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Note: On RHD (Right Hand Drive) vehicles, the controls illustrated above are arranged similarly,but are mirrored on the right side of the vehicle.
1. Interior door handles ( Opening Doors from the Interior on page 6)
2.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 70) and Autosteer (see
Autosteer on page 76)
3. High beams ( High Beam Headlights on page 54), Turn signals ( Turn Signals on page 54),
Wipers and washers ( Wipers and Washers on page 56)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left ( Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 39)
5. Instrument panel ( Instrument Panel on page 45)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right ( Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 40)
7. Gear selector ( Shifting Gears on page 44)
8. Touchscreen ( Touchscreen Overview on page 93)
9. Glove box button ( Glove Box on page 14)
10. Power window switches ( Opening and Closing on page 9)
11. Exterior mirror adjustment switches ( Mirrors on page 42)
12. Seats ( Front and Rear Seats on page 17)
13. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) ( Steering Wheel on page
39)
14. Horn ( Horn on page 41)
15. Brakes ( Brakes on page 57)
16. Hazard warning lights ( Hazard Warning Flashers on page 55)
17. Cabin climate control ( Climate Controls on page 105)
18. Cup holders ( Cup Holders on page 16)
Interior Overview
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5. If Model S is equipped with a coil suspension system, you can adjust the angle of theheadlights to accommodate the load you are carrying. You may need to lower the angle of theheadlights to avoid blinding oncoming drivers in situations when you are carrying a
significantamount of weight in the rear trunk. After touching LEVEL, drag the slider to the desiredposition:
0Headlights are not lowered. No change is needed when all front and rear seats are
occupied and only the front trunk is laden.1Headlights are lowered one level. Suitable when the front and rear seats are occupied and the rear trunk is laden.2Headlights are lowered two levels. Suitable when carrying heavy loads.
Note: Headlight adjustments are not available if Model S is equipped with Smart Air
Suspension because Model S levels automatically.
6. Exterior lights (headlights, tail lights, side marker lights, parking lights, and license plate lights) are set to AUTO each time you start Model S.
AUTOExterior lights automatically turn on when driving in low lighting
conditions. If you change to a different setting, lights always revert to this
AUTO setting on your next drive.
Touch one of these options to temporarily change the exterior light setting:
OFFExterior lights turn off until you manually turn them back on or until the
next time you drive Model S. If daytime running lights are required in your
region, the exterior lights used for this purpose do not turn
off.Only the side marker lights, parking lights, tail lights and license plate
lights turn on.Exterior lights turn on.
Note: Model S has a series of lights along the lower rim of the headlights, also referred to as
"signature" lights. These lights automatically turn on whenever Model S is powered on and a driving gear is engaged.
Warning: Always ensure that your headlamps are switched to AUTO or ON, as
appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a collision.
Lights
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D
DAB radio 113
dashboard overview 2
data recording 177
day mode 101
declarations of conformity 179
delivery mileage 177devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 115
connecting 115
playing audio
files from 115
dimensions 162
display brightness 101
dome (map) lights 51
door handles 6
door labels 160
Door Unlock Mode 6
doors 4
doors, opening 4
Drive gear 44
drive-away locking 7
driverprofiles 37
seat adjustment 17driver assistanceAuto Lane Change 79
automatic emergency braking 88
Autopark 81
Autosteer 76
blind spot warning 86
collision avoidance assist 88
forward collision warning 88
overtake acceleration 70
overview 68
settings for 101
side collision avoidance 86
side collision warning 86
speed assist 91
speed limit warning 91
staying inside lane markings 86
staying within speed limits 91
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 70
drivingseating position 17
starting 43
tips to maximize range 65
E
electric parking brake 58
emergency
flashers 55
emergency rear door opening 8
energygained from regenerative braking 58
range information 45
energy & charging setting 101
Energy app 65
energy saving mode
65
Erase & Reset 104
event data recording 177exteriorcar cover 151
cleaning 149
dimensions 162
lights 51
overview 3
polishing, touch up, & repair 151
F
factory defaults, restoring 104
factory reset 104
fan speed, interior 106
favorite destinations 122
Favorites 119
Favorites (Media Player) 114
FCC
certifications 179
features, downloading new 129
ferries, avoiding 120
firmware (software) updates 129flash drives, playing audio files from 115flashers, warning 55flat tire repair 145floor mats 151
fluidsreplacement intervals 138
reservoirs, checking 154
fog lights 51
forward collision warning 88
front passenger detection 35
front trunk 12
G
garage doors, opening 126
gates, opening 126
GAWR 160
gears 44
glove box 14
Gross Axle Weight Rating 160
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 160
ground clearance 162
GVWR 160
H hazard warning
flashers 55
head supports 18
headlightsadaptive 54
after exit 54
high beams 54
heated wipers 56
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heating 105height adjustments (suspension)auto-raising 110
automatic and manual settings 111
disabling (Jack mode) 111
high beam headlights 54
high voltageBattery specifications 166
components 131
safety 138
hills, stopping on 62
hitches 161
Home location 122
HomeLinkFCC certification 180
programming and using 126
hood 12
horn 39, 41
I
IC
certifications 179identification labels 159
Insane setting (dual-motor) 98
instant range 65
instrument panelcharging status 137
cleaning 150
overview of 45interiorcleaning 150
dimensions 162
lights 51
overview 2
temperature control 105
Internet radio 114
intrusion detection 125
ISOFIX child seats, installing 26
J
J1772 132
Jack mode 111
jacking 157
K
keyFCC and IC certifications 179
how to use 4
key not inside 43
ordering extras 5
replacing battery 5
keyless entry 4
LlabelStatutory Plate 160
Tire and Loading Information 160
lane assist 86
lane change flash 55
lane change, automatic 79
lane departure warning 86
Language & Units 101
language setting 101
Launch Mode 63
liftgateadjust opening height 10
opening 10
lifting 157
lightsadaptive headlights 54
hazard warning 55
headlights after exit 54
turn signals 54
load limits 160
location-based suspension 110
locking and unlocking doors 4
Ludicrous setting (dual-motor) 98
lumbar support 17
M
maintenancebrake fluid, checking 155
cleaning 149
daily and monthly checks 138
fluid replacement intervals 138
panel, removing 154
replacing wiper blades 152
service intervals 138
tires 139
washer
fluid, topping up 156
washer jets, cleaning 152
map updates 123
maps 119
mats 151
Max Battery Power 98
media 112
mileage upon delivery 177
mirrors 42
mobile app 130
Mobile Connectordescription 132
using 134
modifications 158
N
naming 104
navigation 119
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