CAUTION: Do not aim water hoses directly at windows, door, or hood seals or at electronic modules or exposed cabling.
CAUTION: To avoid corrosive damage that may not be covered by the warranty, rinse away any road salt from the underside of the vehicle, wheel wells, and brakes. After cleaning the vehicle, dry the brakes by going on a short drive and applying the brakes multiple times.
CAUTION: Avoid using tight-napped or rough cloths, such as washing mitts. A high-quality microfiber cleaning cloth is recommended.
CAUTION: If washing in an automatic car wash, use touchless car washes only. These car washes have no parts (brushes, etc.) that touch the surfaces of Model S. Some touchless car washes use caustic solutions that, over time, can cause discoloration of decorative exterior trim. Avoid exposure to soaps and chemicals above pH 13. If unsure, check the product label or ask the staff at the car wash. Damage caused by improper washing is not covered by the warranty.
CAUTION: If washing in an automatic car wash, make sure the vehicle is locked. In addition, avoid using controls on the touchscreen that can result in accidentally opening doors or trunks while the vehicle is being washed. Any damage caused is not covered by the warranty.
CAUTION: Ensure the wipers are off
before washing Model S to avoid the risk of damaging the wipers.
CAUTION: Do not use chemical based wheel cleaners or pre-wash products. These can damage the finish on the wheels.
WARNING: Never spray liquid at a high velocity (for example, if using a pressure washer) towards the charge port while Model S is charging. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or damage to the vehicle, charging equipment, or property.
Cleaning the Interior
Frequently inspect and clean the interior to
maintain its appearance and to prevent
premature wear. If possible, immediately wipe up spills and remove marks. For general cleaning, wipe interior surfaces using a soft cloth (such as
microfiber) dampened with a
mixture of warm water and mild non-
detergent cleaner (test all cleaners on a
concealed area before use). To avoid streaks,
dry immediately with a soft lint-free cloth.
Interior Glass
Do not scrape, or use any abrasive cleaning fluid on glass or mirrored surfaces. This can
damage the reflective surface of the mirror
and the heating elements in the rear window.
Airbags
Do not allow any substance to enter an airbag
cover. This could affect correct operation.
Dashboard and Plastic Surfaces
Do not polish the upper surfaces of the dashboard. Polished surfaces are reflective and could interfere with your driving view.
Seats
Wipe spills as soon as possible using a soft
cloth moistened with warm water and non- detergent soap. Wipe gently in a circular
motion. Then wipe dry using a soft, lint-free
cloth.
If equipped with leather seats, note that
leather is prone to dye-transfer which can
cause discoloration, particularly on light
colored leather. White and tan leather is
coated with an anti-soiling treatment. Using
detergents or commercially available leather
cleaners and conditioners is not
recommended because they can discolor or dry out the leather.
If equipped with polyurethane seats, be
careful with dyes, such as from clothing or
denim, that come into contact with the seats.
Over time, dyes can
diffuse into the seat
material and cause staining.
Vacuum cloth seats as needed to remove any
loose dirt.
Cleaning
195Maintenance
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): 66
absolute speed limit: 126
access panel, removing: 199
accessories: 24
plugging into power socket: 24
Active Road Noise Reduction: 25
adaptive headlights: 58
adjacent lane speed: 119
aero covers: 190
air conditioning: 135
air filter: 140
air vents: 138
airbags: 38
alarm: 161
all-season tires: 192
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy: 146
anti-lock braking (ABS): 66
apps: 6
audio: 149, 152
playing files: 149, 152
settings: 149
volume control: 149
auto fold: 50
Auto High Beam: 57
Auto Lane Change: 95
auto tilt: 50
AUTO wipers: 65
automatic emergency braking: 123
automatic navigation: 142
Autopark: 109
autopilot: 119
blind spot collision warning: 119
side collision warning: 119
Autopilot: 84, 87, 93, 95, 109, 111, 122, 126
Auto Lane Change: 95
automatic emergency braking: 122
Autopark: 109
Autosteer: 93
collision avoidance assist: 122
forward collision warning: 122
overtake acceleration: 87
overview: 84
speed assist: 126
speed limit warning: 126
staying within speed limits: 126
Summon: 111
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 87
Autopilot components: 84
Autosteer: 93
B
backup camera: 76
battery (12V): 177, 210
complete discharge: 177
specifications: 210
Battery (high voltage): 177, 199, 210
care of: 177
coolant: 199
specifications: 210
temperature limits: 177
battery (key), replacing: 12
blind spot collision warning: 119
Bluetooth: 150, 154
devices, playing audio files from: 150
general information: 154
phone, pairing and using: 154
body repairs: 202
body touch up: 196
Boombox: 153
brakes: 66, 123, 199, 208
automatic in emergencies: 123
fluid level: 199
overview of: 66
specifications: 208
Bumper Clearance (Summon): 111
C
cabin air filter: 140
cabin camera: 25
cabin temperature control: 135
Calendar: 154, 157
California Proposition 65: 227
camera (rear view): 76
cameras (autopilot): 84
Camp Mode: 139
car cover: 197
Index
car cover: 197
cleaning: 194
dimensions: 206
lights: 56
overview: 3
polishing, touch up, & repair: 196
F
favorites (Media Player): 150
Favorites (navigation): 142
FCC certifications: 229
features, downloading new: 170
firmware (software) updates: 170
flashers, warning: 58
floor mats: 197
fluids: 187, 199
replacement intervals: 187
reservoirs, checking: 199
fog lights: 56
forward collision warning: 122
front passenger detection: 40
front trunk: 19
G
garage doors, opening: 166
gates, opening: 166
GAWR: 204
gears: 53
glovebox: 22
Glovebox PIN: 161
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 204
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 204
ground clearance: 206
GVWR: 204
H
hazard warning flashers: 58
head restraints: 27
head supports: 27
headlights: 56, 57, 58
adaptive: 58
after exit: 58
high beams: 57
heating: 135
height adjustments (suspension): 201
disabling (Jack mode): 201
high beam headlights: 57
high voltage: 175, 187, 210
Battery specifications: 210
components: 175
safety: 187
Home: 6
button: 6
screen: 6
Home location: 144
HomeLink: 111, 166
programming and using: 166
when using Summon: 111
hood: 19
horn: 49
hub caps: 190
I
I
key: 12, 229
FCC and IC certifications: 229
replacing battery: 12
key card: 10
keys: 9, 12
adding key cards and phone keys: 12
deleting key cards and phone keys: 12
displaying a list of: 12
overview: 9
L
label: 204
Tire and Loading Information: 204
vehicle certification: 204
lane assist: 119
lane change, automatic: 95
Lane Departure Avoidance: 119
LATCH child seats, installing: 35
liftgate: 17
adjust opening height: 17
opening: 17
lifting: 201
lights: 56, 58
adaptive headlights: 58
hazard warning: 58
headlights after exit: 58
turn signals: 58
load limits: 204
location tracking: 142
locking: 14
lumbar adjustment: 26
M
maintenance: 186, 187, 188, 194, 198, 199, 200
brake fluid, checking: 199
cleaning: 194
daily checks: 186
fluid replacement intervals: 187
monthly checks: 186
panel, removing: 199
replacing wiper blades: 198
service intervals: 186
tires: 188
washer fluid, topping up: 200
washer jets, cleaning: 198
map orientation: 142
map updates: 148
mats: 197
media: 149, 152
microphones: 25
mileage upon delivery: 227
mirrors: 50
mobile app: 172
mobile app access: 172
Mobile Connector: 176, 179
description: 176
using: 179
modifications: 202
motor specifications: 208
N
Navigate on Autopilot: 98
navigating: 142
NCC certifications: 229
Neutral gear: 55
NHTSA, contacting: 229
noise reduction microphones: 25
O
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration: 122
occupancy sensor: 40
occupant classification: 41
odometer: 73
Off-Peak Charging: 184
offset from speed limit: 126
Online Routing: 147
opening hood without power: 222
overhang dimensions: 206
overtake acceleration: 87
Owner Information, about: 224
P
Park Assist: 70
Park gear: 54
parking brake: 68
parking, using Autopark: 109
parking, using Summon: 111
parts replacement: 202
Index
passenger detection: 40
passenger front airbag: 40
pedestrian warning: 80
phone: 9, 154
authenticating as a key: 9
using: 154
phone app: 155
phone key: 9, 12
adding as a key: 12
removing as a key: 12
PIN: 45
PIN to Drive: 161
power cycling: 51
power socket: 24
power windows: 16
powering on and off: 51
Preconditioning: 184
Proposition 65: 227
public charging stations: 176
R
radio: 149, 152
Radio Frequency information: 229
range: 60, 67, 74
displayed on instrument panel: 60
driving tips to maximize: 74
regenerative braking: 67
range assurance: 75
Re-route: 147
reading light: 24
rear seats, folding and raising: 26
rear view camera: 76
rear window switches, disabling: 16
recent (Media Player): 150
Recents (navigation): 142
recording videos: 78, 163
regenerative braking: 67
relative speed limit: 126
release notes: 171
restarting the touchscreen: 51
Reverse gear: 55
RFID transponders: 202
roadside assistance: 218
rotating tires: 189
Round Trip Energy (navigating): 146
S
safety defects, reporting: 229
safety information: 31, 37, 43
airbags: 43
child seats: 37
seat belts: 31
Schedule: 184
schedule service: 172
scheduled charging: 184
scheduled departure: 184
using: 184
seat belts: 29, 30, 196
cleaning: 196
in a collision: 30
overview of: 29
pre-tensioners: 30
wearing when pregnant: 30
seat covers: 28
seat heaters: 135
seating capacity: 204
seating position: 42
seats: 26, 135
adjusting: 26
heaters: 135
security settings: 161
sensors: 84
Sentry Mode: 162
service data recording: 226
service intervals: 186
shifting gears: 53
Show Calendar Upon Entry: 154, 157
Side Clearance (Summon): 111
side collision warning: 119
slip start: 69
Smart Summon: 115
smartphone: 9
authenticating as a key: 9
Software Reinstall: 170
software update preferences: 170
software updates: 170
specifications: 206, 208, 210
12V battery: 210
Index
brakes: 208
cargo volume: 208
dimensions: 206
exterior: 206
High Voltage Battery: 210
interior: 206
motor: 208
steering: 208
subsystems: 208
suspension: 210
tires: 210
transmission: 208
wheels: 210
speed assist: 126
speed limit warning: 126
stability control: 69
starting: 51
steering specifications: 208
steering, automatic: 93
summer tires: 192
Summon: 111
Summon Distance: 111
superchargers, displaying on map: 142
supercharging: 184
described: 184
idle fees: 184
pay-per-use fees: 184
suspension specifications: 210
T
telematics: 226
temperature: 48, 60, 135, 177, 213
Battery (high voltage), limits: 177
cabin, controls for: 135
heated: 48
outside: 60
tires: 213
Teslacam: 77
tie-down straps: 221
tilt/intrusion detection: 161
Tire and Loading Information label: 204
tire noise: 193
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 191
overview of: 191
tire pressures, checking: 188
tires: 188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 210, 211, 213
all-season: 192
balancing: 189
chains: 193
inspecting and maintaining: 189
pressures, how to check: 188
quality grading: 213
replacing: 190
replacing a tire sensor: 192
rotation: 189
specification: 210
summer: 192
temperature grades: 213
tire markings: 211
traction grade: 213
treadwear grade: 213
wheel configuration: 188
winter: 192
toll system transponders, attaching: 202
torque specifications: 208
touch up body: 196
touchscreen: 6, 170, 196
cleaning: 196
main: 6
rear: 6
software updates: 170
touchscreens: 6
overview of: 6
towing: 219
towing instructions: 218
Toybox: 152
TPMS: 191
overview of: 191
Tracking Disabled: 142
traction control: 69
trademarks: 224
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control: 101
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 87
transmission specifications: 208
transponders, attaching: 202
Transport Canada, contacting: 229
Transport Mode: 219
transporting: 218, 219
Index