Security Settings - Tesla MODEL S Operating Manual

About the Security System
If Model S does not detect a key nearby and a
locked door or trunk is opened, an alarm
sounds and the headlights and turn signals
flash. To deactivate the alarm, press any
button on the key.
To manually enable or disable the alarm
system, touch Controls > Safety & Security >
Security Alarm. When enabled, Model S
activates its alarm one minute after you exit,
the doors lock, and a recognized key is no
longer detected.
If your Model S is equipped with the optional
security package, a battery-backed siren
sounds in situations where a locked door or
trunk is opened and Model S does not detect
a key nearby. If the Tilt/Intrusion setting is on,
the battery-backed siren also sounds if
Model S detects motion inside the cabin, or if
the vehicle is moved or tilted (for example,
with a tow truck or jack). To turn the Tilt/
Intrusion detection system on or off, touch
Controls > Safety & Security > Tilt/Intrusion.
Note: If you plan to leave something that
moves inside your locked Model S, remember
to turn off Tilt/Intrusion (if equipped). Motion
detected inside Model S activates the intrusion
alarm.
Note: The Security Alarm must be on to
enable Tilt/Intrusion.
Note: The Intrusion Sensor automatically
disables in situations where the climate
control system is operating when you have left
your vehicle (see
and Camp Mode
you can manually turn the Intrusion Sensor on
again after choosing Keep Climate On, Dog, or
Camp Mode (touch Controls > Safety &
Security > Tilt/Intrusion).
If your Model S is equipped with the Enhanced
Anti-Theft upgrade, the horn sounds in
situations where a locked door or trunk is
opened and Model S does not detect a key
nearby. If the Tilt/Intrusion setting is on, the
horn also sounds if Model S detects motion
inside the cabin, or if the vehicle is moved or
tilted (for example, with a tow truck or jack).
To turn the Tilt/Intrusion detection system on
or off, touch Controls > Safety & Security >
Tilt/Intrusion.
Using the Touchscreen
Keep Climate On, Dog Mode,
on page 132). To override,

Security Settings

PIN to Drive
To increase security, you can prevent Model S
from being driven until a 4-digit PIN (Personal
Identification Number) is entered. To enable
this setting, touch Controls > Safety &
Security > PIN to Drive and follow the on-
screen prompts to create a driving PIN.
Note: When enabled, in addition to having to
enter the 4-digit driving PIN to drive, you must
also use it to enter Valet mode for the first
time and create the 4-digit valet PIN that you
can use to enter and exit Valet mode. When in
Valet mode, Model S can be driven without
the need for the valet to enter a driving PIN. In
addition, the PIN to Drive setting is disabled
whenever Valet mode is active.
If you forget your driving PIN, or to disable
PIN to Drive, return to this setting, touch the
link to enter your Tesla login credentials, then
follow the on-screen prompts.
Note: In the unlikely event that your
touchscreen is unresponsive, you may be
unable to enter the PIN. In this case, first try to
restart the touchscreen (see
Touchscreen on page 50). If the touchscreen is
still unresponsive, you can still bypass PIN to
Drive by enabling Keyless Driving in your
mobile app.
Sentry Mode
In Sentry Mode, cameras and sensors remain
powered on and ready to record suspicious
activity when the vehicle is locked and in Park.
To turn Sentry Mode on or off, touch the
Sentry Mode icon at the top of your
touchscreen. Alternatively, you can use voice
commands, the mobile app, or you can touch
Controls > Safety & Security > Sentry Mode. To
activate Sentry Mode using voice commands,
say "Keep Tesla safe", "Keep my car safe",
"Sentry on", or "Enable Sentry" (for details
using voice commands, see
Commands on page 46).
Note: Sentry Mode requires the Battery's
charge level to be at least 20%. If the Battery
falls below 20%, Sentry Mode turns off and the
mobile app sends you a notification.
Note: Power consumption may increase while
Sentry Mode is active.
Note: Software updates cannot be installed
while Sentry Mode is activated.
Warning: Do not rely on Sentry Mode to
protect Model S from all possible security
threats. While it may help deter some
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