caution Do not use chrome polish or other abrasive cleaners Using...

Page 156: ...For optimum performance replace the wiper blades at least once a year To replace the wiper blades 1 Turn off the wipers shift Model S into Park then use the touchscreen to move the wipers to the servi...

Page 157: ...t operate the washers while cleaning Model S Windshield washer fluid can irritate eyes and skin Read and observe the washer fluid manufacturer s instructions Wiper Blades and Washer Jets 156 Model S O...

Page 158: ...so can result in damage not covered by the warranty To check the fluid level park Model S on level ground When Model S is cool remove the maintenance panel see Removing the Maintenance Panel on page 1...

Page 159: ...and the MAX marks Note Although brake fluid level drops slightly during normal use as a result of brake pad wear it should not drop below the MIN mark Topping Up the Brake Fluid Do not top up your br...

Page 160: ...used as antifreeze in washer fluid Use a washer fluid with limited VOC content only if it provides adequate freeze resistance for all climates in which you drive Model S Caution Under no circumstances...

Page 161: ...pads remain in their correct positions Note Jack mode cancels when Model S is driven over 4 5 mph 7 km h Note Jack mode may be unexpectedly enabled in situations where an object is supporting the veh...

Page 162: ...contact Tesla to ensure that it is repaired with genuine Tesla parts Tesla has selected and approved body shops that meet strict requirements for training equipment quality and customer satisfaction S...

Page 163: ...d on the chassis and can be seen by removing the sill panel on the front passenger door by gently prying it upward using a flat bladed tool Note The VIN was not stamped on the chassis on vehicles manu...

Page 164: ...e large amounts of liquid in Model S A significant spill can cause electrical components to malfunction Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label provides The maximum n...

Page 165: ...xample Load Limit Calculations How much cargo Model S can carry depends on the number and weight of passengers The following calculated load limit examples assume passengers weigh 150 lbs 68 kg If pas...

Page 166: ...Parts and Accessories on page 161 A Model S equipped with a body color roof or a glass roof is incompatible with roof racks Caution Do not use roof racks or place any load on the roof of a Model S th...

Page 167: ...Clearance Coil Suspension dual motor vehicle 5 3 in 134 6 mm G Ground Clearance Air Suspension 4 6 6 3 in 116 8 160 mm H Track Front Track Rear 65 4 in 66 9 in 1 662 mm 1 700 mm Values are approximat...

Page 168: ...841 lbs 2196 kg Curb Weight 100D 4883 lbs 2215 kg Curb Weight P100D 4941 lbs 2241 kg GVWR 60 70 75 5710 lbs 2590 kg GVWR 60D 70D 75D 5732 lbs 2600 kg GVWR 90D 5820 lbs 2640 kg GVWR P90D 5886 lbs 2670...

Page 169: ...85 kW 6850 rpm Performance 375 kW 6150 rpm Maximum net power and motor speed of small motors 193 kW 6100 6800 rpm Maximum torque of large motors Base 440 Nm Performance 660 Nm Maximum torque of small...

Page 170: ...0 354 9 mm Parking brake Electrically actuated parking brake calipers Suspension Front Independent double wishbone air spring or coil spring telescopic damper sway bar Rear Independent multi link air...

Page 171: ...ons Tire Type Location Size 19 wheels All P245 45R19 21 wheels Front Rear P245 35R21 P265 35R21 On a performance dual motor Model S the width of the rear tires may vary depending on date of manufactur...

Page 172: ...construction R indicates that the tire is of Radial ply construction 5 Wheel diameter This 2 digit number is the diameter of the wheel rim in inches 6 Load index This 2 or 3 digit number is the weigh...

Page 173: ...f a tire defect requires a recall 12 Treadwear grade This number indicates the tire s wear rate The higher the treadwear number is the longer it should take for the tread to wear down A tire rated at...

Page 174: ...itions on test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C might have poor traction performance Warning Defective tires are dangerous Do not drive if a tire is damaged excessively worn or is infl...

Page 175: ...Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Production Options Weight The combined weight of options installed which weigh in excess of...

Page 176: ...lated bears the load Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall Cord The strands forming the plies in the tire Cord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds Cr...

Page 177: ...idewall The portion of a tire between the tread and bead Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the sidewall Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index eq...

Page 178: ...een The VIN can also been seen on the upper dashboard by looking through the driver s side of the windshield Your exact location The nature of the problem Tesla Roadside Assistance is available to spe...

Page 179: ...e Jack mode to disable self leveling 1 Touch Controls Suspension on the touchscreen 2 Press the brake pedal then touch Very High to maximize height 3 Touch Jack When Jack mode is active Model S displa...

Page 180: ...Model S into Park by pressing the button on the end of the gear selector If not equipped with a tow eye 1 Attach the tow straps to the large hole on each of the rearmost lower suspension arms underne...

Page 181: ...our Tesla box displays SpaceX s interplanetary spaceship 007 air suspension vehicles only Press and hold the Tesla T top center of the touchscreen and enter 007 in the access code popup You are no lon...

Page 182: ...right to make product modifications at any time To communicate any inaccuracies or omissions or to provide general feedback or suggestions regarding the quality of this owner information send an emai...

Page 183: ...thorities Used as a defense for Tesla in a lawsuit Ordered by a court of law Used for research purposes without disclosing details of the vehicle owner or identification information Disclosed to a Tes...

Page 184: ...omponents of this vehicle such as airbag modules and seat belt pre tensioners may contain Perchlorate Material Special handling may be required for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dtsc...

Page 185: ...ation NHTSA in addition to notifying Tesla If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation If it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and re...

Page 186: ...ation The following device is used in vehicles in Canada Keyfob Model Number A 0749G02 315 MHz Keyfob Manufacturer Pektron Per IC 10176A 002 this device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RS...

Page 187: ...rovisions of the Telecommunications Act of radio communications operations Low power radio communications shall tolerate radio wave interference from radiated devices legal or industrial scientific an...

Page 188: ...io communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which c...

Page 189: ...irs 161 body touch up 154 brake fluid replacement 145 brakes brakes continued automatic in emergencies 94 95 fluid level 158 overview of 61 specifications 169 brightness of displays 107 C Cabin Overhe...

Page 190: ...45 tips to maximize range 70 E Easter Eggs 180 easy entry driver profile 39 EDR event data recorder 182 electric parking brake 62 emergency braking autopilot 94 emergency flashers 58 emergency rear d...

Page 191: ...mode 117 jacking 160 K key FCC and IC certifications 185 how to use 4 key not inside 45 ordering extras 5 replacing battery 5 keyless entry 4 L label Tire and Loading Information 163 vehicle certific...

Page 192: ...R radar 73 radio 118 Radio Frequency information 185 range displayed on instrument panel 48 driving tips to maximize 70 regenerative braking 61 range assurance 70 Range mode 70 Range Mode 104 Rated ra...

Page 193: ...63 tire noise 149 Tire Pressure Monitoring System FCC certification 186 overview of 149 tire pressures checking 146 tires all season 149 balancing 147 chains 149 inspecting and maintaining 147 pressur...

Page 194: ...3 vent sunroof 15 ventilation 115 VIN Vehicle Identification Number 162 voice commands 41 volume control 99 volume control media 118 W walk away locking 7 Wall Connector 137 warning flashers 58 washer...

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