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Checking and Replacing Wiper
BladesCaution: Wiper blades do not lock into a lifted position. When cleaning or
replacing a wiper blade, lift the wiper arm
only a short distance from the windshield,
just far enough to access the blade. Do
not lift a wiper arm beyond its intended
position. Doing so can cause damage that
is not covered by the warranty.
To make wiper blades easy to access, turn offthe wipers, shift Model S into Park, then use
the touchscreen to move them to the service
position. Touch Controls > Settings > Service
& Reset > Service Mode > ON .
Note: Wipers automatically return to their
normal position when you shift Model S out of Park.
Periodically check and clean the edge of the wiper blade and check the rubber for cracks,
splits and roughness. If damaged, replace the blade immediately to prevent damage to the
glass.
Contaminants on the windshield, or on the wiper blades, can reduce the
effectiveness of
the wiper blades. Contaminants include ice,
wax spray from car washes, washer
fluid with
bug and/or water repellent, bird droppings,
tree sap, and other organic substances.
Follow these guidelines for cleaning:
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Use a Flatbed OnlyUse a
flatbed trailer only, unless otherwisespecified by Tesla. Do not transport Model S
with the tires directly on the ground.
Caution: Damage caused by transporting is not covered by the warranty.Caution: To transport Model S, follow theinstructions exactly as described next.
Disable Self-Leveling (air
suspension vehicles only)
If Model S is equipped with Smart AirSuspension, it automatically self-levels, even
when power is
off. To prevent damage, you
must activate Jack mode to disable self- leveling:
1. Touch Controls > Suspension on the touchscreen.
2. Press the brake pedal, then touch Very High to maximize height.
3. Touch Jack.
When Jack mode is active,
Model S displays this indicator
light on the instrument panel,
along with a message telling you
that active suspension is
disabled.
Note: Jack mode cancels when Model S is
driven over 4.5 mph (7 km/h).
Warning: Failure to activate Jack mode on
a Model S equipped with Smart Air Suspension can result in the vehicle
becoming loose during transport, which
may cause
significant damage.
Activate Tow Mode
Model S may automatically shift into Park
when it detects the driver leaving the vehicle,
even if it has previously been shifted into Neutral. To keep Model S in Neutral (which
disengages the parking brake), you must use
the touchscreen to activate Tow mode:
1. Shift into Park.
2. Press the brake pedal, then on the touchscreen, touch Controls > Settings >
Service & Reset > Tow Mode .When Tow mode is active, Model S
displays this indicator light on the
instrument panel, along with a
message telling you that Model S is
free-rolling.
Note: Tow mode cancels when Model S is
shifted into Park.
Caution: If the electrical system is not
working, and you therefore cannot release
the electric parking brake, attempt to
quick start the 12V battery. For
instructions, call Tesla. If a situation
occurs where you cannot disengage the
parking brake, use tire skids or transport Model S for the shortest possible distance
using wheeled dollies. Before doing so,
always check the dolly manufacturer
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NCC certifications 179
Neutral gear 44
night mode 101
O odometer 64
offset from speed limit 91
overhang dimensions 162
overtake acceleration 70
Owner Information, about 175, 176
P Park Assist 60
Park gear 44
parking brake 58
parking, automatic 81
parts replacement 158
personal data, erasing 104
phonesteering wheel buttons 40
using 117
PIN 37
power management 65
power socket 115
power windows 9
powering on and
off 43
Preconditioning 101
preferences, setting 101
public charging stations 132
R
radar 68
radio 112
Radio Frequency information 179
rain sensor 56
rangedisplayed on instrument panel 45
driving tips to maximize 65
regenerative braking 58
range assurance 65
Range mode 65
Range Mode 98
Rated range 101
re-routing 120
rear seats, folding and raising 18
rear view camera 67
rear window switches, disabling 9
Recent (Media Player) 114
Recents 119
regenerative braking 58
region format 101
relative speed limit 91
release notes 129
restarting the touchscreen
43
Reverse gear 44
RFID transponders 158
roadside assistance 170
roof racks 161
rotating tires 140
route overview 120
Ssafety informationairbags 36
child seats 27
rear facing child seats 32
seat belts 20seat beltscleaning 150
in a collision 20
overview of 19
pre-tensioners 20
wearing when pregnant 19
seat covers
18
seat heaters 105
seating capacity 160
seatsadjusting 17
heaters 105
Tesla built-in rear facing 29
security settings 125
sensors 68
service data recording 177
service intervals 138
Settings 101
Settings, erasing 104
shifting gears 44
Show Commute Advice 120
side collision avoidance 86
side collision warning 86
slip start 59
Smart Preconditioning 101
software reset 104
software updates 129
specificationscargo volume 163
dimensions 162
exterior 162
interior 162
motor 164
subsystems 164
tires 167
weights 163
wheels 167
speed assist 91
speed limit warning 91
stability control 59
starting 43
Statutory Plate 160
steering
specifications 164
Index
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