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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NavigationNavigation
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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Software UpdatesSoftware Updates
5.24MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Software UpdatesLoading New Software
Model S updates its software wirelessly,
providing new features throughout your term
of ownership. The first time you enter Model S
after an update is made available, a scheduling
window displays on the touchscreen.
NOTE: A software update can take up to two
hours to complete (an estimated time is
provided). Model S must be in Park when the
new software is being installed.
When a software update is available, a yellow
clock icon appears on the touchscreen’s status
bar.
1.Touch the up and down arrows to change
the installation time (if necessary). Then
touch Set For This Time to schedule the
installation. Once scheduled, the yellow
clock icon on the touchscreen’s status bar
becomes white.
2.To u c h Install Now to immediately start the
installation process.
You can reschedule the installation any time
before it begins. To do so, touch the clock icon
on the touchscreen’s status bar to display the
update window.
If Model S is charging when the software
update begins, charging stops. Charging
resumes automatically when the update is
complete. If you are driving Model S at the
scheduled update time, the update is canceled
and you need to reschedule.
If the touchscreen displays a message
indicating that a software update was not
successfully completed, contact Tesla.
Viewing Release Notes
When a software update is complete, learn
about the new features by displaying the
release notes. To display release notes at any
time touch the Te s l a “ T ” at the top center of
the touchscreen, then touch Release Notes.
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Charging Model S
CHARGING6.5
Charging Model SOpening the Charge Port
The charge port is located on the driver’s side
o f M o d e l S , b e h i n d a d o o r t h a t i s p a r t o f t h e r e a r
tail light assembly.
Park Model S so that the charge cable easily
reaches the charge port.
With Model S unlocked, or a recognized key
nearby, press and hold the button on a Tesla
charging cable.
If the cable you are using
does not have this
button, touch Controls >
Charge Port. Or, you can
touch the battery icon at
the top of the
touchscreen, then from
the Charging screen,
touch Open Charge
Port.
To charge at a public
charging station, attach
an adapter to the station’s charging connector.
The most commonly used adapter(s) for each
market region are supplied with Model S.
The charge port lights up white when you open
the charge port door. If you do not connect a
charging cable, the light eventually turns off.
NOTE: If you do not insert the charge cable into
the charge port within a few minutes after
opening the charge port door, the latch closes.
If this happens, use the touchscreen to open
the charge port door.
CAUTION: The connector end of the
charge cable can damage the paint if
dropped onto Model S.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to force the
charge port door open. Doing so can
damage the latch. A damaged latch
cannot hold the door closed.
Plugging In
If desired, use the touchscreen to change the
charge limit and the charging current (see
page 6.7).
If you are using the Mobile Connector, plug it
into the power outlet before plugging it into
Model S.
Align the connector to the charge port and
insert fully. When the connector is properly inserted,
charging begins after Model S:
•Engages a latch that holds the connector in
place.
•Shifts into Park (if it was in any other gear).
•Heats or cools the Battery, if needed. If the
Battery requires heating or cooling, you
may notice a delay before charging begins.
NOTE: Whenever Model S is plugged in but not
actively charging, it draws energy from the wall
instead of using energy stored in the Battery.
For example, if you are sitting in Model S and
using the touchscreen while it is parked and
plugged in, the energy being used is drawn
from the power outlet instead of the Battery.
During Charging
During charging, the charge port pulses green
and charging status displays on the instrument
panel (see page 6.8). The frequency at which
the charge port’s light pulses slows down as the
charge level approaches full. When charging is
complete, the light stops pulsing and is solid
green.
NOTE: If Model S is locked, the light around the
charge port does not light up.
If the light around the charge port lights up red
while charging, a fault is detected. Check the
instrument panel or touchscreen for a message
describing the fault. A fault can occur due to
something as common as a power outage. If a
power outage occurs, charging resumes
automatically when power is restored.
NOTE: When charging, particularly at high
currents, the refrigerant compressor and the
fan operate as needed to keep the Battery cool.
Therefore, it is normal to hear sounds during
charging.
Stopping Charging
You can stop charging at any time by
disconnecting the charge cable or touching
Stop Charging on the touchscreen.
To disconnect the charge cable:
1.Press the button on a Tesla connector to
release the latch.
2.Pull the connector from the charge port.
3.Push the charge port door closed.
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Charging Model S
CHARGING6.7
Changing Charge Settings
The charge settings screen displays on the
touchscreen whenever the charge port door is
open.
To display charge settings at any time,
touch the Battery icon on the top of the
touchscreen, or touch Controls > Charging
(located in the upper right portion of the
Controls screen).
The following illustration is provided for
demonstration purposes only and may vary
slightly depending on the software version and
market region of your Model S.
1.Charge status messages (such as Charging
Scheduled, Charging In Progress) display
here.
2.Adjust the charge limit based on your
anticipated driving needs. Touch Set
Charge Limit, then drag the slider bar to the
desired charge level. You can charge to any
level from 50% to 100%. For daily driving,
charge between 50% and 90% to improve
battery longevity. Charge above 90% for
trips requiring maximum range. The setting
you choose applies to both immediate and
scheduled charging sessions.3.Location-specific schedule
With Model S in Park, set a specific time
when you want Model S to begin charging
at the current location. If, at the scheduled
time, Model S is not plugged in at the
location, it will start charging as soon as you
plug it in as long as you are plugging it in
within six hours of the scheduled time. If
you plug in after six hours, Model S does not
start charging until the scheduled time on
the next day. To override this setting, touch
Start Charging or Stop Charging (see
item 4). When you set a scheduled
charging time, Model S displays the set time
on the instrument panel and the
touchscreen.
4.Touch to open the charge port door or to
start (or stop) charging.
5.The current automatically sets to the
maximum current available from the
attached charging cable, unless it was
previously reduced to a lower level.
For 3-phase charging, the available
current represents the current per
phase (up to 32 amps). During
charging, the right status flag
displays the 3-phase symbol in front
of the displayed current.
If needed, touch the up/down arrows to
change the current (for example, you may
want to reduce the current if you are
concerned about overloading a domestic
wiring circuit shared by other equipment).
It is not possible to set the charging current
to a level that exceeds the maximum
available from the attached charge cable.
When you change the current, Model S
remembers the location. So if you
subsequently charge at the same location,
you do not need to change it again.
NOTE: Reducing the current increases
charging time.
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Charging Model SCharging Model S
6.8MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Charging Status
The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only and may vary slightly
depending on the software version and market region of your Model S.
1.Charging rate per hour.
2.Total estimated driving distance (or
energy) available. Instead of driving
distance as shown here, you can change
settings to display the amount of energy
available instead. To do so, touch Controls
> Settings > Language & Units.
3.Current being supplied/Total current
available from the connected power
supply (see page 6.7).
If connected to a 3-phase power
supply, the available current
represents the current per phase
and the 3-phase symbol is
displayed.
4.Estimated increase in driving distance (or
energy) achieved so far in this charging
session. Instead of driving distance as
shown here, you can change settings to
display the amount of energy achieved
instead. To do so, touch Controls >
Settings > Language & Units. 5.Charging status information displays here.
For example, if Model S is charging, it
displays the time remaining until fully
charged at the currently selected charge
level. When scheduled charging is set for
a location, it displays when charging will
start.
6.Voltage being supplied by the charging
cable.
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Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Schedule
7.2MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance ScheduleService Intervals
Regular maintenance is the key to ensuring the
continued reliability and efficiency of your
Model S.
Take Model S to Tesla at the regularly scheduled
maintenance intervals of every 12 months, or
every 20,000 kms, whichever comes first.
Model S must be serviced by Tesla-certified
technicians. Damages or failures caused by
maintenance or repairs performed by non-Tesla
certified technicians are not covered by the
warranty.
Fluid Replacement
Do not change or top up Battery coolant and
brake fluid yourself. Tesla service technicians
replace fluids at the regularly scheduled service
intervals:
•Brake fluid - every 2 years or 40,000 kms,
whichever comes first.
•Battery coolant - every 4 years or
80,000 kms, whichever comes first.
NOTE: Any damage from opening the Battery
coolant reservoir is excluded from the warranty.
Daily and Monthly Checks
In addition to the regularly scheduled
maintenance performed by Tesla, you should
carry out a few simple checks more frequently.
Daily Checks
•Check the Battery’s charge level, displayed
on the instrument panel.
•Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn
signals, and wipers and washers are
working.
•Check the operation of the brakes,
including the parking brake.
•Check the operation of the seat belts
(see page 3.5).
•Look for fluid deposits underneath Model S
that might indicate a leak. It is normal for a
small pool of water to form (caused by the
air conditioning system’s dehumidifying
process).
Monthly Checks
•Check the condition and pressure of each
tire (see page 7.3).
•Check washer fluid level and top up if
necessary (see page 7.18).
•Check that the air conditioning system is
operating (see page 5.9).
CAUTION: Contact Tesla immediately if
you notice any significant or sudden drop
in fluid levels or uneven tire wear.
High Voltage Safety
Your Model S has been designed and built with
safety as a priority. However, be aware of these
precautions to protect yourself from the risk of
injury inherent in all high-voltage systems:
•Read and follow all instructions provided on
the labels that are attached to Model S.
These labels are there for your safety.
•The high voltage system has no
user-serviceable parts. Do not disassemble,
remove or replace high voltage
components, cables or connectors. High
voltage cables are colored orange for easy
identification.
•If an accident occurs, do not touch any high
voltage wiring, connectors, or components
connected to the wiring.
•In the unlikely event that a fire occurs,
immediately contact your local fire
emergency responders.
WARNING: Always disconnect the charge
cable before working underneath
Model S, even if charging is not in progress.
WARNING: Keep your hands and clothing
away from cooling fans. Some fans
operate even when Model S is powered off.
WARNING: Some fluids (battery acid,
Battery coolant, brake fluid, windshield
washer additives, etc.) used in motor vehicles
are poisonous and should not be inhaled,
swallowed, or brought into contact with open
wounds. For your safety, always read and follow
instructions printed on fluid containers.
Dispose of used fluids and other
chemicals at authorized waste disposal
sites. It is illegal to pollute drains, waterways or
soil.
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