
Media and AudioMedia and Audio
5.12MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Media and AudioOverview
Touch the Media icon to listen to the radio or play audio files. The touchscreen displays the
Media Player. Use the Browse tab to select what you want to play and use the Now Playing
tab to view and control what is currently playing. You can play AM, FM radio, and DAB radio
(if Model S is equipped with the optional sound package). You can also play Internet radio,
and audio files from a connected Bluetooth or USB device.
1.Favorites
Display the list of your favorite stations or
media files.
2.Recently Played
Display the list of stations or music files you
have recently listened to.
3.Browse
Display media sources or browse audio
files.
4.Audio Settings
5.Source Picker
Choose a different media source.
6.Station Information
Depending on the frequency being
received, information about the currently
selected station or radio service may be
displayed.
7.Add/Delete Favorite
Add the currently playing station to your
Favorites list. A blue icon indicates the
station has already been added and
touching it again removes it. NOTE: If an empty preset is available
(see item 14), adding a station to your
Favorites also assigns it to a preset.
8.Signal Strength Indicator
9.DAB Controls
When listening to a DAB radio channel,
touching the service name displays a popup
that allows you to choose from a list of
services that are available within the
currently selected DAB channel. Or touch
the left (back) and right (forward) arrows to
scroll through the service list.
10.Station Frequency/Channel Selector
Drag the selector bar left or right to
manually select a channel.
11.Seek Previous
12.Seek Next
13.Presets
Touch and hold to assign the currently
playing radio station to the associated
preset. When assigned, the preset displays
the station or channel name. You can store
up to six presets for each radio source.
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Media and Audio
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN5.15
Favorites
To add a currently playing radio station
or audio file to your Favorites list, touch
the Favorites icon on the Now Playing
screen. The icon turns blue to show that it is a
favorite. To remove a favorite, touch the icon
again.
NOTE: Adding a radio station to your Favorites
list also assigns it to one of the six presets, if an
empty preset is available.
To select a favorite radio station or audio file,
you can browse your list of Favorites by
touching Browse > Favorites. The Favorites are
sorted by their source. Drag to scroll up or
down the list, then touch to play.
You can also scroll through your Favorites list
using the left steering wheel buttons (see
page 4.3),
To remove a favorite from the list, touch the
associated X.
NOTE: If you remove a favorite radio station or
channel that is assigned to a preset, it is also
removed from the preset.
My Music & Devices
To play audio files from a portable device, touch
Media > Browse > My Music & Devices. The
name of the device will be displayed. Touch the
song, album, or playlist you want to play and
Media Player starts playing and displays the
Now Playing screen.
To play the next song in the selected playlist or
album, touch the previous or next arrows on the
touchscreen, or use the left steering wheel
buttons (see page 4.3).
USB Connected Devices
Connect a portable audio device or flash drive
to one of the USB connections (see USB
Connections). Touch Media > Browse > My
Music & Devices, then touch the name of the
device and the song you want to play.
Bluetooth® Connected Devices
If you have a Bluetooth-capable device such as
a phone, that is paired and connected to
Model S (see page 5.17), you can play audio
files stored on it. Touch Media > Browse > My
Music & Devices, then touch the name of your
Bluetooth connected device.
The first audio file found on your Bluetooth
begins playing and the touchscreen displays
the Now Playing screen.
To change the track playing, touch the previous
or next icons on the touchscreen, or use the left
steering wheel buttons.
NOTE: To play media from a Bluetooth
connected device, ensure that access to the
device’s media is turned on. See page 5.17.
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Phone
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN5.17
PhoneBluetooth® Compatibility
You can use your Bluetooth-capable phone
hands-free in Model S provided your phone is
within operating range. Although Bluetooth
typically supports wireless communication
over distances of up to approximately 9 metres,
performance can vary based on the phone’s
software and age.
Before using your phone with Model S, you
must pair it. Pairing sets up Model S to work
with your Bluetooth-capable phone.
You can pair up to ten Bluetooth phones.
Model S always automatically connects to the
last phone that was used (provided it is within
range). If you want to connect to a different
phone, see Connecting to a Paired Phone,
page 5.18.
NOTE: On many phones, Bluetooth turns off if
the phone’s battery is low.
In addition to phones, you can also pair
Bluetooth-enabled devices with Model S. For
example, you can pair an iPod Touch or an iPad
or Android tablet to stream music.
Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
Pairing sets up Model S to work with your
Bluetooth-capable phone. Once a phone is
paired, Model S can connect to it whenever the
phone is within range.
To pair a phone, follow these steps while sitting
inside Model S:
1.Ensure both the touchscreen and the phone
are powered on.
2.On the touchscreen’s status bar,
touch (the Bluetooth icon).
3.On your phone, enable Bluetooth and set it
to discoverable.
4.On the Model S touchscreen, touch Start
Search. The touchscreen searches then
displays the list of all available Bluetooth
devices within operating distance.
5.On the Model S touchscreen, touch the
phone with which you want to pair. Within a
few seconds, the touchscreen 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 your phone,
confirm that you want to pair.
When paired, Model S connects to the phone
and the touchscreen displays the Bluetooth
symbol next to the phone’s name to show that
the connection is active.
Importing Contacts
Once paired, you can use the Bluetooth
settings screen to specify whether you want to
allow access to your phone’s contacts and
recent calls.
If access is turned on, you can see your list of
contacts on the Model S touchscreen. Touch
Phone > Contacts. You can then touch a
contact to dial its phone number or navigate to
its address.
NOTE: Before contacts can be imported, you
may need to either set your phone to allow
syncing, or respond to a popup on your phone
to confirm that it is OK to sync contacts. This
varies depending on the type of phone you are
using. For details, refer to the owner
documentation provided with your phone.
If access is turned on, imported information is
displayed when you touch the contacts tab on
the Phone app.
Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone
If you want to disconnect your phone and use it
again later, simply touch Disconnect on the
Bluetooth settings screen. If you do not want to
use your phone with Model S again, touch
Forget This Device. Once you forget a device,
you need to pair it again if you want to use it
with Model S (see Pairing a Bluetooth phone).
NOTE: Your phone automatically disconnects
whenever you leave Model S.
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PhonePhone
5.18MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Connecting to a Paired Phone
Model S automatically connects with the last
phone to which it was connected, provided it is
within operating range and has Bluetooth
turned on.
To connect to a different phone:
1.On the Model S touchscreen’s status bar,
touch (the Bluetooth icon).
2.The Model S touchscreen displays the list of
paired phones. If the phone is not on the list,
follow the instructions on page 5.17 to pair
it.
3.Choose the phone you want to connect to
from the list of paired phones, then touch
Connect.
When connected, the Model S touchscreen
displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the
phone name to show that the connection is
active.
Making a Phone Call
You can make a phone call by using the Model S
on-screen dialer, or by choosing a contact from
your contact list, and then touching the
contact’s number you want to call.
To make a phone call using the on-screen dialer:
1.To u c h t h e Phone app on the touchscreen,
then touch Dialer.
NOTE: If a phone is not currently
connected, the touchscreen displays the
Connect Phone message.
2. Enter the phone number on the dialer.
3.To u c h Call. The touchscreen displays the
call screen and the number you are calling.
To make a phone call by choosing a contact:
1.To u c h t h e Phone app on the touchscreen,
then touch Contacts.
NOTE: Ensure that access to the phone’s
contacts is turned on. See page 5.17.
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 (there
may be more than one). The touchscreen
displays the call screen and the name of the
contact you are calling.
NOTE: If it is safe and legal to do so, you can
also initiate a call by dialing the number or
selecting the contact directly from your phone.
Receiving a Phone Call
When your connected phone receives an
incoming call, both the instrument panel and
the touchscreen display the caller’s number or
name (if the caller is in your phone’s contact list
and Model S has access to your contacts, as
described on page 5.17).
Touch one of the options on the touchscreen, or
use the scroll wheel on the right side of the
steering wheel to Answer or Ignore the call (see
page 4.4).
In Call Options
When a call is in progress, you can display the
call menu on the instrument panel by pressing
the top button on the right side of the steering
wheel. Then use the scroll wheel to scroll
through and choose an option (see page 4.4).
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Maps
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN5.19
MapsUsing Maps
Touch the Map icon to view and search for a location on Google MapsTM. If Model S is
equipped with the navigation option, the icon is labeled Nav and you can also navigate to a
specified location as described on the next page. If Model S is not equipped with the
navigation option, onboard maps are not available and you need a data connection to search and
display locations.
1.Display a list of recent searches. If Model S
is equipped with the navigation option, you
can also display recent places you have
navigated to, and locations where you have
previously charged.
2.Touch to enter search information. You can
enter an address, landmark, business, etc.
3.Touch to center the map on your car and
have the map track your position as you
drive. The icon is blue when the map is
tracking your position and by touching the
icon, you can change the orientation of the
map:
North Up - North is always at the top
of the screen.
Heading Up - The direction you are
heading is always at the top of the
screen. The map rotates when you
change direction.
You can rotate the map in any direction.
When you rotate the map you’ll notice the
icon turn gray, indicating the map is no
longer tracking your position. Touch the
icon again to track your position. Whenever the map is not showing
North at the top, a compass appears
on the map. The compass arrow
points North and the text indicates the
direction you are driving.
4.Display Previous Charging locations on the
map.
5.Expand the navigation window to fill the
touchscreen’s entire viewing area.
6.Drag the map to change the geographic
area that is visible in the window.
7.The red arrow marks your current location.
8.Zoom in and out. You can also zoom using
standard touchscreen finger gestures.
9.Toggle between map and satellite views.
10.Toggle between showing traffic and hiding
traffic.
NOTE: To change the size of the font used to
display the map’s labels, touch Controls >
Settings > Apps > Maps.
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5.20MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
NavigationNavigation Overview
With the navigation option, onboard
maps allow you to navigate to any
location, even in areas where a data
connection is not available. When you specify a
location, the touchscreen displays the route
and provides turn-by-turn instructions.
NOTE: If Model S is not equipped with the
optional navigation feature, the app’s icon is
labeled Maps (see previous page).
Starting Navigation
1.To u c h t h e Nav icon to display the map. For
a description of the map’s features, see the
previous page.
2.Touch the search bar to enter the
destination. You can enter complete
address information, then touch GO. If you
have a data connection, you can start
entering the destination, then choose one
of the auto-complete entries that appear.
For example, you can enter just the street,
business name, or category (such as hotels,
coffee, etc). A list of matching destinations
and their corresponding pushpins appear
on the map and you can then touch any list
item or its pushpin to start navigation. If you
don’t have a data connection, you must
enter complete and exact location
information.
NOTE: You can also touch PLACES and
choose a location from the list of Recent
Places, Recent Searches, or Visited
Chargers.
When you enter or choose a destination, a
destination popup appears on the map,
displaying information about your selected
destination. Navigation starts automatically if
you do not touch Cancel within 5 seconds.If you press Cancel before Navigation starts,
the popup remains and you can choose to
navigate when ready, or you can specify a
different destination. The popup will include
the destination’s phone number (if available)
and you can touch Call to dial the number from
a Bluetooth-connected phone.
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Navigation
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN5.21
During Navigation
During navigation, the touchscreen displays the navigation route and the turn-by-turn direction list.
Depending on the map’s zoom level, you might not be able to see the entire route. But as you drive,
the map shows your location on the map.
During navigation, the instrument panel also displays directions to your destination and you hear
spoken instructions.
1.The turn-by-turn direction list summarizes
the navigation route. You can scroll the list
to review the turn-by-turn directions.
2.Touching any route segment in the list
centers the map on it. Touching again
resumes the map to its previous state.
3.Control the volume of the spoken
instructions.
4.Estimated duration, mileage and arrival
time.
5.Exit navigation.
6.The checked flag marks your destination on
the map.
7.The red arrow marks your current location.
8.See page 5.19.9.Center the map on your destination and
display the destination popup, which
provides details about the destination and a
shortcut you can use to automatically call
the destination from a Bluetooth connected
phone (if a number is available).
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INDEX
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ................. 4-20
access panel, removing .....................................7-16
accessories, installing ...................................... 7-24
accessories, plugging into power socket .5-16
air circulation ......................................................... 5-9
air conditioning
operating tips
................................................. 5-10
overview ............................................................. 5-8
air distribution ....................................................... 5-9
air filter ................................................................... 5-10
air suspension
automatic adjustments
.................................5-11
indicator lights ..................................................5-11
Jack mode ..........................................................5-11
manual settings ................................................5-11
air vents .................................................................. 5-10
airbags
after a collision
................................................3-18
front passenger, disabling ..........................3-17
how they work ................................................ 3-16
indicator lights .................................................3-18
inflation effects ...............................................3-18
location of .........................................................3-15
safety information ..........................................3-18
types of ............................................................. 3-16
alarm ........................................................................5-22
antifreeze ................................................................7-16
anti-lock braking (ABS) .................................. 4-20
audio
devices, connecting
...................................... 5-16
devices, playing from ....................................5-15
playing files .......................................................5-15
steering wheel buttons ................................. 4-3
automatic car washes ........................................ 7-12
B
backup camera ................................................... 4-24
battery (12V)
going flat
............................................................6-4
specifications .................................................... 8-7
Battery (high voltage)
care of
..................................................................6-4
coolant ................................................................7-16
discharge, impact of .......................................6-4
fluid check .........................................................7-16
general information ........................................6-4
specifications .................................................... 8-7
temperature limits ...........................................6-4
battery (key), replacing ..................................... 2-3
Bluetooth
audio devices, connecting
..........................5-15
general information .......................................5-17
phone, connecting .........................................5-18
phone, contacts and media ........................5-17
phone, disconnecting ...................................5-17
phone, pairing ..................................................5-17
phone, unpairing .............................................5-17body repairs
......................................................... 7-24
body touch up ..................................................... 7-14
brake fluid replacement ..................................... 7-2
brakes
anti-lock (ABS)
..............................................4-20
emergency braking ......................................4-20
fluid level ........................................................... 7-17
inspecting ........................................................4-20
regenerative braking .................................... 4-21
specifications ....................................................8-6
wear ...................................................................4-20
C
cabin temperature control ................................5-8
camera (rear view) ............................................ 4-24
capacity weight .....................................................8-3
car cover ................................................................ 7-14
car washes ............................................................. 7-12
carpets, cleaning ................................................. 7-13
chains ........................................................................7-6
charge cable
connecting
..........................................................6-5
disconnecting ....................................................6-5
charge current .......................................................6-7
charge levels ...........................................................6-7
charge port .............................................................6-5
charge port light .................................................. 6-6
charging
adapters
..............................................................6-3
charge port ........................................................6-5
connecting the charge cable ......................6-5
current setting ..................................................6-7
disconnecting the charge cable .................6-5
equipment summary ......................................6-3
High Power Wall Connector ........................6-3
instructions .........................................................6-5
light ...................................................................... 6-6
mobile equipment for ....................................6-3
public charging stations ................................6-3
set charge limit .................................................6-7
settings ................................................................6-7
status ....................................................................6-8
stopping ..............................................................6-5
charging schedule, setting ................................6-7
child protection
disabling liftgate
.............................................. 2-5
disabling rear door handles ......................... 2-5
locking rear windows ..................................... 2-7
child seats
choosing
.............................................................. 3-7
general guidelines ........................................... 3-7
installation methods .......................................3-8
installing multiple .............................................3-9
ISOFIX type, installing ...................................3-9
larger children ...................................................3-8
rear facing, opening ....................................... 3-11
rear facing, restrictions ................................ 3-11
rear facing, safety .......................................... 3-14
rear facing, seating a child ......................... 3-13
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