Contents
Overview............................................................. 2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview....................................................................... 3
Touchscreen Overview..............................................................4
Opening and Closing..................................... 9
Doors............................................................................................... 9 Windows....................................................................................... 14Rear Trunk.................................................................................... 15 Front Trunk.................................................................................. 18Interior Storage and Electronics........................................ 20Sunroof......................................................................................... 23
Seating and Safety Restraints..................24 Front and Rear Seats.............................................................. 24Seat Belts..................................................................................... 27 Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 30Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats.............................. 37
Airbags.......................................................................................... 41
Driving...............................................................45 Driver Profiles ............................................................................ 45
Steering Wheel.......................................................................... 47
Mirrors.......................................................................................... 50 Starting and Powering Off.................................................... 52
Gears............................................................................................. 54 Lights.............................................................................................55Instrument Panel.......................................................................59 Wipers and Washers............................................................... 65Brakes........................................................................................... 67Traction Control........................................................................ 70 Park Assist.................................................................................... 71Vehicle Hold................................................................................ 73Acceleration Modes................................................................. 74Active Hood................................................................................ 76
Trip Information.........................................................................77 Getting Maximum Range....................................................... 78Rear View Camera................................................................... 80
Dashcam....................................................................................... 81
Autopilot.......................................................... 82 About Autopilot........................................................................ 82Traffic-Aware Cruise Control................................................ 85
Autosteer...................................................................................... 91 Autopark...................................................................................... 98 Summon..................................................................................... 100Lane Assist................................................................................ 102Collision Avoidance Assist.................................................. 104Speed Assist............................................................................. 107
Using the Touchscreen..............................109 Controls...................................................................................... 109Climate Controls....................................................................... 119 Maps and Navigation............................................................. 125Media and Audio..................................................................... 130Phone........................................................................................... 133Air Suspension......................................................................... 135Calendar......................................................................................137
Security Settings..................................................................... 138 HomeLink
Overview
Interior Overview
Note: On RHD (Right Hand Drive) vehicles, the controls illustrated above are arranged similarly,
but are mirrored on the right side of the vehicle.
1. Interior door handles ( Opening Doors from the Interior on page 11)
2. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control ( Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 85) and Autosteer
( Autosteer on page 91)
3. High beams ( High Beam Headlights on page 57), Turn signals ( Turn Signals on page 58),
Wipers and washers ( Wipers and Washers on page 65)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left ( Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 47)
5. Instrument panel ( Instrument Panel on page 59)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right ( Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 48)
7. Gear selector ( Shifting Gears on page 54)
8. Touchscreen ( Touchscreen Overview on page 4)
9. Glovebox button ( Glove Box on page 20)
10. Cabin climate control ( Climate Controls on page 119)
11. Power window switches ( Opening and Closing on page 14)
12. Exterior mirror adjustment switches ( Mirrors on page 50)
13. Seats ( Front and Rear Seats on page 24)
14. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) ( Steering Wheel on page
47)
15. Horn ( Horn on page 49)
16. Brakes ( Brakes on page 67)
17. Accelerator pedal ( Acceleration Modes on page 74)
18. Hazard warning lights ( Hazard Warning Flashers on page 58)
19. Cup holders ( Cup Holders on page 22)
Interior Overview
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Exterior Overview
1.Exterior lights ( Lights on page 55)
2. Door handles ( Using Exterior Door Handles on page 11)
3. Sunroof (optional) ( Sunroof on page 23)
4. Charge port ( Charging Instructions on page 149)
5. Autopilot cameras ( About Autopilot on page 82)
6. Exterior mirrors ( Mirrors on page 50)
7. Hood/Front trunk ( Front Trunk on page 18)
8. Radar sensor (hidden from view in the above image) ( About Autopilot on page 82)
9. Wheels and tires ( Wheels and Tires on page 180)
10. Rear view camera ( Rear View Camera on page 80 and About Autopilot on page 82)
11. Rear trunk/liftgate ( Rear Trunk on page 15)
12. Ultrasonic sensors ( Park Assist on page 71 and About Autopilot on page 82)
Exterior Overview
Overview3
You can turn the auto-tilt feature on or off
using the touchscreen, Touch Controls >
Vehicle > Mirror Auto-Tilt .
Note: Depending on date of manufacture and
options selected at time of purchase, some Model S vehicles are not equipped with Mirror
Auto-Tilt.
Rear View Mirror
The rear view mirror is adjusted manually.
Except when in Reverse, the rear view mirror
automatically dims in proportion to the level
of glare from the headlights of a vehicle
behind you.
Mirrors
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Park Assist
How Park Assist Works
Model S has several sensors designed to detect the presence of objects. When drivingslowly in Drive or Reverse (for example, when
parking), the sensors alert you if an object is
detected in close proximity of your Model S.
Objects are only detected in the direction of
the gear you selected; front objects in Drive,
rear objects in Reverse.
Warning: You may not be alerted if
Model S rolls freely in the opposite
direction of the gear you selected (for
example, you will not receive an alert if
Model S rolls backwards down a hill while
in Drive).
The sensors are activated when driving slower
than 8 km/h.
Warning: Never depend on Park Assist to
inform you if an area you are approaching is free of objects and/or people. Several
external factors can reduce the
performance of Park Assist, causingeither no readings or false readings (see
Limitations and False Warnings on page
72). Therefore, depending on Park Assist
to determine if Model S is approaching an obstruction can result in damage to the
vehicle and/or objects, and can
potentially cause serious injury. Always
inspect the area with your own eyes.
When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Park assist does not
detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
animals, or objects that are moving, protruding, located too far above or
below the sensors, or too close or too far
from the sensors. Park Assist is for
guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace your own direct visual
checks. It is not a substitute for careful
driving.
Visual and Audio Feedback
When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist
view displays on the left side of the instrument
panel, showing objects that are in close
proximity to the front and rear of Model S.
This view closes when you shift into Drive
unless an object is detected close to the front
of Model S, in which case the Park Assist view
closes automatically when your driving speed
exceeds 8 km/h. When reversing, visual
feedback also displays on the touchscreen, immediately below the camera view (see Rear
View Camera on page 80). You can manually
close the park assist view on the touchscreen by touching the X in the upper left corner.
When driving with the Camera app displayed on the touchscreen, you can switch to the
Park Assist view when driving at speeds below
8 km/h. Touch the button located in the upper
left corner of the Camera app window. This is
useful if you need assistance with parallel parking.
If chimes are turned on (see Controlling
Audible Feedback on page 72), an audible
beep sounds as you approach an object. You
can temporarily mute the chime by pressing
the scroll button on the left side of the
steering wheel or by touching the mute button on the bottom left corner of the Park Assist
view.
Note: If a sensor is unable to provide
feedback, the instrument panel displays an
alert message.
Caution: Keep sensors clean from dirt,
debris, snow, and ice. Avoid using a high
pressure power washer on the sensors
Park Assist
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Rear View Camera
Camera Location
Model S is equipped with a rear view camera
located above the rear license plate.
Whenever you shift into Reverse, the
touchscreen displays the view from the
camera. Lines show your driving path based
on the position of the steering wheel. These
lines adjust appropriately as you move the
steering wheel.
Note: Visual feedback from the parking
sensors displays on the instrument panel (see
Park Assist on page 71).
Note: Depending on date of manufacture and
options selected at time of purchase, some Model S vehicles are not equipped with
parking sensors.
To display the view from the camera at any
time:
Open the app launcher then
touch the camera icon.Warning: Never depend on the rear view
camera to inform you if the area behind
you is free of objects and/or people when
reversing. The camera may not detect
objects or barriers that can potentially
cause damage or injury. In addition, several external factors can reduce the
performance of the camera, including a
dirty or obstructed lens. Therefore,
depending on the rear view camera to
determine if Model S is approaching an
obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle and/or objects, and can
potentially cause serious injury. Always
inspect the area with your own eyes.
When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Use the camera forguidance purposes only. It is not intendedto replace your own direct visual checks
and is not a substitute for careful driving.Cleaning the Camera
To ensure a clear picture, keep the camera
lens clean, and free of obstructions. Remove
any buildup of dirt by occasionally wiping the camera lens with a soft damp cloth.Caution: Do not use chemical-based or
abrasive cleaners. Doing so can damage
the surface of the camera lens.
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Autopilot
About Autopilot
How It Works Your Model S includes the following Autopilot components that actively monitor the surrounding
roadway:
1. A camera is mounted above the rear license plate.
2. Ultrasonic sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers.
3. A camera is mounted in each door pillar.
4. Three cameras are mounted to the windshield above the rear view mirror.
5. A camera is mounted to each front fender.
6. Radar is mounted behind the front bumper on the left side of the vehicle.
Model S is also equipped with high precision electronically-assisted braking and steering systems.
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