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IndicatorDescription
Parking lights (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) are on. See
Lights on page 53.Front fog lights (optional). See Lights on page 53.Rear fog lights. See Lights on page 53.Adaptive Front Lighting (if equipped). See Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
on page 56.Electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure and motor power (indicator flashes). See Traction
Control on page 63. If this indicator stays illuminated, a fault is detected (contact
Tesla immediately).A Smart Air Suspension fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See Smart Air Suspension
on page 117.A brake system fault is detected or the brake fluid level is low. See Brakes on page
60. Contact Tesla immediately.Airbag safety. If this indicator does not flash on briefly when Model S prepares to
drive, or if it remains on, contact Tesla immediately. See Airbag Warning Indicator
on page 37.An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See Brakes on page 60.
Contact Tesla immediately.Instrument Panel
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Controlling Lights
Touch Controls on the bottom corner of the touchscreen to control most of the lights.
In addition to the lights that you can control from the touchscreen, Model S has convenience lights that turn on and
off automatically based on what you are doing. For example, you will notice
interior lights, marker lights, tail lights, door handle lights, and puddle lights that turn on when you
unlock Model S, when you open a door, and when you shift into Park. They turn
off automatically
after a minute or two or when you shift into a driving gear or lock Model S.
Note: Depending on options chosen at time of purchase, some vehicles are not equipped with fog
lights.
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1.If you turn on DOME lights, all interior dome (map) lights turn on when you unlock Model S,
open a door upon exiting, or shift into P (Park). They turn off after 60 seconds, when you lock
Model S, or when you shift into a driving gear. If set to AUTO, dome lights turn on only when
little or no light is detected.
You can also manually turn an individual dome light on or
off by pressing its lens. If you
manually turn a dome light on, it turns off when Model S powers off. If Model S was already
powered off when you manually turned the light on, it turns off after 60 minutes.
2. If you turn on AMBIENT lights, the lights on the door armrests turn on whenever the
headlights are on.
3. If you turn on AUTO HIGH BEAM, high beam headlights turn on and
off automatically based
on whether or not light is detected in front of Model S (see High Beam Headlights on page
56).
4. Touch to turn fog lights (if equipped) on or
off. Fog lights operate only when low beam
headlights are on. Fog lights do not operate when headlights are turned off or when high
beam headlights are on.
The Front Fog indicator displays on the instrument panel whenever front fog
lights are on.The Rear Fog indicator displays on the instrument panel whenever rear fog
lights are on.
Note: Depending on the market region and vehicle options, your vehicle may not be equipped
with front and/or rear fog lights.
Note: In some regions, there is no control for the front fog lights. They operate in conjunction
with the headlights and turn on only in situations where low beam headlights are on.
5. If Model S is equipped with a coil suspension system, you can adjust the angle of the
headlights 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 desired
position:
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.
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cruise control 76
cup holders 17
D
DAB radio 120
dashboard overview 2
data recording 183
data sharing 183
day mode 107
declarations of conformity 185
delivery mileage 183devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 122
connecting 122
playing audio
files from 122
dimensions 167
display brightness 107
dome (map) lights 53
door handles 6
door labels 165
Door Unlock Mode 6
doors 4
doors, opening 4
Drive gear 46
drive-away locking 7
driverprofiles 39
seat adjustment 18driver assistanceAuto Lane Change 85
automatic emergency braking 93
Autopark 87
Autosteer 82
blind spot warning 91
collision avoidance assist 93
forward collision warning 93
overtake acceleration 76
overview 73
settings for 107
side collision warning 91
speed assist 97
speed limit warning 97
staying inside lane markings 91
staying within speed limits 97
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 76
drivingseating position 18
starting 45
tips to maximize range 70
E
Easter Eggs 181
easy entry, driver
profile 39
EDR (event data recorder) 183
electric parking brake 61
emergency braking
93
emergency flashers 57
emergency rear door opening 8energygained from regenerative braking 60
range information 47
energy & charging setting 107
Energy app 70
energy saving mode 70
Erase & Reset 110
event data recording 183
exteriorcar cover 156
cleaning 154
dimensions 167
lights 53
overview 3
polishing, touch up, & repair 156
F
factory defaults, restoring 110
factory reset 110
fan speed, interior 112
favorite destinations 129
Favorites 126
Favorites (Media Player) 121
FCC
certifications 185
features, downloading new 136
ferries, avoiding 128
firmware (software) updates 136flash drives, playing audio files from 122flashers, warning 57floor mats 156
fluidsreplacement intervals 147
reservoirs, checking 159
fog lights 53
forward collision warning 93
front passenger detection 37
front trunk 13
G
garage doors, opening 133
gates, opening 133
GAWR 165
gears 46
glove box 15
Gross Axle Weight Rating 165
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 165
ground clearance 167
GVWR 165
Index
Index189