Tesla S Owner's Manual page 78

Using Summon
Note: Summon is a BETA feature. Summon is designed and intended for use only on a private
residential property where the surrounding area is familiar and predictable. When using Summon,
you must continually monitor the vehicle. It is the driver's responsibility to use this feature safely,
responsibly, and as intended.
With Summon, you can move Model S in and out of a parking space from outside the vehicle using
the mobile app. Using data from the ultrasonic sensors, Summon maneuvers Model S forward or
reverse into a parking space. When parking is complete Summon shifts Model S into Park. Parking
is complete when:
• Model S detects an obstacle in its driving path (within a chosen distance);
• Summon has moved Model S the maximum distance of 12 meters;
OR
• In the case of reversing, Summon has reached a maximum Summon Distance.
To use Summon:
• FIRST TIME ONLY: Enable Summon and customize how it works (see
page 77).
• Position Model S for parking (see
• Initiate the parking maneuver using the mobile app. Detailed instructions for each method are
provided below.
You can summon Model S back to its original position if you previously auto parked it and the
vehicle has remained in the Park gear. Then, using the mobile app simply specify the opposite
direction. Summon moves the vehicle along the original path provided the environment has not
changed (i.e. no obstructions have been introduced). If obstacles are detected, Summon attempts
to avoid the obstacles while staying as close as possible to its original path.
To cancel Summon and stop Model S at any time during a parking maneuver, press any button on
the key, use the mobile app, press a door handle, or (if sitting in the vehicle) interact with the
steering wheel, brake pedal, accelerator pedal, or gear stalk.
Note: If you want Summon to move multiple times in the same direction, up to the maximum of 12
meters, cancel Summon and then re-initiate the parking process, choosing the same direction.
Note: Summon can move Model S a short distance laterally to avoid an obstacle but in doing so,
does not return the vehicle to its driving path (i.e. Summon does not attempt to move Model S
around an obstacle).
Warning: Model S cannot detect obstacles that are lower than the fascia, very narrow (i.e.
bicycles), or hanging from a ceiling. In addition, many unforeseen circumstances can impair
Summon's ability to move in or out of a parking space and as a result, Summon may not
appropriately steer Model S. Therefore, you must continually monitor the vehicle's movement
and surroundings and remain prepared to stop Model S at any time. To cancel Summon and
stop Model S, press any button on the key, use the mobile app, press a door handle, or (if
sitting in the vehicle), interact with the steering wheel, brake pedal, accelerator pedal, or gear
stalk.
Customizing Summon
Before operating Summon, use the touchscreen to enable it. Touch Controls > Settings > Driver
Assistance > Summon > ON.
Then touch Customize to specify how Summon operates whenever it parks or retrieves your
vehicle:
• Bumper Clearance: Set the distance that you want Summon to stop from a detected object.
For example, you may want Summon to stop within just a few inches of the garage wall. This
distance applies only to objects detected directly in front of (when moving forward) or behind
(when reversing) Model S.
• Summon Distance: Specify the distance Model S travels when backing out of a parking space.
Driver Assistance
Position the Vehicle for Parking
Autopark
Customizing Summon
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