2016 TESLA MODEL S Doors

About the Security System
If Model S does not detect a key nearby and a
locked door or trunk is opened, an alarm sounds 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 Touchscreen121

delivery mileage 180devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 112
connecting 113
playing audio
files from 112
dimensions 163
display brightness 99
dome (map) lights 48
door handles 6
door labels 161
Door Unlock Mode 7
doors 4
doors, opening 4
Drive gear 42
drive-away locking 7
driverprofiles 35
seat adjustment 17driver assistanceAuto Lane Change 77
automatic emergency braking 85
Autopark 79
Autosteer 74
blind spot warning 83
collision avoidance assist 85
forward collision warning 85
overtake acceleration 68
overview 65
settings for 99
side collision avoidance 83
side collision warning 83
staying inside lane markings 83
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 68
drivingseating position 17
starting 41
tips to maximize range 62
E
electric parking brake 55
emergency
flashers 52
emergency rear door opening 8
emission label 160
energygained from regenerative braking 55
range information 43, 46
tips to minimize usage of 62
energy & charging setting 99
energy app 62
energy saving mode 62
Erase & Reset 103
event data recording 180
exteriorcar cover 146
cleaning 144
dimensions 163
lights 48exterior (continued)overview 3
polishing, touch up, & repair 146
F
factory defaults, restoring 103
factory reset 103
fan speed, interior 105
favorites, adding and removing 112
FCC
certifications 182
features, downloading new 125
firmware (software) updates 125flash drives, playing audio files from 112flashers, warning 52flat tire repair 140floor mats 146
fluidsreplacement intervals 134
reservoirs, checking 149
fog lights 48
forward collision warning 85
front passenger detection 33
front trunk 12
fuseslocation of 152
removing access panel 149
G
garage doors, opening 122
gates, opening 122
GAWR 161
gears 42
glove box 14
Gross Axle Weight Rating 161
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 161
ground clearance 163
GVWR 161
H
hazard warning
flashers 52
head supports 18
headlightsafter exit 51
high beams 51
heated wipers 53
heating 104
height adjustments (suspension)auto-raising 108
automatic and manual settings 109
disabling (Jack mode) 109
high beam headlights 51
high voltageBattery specifications 168
Index
186Model S Owner

high voltage (continued)components 127
safety 134
hills, stopping on 59
hitches 162
HomeLinkFCC certification 184
programming and using 122
hood 12
horn 39
I IC
certifications 182
Ideal range 99
identification labels 160
Insane setting (dual motor) 94
instrument panelcharging status 133
cleaning 145
overview of 43, 46interiorcleaning 145
dimensions 163
lights 48
overview 2
temperature control 104
Internet radio 111
intrusion detection 121
ionizer 99
J
J1772 128
Jack mode 109
jacking 158
K
keyFCC and IC certifications 182
how to use 4
key not inside 41
ordering extras 5
replacing battery 5
keyless entry 4
L
labelTire and Loading Information 161
vehicle certification 161
lane assist 83
lane change flash 52
lane change, automatic 77
lane departure warning
83
language setting 99
LATCH child seats, installing 25
Launch Mode 60liftgateadjust opening height 10
opening 10
lifting 158
lightshazard warning 52
headlights after exit 51
turn signals 51
load limits 161
location-based suspension 108
locking and unlocking doors 4
lumbar support 17
M
maintenancebrake fluid, checking 150
cleaning 144
daily and monthly checks 134
fluid replacement intervals 134
panel, removing 149
replacing fuses 152
replacing wiper blades 147
service intervals 134
tires 135
washer
fluid, topping up 151
washer jets, cleaning 147
maps 116
mats 146
media 110
mileage upon delivery 180
mirrors 40
mobile app 126
Mobile Connectordescription 128
using 130
modifications 159
motor specifications 166
N naming 102
navigation 116
NCC
certifications 182
Neutral gear 42
NHTSA, contacting 181
night mode 99
nose cone, removing 176
O occupancy sensor 33
Index
Index187

T
telematics 180telephonesteering wheel controls for 38
using 114temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 129
cabin, controls for 104
outside 37, 43
tires 172
tie-down straps 177
tilt detection 121
Tire and Loading Information label 161
tire noise 138
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 183
overview of 138
tire pressures, checking 135
tire repair kitinflating with air only 142inflating with sealant 141
replacing the sealant canister 143tiresall-season 137
balancing 136
chains 138
industry glossary of terms 173
inspecting and maintaining 136
pressures, how to check 135
quality grading 172
replacing 137
replacing a tire sensor 139
rotation 136
specification 169
summer 137
temperature grades 172
tire markings 170
tire sealant 140
traction grade 172
treadwear grade 172
winter 138
torque specifications 166
touch up body 146
touchscreenclean mode 145
cleaning 145
Controls 94
overview 90
Settings 99
software updates 125
Tow mode 175
towing 175
towing a trailer 162
towing eye, locating 176
towing instructions 175
TPMSFCC certification 183
overview of 138traction control 56
trademarks 178, 179
traffic alerts 112Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 68
trailer hitches 162
transmission
specifications 166
Transport Canada, contacting 181
transporting 175
trip chart 62
trip information 61
trip overview 116
trip planner 116
trunk, front 12
trunk, rearchild protection lock 7
disabling interior handle 7
TuneIn 111
turn signals 51
U ultrasonic sensors 65
uniform tire quality grading 172
Units & Format 99
Unlock on Park 4
unlockingtrunk, front 12
trunk, rear 10
unlocking and locking doors 4
unlocking when key doesn