Tesla S Owner's Manual page 116

Safety &
Security
Service
Software
Using the Touchscreen
You can manually apply and release the PARKING BRAKE see
on page 67), POWER OFF the vehicle (see
the acceleration and max speed (see
turn the following features on or off:
• Park Assist Chimes: If on, you will hear an audible beep when
approaching an object while parking (see
• Security Alarm: Enable the security alarm (see
page 136).
• Passive Entry: If on, doors automatically unlock and door handles
extend (if Auto-Present Handles is on) whenever you approach Model S
carrying a key. If off, you must use the key to unlock Model S. See
the Key on page 9.
Note: You must press the brake pedal to power Model S on before you
can change the Passive Entry setting. See
Note: If Passive Entry is off and you do not press the brake pedal to
start Model S within approximately five minutes, a message displays on
the instrument panel and you must use the key to lock then unlock
Model S again before starting the vehicle.
Note: When you enable passive entry, it is recommended that you also
enable PIN to Drive to increase security (see
• PIN to Drive: Increase security by preventing Model S from being driven
until a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) is entered (see
to Drive on page 136).
• Cabin Overheat Protection: Reduce the temperature of the cabin in
extremely hot ambient conditions for a period of up to twelve hours
after you exit Model S (see
• Allow Mobile Access: Allow Tesla's mobile applications to access your
Model S (see Mobile
Note: To disable Allow Mobile Access, enter your Tesla account
credentials on the touchscreen.
• DATA SHARING: Allow sharing of road measurement data (see
Sharing on page 196).
Tow Mode: Prepare Model S for towing by keeping it in Neutral, which
disengages the parking brake. See
189.
Wiper Service Mode: Make wiper blades easy to access (see
and Washer Jets on page 165).
FACTORY RESET: Erase all personal data (saved addresses, music favorites,
imported contacts, etc.) and restore all customized settings to their factory
defaults (see Erasing Personal Data
Learn more about your vehicle's software version and the status of software
updates.
• Get more information about your car such as the VIN, vehicle name, and
odometer (for more information, touch the Tesla "T" at the top center
of your touchscreen).
• View your current software version, map version, and release notes.
• See new updates that are available. Your vehicle must be connected to
Wi-Fi to start the update (see
• Customize how often you want to receive software updates by touching
Software Update Preferences.
• Observe your software's download progress.
Powering Off
Speed Limit Mode
Park Assist
Starting
Cabin Overheat Protection
App).
Instructions for Transporters
on page 116).
Software Updates
Controls
Parking Brake
on page 51), limit
on page 116), and
on page 70).
Security Settings on
Using
on page 51.
PIN to Drive on page 136).
on page 122).
Data
on page
Wiper Blades
on page 142).
PIN
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