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
Touch Show Suspension Data to display
detailed information about the dampers for
each wheel, including ride height,
compression and rebound values, and body accelerations.
Auto-Raising Suspension
Auto-raising suspension saves you from
manually having to raise the suspension every
time you arrive at a frequently-used location
where you have previously raised the
suspension. Whenever you raise the suspension to
High or Very High, you can
touch Always Auto-Raise at This Location to
save the location. When you return to the
saved location,
Model S raises the suspension
and the instrument panel displays a message
indicating that the suspension is being raised.
NOTE: When returning to a saved location
and driving faster than the High and Very High suspension settings allow, the
suspension does not raise until
Model S slows
down.
NOTE: After leaving a saved location, the
suspension automatically lowers. However, it
may not lower until you are driving faster than the speed threshold at which the suspension lowers.
NOTE: If Model S reaches a saved location
and the existing suspension setting is already
higher than the level that has been saved for
that location, the ride height is not adjusted.
To remove an auto-raising location
If you do not want the suspension to auto- raise at a saved location, touch the X in the
auto-raising location status message that
displays at a saved location. Doing so
removes the auto-raise location and the suspension no longer raises automatically
when you arrive at the location.
Self-Leveling
Model S equipped with air suspension
automatically self-levels, even when power is
off. To prevent damage when jacking or lifting
the vehicle, you must activate Jack mode to
disable self-leveling (press the brake pedal
and touch
Controls > Service > Jack Mode).
For more details, see Jack Mode on page 201.
Air Suspension
159Using the Touchscreen
Jacking Procedure
Follow the steps below to lift Model S. Ensure
that any non-Tesla repair facility is aware of
these lifting points.
1.
Position Model S centrally between the lift
posts.
2.
If your Model S is equipped with air
suspension, it automatically self-levels,
even when power is
off (see Jack Mode on page 201). Use the touchscreen to set
the suspension as follows:
Wheel Specifications (Factory)
Wheel TypeLocationSizeOffset19" CardenioFront9.5J x 1940 mmRear10.5J x 1945 mm21" ArachnidFront9.5J x 2140 mmRear10.5J x 2145 mmLug Nut Torque129 lb. ft (175 Nm)Lug Nut Socket Size21 mm
NOTE: For instructions on how to jack/lift Model S, see Jacking and Lifting on page 201.
Tire Specifications (Factory)
Tire TypeLocationSize19" All-SeasonFrontRear255/45R19 104W XL
285/40R19 107W XL19” SummerFront Rear255/45R19 104Y XL
285/40R19 107Y XL21" SummerFront Rear265/35ZR21 101(Y) XL
295/30ZR21 102(Y) XLTire pressures vary depending on the type of tires fitted. Refer to the tire pressures printed on
the Tire and Loading Information label. This label is located on the center door pillar and is
visible when the
driver