Steering Wheel
DRIVING4.3
Steering WheelAdjusting Position
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired driving
position by moving the control on the left side
of the steering column.
WARNING: Do not make adjustments
while driving. Doing so increases the
likelihood of a collision.
Adjusting Sensitivity
You can adjust the feel and sensitivity of the
steering system to suit your personal
preference:
1.On the touchscreen, touch Controls.
2.Choose a steering option:
•Comfort - reduces the effort required to
turn the wheel. In town, Model S feels
easier to drive and park.
•Standard - Tesla believes that this setting
offers the best handling and response in
all conditions.
•Sport - Increases the effort required to
turn the wheel. When driving at higher
speeds, Model S feels more responsive.
The only way to really know which option you
like best is to try them.
Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons
Use the buttons on the left side of the steering
wheel to change radio stations, control the
media player’s volume, and control what
displays on the left side of the instrument panel
whenever the Navigation app is not displaying
instructions.
NOTE: The volume control on the steering
wheel does not adjust spoken navigation
instructions. To control the volume of
navigation instructions, use the navigation
window on the touchscreen (see page 5.19).
1. Next
If you are listening to local radio and you
have defined more than one radio preset,
(see page 5.12) press to play the next preset
in the radio band that is currently playing. If
you have not defined more than one preset,
press to go to the next available frequency.
If you are listening to Internet radio, or to an
audio file on a connected Bluetooth or USB
device, press to skip to the next song or
station.
2. Scroll Wheel
•To adjust the media volume, roll up or
down.
•To mute the media volume, or to
pause/play an audio file, tap the wheel.
•To choose what displays on the left side
of the instrument panel, press the scroll
wheel to display the available options.
Then roll the scroll wheel to browse
through the options. Tap the scroll wheel
when the option you want is selected.
3. Previous
Same as described above for Next, except it
skips to the previous song or station.
NOTE: Regardless of how you customize the
left side of the instrument panel, it
automatically changes to display navigation
instructions (if applicable), or to let you know if
a door or trunk is open when Model S is in a
driving gear.
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5.1
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN
Touchscreen Overview
The Big Picture .................................................. 5.2
Touchscreen - Controls
Controlling Model S Features ..................... 5.4
Touchscreen - SettingsCustomizing Model S ..................................... 5.6
Climate Controls
Overview of Climate Controls ..................... 5.8
Customizing Climate Control...................... 5.9
Ventilation ......................................................... 5.10
Climate Control Operating Tips................ 5.10
Active Air Suspension
Automatic Height Adjustments ................. 5.11
Manual Height Adjustments ........................ 5.11
Jack Mode .......................................................... 5.11
Media and Audio
Overview............................................................ 5.12
AM and FM Radio Services ......................... 5.13
DAB Radio Services ...................................... 5.13
Internet Radio .................................................. 5.14
Media Settings ................................................. 5.14
Favorites ............................................................ 5.15
My Music & Devices ....................................... 5.15
USB Connections ............................................ 5.16
12V Power Socket........................................... 5.16
PhoneBluetooth® Compatibility ............................. 5.17
Pairing a Bluetooth Phone .......................... 5.17
Importing Contacts........................................ 5.17
Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone .................... 5.17
Connecting to a Paired Phone .................. 5.18
Making a Phone Call ...................................... 5.18
Receiving a Phone Call................................. 5.18
In Call Options ................................................. 5.18
Maps
Using Maps........................................................ 5.19
NavigationNavigation Overview ................................... 5.20
Starting Navigation....................................... 5.20
During Navigation .......................................... 5.21
Security Settings
About the Security System........................ 5.22
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
About HomeLink® .......................................... 5.23
Programming HomeLink ............................. 5.23
Software Updates
Loading New Software ................................ 5.24
Viewing Release Notes ................................ 5.24
Mobile AppModel S Mobile App...................................... 5.25
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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 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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Media and AudioMedia and Audio
5.16MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
USB Connections
Your Model S has two USB connections located
on the front of the center console. Use these
connections to connect USB flash drives and
portable audio devices to the touchscreen. You
can also use these connections to charge USB
devices.
To play audio files stored on a connected
device, see page 5.15.
NOTE: Do not connect multiple devices using a
USB hub. This can prevent connected devices
from charging or from being recognized by the
touchscreen.
12V Power Socket
Your Model S has a power socket located on
the front of the center console. Power from the
socket is available whenever the instrument
panel and touchscreen are on.
The 12V power socket is suitable for accessories
requiring up to 15A or a maximum of 180 watts.
NOTE: In situations where Model S is unable to
detect the key (low battery, interference, etc),
place it immediately below the 12V power
socket where Model S can best detect it.
WARNING: The power socket and an
accessory’s connector can become hot.
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FusesFuses
7.20MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Fuse Box 1
Access to fuse box 1 requires removal of components that must be performed by a Tesla service
technician. The following fuse list is provided only to assist you in determining if a fuse in this box
needs to be replaced. Contact Tesla Service if one of these fuses needs to be replaced.
Fuse RatingCircuit Protected
NOTE: THESE FUSES MUST BE REPLACED BY A TESLA SERVICE TECHNICIAN
1 5 A Accessory sensor, radio, USB hub
2 5 A Headlight leveling system (EU/China Coil Suspension vehicles only)
3 5 A Vanity lights, rear view mirror
4 30 A Outboard rear seat heaters (cold weather option)
5 15 A Seat heater (driver’s seat)
6 20 A Base audio amplifier
7 15 A Seat heater (front passenger seat)
820 APremium audio amplifier
9 25 A Sunroof
10 5 A Passive safety restraints
11 5 A Steering column controls
12 5 A Sensor for Drive mode and Yaw Rate (Stability/Traction Control)
13 15 A Wiper park
14 5 A Drive inverter
15 20 A Electric parking brake
16 5 A Parking/blind spot sensors
17 20 A Electric parking brake
18 5 A Not used
19 5 A In-vehicle HVAC sensor
20 5 A Cabin air heater logic
21 15 A Battery coolant pump 1
22 5 A Inlet actuators
23 15 A Powertrain coolant pump
24 5 A Cabin climate control
25 15 A Battery coolant pump 2
26 - Not used
27 10 A Thermal controller
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INDEXINDEX
safety information ......................................... 3-10
seat belt retained, installing ........................ 3-8
testing ................................................................ 3-10
upper tether straps ....................................... 3-10
cleaning
exterior
...............................................................7-12
interior ............................................................... 7-13
climate control
operating tips
.................................................. 5-10
overview .............................................................. 5-8
cold weather option .......................................... 4-15
console
armrests
............................................................ 2-14
cup holders ...................................................... 2-14
power socket ................................................... 5-16
USB ports .......................................................... 5-16
contact information
Tesla
.................................................................... 10-3
coolant
Battery (high voltage)
................................. 7-16
replacement of ................................................. 7-2
cornering lights ................................................... 4-13
cruise control ...................................................... 4-23
cup holders ........................................................... 2-14
current, charging .................................................. 6-7
customizing Model S ........................................... 5-6
D
DAB radio .............................................................. 5-13
dashboard overview ............................................. 1-2
data recording ..................................................... 10-2
de-icing ................................................................... 4-15
delivery mileage .................................................. 10-2
devices
Bluetooth, playing audio files
................... 5-15
connecting ....................................................... 5-16
playing audio files from ............................... 5-15
dimensions .............................................................. 8-5
dome (map) lights .............................................. 4-11
door handles
exterior
................................................................2-4
interior .................................................................2-4
door labels ............................................................... 8-3
doors
child protection locks
.................................... 2-5
drive-away locking .......................................... 2-5
interior rear, opening with no power ....... 2-6
locking and unlocking, key .......................... 2-2
locking and unlocking, touchscreen ........2-4
opening exterior, no power ......................... 2-5
opening, exterior handles .............................2-4
opening, interior handles ..............................2-4
unlocking when key does not work ......... 2-5
walk-away locking ........................................... 2-5
drive gear ................................................................4-7
drive-away locking ............................................... 2-5driver
profiles, creating
............................................. 4-2
seat adjustment ................................................3-2
seating position ................................................3-2
driving
energy gains
.................................................... 4-21
seating position ................................................3-2
starting Model S .............................................. 4-6
tips to maximize range ................................ 4-19
E
electric parking brake ....................................... 4-21
emergency flashers ............................................4-14
emergency rear door opening ........................ 2-6
energy
app
....................................................................... 4-19
displaying usage of .......................................4-19
gained from regenerative braking .......... 4-21
graph .................................................................. 4-19
range information ........................................... 4-8
tips to minimize usage of ........................... 4-19
event data recording ......................................... 10-2
exterior
car cover
........................................................... 7-14
cleaning ............................................................. 7-12
dimensions ..........................................................8-5
overview ...............................................................1-3
polishing, touch up, & repair ...................... 7-14
specifications .....................................................8-5
exterior lights, controlling ................................ 4-11
F
fan speed, interior ................................................ 5-9
favorites, adding and removing .................... 5-15
features, downloading new ........................... 5-24
flash drives
connecting
........................................................ 5-16
playing audio from ........................................ 5-15
flashers, warning .................................................4-14
flat tire repair ..........................................................7-8
floor mats ............................................................... 7-14
fluids
Battery (high voltage)
................................. 7-16
brake ................................................................... 7-17
replacement of ..................................................7-2
windshield washer ......................................... 7-18
fog lights ................................................................. 4-11
free rolling .............................................................. 4-7
front passenger detection ............................... 3-17
front suspension specifications .......................8-7
front trunk
closing
................................................................ 2-10
opening .............................................................. 2-10
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INDEXINDEX
tires
asymmetric ........................................................ 7-5
balancing ............................................................7-4
chains ................................................................... 7-6
flat spots .............................................................7-4
inspecting .................................................7-4, 7-5
installing new .................................................... 7-5
pressure monitoring ....................................... 7-6
pressures, how to check ............................... 7-3
punctures ............................................................7-4
replacing ............................................................. 7-5
replacing a tire sensor ................................... 7-7
replacing tire sealant ......................................7-11
rotation of ...........................................................7-4
specification ......................................................8-8
tire sealant .......................................................... 7-8
understanding tire markings ..................... 8-10
wear patterns ....................................................7-4
winter ................................................................... 7-5
touch up body ..................................................... 7-14
touchscreen
brightness
........................................................... 5-2
cleaning ............................................................. 7-13
Controls ...............................................................5-4
overview .............................................................. 5-2
Settings ............................................................... 5-6
software updates .......................................... 5-24
tow chain, connecting ........................................ 9-3
Tow mode ............................................................... 9-3
towing
connecting the tow chain
............................. 9-3
Jack mode .......................................................... 9-3
keeping Model S in Neutral ..........................9-3
securing the wheels ....................................... 9-4
towing a trailer ......................................................8-4
towing instructions .............................................. 9-3
TPMS
malfunction
........................................................ 7-6
overview .............................................................. 7-6
replacing a tire sensor ................................... 7-7
traction control .................................................. 4-22
traffic alerts ........................................................... 5-14
trailer hitches .........................................................8-4
transmission specifications ...............................8-6
transporting
connecting the tow chain
............................. 9-3
Jack mode .......................................................... 9-3
keeping Model S in Neutral ..........................9-3
securing the wheels ....................................... 9-4
trip information ................................................... 4-18
trunk, front
closing
................................................................ 2-10
inside emergency release .............................2-11
opening .............................................................. 2-10
opening, no power ..........................................2-11trunk, rear
adjust opening height
....................................2-8
child protection locks .....................................2-5
closing ..................................................................2-8
disabling interior handle ...............................2-5
interior release ................................................. 2-9
opening ................................................................2-8
opening, no power ......................................... 2-9
Ttire and Loading Information label ..............8-3
TuneIn ...................................................................... 5-14
turn signals ............................................................4-14
U
Units & Format ...................................................... 5-6
unlocking
passive
.................................................................2-2
trunk, front ........................................................ 2-10
trunk, rear ...........................................................2-8
using the touchscreen ................................... 2-4
when key does not work ...............................2-5
with key ...............................................................2-2
USB devices
connecting
........................................................ 5-16
playing audio files from ............................... 5-15
USB ports ............................................................... 5-16
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............8-2
vehicle loading
determining load limit
................................... 8-4
general information .........................................8-3
information label ..............................................8-3
load calculation examples ........................... 8-4
vent, sunroof ......................................................... 2-12
ventilation ................................................... 5-9, 5-10
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) .............8-2
volume control ............................................ 4-3, 5-2
W
walk-away locking ................................................2-5
warning flashers ..................................................4-14
warning lights
ABS
.................................................................... 4-20
air suspension ................................................... 5-11
airbag .................................................................. 3-18
Jack mode ......................................................... 5-11
summary of ....................................................... 4-9
tire pressure .......................................................7-3
traction control .............................................. 4-22
washer fluid, topping up .................................. 7-18
washer jets, cleaning ......................................... 7-15
washers ................................................................... 4-15
weight specifications ...........................................8-5
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