Ventilation
Outside air is drawn into Model S through the
grill in front of the windshield. Keep the grill
clear of obstructions such as leaves and snow.
To direct the flow of air inside Model S, move
the interior vents up, down, or from side to
side.
Note: You can direct the outer face level vents
toward the side windows to help defrost or defog them.
Cabin Air Filter
Model S has an air filter that prevents pollen,
industrial fallout, road dust and other particles
from entering through the vents. Tesla replaces the air filter at the regularly
scheduled maintenance intervals of every 12 months, or every 12,500 miles (20,000 km).
Climate Control Operating Tips
• To conserve energy, you can limit the power of the climate control system by
turning on Range Mode. Cabin heating and cooling may be less effective, butseat heaters turn on to compensate.
Touch Controls > Settings > Vehicle >
Range Mode .
• If the climate control system operates more loudly than you prefer, reduce the
fan speed or adjust the air flow to draw in
outside air (instead of recirculating).
• In addition to cooling the interior, the air conditioning system also cools the
Battery. Therefore, in hot weather, the air conditioning system can turn on even if
you turned it off. This is normal because the system’s priority is to cool the Battery
to ensure it stays within an optimum
temperature range to support long life and optimum performance.
• To ensure the climate control system operates efficiently, close all windows and
ensure that the exterior grill in front of the
windshield is free of ice, snow, leaves, and
other debris.
• To reduce the time it takes to reach a comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows slightly open for a
few minutes when you first start driving.
• In very humid conditions, it is normal for the windshield to fog slightly when you
first turn on the air conditioning. This fog
clears within a few seconds.
• It is normal for a small pool of water to form under Model S when parked. Extra
water produced by the dehumidifying
process is drained underneath.
Climate Controls
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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
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dashboard overview 2
data recording 147
delivery mileage 147
devices
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