2018 TESLA MODEL S cruise control

Overview............................................................. 2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview....................................................................... 3
Opening and Closing..................................... 4 Doors............................................................................................... 4Windows.........................................................................................9Rear Trunk.................................................................................... 10 Front Trunk...................................................................................13Glove Box......................................................................................15Sunroof.......................................................................................... 16Cup Holders................................................................................. 17
Seating and Safety Restraints................... 18 Front and Rear Seats............................................................... 18Seat Belts...................................................................................... 21 Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 24
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats............................... 31 Airbags......................................................................................... 35
Driving...............................................................39 Driver
Profiles............................................................................ 39
Steering Wheel........................................................................... 41 Mirrors.......................................................................................... 44Starting and Powering
Off.................................................... 45
Gears............................................................................................. 46 Instrument Panel.......................................................................47 Lights.............................................................................................53Wipers and Washers............................................................... 58Brakes........................................................................................... 60Traction Control........................................................................ 63Park Assist.................................................................................. 64 Vehicle Hold............................................................................... 66Acceleration Modes................................................................. 67
Trip Information........................................................................ 69Getting Maximum Range...................................................... 70Rear View Camera.................................................................... 72
Driver Assistance.......................................... 73
About Driver Assistance........................................................ 73
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control............................................... 76
Autosteer..................................................................................... 82 Auto Lane Change................................................................... 85
Autopark...................................................................................... 87 Lane Assist................................................................................... 91Collision Avoidance Assist.................................................... 93Speed Assist............................................................................... 97
Using the Touchscreen............................... 99 Touchscreen Overview........................................................... 99
Controls...................................................................................... 104 Settings.......................................................................................107Climate Controls........................................................................ 111Smart Air Suspension............................................................. 117
Media and Audio...................................................................... 119 Phone...........................................................................................124 Maps and Navigation............................................................. 126Calendar.......................................................................................131Security Settings..................................................................... 132 HomeLink

1.Interior door handles ( Opening Doors from the Interior on page 6)
2.Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 76) and Autosteer
( Autosteer on page 82)
3. High beams ( High Beam Headlights on page 56), Turn signals ( Turn Signals on page 56),
Wipers and washers ( Wipers and Washers on page 58)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left ( Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 41)
5. Instrument panel ( Instrument Panel on page 47)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right ( Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 42)
7. Gear selector ( Shifting Gears on page 46)
8. Touchscreen ( Touchscreen Overview on page 99)
9. Glovebox button ( Glove Box on page 15)
10. Power window switches ( Opening and Closing on page 9)
11. Exterior mirror adjustment switches ( Mirrors on page 44)
12. Seats ( Front and Rear Seats on page 18)
13. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) ( Steering Wheel on page
41)
14. Horn ( Horn on page 43)
15. Brakes ( Brakes on page 60)
16. Hazard warning lights ( Hazard Warning Flashers on page 57)
17. Cabin climate control ( Climate Controls on page 111)
18. Cup holders ( Cup Holders on page 17)
Interior Overview
2Model S Owner

The turn signals stop operating when canceledby the steering wheel, or when you return the
lever to the central position.
The corresponding turn signal
indicator lights up on the instrument
panel when a turn signal is
operating. You also hear a clicking
sound.Warning: If you have purchased the
optional Enhanced Autopilot or Full Self-
Driving Capability packages and
Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control is active, engaging
a turn signal can cause Model S to accelerate when using
Traffic-AwareCruise Control in specific situations (see
Overtake Acceleration on page 79).
Warning: If you have purchased the
optional Enhanced Autopilot or Full Self-
Driving Capability packages and
Autosteer is active, engaging a turn signal
may cause Model S to change lanes (see
Auto Lane Change on page 85).
Lane Change Flash
To indicate a lane change, quickly press the
lever up or down against the spring pressure,
then release. The corresponding turn signal
flashes three times.
Hazard Warning Flashers
To turn on the hazard warning
flashers, press
the button located on the side of the
touchscreen closest to the steering wheel. All
turn signals
flash. Press again to turn off.
Note: Hazard warning flashers operate even
without a Model S key nearby.
Lights
Driving57

Note: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is a BETA
feature.
If your Model S is equipped with Driver
Assistance components (see About Driver
Assistance on page 73), and you have
purchased the optional Enhanced Autopilot or
Full Self-Driving Capability package, the forward looking cameras and the radar sensor
are designed to determine when there is a
vehicle in front of you in the same lane. If the
area in front of Model S is clear,
Traffic-AwareCruise Control maintains a set driving speed. When a vehicle is detected, Traffic-AwareCruise Control is designed to slow down
Model S as needed to maintain a selected
time-based distance from the vehicle in front,
up to the set speed.
Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control does not eliminate the need to watch the road in front of you and to manually applythe brakes when needed.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is primarily
intended for driving on dry, straight roads,
such as highways and freeways. It should not be used on city streets.
Warning: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
designed for your driving comfort and
convenience and is not a collision warning or avoidance system. It is your
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely,
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times. Never depend on
Traffic-AwareCruise Control to adequately slow down
Model S. Always watch the road in front
of you and be prepared to take corrective
action at all times. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
Warning: Although Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control is capable of detecting
pedestrians and cyclists, never depend on
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to
adequately slow Model S down for them.
Always watch the road in front of you and
be prepared to take corrective action at
all times. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
Warning: Do not use Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control on city streets or on roads where
traffic conditions are constantly changing.
Warning: Do not use Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control on winding roads with sharp
curves, on icy or slippery road surfaces,
or when weather conditions (such as
heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) make it
inappropriate to drive at a consistent
speed.
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control does
not adapt driving speed based on road
and driving conditions.
Operating Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control
To use
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, you must
be driving at least 30 km/h, unless a vehicle is
detected ahead of you. If a vehicle is detected ahead of you, you can use
Traffic-AwareCruise Control at any speed, even when
stationary, provided you are at least 150 cm
away from the vehicle.
The minimum set speed is 30 km/h. The
maximum set speed is 150 km/h. It is the
driver

The gray speedometer icon
on the instrument panel
turns blue and displays the
set speed to indicate that
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
is active.
Note: The minimum set speed is 30 km/h. The
maximum set speed is 150 km/h. It is the
driver

brake/decelerate for stationary vehicles
or objects, especially in situations when
you are driving over 80 km/h and in situations where a vehicle you are
following moves out of your driving path and a stationary vehicle or object is in
front of you. Always pay attention to the
road ahead and stay prepared to take
immediate corrective action. Depending
on
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control to avoid
a collision can result in serious injury or death. In addition,
Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control may react to vehicles or objects
that either do not exist or are not in the
lane of travel, causing Model S to slow down unnecessarily or inappropriately.
Warning: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
may be unable to provide adequate
speed control because of limited braking capability and hills. It can also misjudgethe distance from a vehicle ahead. Driving
downhill can increase driving speed, causing Model S to exceed your set speed
(and potentially the road

Note: Your set speed will use your current
driving speed if you move the cruise control lever up or down.
Note: If Speed Assist is unable to determine a
speed limit, your set speed does not change
when you pull the cruise control lever toward
you.Warning: Do not rely on Speed Assist orTraffic-Aware Cruise Control to
determine an accurate or appropriate
cruising speed. Always cruise at a safe
speed based on road conditions and
applicable speed limits.
Changing the Set Speed
To change the set speed while using
Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control, move the cruise control
lever up (increase) or down (decrease) until
your desired set speed is displayed.
To increase/decrease speed by 1 km/h, move
the lever up or down to the first position and
release. To increase/decrease speed to the closest 5 km/h increment, move the lever up/
down to the second position and release. For
example, if you are traveling at 83 km/h and you move the lever up to the second position
and release, the speed increases to 85 km/h.
You can also increase/decrease speed by
holding the lever in the full up/down position
and releasing when the desired speed displays
below the cruise control icon.
To cruise at the speed limit that is currently
being determined by Speed Assist (including any
offsets that you have set), pull the cruise
control lever toward you. See Speed Assist on
page 97.
Note: It may take a few seconds for Model S
to reach the new cruising speed, assuming
Model S does not detect a vehicle ahead
driving slower than your set speed.
Overtake Acceleration
When following a vehicle with
Traffic-AwareCruise Control active, briefly engaging the
turn signal (to indicate a move into the
passing lane) accelerates Model S towards the
vehicle ahead. By momentarily holding the
turn signal lever up or down, you can quickly
accelerate up to your set speed without
having to press the accelerator pedal. The turn
signal accelerates only when the following conditions are met:

never depend on Overtake Acceleration
to increase your driving speed.Warning: Overtake Acceleration increases
your driving speed whenever the
appropriate turn signal is engaged, and
accelerates Model S closer to the vehicle
ahead. Although
Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control continues to maintain distance
from the vehicle ahead, it is important to
be aware that your selected following
distance is reduced when Overtake
Acceleration is active, particularly in cases
where it may not be your intention to
overtake the vehicle you are following.
Canceling and Resuming
To manually cancel
Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control, briefly push the cruise control lever
away from you or press the brake pedal. The
speedometer icon on the instrument panel
turns gray to indicate that
Traffic-AwareCruise Control is not actively controlling your
speed.
To resume cruising at the previously set
speed, briefly pull the cruise control lever
toward you.
To resume cruising at the current driving speed, move the cruise control lever up or
down, then release
Note: When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
cancels, Model S does not coast. Instead,
regenerative braking slows down Model S in
the same way as when you move your foot
offthe accelerator when driving without Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control (see Regenerative
Braking on page 60).
Warning: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
cancels, or may not be available, in the
following situations: