Making A Phone Call - Tesla MODEL S Operating Manual

Phone
Connecting to a Paired Phone
Model S automatically connects with the last
phone to which it was connected, provided it
is within operating range and has Bluetooth
turned on. If the last phone is not within range,
it attempts to connect with the next phone
that it has been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, touch the
Bluetooth icon on the top of the touchscreen.
The Bluetooth window displays a list of paired
phones. Choose the phone you want to
connect to, then touch Connect. If the phone
you want to connect to is not listed, you must
pair the phone. See
on page 143.
When connected, the Model S touchscreen
displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the
phone name to show that the connection is
active.
Using the Phone App
When your phone is connected to Model S
using Bluetooth, and you have allowed access
to your phone's contacts (see
Contacts and Recent Calls
can use the phone app to display and make a
hands-free call to anyone listed on your
phone:
• Recent Calls list. The list displays calls in
chronological order with the most recent
call listed first. You can display all calls or
just those that are missed, incoming, or
outgoing.
• Contacts: Contacts are listed in
alphabetical order and can be sorted by
first name or last name. You can also
choose a letter on the right side of the list
to quickly scroll to the names that begin
with the selected character. When you
touch a name on your contacts list, the
contact's available number(s) displays on
the right pane, along with other available
information (such as address). Touch the
contact's number to make a call.
You can also view, send, and receive text
messages on the touchscreen. Instead of
typing a text message, touch the microphone
to enter text using your voice.
Warning: To minimize distraction and
ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as
well as other road users, do not view or
send text messages when the vehicle is in
motion. Pay attention to road and traffic
conditions at all times when driving.
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Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
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Making a Phone Call

You can make a phone call by:
• Speaking a voice command (English) (see
Using Voice Commands
• Selecting a contact or recent call from the
menu on your right scroll button (see
Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons
page 45).
• Choosing a number from your contact or
recent calls list in the phone app.
• Using the Model S on-screen dialer in the
phone app.
Note: If it is safe and legal to do so, you can
also initiate a call by dialing the number or
selecting the contact directly from your
phone.
Note: You can also make a phone call by
touching a pin on the map and choosing the
phone number (if available) on the popup
window.
Receiving a Phone Call
When your phone receives an incoming call,
the instrument panel and touchscreen display
the caller's number or name (if the caller is in
your phone's contact list and Model S has
access to your contacts).
Touch one of the options on the touchscreen,
or roll the scroll button on the right side of the
steering wheel to Answer or Ignore the call
(see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons
page 45).
Note: Depending on the phone you are using
and what speakers you used for your most
recent call, your phone may prompt you to
choose which speakers you want to use for
the incoming call.
Warning: Stay focused on the road at all
times while driving. Using or
programming a phone while driving, even
with Bluetooth enabled, can result in
serious injury or death.
Warning: Follow all applicable laws
regarding the use of phones while driving,
including, but not limited to, laws that
prohibit texting and require hands-free
operation at all times.
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