2015 TESLA MODEL S alarm

Child-protection LockModel S has child-protection locks on the rear
doors and liftgate to prevent them from being
opened using interior handles. Use the
touchscreen to turn child protection locks on or off. Touch Controls > Settings > Vehicle >
Child Protection Lock .
Note: It is recommended that you turn child-
protection locks on whenever children are
seated in the rear seats.
Drive-away Locking Model S can automatically lock all doors(including the trunks) whenever your drivingspeed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h). To turn this
feature on or off, touch Controls > Settings >
Vehicle > Drive-Away Door Lock .
Walk-away Locking If Model S is equipped with the optional tech
package, Model S doors and trunks can automatically lock whenever you walk away
carrying the key.
To turn this feature on or off, touch Controls >
Settings > Vehicle > Walk-Away Door Lock .
Note: If all doors are closed and you double-
click the key to unlock Model S, walk-away
locking is temporarily suspended until Model S
powers on (such as when you press the Brake
pedal to put the car in a driving gear), or until
you use the key to lock Model S. This allows
you to keep Model S unlocked in your garage.Unlocking When the Key Doesn't
Work
If Model S does not unlock when you walk up to it, or when you press the unlock button onyour key, the key’s battery may be dead. If
this is the case, you can still unlock and drive Model S.
To unlock Model S (and disable the security
alarm), first position the key near the base of the passenger side windshield wiper, as
shown. Then press the passenger door handle.
It is important to position the key in the correct position. If Model S doesn't unlock, try
adjusting the position of the key.
To drive Model S, place the key against the
center console, immediately below the 12V power outlet, then press and hold the brakepedal to turn Model S on.
Note: Unlocking Model S using this method
disables walk-away locking. You must manually re-enable walk-away locking afterreplacing the key’s battery.
For instructions on how to replace the key’s battery, see Replacing the Key Battery on
page 5.
Doors
Opening and Closing7

1.Adjust settings associated with installed
apps (applications). Settings associated with apps that are either unavailable on
your Model , or have no settings that you
can adjust at this time, are grayed out.
2. Manage driver profiles (see Driver Profiles
on page 36).
3. Units & Format
Adjust how Model S displays:
• Distance: Miles or km can be shown on the range display, speedometer,
energy chart, trip meters, Google map searches and navigation routes.
• Time Format: 12 or 24 hour.
• Temperature: o
C or o
F.
• Energy & Charging: Display remaining energy and charging units as either a
percentage of battery energy
remaining, or as an estimate of the
distance that you can drive. When you choose Distance, you can display
mileage based on either:
• Rated - based on EPA testing.
• Ideal - assumes ideal driving conditions based on driving at a
steady speed of 55 mph
(89 km/h) on a flat road, and using no additional energy (seat
heaters, air conditioning, etc).
Note: When anticipating when you
need to charge, use range estimates as a general guideline only.
4. Vehicle
• Drive-away Door Lock: If on, all doors automatically lock whenever you
drive Model S over 5 mph (8 km/h)
(see Drive-away Locking on page 7).
• Walk-away Door Lock: If on, all doors automatically lock when you walkaway from Model S, carrying the key with you (see Walk-away Locking on
page 7). Available only if Model S is
equipped with the optional tech
package.
• Child-Protection Lock: If on, safety locks prevent the rear doors and theliftgate from being opened from
inside Model S.• Auto-Present Handles: If on, door handles extend automatically
whenever you approach Model S carrying a key, whether locked orunlocked (see Using Exterior Door
Handles on page 6). Note that to
preserve battery life, Model is
designed to temporarily disable the
Auto-Present Handles feature when
the key has been out of range for
more than 48 hours, or if the key
remains within range for five minutes
after all doors have been closed.
• Headlights After Exit: If on, headlights stay on for two minutes after you exit,
or until you lock Model S (see
Headlights After Exit on page 50).
• Mirror Auto-Tilt: If on, exterior mirrors tilt downward when reversing (see Mirrors on page 40). Available only if
Model S is equipped with the optional tech package.
• Mirror Auto-Fold: If on, exterior mirrors fold when you lock Model S
with the key or walk-away locking. They extend automatically when you
return to Model S. Available only if
Model S is equipped with both folding mirrors (newer models) and the
optional tech package. For newer
Model S vehicles, you can also fold
mirrors manually by touching the
center mirror control button (see
Mirrors on page 40).
• Ionizer: If on, the air ionizer freshens the air in the cabin.
• Smart Preconditioning: If on, Model S predicts your driving schedule and
adjusts the temperature of the cabin and the Battery so the vehicle is
comfortable and ready to drive. It may take some time for Model S to
learn your driving habits.
5. Safety & Security
Turn various safety and security features
on and off:
• Active safety devices Model S is equipped with, such as Park Assist
Chimes (see Park Assist on page 66).
• Alarm, and security options Model S is equipped with (see Security Settings
on page 95).
• Remote access by Tesla’s mobile applications (see Mobile App on page
100).
6. Displays
Settings
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About the Security System
If Model S does not detect a key nearby and a locked door or trunk is opened, an alarmsounds and headlights and turn signals flash.
To deactivate the alarm, press any button on
the key.
To manually enable or disable the alarm
system, touch Controls > Settings > Safety &
Security > Alarm . When set to on, Model S
activates its alarm one minute after the doors
lock and a recognized key is no longer
detected nearby.
Security Settings
Using the Touchscreen95

Model S Mobile AppThe Tesla Model S mobile app allows you tocommunicate with Model S remotely using
your iPhone ®
or Android ™
phone. With this app,
you can:
• Check charging progress and receive notifications when charging has started,
has been interrupted, or is complete.
• Heat or cool Model S before driving (even if it's in a garage).
• Locate Model S with directions, or track its movement across a map.
• Flash lights or honk the horn to find Model S when parked.
• Vent or close the sunroof.
• Lock or unlock Model S from afar. • Start Model S.
• Support the Model S Calendar app by allowing the mobile app to send your
phone's calendar data to Model S.
• Receive notifications when the car alarm has been triggered, or a new Model S
software update is available.
Simply download the Tesla Model S mobile
app to your phone and enter your MY TESLA
login credentials. You must also ensure that Model S is ready to communicate with the
mobile app by turning on its remote access
setting. Touch Controls > Settings > Safety &
Security > Remote Access > On (see Settings
on page 77).
Mobile App
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AABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 52
Acceleration (dual motor) 74
access panel, removing 123accessoriesinstalling 133
plugging into power socket 87
air circulation 81
air conditioning 80
air distribution 81
air filter 82
air suspension 84
air vents 82
airbags 32
alarm 95
all-season tires 111
always connected, setting 70
anti-lock braking (ABS) 52
audioplaying files 85
steering wheel buttons 37
auto-raising suspension 83
B
backup camera 71
battery (12V)complete discharge 103
specifications 141Battery (high voltage)care of 103
coolant 123
specifications 142
temperature limits 103
battery (key), replacing 5
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 86
general information 88
phone, pairing and using 88
body repairs 133
body touch up 120
brake fluid replacement 108
brakesfluid level 124
overview of 52
specifications 141
brightness of displays 77
C
cabin temperature control 80
calendar 93
California Proposition 65 155
camera (rear view) 71
car cover 120
car washes 118
carpets, cleaning 119
CE certifications 157
CHAdeMO 102
chains 112
change of ownership 79
charge port 104
charge port light 105chargingcharge settings 106
components and equipment 101
instructions 104
public charging stations 102
scheduling 106
status of 107child protectiondisabling liftgate and rear door handles 7
disabling rear window switches 9child seatscleaning 119
installing and using 23
Tesla built-in rear facing 28
cleaning 118
climate controls 80
climate ionizer 77
Cold Weather controls 74
collision avoidance 58
console12V power socket 87
cup holders 16
USB ports 87contact informationroadside assistance 149
Tesla 156coolantBattery, checking level of 123
Battery, replacement interval 108
copyrights 153, 154
cornering lights 50
Creep 74
cruise control 60
cup holders 16
customizing Model S 77
D dashboard overview 2
data recording 155
day mode 77
delivery mileage 155
devices
Index
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