2019 TESLA MODEL S Owner's Manual

Index
A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 67
absolute speed limit 107
Acceleration settings 74
access panel, removing 167
accessoriesplugging into power socket 20
active hood 76
adaptive headlights 57
Adaptive Suspension Damping 135
air circulation 121
air conditioning 119
air distribution 121
air filter 124
air suspension 135
air vents 124
airbag, front passenger, disabling 43
airbags 41
alarm 138
all-season tires 161
always connected, setting 78
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy 128
anti-lock braking (ABS) 67
audioplaying files 130
steering wheel buttons 47
volume control 130
Auto High Beam 57
Auto Lane Change 93
auto-raising suspension 135
automatic emergency braking 105
Autopark 98
autopilotblind spot warning 102
side collision warning 102
staying inside lane markings 102AutopilotAuto Lane Change 93
automatic emergency braking 104
Autopark 98
Autosteer 91
collision avoidance assist 104
forward collision warning 104
Navigate on Autopilot 94
overtake acceleration 85
overview 82
speed assist 107
speed limit warning 107
staying within speed limits 107
Summon 100
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 85
Autopilot components 82
Autosteer 91
average range 78
B
backup camera 80battery (12V)complete discharge 147
specifications 179Battery (high voltage)care of 147
coolant 167
specifications 179
temperature limits 147
battery (key), replacing 10
blind spot warning 102
blind spot warning chime 102
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 132
general information 133
phone, pairing and using 133
body repairs 171
body touch up 165
brakesautomatic in emergencies 105

child protection (continued)disabling rear window switches 14child seatscleaning 164
disabling front passenger airbag 43
installing and using 30
Tesla built-in rear facing 37child-protectiondisabling liftgate and rear door handles
12
Chill acceleration 74
cleaning 163
climate controls 119
collision avoidance assist 104
connecting to Wi-Fi 142
console12V power socket 20
cup holders 22
USB ports 20
consumption chart 78
contact informationroadside assistance 184
copyrights 192
cruise control 85
cup holders 22
D DAB radio 131
dashboard overview 2
Dashcam 81
data recording 193
data sharing 193
declarations of conformity 195
delivery mileage 193
devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 132
connecting 20
playing audio files from 132
dimensions 175
Dog Mode 123
dome (map) lights 55
door handles 11
door labels 173
Door Unlock Mode 11
doors 9
doors, opening 9
drive away locking 12
Drive gear 54
driverprofiles 45
seat adjustment 24drivingseating position 24
starting 52
tips to maximize range 78E
Easter Eggs 190
easy entry, driver profile 45
electric parking brake 68
emergency braking 104
emergency

H
hazard warning

Mobile Connectordescription 146
using 149
modifications 171
motor specifications 177
my car does what? 190
N naming 117
Navigate on Autopilot 94
navigating 125, 126
NCC certifications 195
Neutral gear 54
O
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration 104
odometer 8, 77
offset from speed limit 107
Online Routing 128
overhang dimensions 175
overtake acceleration 85
Owner Information, about 192
P Park Assist 71
Park gear 54
parking brake 68
parking, using Autopark 98
parking, using Summon 100
parts replacement 171
pedestrian protection 76
personal data, erasing 118
phonesteering wheel buttons 48
using 133
phone app 134
PIN 46
PIN to Drive 138
power management 78
power socket 20
power windows 14
powering on and off 52
public charging stations 146
R
radar 82
radio 130
Radio Frequency information 195
rangedisplayed on instrument panel 59
driving tips to maximize 78range (continued)regenerative braking 67
range assurance 78
Range mode 78
Re-route 128
rear seats, folding and raising 25
rear view camera 80
rear window switches, disabling 14
recent (Media Player) 131
Recents (navigation) 126
regenerative braking 67
relative speed limit 107
release notes 143
restarting the touchscreen 52
Reverse gear 54
RFID transponders 171
roadside assistance 184, 185
roof racks 174
rotating tires 158
Round Trip Energy (navigating) 128
S
safety informationairbags 43
child seats 35
rear facing child seats 40
seat belts 28seat beltscleaning 164
in a collision 28
overview of 27
pre-tensioners 28
wearing when pregnant 27
seat covers 26
seat heaters 119
seating capacity 173
seatsadjusting 24
heaters 119
Tesla built-in rear facing 37
security settings 138
sensors 82
Sentry Mode 138
service data recording 193
service intervals 155
Settings, erasing 118
shifting gears 54
Show Calendar Upon Entry 137
Side Clearance (Summon) 100
side collision warning 102
slip start 70
software reset 118
software updates 143
software version 8
specificationscargo volume 176
dimensions 175
Index
Index203

specifications (continued)exterior 175
interior 175
motor 177
subsystems 177
tires 181
wheels 180
speed assist 107
Speed Limit Mode 117
speed limit warning 107
Sport acceleration 74
stability control 70
Standard acceleration 74
starting 52
Statutory Plate 173
steering specifications 178
steering wheeladjusting position 47
adjusting sensitivity 47
buttons 47
heated 47
scroll buttons 47
steering, automatic
91
streaming services 131
summer tires 161
Summon 100
Summon Distance 100
sunroof 23
superchargingdescribed 154
idle fees 154
pay-per-use fees 154
suspension (air), settings for 135
suspension specifications 179
T telematics 193
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 147
cabin, controls for 119
heated steering wheel 49
outside 59
Teslacam 81
tie-down straps 189
Tilt/Intrusion detection 138
Tire and Loading Information label 173
tire noise 162
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 196
overview of 160
tire pressures, checking 157
tiresall-season 161
balancing 158
chains 162
inspecting and maintaining 158
pressures, how to check 157tires (continued)replacing 159
replacing a tire sensor 160
rotation 158
specification 181
summer 161
tire markings 182
winter 161
toll system transponders, attaching 171
torque specifications 177
touch up body 165
touchscreenclean mode 164
cleaning 164
overview 4
software updates 143
tow eye, locating 188
towing 188
towing a trailer 174
towing instructions 187
TPMSFCC certification 196
overview of 160
Tracking Disabled 125
traction control 70
trademarks 192
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 85
trailer hitches 174
transmission specifications 178
transponders, attaching 171
Transport Mode 188
transporting 187, 188
trip chart 78
trip meter 77
Trip Planner 128
trunk, front 18
trunk, rearchild-protection lock 12
disabling interior handle 12
TuneIn radio 131
turn signals 58
U
ultrasonic sensors 82
Unlock on Park 9
unlocking when key doesn

vehicle loading 173
vent, sunroof 23
ventilation 124
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 172
voice commands 47
volume control 4
volume control (media) 130
W walk away locking 12
Wall Connector 146
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