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Instrument Panel
DRIVING4.9
Indicator Lights
Indicator lights flash on briefly when you press the brake pedal to prepare for driving. Unless an
indicator light applies to a current situation, they should turn off. If an indicator light fails to turn on
or off, contact Tesla.
In addition to indicator lights, alerts display on the top or bottom center of the instrument panel. If
alerts are in effect, an alert icon (exclamation mark) displays on the top of the touchscreen. Touch
this icon to display a description of the alert.
Indicator Description
Airbag safety. If this indicator does not flash on briefly when Model S prepares to
drive, or if it remains on, contact Tesla immediately. See page 3.18.
A seat belt is not fastened. See page 3.4.
The front passenger’s air bag has been turned off using the touchscreen.
Seepage3.17.
Rear fog lights. See page 4.11.
Parking lights (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) are on.
Headlight low beams are on.
Headlight high beams are on. See page 4.12.
Electronic stability control systems are applying the brake to the relevant wheel to
prevent slippage (light flashes).
The traction control system has been disabled. See page 4.22.
An Active Air Suspension fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See page 5.11.
Active Air Suspension’s automatic self-leveling is disabled. In other words, Model S is
i n J a c k m o d e a n d i s r e a d y t o b e l i f t e d o r pulled onto a transporter. Jack mode cancels
when Model S is driven over 7 km/h. See page 5.11.
The parking brake is manually applied. See page 4.21.
A parking brake fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See page 4.21.
TC
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Lights
DRIVING4.13
Headlight High Beams
Push the left-hand steering column lever away
from you. To cancel, pull the lever toward you.
The high beam indicator displays on the
instrument panel whenever high beams
are on.
To flash the headlight high beams, pull the lever
fully toward you and release.
Headlights After Exit
When you stop driving and park Model S in low
lighting conditions, the exterior lights
automatically turn on. They automatically turn
off after two minutes or when you lock Model S.
You can turn this feature on and off using the
touchscreen. Touch Controls > Settings >
Vehicle > Headlights After Exit.
Cornering Lights
If Model S is equipped with the optional tech
package, LED cornering lights broaden the
beam of the headlights whenever you drive
through a corner at 40 km/h or slower.
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FusesFuses
7.22MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL
Fuse Box 3
Fuse Box 4
If Model S is equipped with the cold weather option, an additional fuse box (4) is located under the
driver’s side trim panel. Access to fuse box 4 requires removal of several 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
71 40 A Condenser fan (left)
72 40 A Condenser fan (right)
73 40 A Vacuum pump
74 20 A 12V drive rail (cabin)
75 5 A Power steering
76 5 A ABS
77 25 A Stability control
78 20 A Headlights - high/low beam
79 30 A Light - exterior/interior
Fuse RatingCircuit Protected
NOTE: THESE FUSES MUST BE REPLACED BY A TESLA SERVICE TECHNICIAN
101 15 A Left rear seat heater
102 15 A Right rear seat heater
103 15 A Middle rear seat heater control
104 15 A Middle rear seat heater
105 15 A Wiper de-icer
106 - Not used
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