Bluetooth®
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 30 feet
(9 meters), performance can vary based on
the phone you are using.
Before using your phone with Model S, you
must pair it. Pairing sets up Model S to work
with your Bluetooth-capable phone (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 83).
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 on
page 84.
Note: On many phones, Bluetooth turns off if
the phone’s battery is low.
Note: 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 wheneverthe 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 automatically 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
on page 83).
Note: Your phone automatically disconnects
whenever you leave Model S.
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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. If the last phone is not within range,
it attempts to connect with the next phone
that it has been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, touch the
Bluetooth icon on the touchscreen's status
bar. The Bluetooth window displays a list of paired phones. Choose the phone you want to
connect to, then touch Connect. If the phone
you want to connect to is not listed, follow the instructions on Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on
page 83.
When connected, the Model S touchscreendisplays 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:
• Speaking a voice command. For details, see Using Voice Commands on page 37.
• Choosing a contact from your contact list (described above).
• Using the Model S on-screen dialer.
To make a phone call using the on-screen dialer:
1. Touch the Phone app on the touchscreen,
then touch Dialer.
2. Enter the phone number on the dialer.
3. Touch Call. The touchscreen displays the
call screen and the number you are
calling.
To make a phone call by choosing a contact: 1. Touch the Phone app on the touchscreen,
then touch Contacts.
Note: Ensure that access to the phone’s
contacts is turned on.
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 touchscreendisplays the call screen and the name ofthe 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 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).
Touch one of the options on the touchscreen,or use the scroll wheel on the right side of thesteering wheel to Answer or Ignore the call
(see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on
page 37).
In Call OptionsWhen 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
Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page
37).
Phone
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OverviewNote: Calendar is a BETA feature in Release
6.0.
The Calendar app allows you to view your
phone’s (iPhone or Android) calendar for the current and next day. The Calendar app
requires that:
• The Tesla Model S mobile app is running and you are logged in. When prompted on
your phone, you must grant calendar access to the mobile app. The mobile app
can then periodically (and automatically)
send calendar data from your phone to
Model S. Also, whenever you display themobile app on your phone, updated
calendar data is sent to Model S.
• Your phone is connected to Model S via Bluetooth.
• Remote access to Model S is enabled (touch Controls > Settings > Safety &
Security > Remote Access > On ).
• Both Model S and the phone have good connectivity.
Note: For privacy reasons, calendar data
displays only from the phone that Model S is connected to via Bluetooth.
You can customize when you want Model S to
display a reminder of the day's events by
touching Controls > Settings > Apps >
Calendar > Show Calendar Upon Entry .
Calendar and Navigation If Model S is equipped with the navigationfeature, and a calendar event has a locationspecified, you will be given the option to
navigate to that location. Also, when an event
on your Calendar takes place within the next
hour and has a uniquely specified location, the Model S navigation system notifies you if
there is a better route due to traffic, even if
you’re not using navigation.
Calendar
Using the Touchscreen85
AABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 58
access panel, removing 114accessoriesinstalling 125
plugging into power socket 80
air circulation 73
air conditioning 72
air distribution 73
air filter 74
air suspension 76
air vents 74
airbags 31
alarm 86
anti-lock braking (ABS) 58
audioplaying files 77
steering wheel buttons 36
auto-raising suspension 75
B backup camera 64
battery (12V)complete discharge 94
specifications 133Battery (high voltage)care of 94
coolant 114
specifications 134
temperature limits 94
battery (key), replacing 5
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 79
general information 83
phone, pairing and using 83
body repairs 125
body touch up 111
brake fluid replacement 99
brakesfluid level 115
overview of 58
specifications 133C
cabin temperature control 72
calendar 85
California Proposition 65 147
camera (rear view) 64
car cover 111
car washes 109
carpets, cleaning 110
CE certifications 149
CHAdeMO 93
chains 103
charge port 95
charge port light 96chargingcharge settings 97
components and equipment 92
instructions 95
public charging stations 93
scheduling 97
status of 98child protectiondisabling liftgate and rear door handles 7
disabling rear window switches 9child seatscleaning 110
installing and using 22
Tesla built-in rear facing 27
cleaning 109
climate controls 72
console12V power socket 80
cup holders 16
USB ports 79contact informationroadside assistance 141
Tesla 148coolantBattery, checking level of 114
Battery, replacement interval 99
copyrights 145, 146
cornering lights 48
cruise control 61
cup holders 16
customizing Model S 69
D
dashboard overview 2
data recording 147
delivery mileage 147
devices
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Bluetooth, playing audio files 79
connecting 79
playing audio files from 79
dimensions 130
dome (map) lights 46
door handles 6
door labels 127
doors 4
Drive gear 41
drive-away locking 7driverprofiles 35
seat adjustment 17driver assistancestaying inside lane markings 53
staying within speed limits 51drivingseating position 17
starting Model S 40
tips to maximize range 57
E
electric parking brake 59
emergency flashers 49
emergency rear door opening 8
emission label 126
energygained from regenerative braking 59
range information 42
tips to minimize usage of 57
energy saving mode 57
event data recording 147
exteriorcar cover 111
cleaning 109
dimensions 130
lights 46
overview 3
polishing, touch up, & repair 111
F
fan speed, interior 73
favorites, adding and removing 78
FCC certifications 149
features, downloading new 90
firmware (software) updates 90
flash drives, playing audio files from 79
flashers, warning 49
flat tire repair 105
floor mats 111
fluidsreplacement intervals 99
reservoirs, checking 114
fog lights 46
front passenger detection 33
front trunk 12fuseslocation of 117
removing access panel 114
G
garage doors, opening 87
gates, opening 87
GAWR 128
gears 41
glove box 14
Gross Axle Weight Rating 128
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 128
ground clearance 130
GVWR 128
H
hazard warning flashers 49
head supports 18
headlightsafter exit 48
cornering lights 48
heated wipers 50
heating 72
height adjustments (suspension)auto-raising 75
automatic and manual settings 76
disabling (Jack mode) 76high voltageBattery specifications 134
components 92
safety 99
Hill Start Assist 63
hitches 129
HomeLinkFCC certification 151
programming and using 87
hood 12
horn 38
I
IC certifications 149
Ideal range 69
identification labels 126
indicator lights, summary of 43
instrument panelcharging status 98
cleaning 110
overview of 42
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