2017 TESLA MODEL S Owner's Manual

nose cone, removing 173
O
occupancy sensor 33
odometer 61
overhang dimensions 161
overtake acceleration 67
Owner Information, about 175, 176
P
Park Assist 57
Park gear 42
parking brake 55
parking, automatic 78
parts replacement 157
passenger detection 33
passenger front airbag 33
personal data, erasing 101phonesteering wheel buttons 38
using 113
PIN 35
power management 62
power socket 112
power windows 9
powering on and
off 41
Preconditioning 98
preferences, setting 98
Proposition 65 177
public charging stations 129
R
radar 65
radio 108
Radio Frequency information 179
rain sensor 53
rangedisplayed on instrument panel 43
driving tips to maximize 62
regenerative braking 55
range assurance 62
Range mode 62
Range Mode 95
Rated range 98
re-routing 117
rear seats, folding and raising 18
rear view camera 64
rear window switches, disabling 9
Recent (Media Player) 110
Recents 115
regenerative braking 55
region format 98
release notes 126
Reverse gear
42
RFID transponders 157
roadside assistance 171
roof racks 160
rotating tires 139
route overview 117
S safety defects, reporting 178safety informationairbags 34
child seats 26
rear facing child seats 30
seat belts 21
satellite radio 109
seat beltscleaning 149
in a collision 20
overview of 19
pre-tensioners 20
wearing when pregnant 19
seat covers
18
seat heaters 102
seating capacity 159
seatsadjusting 17
heaters 102
Tesla built-in rear facing 27
security settings 122
sensors 65
service data recording 177
service intervals 137
Settings 98
Settings, erasing 101
shifting gears 42
Show Commute Advice 117
side collision avoidance 83
side collision warning 83
SiriusXM 109
slip start 56
Smart Preconditioning 98
software reset 101
software updates 126
specificationscargo volume 162
dimensions 161
exterior 161
interior 161
motor 163
subsystems 163
tires 166
weights 162
wheels 166
stability control 56
starting 41
steering
specifications 163
steering wheel
Index
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steering wheel (continued)adjusting position 37
adjusting sensitivity 37
buttons 37
heated 37
scroll bars 37
steering, automatic 73
Streaming radio 109
summer tires 141
Summon 78
sunroof 15
suspension 107
suspension
specifications 164
T
telematics 177
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 130
cabin, controls for 102
heated steering wheel 39
outside 43
tires 169
tie-down straps
174
tilt detection 122
Tire and Loading Information label 159
tire noise 141
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 180
overview of 142
tire pressures, checking 138
tire repair kitinflating with air only 146inflating with sealant 145
replacing the sealant canister 147tiresall-season 141
balancing 139
chains 141
industry glossary of terms 170
inspecting and maintaining 139
pressures, how to check 138
quality grading 169
replacing 140
replacing a tire sensor 142
rotation 139
specification 166
summer 141
temperature grades 169
tire markings 167
tire sealant 144
traction grade 169
treadwear grade 169
winter 141
toll system transponders, attaching 157
tolls, avoiding 117
torque
specifications 163
touch up body 150
touchscreenclean mode 149
cleaning 149
Controls 95
overview 90
Settings 98
software updates 126
Tow mode 172
towing 172
towing a trailer 160
towing eye, locating 173
towing instructions 172
TPMSFCC certification 180
overview of 142
traction control 56
trademarks 175, 176
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 67Traffic-Based Routing 117
trailer hitches 160
transmission
specifications 163
transponders, attaching 157
Transport Canada, contacting 178
transporting 172
trip chart 62
trip meter 61
trip overview 117
trip planner 117
trunk, front 12
trunk, rearchild protection lock 7
disabling interior handle 7
TuneIn radio 109
turn signals 52
U
ultrasonic sensors 65
uniform tire quality grading 169
Units & Format 98
Unlock on Park 4
unlockingtrunk, front 12
trunk, rear 10
unlocking and locking doors 4
unlocking when key doesn

vehicle loading 159
vent, sunroof 15
ventilation 105
VIN (Vehicle
Identification Number) 158
voice commands 37
volume control 90
volume control (media) 108
W walk-away locking 7
Wall Connector 129
warning
flashers 52
washer fluid, topping up 155
washer jets, cleaning 151
washers, using 53
weight
specifications 162
wheel chocks 174
wheelsalignment 139
replacing 140
specifications 166
Wi-Fi, connecting to 125
windshield washer fluid, topping up 155
winter tires 141
wiper blades, replacing 151
wipers and washers 53
wipers, de-icing 53
Work location 118
Index
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