P/N: 1028871-07-A REV: 1i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEWInterior Overview............................................... 1.2
Exterior Overview ............................................. 1.3
OPENING AND CLOSING
Doors ..................................................................... 2.2
Windows .............................................................. 2.7
Rear Trunk........................................................... 2.8
Front Trunk ....................................................... 2.10
Sunroof ............................................................... 2.12
Glove Box .......................................................... 2.13
Cup Holders ...................................................... 2.14
SEATING AND SAFETY
RESTRAINTS
Front and Rear Seats ...................................... 3.2
Seat Belts............................................................ 3.4
Child Safety Seats ............................................ 3.7
Tesla Built In Rear Facing Child Seats..... 3.11
Airbags ............................................................... 3.15
DRIVINGDriver Profiles ................................................... 4.2
Steering Wheel ................................................. 4.3
Mirrors .................................................................. 4.5
Starting and Powering Off ........................... 4.6
Gears .................................................................... 4.7
Instrument Panel.............................................. 4.8
Lights ................................................................... 4.11
Wipers and Washers ..................................... 4.15
Park Assist......................................................... 4.16
Trip Information .............................................. 4.18
Energy Usage................................................... 4.19
Brakes ................................................................ 4.20
Traction Control............................................. 4.22
Cruise Control ................................................. 4.23
Rear View Camera ........................................ 4.24
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN
Touchscreen Overview.................................. 5.2
Touchscreen - Controls................................. 5.4
Touchscreen - Settings................................. 5.6
Climate Controls ............................................... 5.8
Active Air Suspension ................................... 5.11
Media and Audio............................................. 5.12
Phone .................................................................. 5.17Maps ..................................................................... 5.19
Navigation ....................................................... 5.20
Security Settings ............................................ 5.22
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver............ 5.23
Software Updates .......................................... 5.24
Mobile App ....................................................... 5.25
CHARGING
Electric Vehicle Components ...................... 6.2
Battery Information ........................................ 6.4
Charging Model S ............................................ 6.5
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule ................................... 7.2
Tire Care and Maintenance .......................... 7.3
Temporary Tire Repair................................... 7.8
Cleaning.............................................................. 7.12
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets ................. 7.15
Fluid Reservoirs ............................................... 7.16
Fuses.................................................................... 7.19
Jacking and Lifting ........................................ 7.23
Parts and Accessories .................................. 7.24
SPECIFICATIONS
Identification Labels ....................................... 8.2
Vehicle Loading ................................................ 8.3
Dimensions and Weights .............................. 8.5
Subsystems ........................................................ 8.6
Wheels and Tires.............................................. 8.8
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
About Roadside Assistance......................... 9.2
Instructions for Transporters ...................... 9.3
CONSUMER INFORMATIONDisclaimers ....................................................... 10.2
Reporting Concerns ...................................... 10.3
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8.1
SPECIFICATIONS
Identification Labels
Vehicle Identification Number..................... 8.2
Vehicle Loading
Load Capacity Labeling ................................. 8.3
Calculating Load Limits ................................ 8.4
Towing a Trailer ............................................... 8.4
Dimensions and Weights
Exterior Dimensions ........................................ 8.5
Weights ................................................................ 8.5
Subsystems
Motor .................................................................... 8.6
Transmission...................................................... 8.6
Steering ............................................................... 8.6
Brakes .................................................................. 8.6
Suspension .......................................................... 8.7
Battery - 12V ....................................................... 8.7
Battery - High Voltage ................................... 8.7
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Specifications ..................................... 8.8
Wheel Alignment Values .............................. 8.8
Tire Specifications........................................... 8.8
Understanding Tire Markings..................... 8.10
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Dimensions and Weights
SPECIFICATIONS8.5
Dimensions and WeightsExterior Dimensions
Weights
AOverall Length 196 in 4,970 mm
B Overall Width (including mirrors) 86.2 in 2,189 mm
C Overall Height 57 in 1,445 mm
D Wheel Base 116.5 in 2,960 mm
EOverhang - Front 37 in 929 mm
F Overhang - Rear 42.5 in 1080 mm
G Ground Clearance (air suspension) 5.35 in 136 mm
HTrack - Front
Track - Rear65.4 in
66.9 in1,662 mm
1,700 mm
Curb Weight* (assuming the 85 kWh Battery) 4,630 lbs 2,100 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Printed on the Statutory Plate. See page 8.4. Gross Axle Weight Rating - Front
Gross Axle Weight Rating - Rear
Trailer Towing Not permissible
*Curb Weight = weight of the vehicle with correct fluid levels, no occupants and no cargo
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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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INDEX
range
displayed on instrument panel ................... 4-8
driving tips to maximize ............................. 4-19
regenerative braking .................................... 4-21
Rated range ............................................................ 4-8
rear facing child seats
folding
.................................................................3-12
opening ...............................................................3-11
safety information ......................................... 3-14
seating a child ..................................................3-13
usage restrictions ............................................3-11
rear seats
folding
.................................................................. 3-3
raising .................................................................. 3-3
rear view camera ............................................... 4-24
rear window switches, disabling .................... 2-7
regenerative braking ......................................... 4-21
release notes ....................................................... 5-24
remote window opening ................................... 2-7
reverse gear ............................................................ 4-7
roadside assistance ............................................. 9-2
S
safety information
airbags ................................................................3-18
child seats ........................................................ 3-10
rear facing child seats ................................. 3-14
seat belts ............................................................ 3-6
seat belts
cleaning
..............................................................7-13
fastening ............................................................. 3-4
in a collision ....................................................... 3-5
overview ............................................................. 3-4
pre-tensioners ................................................... 3-5
safety instructions ........................................... 3-6
testing .................................................................. 3-5
wearing ................................................................ 3-4
wearing when pregnant ................................ 3-4
seat covers .............................................................. 3-3
seat heaters ............................................................ 5-8
seating capacity .................................................... 8-3
seating position, driver ...................................... 3-2
seats
adjusting
............................................................. 3-2
heaters ................................................................. 5-8
rear facing, folding .........................................3-12
rear facing, opening ........................... 3-11, 3-12
rear facing, safety information ................. 3-14
rear facing, seating a child ..........................3-13
rear facing, usage restrictions ....................3-11
security settings .................................................5-22
service data recording ..................................... 10-2
service intervals .................................................... 7-2
Settings .................................................................... 5-6
shifting gears ......................................................... 4-7
software updates .............................................. 5-24specifications
12V battery
......................................................... 8-7
brakes ...................................................................8-6
dimensions .........................................................8-5
exterior ................................................................8-5
high voltage Battery ....................................... 8-7
motor ....................................................................8-6
steering ................................................................8-6
suspension .......................................................... 8-7
tires .......................................................................8-8
transmission .......................................................8-6
weights ................................................................8-5
wheels ..................................................................8-8
stability control .................................................. 4-22
starting Model S ................................................... 4-6
Statutory Plate ...................................................... 8-4
steering specifications ........................................8-6
steering wheel
adjusting position
............................................4-3
adjusting sensitivity ........................................4-3
controls, left .......................................................4-3
controls, right ................................................... 4-4
sunroof .................................................................... 2-12
suspension
automatic adjustments
................................. 5-11
indicator lights ................................................. 5-11
Jack mode ......................................................... 5-11
manual settings ............................................... 5-11
T
telematics .............................................................. 10-2
telephone
answering a call
............................................... 4-4
Bluetooth, general information ................ 5-17
call menu ........................................................... 5-18
connecting ........................................................ 5-18
displaying call menu ...................................... 4-4
instrument panel menu ............................... 5-18
making a call .................................................... 5-18
receiving a call ................................................ 5-18
steering wheel buttons ................................. 4-4
temperature
Battery (high voltage), limits
..................... 6-4
cabin, controls for ...........................................5-8
cabin, operating tips ..................................... 5-10
outside ................................................................ 4-8
tie-down straps .................................................... 9-4
tilt detection ........................................................ 5-22
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
malfunction
........................................................7-6
overview ..............................................................7-6
replacing a tire sensor ................................... 7-7
tire pressure, checking ....................................... 7-3
tire repair kit ........................................................... 7-8
inflating with air only .................................... 7-10
inflating with sealant ......................................7-9
replacing the sealant canister .................... 7-11
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