Instrument Panel; Instrument Panel Overview - Tesla 2012- 21013 S Owner's Manual

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Instrument Panel

NOTE: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle
options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly different.
1. The center display changes depending on
whether Model S is off or ready to drive. If
Model S is off, the center displays shows
remaining estimated range and status of
doors. Pressing the brake powers Model S
on—the indicator lights flash on for a
second and the center display shows
speed, power, charge level, estimated
range (see item 9), and active gear. When
Model S is plugged in, the instrument
panel displays charging status (see
page 6.8).
2. Use the left steering wheel buttons to
operate the audio system. You can also
press and roll the scroll wheel to change
what displays on the left side of the
instrument panel (see page 4.3).
3. Pay attention to important status
messages that display here.
4. All indicator lights flash on briefly when
you press the brake to prepare to drive.
They should then turn off, unless the light
applies to a current situation (see
page 4.9).
5. Use the right steering wheel buttons to
handle telephone calls, and to control
some features of Model S. You can
customize what features the scroll wheel
can control (see page 4.4).
4.8
Instrument Panel
6. Door lock status
7. Odometer
8. Outside temperature
9. Range estimate
The estimated range based on the amount
of energy remaining in the Battery. You
can specify how you want to display range
by touching Controls > Settings >
Language & Units and choosing:
• Rated - based on ECE R101 testing.
• Ideal - assumes ideal driving conditions
based on driving at a steady speed of 89
km/h on a flat road, and using no
additional energy (seat heaters, air
conditioning, etc).
NOTE: When anticipating when you need
to charge, use range estimates as a
general guideline only.
10. Pay attention to alert messages that
appear at the bottom center of the
instrument panel. If any alerts are in effect,
you can view information about them by
touching the alert icon (exclamation
mark) on the touchscreen's status bar (the
topmost area of the touchscreen).
11. Currently selected gear Park, Reverse,
Neutral, or Drive.
12. Date and time
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