Indicator Lights - Tesla S Owner's Manual

Instrument Panel
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. Dashed lines appear on the power meter if Model S is limiting power. The dashed lines appear
on the top portion when power available for acceleration is being limited, and on the bottom
portion when power that can be gained by regenerative braking is limited. Model S limits
power for many reasons. Here are just a few examples:
• Acceleration may be limited when the Battery is reaching a low state of charge or if the
powertrain is hot.
• Both acceleration and regenerative braking may be limited when the ambient
temperature is either very high or very low.
• Regenerative braking may be limited when the Battery is fully charged.
13. Date and time

Indicator Lights

Indicator lights flash on briefly when you press the brake pedal to prepare for driving. Unless an
indicator light applies to a current situation, they should turn off. If an indicator light fails to turn
on or off, contact Tesla.
In addition to indicator lights, alerts display on the top or bottom center of the instrument panel.
If alerts are in effect, an alert icon (exclamation mark) displays on the top of the touchscreen.
Touch this icon to display a description of the alert.
Indicator
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Description
Airbag safety. If this indicator does not flash on briefly when Model S
prepares to drive, or if it remains on, contact Tesla immediately. See
Warning Indicator on page 35.
A seat belt for an occupied seat is not fastened. See
The front passenger's air bag has been turned off using the touchscreen.
See Disabling the Passenger Front Airbags
Front fog lights (optional). See
Rear fog lights. See Lights
Parking lights (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) are on.
See Lights on page 47.
on page 34.
Lights on page 47.
on page 47.
Airbag
Seat Belts on page 19.
Model S Owner's Manual