Overview............................................................3
Exterior Overview......................................................3
Interior Overview.......................................................4
Touchscreen Overview.............................................6
Opening and Closing....................................9
Keys.................................................................................9
Doors.............................................................................14
Windows......................................................................16
Rear Trunk...................................................................17
Front Trunk.................................................................19
Interior Storage and Electronics........................22
Seating and Safety Restraints.................26
Front and Rear Seats.............................................26
Seat Belts....................................................................29
Child Safety Seats...................................................32
Airbags........................................................................38
Driving.............................................................44
Driver Profiles...........................................................44
Steering Yoke............................................................47
Mirrors.........................................................................50
Starting and Powering Off....................................51
Gears............................................................................53
Lights...........................................................................56
Instrument Panel.....................................................60
Wipers and Washers..............................................65
Braking and Stopping............................................66
Traction Control.......................................................69
Park Assist.................................................................70
Acceleration Modes................................................72
Trip Information........................................................73
Getting Maximum Range......................................74
Rear View Camera...................................................76
Dashcam.....................................................................77
Pedestrian Warning System................................80
Cold Weather Best Practices...............................81
Autopilot.........................................................84
About Autopilot.......................................................84
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control...............................87
Autosteer....................................................................93
Navigate on Autopilot...........................................98
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.................101
Autopark...................................................................109
Summon.......................................................................111
Smart Summon........................................................115
Lane Assist................................................................119
Collision Avoidance Assist..................................122
Speed Assist............................................................126
Using the Touchscreen.............................128
Controls.....................................................................128
Climate Controls.....................................................135
Maps and Navigation............................................142
Media..........................................................................149
Entertainment..........................................................152
Phone and Calendar.............................................154
Air Suspension........................................................158
Using Voice Commands......................................160
Security Settings.....................................................161
HomeLink Universal Transceiver......................166
Connecting to Wi-Fi.............................................169
Software Updates..................................................170
Mobile App...............................................................172
Charging........................................................175
Electric Vehicle Components............................175
Battery Information...............................................177
Charging Instructions...........................................179
Maintenance.................................................186
Maintenance Schedule.........................................186
Tire Care and Maintenance.................................188
Cleaning.....................................................................194
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets........................198
Fluid Reservoirs......................................................199
Jacking and Lifting................................................201
Parts and Accessories.........................................202
Specifications.............................................203
Identification Labels............................................203
Vehicle Loading.....................................................204
Dimensions and Weights...................................206
Subsystems.............................................................208
Wheels and Tires....................................................210
Roadside Assistance.................................217
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance..........217
Instructions for Transporters.............................218
Consumer Information............................224
About this Owner Information.........................224
Disclaimers..............................................................226
Reporting Safety Defects..................................228
Contents
WARNING: Always ensure that Model S is fully in or out of a garage before HomeLink lowers the garage door. Summon and Smart Summon (if equipped) cannot detect where an overhead door will lower.
NOTE: When enabled, the HomeLink
device automatically opens and closes when using Summon
, and automatically opens as needed when using Smart Summon (if equipped). To automate
HomeLink in other situations (such as normal driving), you must adjust the
HomeLink device
Controls - OverviewTouch Controls on the
bottom corner of the
touchscreen to control
features and customize
Model S to suit your
preferences. The Controls
window appears over the
map. Touch an option on the
Controls screen to display
the various settings and
options associated with the
chosen option. Swipe to
close.
NOTE: You can also access
Controls by touching
anywhere on the side of the
touchscreen closest to the
driver and swiping to the
right.
When an information icon
displays beside a specific
setting, touch it to display a
popup that provides helpful
details about the associated
setting.
1.
List of available settings. When you select
an item from this list, its associated settings display on the right side of the
screen.
2.
Settings area. The options available for
the chosen settings display here, and are
described next.
Shortcuts and Frequently Used Settings
When you touch Controls, the touchscreen
displays the following shortcuts and
frequently used settings:
1.
Create and access driver profiles (see Driver Profiles on page 44).
2.
Access HomeLink (see HomeLink Universal Transceiver on page 166),
display alerts (see Troubleshooting Alerts on page 232), and access settings for
Bluetooth (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 154) and networks (see Connecting to Wi-Fi on page 169).
3.
Commonly used controls.
4.
Adjust the position of the mirrors (see Mirrors on page 50) and steering yoke
(see Steering Yoke on page 47).
5.
Display the view from rear-facing camera
(touch to expand).
Pedals & Steering
Acceleration: Adjust the acceleration modes
of your vehicle. See Acceleration Modes on page 72.
Drag Strip Mode: Preconditions the vehicle
for improved performance in short distance racing (see
Drag Strip Mode on page 72).
Controls
128MODEL S Owner
About HomeLinkIf your vehicle is equipped
with the HomeLink
FCC and IC CertificationComponentManufacturerModelOperating
Frequency (MHz)FCC IDICB Pillar
EndpointTesla161429113.56
2400-2483.5
6500-80002AEIM-161429120098-1614291Security
ControllerTesla16142802400-2483.52AEIM-161428020098-1614280Fascia
EndpointTesla16138512400-2483.5
6500-80002AEIM-161385120098-1613851Key fobTesla16142832400-2483.5
6500-80002AEIM-161428320098-1614283TPMSTesla14725472400-2483.52AEIM-147254720098-1472547RadarContinentalARS 4-B76000-77000OAYARS4B4135A-ARS4BHomelinkGentexADHL5C286-440MHzNZLADHL5C4112A-ADHL5CCarPCTesla1960000--XMR2020AG525RGL
YZP-ATC5CPC00110224A-2020AG525R
7414C-ATC5CPC001Wireless
ChargerTeslaWC4127.72 KHz
13.56
2400-2483.52AEIM-WC420098-WC4Wireless
ChargerTeslaWC3127.72KHz2AEIM-WC320098-WC3BT USB hubTesla16427832400-2483.52AEIM-164278320098-1642783In cabin
radar*Tesla161663160000-640002AEIM-161663120098-1616631
* The in cabin radar is restricted to factory installation.
The devices listed above comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada
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
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