2014 TESLA MODEL S display

Climate ControlsClimate Controls
5.8MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Climate ControlsOverview of Climate Controls
The climate controls are always available at the bottom of the touchscreen. By default, climate
control is set to Auto On, which maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather
conditions. When you adjust the temperature, the system automatically adjusts the heating, air
conditioning, air distribution, air circulation, and fan speed to maintain your selected temperature.
To override these settings, touch Auto On (see page 5.9).
The fan, heating, and air conditioning systems are powered by the Battery. Therefore, prolonged use
decreases driving range.
NOTE: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle
options, software version, and settings, the information displayed may be slightly different.
1.The front seats are equipped with heating
pads that operate at three levels from 3
(highest) to 1 (lowest).
When operating, the indicator turns red and
displays the setting number.
NOTE: If Model S is equipped with the cold
weather option, the three rear seats also
have seat heaters and all seat heaters can
be controlled by touching Controls > Cold
We a t h e r.
NOTE: Seat heaters use less Battery energy
than the climate control system.
2.Touch the up or down arrow to set the cabin
temperature (from LO, 17° C to HI, 32° C). To
apply a temperature setting to both the
driver and passenger side at the same time,
touch SYNC TEMP on the temperature
popup that appears when you touch an
arrow.
NOTE: You can display temperature in
either
oF or oC (Controls > Settings >
Language & Units).
3.Automatic/Manual climate control (see
page 5.9).4.The windshield defroster distributes air flow
to the windshield and operates the heating
and fan at their maximum level. Touch once
for Normal Defrost (icon turns blue). Touch
twice for Max Defrost (icon turns red).
When on, touch again to turn off and
restore the air distribution, heating, and fan
to their previous settings.
5.Turn climate control system on/off.
6.The rear window defroster warms up the
rear window* for 15 minutes, then
automatically shuts off.
*If Model S is equipped with the optional
tech package, exterior side mirrors are also
heated.
WARNING: To avoid burns resulting from
prolonged use, individuals who have
peripheral neuropathy, or whose capacity to
feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age,
neurological injury, or some other condition,
should exercise caution when using the climate
control system and seat heaters.
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Climate Controls
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN5.9
Customizing Climate Control
The climate control system is designed to automatically provide optimum comfort in most
situations. All you need to do is set the desired temperature, and the air conditioning, air
recirculation, air distribution, and fan speed automatically maintain your selected temperature.
To override the automatic setting, touch Auto On to view the individual settings. Then touch the
setting you want to change. When you change a setting, the Auto On icon turns from blue to gray
and Reset Auto is displayed instead.
1.Touch Reset Auto to change all settings
back to the their default values.
2.Touch A/C On or A/C off to turn the air
conditioning on and off, respectively.
Turning it off reduces cooling, and also
reduces the power used by the Battery.
Because Model S runs much quieter than a
gasoline-powered vehicle, you may notice
the sound of the compressor as it is
operating. To minimize noise, reduce the fan
speed or recirculate the air.
NOTE: Turning off air conditioning can
cause the windows to fog in some climate
conditions.3.Touch one of these icons to specify how air
is drawn into Model S:
4.Touch one of these icons to select where air
flows. You can choose more than one
location:
5.Touch and drag the slider to set the speed
of the fan.
NOTE: In high temperatures, it is more
efficient to operate the fan at a higher
speed. Doing so reduces the amount of
power needed by the air conditioning
system.
Outside air is drawn into Model S
(see page 5.10). Although less
efficient than recirculating the air in
very hot or low climate conditions,
this setting draws more air into the
rear seating areas, and is
recommended when occupants are
seated in the Tesla built in rear facing
child seats.
Air inside Model S is recirculated.
This prevents outside air (traffic
fumes) from entering but reduces
dehumidifying and cooling
performance. Recirculating the air is
the most efficient way to cool the
front cabin area but it is also the
loudest. To prevent the windshield
from fogging in some conditions,
briefly change the setting every hour
to draw in outside air.
Foot-level vents
Face-level vents
Windshield vents
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Active Air Suspension
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN5.11
Active A ir SuspensionAutomatic Height Adjustments
If Model S is equipped with Active Air
Suspension, the system adjusts the height
based on driving speed. It also maintains a level
height between the front and rear when
carrying loads.
NOTE: When Model S starts, you might hear the
sound of a compressor as the system’s
reservoir fills with air.
If Model S is moving, Active Air Suspension
adjusts height as follows:
•Whenever you drive between 90 and 115
km/h, the suspension lowers to Low to
improve aerodynamics and handling. When
your driving slows to less than 65 km/h, the
suspension raises back to Standard.
•Whenever you drive over 115 km/h, the
suspension immediately lowers to Low.
•Whenever you drive at a speed less than
40 km/h, the suspension immediately
raises to Standard.
•If you set the suspension to Low, then drive
over 7 km/h, the suspension reverts to
Standard.
•If you set the suspension to Very High, then
drive over 15 km/h, the suspension lowers
to High.
•If you set the suspension to High, then drive
over 30 km/h, the suspension lowers to
Standard.
After driving, the height of the suspension
periodically levels, even when Model S is
powered off.
If a fault is detected with the air
suspension system, a yellow indicator
displays on the instrument panel. If the
problem persists, contact Tesla.
Manual Height Adjustments
CAUTION: Before adjusting the
suspension height, ensure Model S is
clear of all obstacles above and below.
Use the touchscreen to manually change the
height of Model S. Press the brake pedal and
touch Controls. Then choose from:
•Very High - The suspension raises 33 mm
above its normal height. Useful for extra
ground clearance (ramps, speed bumps,
etc).•High - The suspension raises 23 mm above
its normal height. Useful for extra ground
clearance (ramps, speed bumps, etc).
•Standard - The default height. This setting
ensures optimum comfort and handling
under all loading conditions.
•Low - The suspension lowers 20 mm below
its normal height. Useful for loading or
unloading cargo and passengers.
NOTE: Available settings depend on your
driving speed and other conditions. For
example, the suspension does not lower if a
door is open.
Jack Mode
Before jacking or lifting, set the suspension to
Jack mode to prevent the self-leveling that
occurs even when Model S is powered off.
Press the brake pedal, then touch
Controls > Jack.
When Model S is in Jack mode, a red air
suspension indicator displays on the
instrument panel.
To deactivate, touch Jack again.
NOTE: Jack mode automatically cancels when
you drive over 7 km/h.
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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 AudioMedia and Audio
5.14MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Internet Radio
Internet radio services are accessed over a data
connection. To use Internet radio, touch Media
> Browse > Internet.
Choose the Internet radio service you want to
use (for example, TuneIn), then browse through
the available categories and/or stations. When
you select a specific station or episode, Media
Player starts playing it and displays the Now
Playing screen.
To play the next station or episode in the
selected category, touch the previous or next
arrows on the Now Playing screen, or use the
arrow buttons on the left side of the steering
wheel (see page 4.3).
Internet Radio Account Registration
Model S provides you with one or more Internet
radio services. To enter your registration
details, touch Controls > Settings > Apps >
Media. Enter your username and password,
then touch Log In.
TuneIn
TuneIn does not require an account for it to
work. But if you have a TuneIn account (go to
www.tunein.com), you can log in as described
above.
Media Settings
To adjust settings for your FM and DAB radio
stations, and to log into your TuneIn account,
touch Controls > Settings > Apps > Media.
1.DAB Radio
•Use Strongest Frequency - if on, the radio
automatically switches to the equivalent
broadcast on a different frequency in
situations where the signal is weak.
•Traffic Alerts - if on, radio broadcasting
can be interrupted at any time with traffic
alerts.
NOTE: You can disable traffic alerts only.
Emergency broadcasts cannot be
disabled.
2.FM Radio
•Use Strongest Frequency - described
above.
•Traffic Alerts - described above.
•Use Regional Content - if on, the FM radio
automatically switches to provide
regional content, when available.
3.Tu n e I n A c c o u n t
Enter login information for your TuneIn
Internet radio account (see page 5.14).
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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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