Tesla MODEL S 2012 Owner's Manual page 44

Steering Wheel
NOTE: Regardless of how you customize the left side of
the instrument panel, it automatically changes to display
navigation instructions (if applicable), or to let you know
if a door or trunk is open when Model S is in Drive or
Reverse.
Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons
Use the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel
to access call options while on a phone call, to choose
what displays on the right side of the instrument panel,
to adjust Model S features, and to use voice commands.
NOTE: Whenever you receive or make a phone call, the
right side of the instrument panel automatically displays
call options to help you easily handle phone calls on
your Bluetooth-connected phone.
1. Press to use a voice command to call a contact,
navigate, or listen to Internet music. When you hear
the tone, speak your command. For details, see
Commands on page 140.
2. Scroll Button
◦ During a phone call, touch the scroll button to
display call options that allow you to perform an
action on the call.
◦ Roll the scroll button to adjust the most recently
used feature from the feature list (see Menu
button).
◦ To choose what displays on the right side of the
instrument panel, hold the scroll button briefly
until the available options are displayed. Roll the
scroll button to choose Empty, Car Status, Clock,
Media, Energy, Trips, Suspension, etc. When the
option you want is highlighted, tap the scroll
button.
NOTE: Car status displays information such as
status of doors and trunks, and on newer model
vehicles, the tire pressure measurements.
NOTE: The option you choose to display using the
right scroll button is retained until you manually
change it.
◦ To restart the touchscreen, hold down both scroll
buttons for approximately five seconds. See
Restarting the Touchscreen on page
42
◦ Suspension. Display a real-time visualization of
how the suspension system is dynamically
adjusting each wheel's damping to account for
changing road conditions. Roll the scroll button to
choose Suspension and then press the scroll
button. See
3. Menu button
Press to display a menu that allows you to control the
following Model S:
◦ Temperature. Roll the scroll button to change the
driver side temperature, or press the wheel to turn
the climate control system on and off.
◦ Fan Speed. Roll the scroll button to adjust the
speed of the fan used to cool or heat the cabin.
◦ Display Brightness. Roll the scroll button to
change the brightness level of the displays, or
press the wheel to restore default settings.
◦ Sunroof (if equipped). Roll the scroll button to
adjust the position of the sunroof.
◦ Recent Calls. If your phone is paired to Model S,
roll the scroll button to view your recent calls.
Press the scroll button to call the contact that's
displayed. To pair your phone, see
Bluetooth Phone on page
◦ Contacts. If your phone is paired to Model S, roll
the scroll button to navigate to contacts in your
phone. Your contacts are listed alphabetically by
their last name. To pair your phone, see
Voice
Bluetooth Phone on page
Press the menu button again to close the feature list.
Heated Steering Wheel
If Model S is equipped with the cold weather package,
you can warm up the steering wheel by touching climate
controls on the touchscreen (see
page 119). When turned on, radiant heat keeps the
steering wheel at a comfortable temperature.
NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture, your Model S
may not include a heated steering wheel, even when
equipped with the optional cold weather package.
Horn
To sound the horn, press and hold the center pad on the
steering wheel.
46.
Air Suspension on page 138.
Pairing a
135.
135.
Climate Controls on
MODEL S Owner's Manual
Pairing a