2019 TESLA MODEL S Owner's Manual

4.If you turn on AMBIENT LIGHTS, interior
ambient lights turn on whenever the
headlights are on.
5. If you turn on Auto High Beam (only
available on Model S equipped with Autopilot components), your vehicle
automatically switches from high beam
headlights to low beam headlights when
there is light detected in front of Model S.
See High Beam Headlights on page 57.
6. If you turn on Headlights after Exit, the
exterior lights remain on for a short period
of time after you stop driving and park Model S in low lighting conditions. See Headlights After Exit on page 57.
Note: Model S has lights along the rim of the
headlights, also referred to as "signature" lights. These lights automatically turn on
whenever Model S is powered on and a driving gear is engaged.
Lights
56Model S Owner

High Beam HeadlightsPush the left-hand steering column lever away
from you to turn the high beam headlights on
continuously. To cancel, pull the lever towards
you.
To brie

Turn Signals
Move the left-hand steering column lever up
(before turning right) or down (before turning
left). The turn signals

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
The instrument panel changes depending on whether Model S is:

IndicatorDescriptionHigh beam headlights are temporarily turned off because Auto High Beam is on
and is detecting light in front of Model S. When light is no longer detected, the
high beams automatically turn back on. See High Beam Headlights on page 57.Parking lights (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) are on. See
Lights on page 55.Front fog lights, if equipped. See Lights on page 55.Rear fog lights, if equipped. See Lights on page 55.Adaptive Front Lighting, if equipped. See Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
on page 57.Electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure and motor power (indicator

IndicatorDescriptionAirbag safety. If this red indicator does not

IndicatorDescriptionElectronic stability control systems are no longer minimizing wheel spin. On a RearWheel Drive vehicle, the traction control system has been turned off, or on an All-
Wheel Drive vehicle, Slip Start has been enabled. See Traction Control on page
70.Model S is in Tow mode and can roll freely. It does not automatically shift into Park
when you exit. See Instructions for Transporters on page 187.Flashes green when the left turn signal is operating. Both turn signal indicators

Instrument Panel - DrivingWhen Model S is driving (or ready to drive), the instrument panel shows your current drivingstatus and a real-time visualization of the road as detected by the Autopilot components (see
About Autopilot on page 82). The visualization automatically zooms in and out as needed to
inform you when a vehicle is detected in your blind spot.
Note: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle
options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly different.
1.Indicator lights display along the top to provide status (see Instrument Panel Overview on
page 59).
2. When you are actively navigating to a destination, navigation instructions display here. Use
the left steering wheel buttons to change what displays on the left side of the instrument
panel whenever navigation instructions are not displayed (see Using Left Steering Wheel
Buttons on page 47).
3. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is cruising at a set speed. When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
available but you haven