Glove Box
To open the glove box, press the switch
located on the side of the touchscreen. 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
). It does not
lock when you lock Model S using the lock
icon on the touchscreen's status bar.
NOTE:
If you leave the glove box open, its
light eventually turns off.
WARNING:
When driving, keep the
glove box closed to prevent injury to a
passenger if a collision or sudden stop
occurs.
USB Ports
Your Model S has two USB ports located on
the front of the center console that you can
use to connect USB devices. To play audio
files stored on a USB drive connected to
. You can also use these ports to
charge USB devices.
NOTE:
Do not connect multiple devices using
a USB hub. This can prevent connected
devices from charging or from being
recognized by the Media Player.
NOTE:
Power is available whenever the
vehicle is considered "awake" The vehicle may
be awake for many reasons. For example,
when using features such as Summon, or
when features such as Smart Preconditioning,
Cabin Overheat Protection, Keep Climate On,
Dog Mode, etc. are enabled. The vehicle is
also awake whenever the 12V battery is being
charged or is in use, during HV charging,
when the vehicle is communicating with the
mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory
plugged in does not deplete the 12V battery.
Inductive Phone Charger
The Model S inductive phone charger can
charge your Qi-enabled smartphone at up to
7.5W of power. Simply open the center
console bin lid and place your smartphone in
the phone charger, which is located on the
back of the bin cover. The inductive phone
charger uses either one of the front USB
ports to charge. Your device may feel warm
while charging, but this is a normal effect of
inductive charging.
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