StartingWhen you open a door, Model S powers on
the instrument panel and touchscreen and you
can operate all controls.
To drive Model S:
1. PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL - Model S
powers on and is ready to drive.
2. SELECT A GEAR - Move the gear lever all
the way down for Drive and all the way up
for Reverse. See Shifting Gears on page
46.
Note: If Passive Entry is
off and you do not
press the brake pedal to start Model S within
approximately
five minutes, a message
displays on the instrument panel and you must use the key to lock then unlock Model S againbefore starting the vehicle.
Everything you need to know when driving
Model S displays on the instrument panel.
Key Not Inside
If Model S does not detect a key when you
press the brake, the instrument panel displays a message telling you that a key is not inside.
If you receive this message, place the key in
the center console cup holder where Model S can best detect it.
If Model S still does not detect the key, try
holding it against the center console,
immediately below the 12V power socket (see
12V Power Socket on page 122). Or try using
another key. If another key does not work, contact Tesla.
A number of factors can
affect whether
Model S can detect the key. These include a
low battery in the key, interference from other
devices using radio signals, and objects
between the key and receiver.
Always keep the key with you. After driving,
the key is needed to restart Model S after it powers
off. And when you leave Model S, you
must bring the key with you to lock Model S, either manually or automatically.
Powering
Off
When you finish driving, shift into Park by
pressing the button on the end of the gear
selector. The parking brake automatically
engages and all systems keep operating.
When you leave Model S with the key , it
powers
off automatically, turning off the
instrument panel and touchscreen.
Model S also powers
off automatically after
being in Park for 15 minutes, even if you are
sitting in the driver
software reset 110
software updates 136specificationscargo volume 168
dimensions 167
exterior 167
interior 167
motor 169
subsystems 169
tires 171
weights 168
wheels 171
speed assist 97
speed limit warning 97
Sport acceleration (performance dual motor)
67
stability control 63
Standard acceleration 67
starting 45
Statutory Plate 165
steering
specifications 169
steering wheeladjusting position 41
adjusting sensitivity 41
buttons 41
heated 41
scroll wheels 41
steering, automatic
82
summer tires 151
Summon 87
sunroof 16
superchargingdescribed 146
idle fees 146
pay-per-use fees 146
suspension 118
suspension specifications 170
T
telematics 183
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 140
cabin, controls for 111
heated steering wheel 43
outside 47
tie-down straps 180
tilt detection 132
Tire and Loading Information label 165
tire noise 151
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 186
overview of 152
tire pressures, checking 148
tiresall-season 151
balancing 149
chains 151tires (continued)inspecting and maintaining 149
pressures, how to check 148
replacing 150
replacing a tire sensor 152
rotation 149
specification 171
summer 151
tire markings 172
winter 151
toll system transponders, attaching 163
tolls, avoiding 128
torque
specifications 169
touch up body 156
touchscreenclean mode 155
cleaning 155
Controls 104
overview 99
Settings 107
software updates 136
tow eye, locating 179
Tow mode 179
towing 179
towing a trailer 166
towing instructions 179
TPMSFCC certification 186
overview of 152
traction control 63
trademarks 182
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 76Traffic-Based Routing 128
trailer hitches 166
transmission
specifications 169
transponders, attaching 163
transporting 179
trip chart 70
trip meter 69
trip overview 128
trip planner 128
trunk, front 13
trunk, rearchild protection lock 7
disabling interior handle 7
TuneIn radio 121
turn signals 56
Typical range 107
U ultrasonic sensors 73
Unlock on Park 4
unlocking and locking doors 4
unlocking when key doesn
