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• Cabin Overheat Protection: If on, the air conditioning system can reduce cabin
temperatures in extremely hot ambient conditions for a period of up to twelve hours after
exiting Model S (see
Warning: Never leave children or pets in the vehicle unattended. Due to automatic
shut-off or extreme outside conditions, the inside of the vehicle can become
dangerously hot even with Cabin Overheat Protection enabled.
Note: Cabin Overheat Protection does not operate when the energy remaining in the
Battery is 20% or less.
5. Safety & Security
Turn various safety and security features on and off:
• Passenger Front Airbag (see
• Active safety devices Model S is equipped with, such as Park Assist Chimes (see
Assist
• Alarm, and security options Model S is equipped with (see
115).
• Remote access by Tesla's mobile applications (see
6. Displays
Manually control the brightness and the Day (light background) or Night (dark background)
setting of the touchscreen and instrument panel. When set to Auto, the brightness changes
automatically between day and night brightness based on ambient lighting conditions. When
Auto-adjust is checked, the displays are further adjusted based on both the surroundings and
by learning your preferences (i.e. it remembers the type of manual adjustments you make).
To disable the touchscreen momentarily for cleaning purposes, touch Clean Mode.
You can also put Model S into an energy saving mode so it consumes less energy when not in
use (see Getting Maximum Range
Note: The Displays settings can also be accessed from the Controls screen.
7. Driver Assistance
If Model S is equipped with Driver Assistance components, you can control the features that
provide a safer and more convenient driving experience (see
62).
8. Service & Reset
Turn various service-related features on and off:
• Service Mode: If on, moves wiper blades to the service position to make them easier to
access when replacing them. Model S must be in Park (see
50).
• Tire Pressure Monitor: Touch Reset Sensors to reset the TPMS sensors after replacing a
wheel (see
• Tow Mode: Activate Tow Mode to keep Model S in Neutral (see
Neutral (Tow Mode)
• Factory Reset: Touch Erase & Reset to erase all personal data (saved addresses, music
favorites, etc.) and restore all customized settings to their factory defaults.
9. Manual
Display this owner's manual.
Warning: Do not read the touchscreen while driving. Doing so increases the likelihood of a
collision.
Naming Your Vehicle
To further personalize your Model S, you can name it. The name you give your Model S will appear
in the mobile app. To name your Model S, touch the Tesla "T" at the top center of the touchscreen,
then touch Name Your Vehicle.
Using the Touchscreen
Cabin Overheat Protection
on page 54).
Resetting the TPMS Sensors
on page 39).
on page 100).
Disabling the Passenger Front Airbags
on page 59).
on page 133).
Settings
on page 30).
Security Settings
Mobile App on page 118).
About Driver Assistance
Wipers and Washers
Keeping Your Vehicle in
Park
on page
on page
on page
95