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- Page 1 MODEL S OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 All information in this document and all MODEL S® software is subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights of Tesla Motors, Inc. and its licensors. This material may not be modified, reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Tesla Motors, Inc. and its licensors. Additional information is available upon request.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cleaning.............. 7.12 Seat Belts............3.4 Wiper Blades and Washer Jets ....7.15 Child Safety Seats ..........3.7 Fluid Reservoirs..........7.16 Tesla Built In Rear Facing Child Seats..3.11 Fuses..............7.19 Airbags ............... 3.15 Jacking and Lifting........7.23 Parts and Accessories........7.24 DRIVING Driver Profiles ........... - Page 4 OVERVIEW Interior Overview..........1.2 Exterior Overview ..........1.3...
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Page 5: Interior Overview
Interior Overview Interior Overview OVERVIEW 1. Interior doors (page 2.4) 9. Glove box button (page 2.13) 2. High beams (page 4.13) 10. Power window switches (page 2.7) Turn signals (page 4.14) 11. Exterior mirror adjustment switches Wipers and washers (page 4.15) (page 4.5) 3. -
Page 6: Exterior Overview
Exterior Overview Exterior Overview 1. Exterior lights (page 4.11) 6. Front trunk (page 2.10) 2. Door handles (page 2.4) 7. Wheels and tires (page 8.8) 3. Sunroof (page 2.12) 8. Rear view camera (page 4.24) 4. Charge port (page 6.5) 9. -
Page 7: Opening And Closing
OPENING AND CLOSING Doors Keyless Locking and Unlocking ....2.2 Using the Key............. 2.2 Using Exterior Door Handles ...... 2.4 Using Interior Door Handles......2.4 Interior Locking and Unlocking....2.4 Child-protection Locks........2.5 Drive-away Locking......... 2.5 Walk-away Locking ......... 2.5 Unlocking with a Dead Key Battery .. -
Page 8: Doors
Model S, with the Tesla badge representing the bumper, and have a range of approximately front. The key has three buttons that feel like three feet (one meter). - Page 9 Avoid contact with solvents, waxes and If you lose a key or require an additional one, abrasive cleaners. contact Tesla. Model S can recognize up to three keys. Replacing the Key Battery When ordering a new key for Model S, take all The key’s battery lasts for approximately a year.
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Page 10: Using Exterior Door Handles
Doors Doors Using Exterior Door Handles Using Interior Door Handles A light press on a door handle extends it, Pull the interior door handle toward you to provided Model S detects a valid key nearby. open the door. If Model S is equipped with the optional tech package, you can set the door handles to extend automatically whenever you approach the driver’s side carrying the key. -
Page 11: Child-Protection Locks
Doors Child-protection Locks Unlocking with a Dead Key Battery Model S has child-protection locks on the rear If Model S does not unlock when you walk up to doors and liftgate to prevent them from being it, or when you press the unlock button on your opened using interior handles. -
Page 12: Opening Interior Doors With No Power
Doors Doors Opening Interior Doors with No Power If Model S has no electrical power, front doors open as usual using the interior door handles. To open the rear doors, fold back the edge of the carpet below the rear seats to expose the mechanical release cable. -
Page 13: Windows
Windows Windows Opening from the Exterior to be fully operational and can cause hazardous, unauthorized or unintentional use To open windows from outside Model S, press of Model S. and hold the unlock button on the key. Locking Rear Windows To prevent passengers from using the rear window switches, press the rear window lock switch. -
Page 14: Rear Trunk
Rear Trunk Rear Trunk Opening Closing Rear Trunk To open the rear trunk, do one of the following: To close the trunk, pull down on the liftgate and push firmly, ensuring it is fully closed. • Touch Controls > Trunk on the touchscreen. If Model S is equipped with the optional tech •... -
Page 15: Interior Release
Rear Trunk Interior Release Opening with No Power To open the trunk from inside Model S, press If Model S has no electrical power, you can the interior release switch and push the liftgate open the rear trunk from inside. Use the mechanical release cable located on the underside of the liftgate, next to the interior light. -
Page 16: Front Trunk
Front Trunk Front Trunk Opening Closing Front Trunk To open the front trunk: Lower the hood, then place both hands on the front of the hood as shown. Press down firmly • Touch Controls > Front Trunk on the with both hands to engage the latches. Lift the touchscreen, or double-click the front trunk front edge of the hood to ensure it is fully button on the key. -
Page 17: Interior Emergency Release
Front Trunk Interior Emergency Release Opening with No Power An interior release button inside the front trunk If Model S has no electrical power, or if you are allows a person locked inside to get out. This unable to open the front trunk using the release button is active whenever Model S is touchscreen or key, pull the mechanical release stationary. -
Page 18: Sunroof
Sunroof Sunroof Opening and Closing WARNING: Do not allow occupants to Sunroof extend any part of their body through the If your Model S is equipped with a sunroof, sunroof. Doing so can cause serious touch Controls > Sunroof on the touchscreen injury from flying debris, tree branches, or other to operate it. -
Page 19: Glove Box
Glove Box Opening and Closing Glove Box To open the glove box, press the switch located to the right of the touchscreen. If you leave the glove box open for five minutes, its light automatically turns off. NOTE: The glove box locks whenever Model S is locked externally, using the key or walk-away locking. -
Page 20: Cup Holders
Cup Holders Cup Holders Opening and Closing Cup Holders To expose a cup holder, slide back the armrest. 2.14 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL... -
Page 21: Seating And Safety Restraints
Seats Usage Restrictions .......... 3.11 Opening............... 3.11 Folding..............3.12 Seating a Child ..........3.13 Warnings - Tesla Child Seats ..... 3.14 Airbags Location of Airbags........3.15 How the Airbags Work......... 3.16 Types of Airbags ..........3.16 Disabling the Front Passenger Airbag ... 3.17 Inflation Effects .......... -
Page 22: Front And Rear Seats
Front and Rear Seats Front and Rear Seats Correct Driving Position Adjusting the Driver’s Seat SEATING AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS Front and Rear Seats The seat, head support, seat belt and airbags work together to maximize your safety. Using these correctly ensures greater protection. Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt correctly, while being as far away from the front airbag as possible:... -
Page 23: Folding Rear Seats
Front and Rear Seats Folding Rear Seats Raising Rear Seats Model S has a split rear seat that can fold Before raising a rear seat, make sure that the forward. seat belts are not trapped behind the backrest. Before folding, remove items from the seats Pull the seat back upward until it locks into and the rear foot well. -
Page 24: Seat Belts
The seat belt reel automatically locks to belt should not hang loose. If a seat belt does prevent movement of occupants if Model S not fully retract, contact Tesla. experiences a force associated with hard acceleration, braking, cornering, or an impact in Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant a collision. -
Page 25: Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners
The mechanism should lock automatically and prevent further unreeling. If a seat belt fails any of these tests, contact Tesla immediately. For information about cleaning seat belts, see page 7.13. If the pre-tensioners and airbags did not activate in an impact, this does not mean they malfunctioned. -
Page 26: Seat Belt Warnings
WARNING: Seat belts that have been worn in an accident must be inspected or replaced by Tesla, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. WARNING: Seat belts that show signs of wear (such as fraying) or have been cut or damaged in any way, must be replaced by Tesla. -
Page 27: Child Safety Seats
IUF: Suitable for any universal child restraint (forward facing with tether) NOTE: If the combined weight of the child and the child safety seat is over 29 kg, Tesla recommends attaching the safety seat using the seat belt and upper tether strap. In addition to safety, this has the added benefit of ensuring the seat belt reminder does not stay lit. -
Page 28: Seating Larger Children
Child Safety Seats Child Safety Seats Seating Larger Children Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats If a child is too large to fit into a child safety seat, but too small to safely fit into the standard First, make sure that the child falls into the seat belts, use a booster seat appropriate for correct weight range for the seat. -
Page 29: Installing Isofix Child Seats
Child Safety Seats Installing ISOFIX Child Seats To install a ISOFIX retained child safety seat, slide the safety seat latches onto the anchor Lower ISOFIX anchor points are provided at all bars until they click into place. Carefully read three second row seating positions and are and follow the instructions provided by the located between the seat back rest and rear child safety seat manufacturer. -
Page 30: Attaching Upper Tether Straps
Child Safety Seats Child Safety Seats Attaching Upper Tether Straps Warnings - Child Safety Seats If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its WARNING: Do not allow a baby or infant hook to the anchor point located on the back of to be held on a lap. -
Page 31: Tesla Built In Rear Facing Child Seats
NOTE: To draw more air into the rear seating areas, it is recommended that whenever a child is seated in the Tesla built in rear facing child seats, you set the climate control system to draw outside air into Model S, instead of recirculating the air. -
Page 32: Folding
Tesla Built In Rear Facing Child Seats Tesla Built In Rear Facing Child Seats Folding 4. Pull the strap at the rear of the seat to fold the seat assembly into the trunk floor: CAUTION: Before folding the seats, fasten the seat belts to prevent them from getting trapped in the seat mechanism and being damaged. -
Page 33: Seating A Child
NOTE: To draw more air into the rear seating areas, it is recommended that whenever a child is seated in the Tesla built in rear facing child seats, you set the climate control system to draw outside air into Model S, instead of recirculating the air. -
Page 34: Warnings - Tesla Child Seats
WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in Model S, even if the child is secured in a child safety seat or a Tesla built in rear facing child seat. In hot weather, the interior temperature can reach dangerous levels that can result in dehydration, serious injury or death. -
Page 35: Airbags
Airbags Location of Airbags Airbags Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown here. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors. 1. Passenger knee airbag 2. Passenger front airbag 3. Side airbags 4. Curtain airbags 5. Driver’s knee airbag 6. -
Page 36: How The Airbags Work
If you are planning to modify your vehicle for a the occupants so that the front person with disabilities in a way that may affect airbags work more effectively. the airbag system, contact Tesla. Side Side airbags protect the thorax airbags... -
Page 37: Disabling The Front Passenger Airbag
You can also turn the passenger airbag on or off by touching the status indicator, shown above. If the status shows the airbag as on, even if you have turned it off (or vice versa), contact Tesla immediately. NOTE: Model S has a capacitive touchscreen and may not respond to your touch if you are wearing standard gloves. -
Page 38: Inflation Effects
Doing so within a few seconds. If it remains lit, contact can cause injury if a curtain airbag inflates. Tesla immediately and do not drive. WARNING: Do not allow passengers to obstruct the operation of an airbag by placing feet, knees or any other part of the body on or near an airbag. -
Page 39: Driving
DRIVING Driver Profiles Trip Information Creating a Driver Profile ....... 4.2 Displaying Trip Information ....... 4.18 Restoring a Driver’s Profile......4.2 Saved Driver Settings ........4.2 Energy Usage Displaying Energy Usage......4.19 Steering Wheel Driving Tips to Maximize Range ....4.19 Adjusting Position........... -
Page 40: Driver Profiles
Restoring a Driver’s Profile To adjust Model S based on a driver’s profile, touch the driver profile icon, located to the left side of the Tesla “T” on the touchscreen’s status bar. Then choose the driver and the saved adjustments are automatically made. -
Page 41: Steering Wheel
Then roll the scroll wheel to browse easier to drive and park. through the options. Tap the scroll wheel • Standard - Tesla believes that this setting when the option you want is selected. offers the best handling and response in 3. -
Page 42: Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons
Steering Wheel Steering Wheel • Fan Speed - roll the wheel to adjust the Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons speed of the fan used to cool or heat the Use the buttons on the right side of the steering cabin. wheel to control the phone and some Model S •... -
Page 43: Mirrors
Mirrors Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors Rear View Mirror Mirrors Press the button associated with the mirror you Except when in Reverse gear, the rear view want to adjust (left or right), then press the dial mirror automatically dims in proportion to the to move the mirror to the desired position. -
Page 44: Starting And Powering Off
12V power socket (see page 5.16). Or try using another key. If another key does not work, contact Tesla. A number of factors can affect whether Model S can detect the key. These include a low... -
Page 45: Gears
Gears Shifting Gears Park Gears With Model S stopped, press the end of the When Model S is in Park, you must press the gear selector. Whenever Model S is in Park, the brake to shift to another gear. parking brake is applied. Move the lever up or down to change gears. -
Page 46: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel NOTE: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly different. 6. Door lock status 1. The center display changes depending on whether Model S is off or ready to drive. -
Page 47: Indicator Lights
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 page 3.18. A seat belt is not fastened. See page 3.4. The front passenger’s air bag has been turned off using the touchscreen. - Page 48 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Indicator Description An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See page 4.20. Contact Tesla immediately. A brake system fault is detected or the brake fluid level is low. See page 4.20. Contact Tesla immediately. Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is detected, the indicator flashes.
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Page 49: Lights
Lights Controlling Lights Lights Touch Controls on the bottom left corner of the touchscreen to control most of the lights. In addition to the lights that you can control from the touchscreen, Model S has convenience lights that turn on and off automatically based on what you are doing. - Page 50 Lights Lights 1. If DOME lights are set to AUTO, interior Headlights are not lowered. No dome (map) lights turn on when you unlock change is needed when all front and Model S, open a door upon exiting, or shift rear seats are occupied and only into Park.
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Page 51: Headlight High Beams
Lights Headlight High Beams Cornering Lights Push the left-hand steering column lever away If Model S is equipped with the optional tech from you. To cancel, pull the lever toward you. package, LED cornering lights broaden the beam of the headlights whenever you drive through a corner at 40 km/h or slower. -
Page 52: Turn Signals
Lights Lights Turn Signals Hazard Warning Flashers Move the left-hand steering column lever up Press the switch located to the left of the (before turning right) or down (before turning touchscreen to turn on the hazard warning left). flashers. All turn signals flash. Press again to turn off. -
Page 53: Wipers And Washers
Wipers and Washers Wipers Washers Wipers and Washers To wipe the windshield, rotate the end of the Press and hold the button on the end of the left-hand steering column lever away from you. left-hand steering column lever to spray washer You can choose from four levels: fluid onto the windshield. -
Page 54: Park Assist
Park Assist Park Assist How Park Assist Works too far above or below the sensors, or too close Park Assist or too far from the sensors. Park Assist is for If Model S is equipped with the Park Assist guidance purposes only and is not intended to option, both the front and rear bumpers include replace your own direct visual checks for four sensors. -
Page 55: Controlling Audible Feedback
Park Assist CAUTION: Keep sensors clean from dirt, Other Parking Aids debris, snow, and ice. Avoid using a high In addition to Park Assist, when shifted into pressure power washer on the sensors Reverse gear, the backup camera displays a and do not clean a sensor with a sharp or view of the area behind Model S. -
Page 56: Trip Information
Trip Information Trip Information Displaying Trip Information Trip Information Trip information displays on the touchscreen when you touch Controls > Trips. There are two trip meters available, A and B. To reset a particular trip meter, touch its associated RESET. NOTE: You can also display range and trip information on the instrument panel (see page 4.3). -
Page 57: Energy Usage
Energy Usage Displaying Energy Usage Driving Tips to Maximize Range Energy Usage Touch the Energy app on the top of the Maximizing your driving range uses the same touchscreen to display a graph showing driving habits that you use to conserve fuel in a how much energy Model S has been gasoline-powered vehicle. -
Page 58: Brakes
Model S. If this indicator displays at any other time, an ABS fault has occurred Brake Wear and ABS is not operating. Contact Tesla. The braking system remains fully Model S brake pads are equipped with wear operational and is not affected by an indicators. -
Page 59: Regenerative Braking
Brakes Regenerative Braking Parking Brake Whenever Model S is moving and your foot is The parking brake automatically engages off the accelerator, regenerative braking slows whenever you shift Model S into Park, and down Model S and feeds any surplus energy releases whenever you shift into any other gear. -
Page 60: Traction Control
Traction Control Traction Control How It Works Traction Control The traction control system constantly monitors the difference in speed between the front and rear wheels. If Model S experiences a loss of traction, the traction control system minimizes wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power. -
Page 61: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Operating Cruise Control Changing the Cruising Speed Cruise Control Cruise control makes it easy for you to maintain Move the cruise control lever up (increase) or a consistent speed without holding your foot down (decrease). on the accelerator. This is useful when driving at the same speed over a long distance. -
Page 62: Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera Rear View Camera Camera Location Cleaning the Camera Rear View Camera To ensure a clear picture, keep the camera lens Model S is equipped with a rear view camera clean and free of obstructions. Remove any located above the rear license plate. buildup of dirt by occasionally wiping the camera lens with a soft damp cloth. -
Page 63: Using The Touchscreen
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN Touchscreen Overview Security Settings The Big Picture..........5.2 About the Security System......5.22 Touchscreen - Controls HomeLink® Universal Transceiver Controlling Model S Features ..... 5.4 About HomeLink® .......... 5.23 Programming HomeLink......5.23 Touchscreen - Settings Software Updates Customizing Model S ........ -
Page 64: Touchscreen Overview
Touchscreen Overview Touchscreen Overview The Big Picture USING THE TOUCHSCREEN Touchscreen Overview The main components of the touchscreen are shown here. To manually control the brightness and contrast, touch Controls > Displays. When set to Auto, the touchscreen changes between Day and Night brightness depending on ambient lighting conditions. - Page 65 Charging, HomeLink, on the app you have chosen (in the Driver Profiles, vehicle information (the example, the Nav and Media apps are Tesla “T”), software update notifications, displayed). For some apps (such as Nav and ® and the passenger airbag Bluetooth Web), you can zoom in and out using setting.
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Page 66: Touchscreen - Controls
Touchscreen - Controls Touchscreen - Controls Controlling Model S Features Touchscreen - Controls Touch Controls on the bottom left corner of the touchscreen to control and customize all main features of Model S. NOTE: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version and market region, your touchscreen may appear slightly different. - Page 67 Touchscreen - Controls 1. Close 4. Cold Weather Touch the circled X in the top left of a If Model S is equipped with the cold window to close it. You can also touch weather option, you can control all seat anywhere outside the window to close it.
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Page 68: Touchscreen - Settings
Touchscreen - Settings Touchscreen - Settings Customizing Model S Touchscreen - Settings Touch the Settings tab on the Controls window to adjust Model S to suit your preferences. NOTE: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly different. - Page 69 (mm dd yy/dd-mm-yy, etc) and equipped with (see page 5.22). decimal separators (5.123, 5,123, etc). • Remote access by Tesla’s mobile • Distance: Miles or kms can be shown on applications (see page 5.25). the range display, speedometer, energy 6.
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Page 70: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Overview of Climate Controls Climate Controls The climate controls are always available at the bottom of the touchscreen. By default, climate control is set to Auto On, which maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather conditions. -
Page 71: Customizing Climate Control
Tesla built in rear facing child seats. Air inside Model S is recirculated. This prevents outside air (traffic... -
Page 72: Ventilation
Model S when parked. Extra water produced by the dehumidifying process is Tesla replaces the air filter every 40,000 km. drained underneath. 5.10 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL... -
Page 73: Active Air Suspension
Controls > Jack. displays on the instrument panel. If the When Model S is in Jack mode, a red air problem persists, contact Tesla. suspension indicator displays on the instrument panel. Manual Height Adjustments To deactivate, touch Jack again. -
Page 74: Media And Audio
Media and Audio Media and Audio Overview Media and Audio Touch the Media icon to listen to the radio or play audio files. The touchscreen displays the Media Player. Use the Browse tab to select what you want to play and use the Now Playing tab to view and control what is currently playing. -
Page 75: Am And Fm Radio Services
Media and Audio AM and FM Radio Services DAB Radio Services Model S provides AM and FM radio services. If Model S is equipped with the sound studio These can be selected from the Browse tab or package, you can also select DAB radio from using the Source Picker, located in the upper the Browse tab or using the Source Picker, right corner of the Media Player window. -
Page 76: Internet Radio
Media and Audio Media and Audio Internet Radio Media Settings Internet radio services are accessed over a data To adjust settings for your FM and DAB radio connection. To use Internet radio, touch Media stations, and to log into your TuneIn account, >... -
Page 77: Favorites
Media and Audio Favorites My Music & Devices To add a currently playing radio station To play audio files from a portable device, touch or audio file to your Favorites list, touch Media > Browse > My Music & Devices. The the Favorites icon on the Now Playing name of the device will be displayed. -
Page 78: Usb Connections
Media and Audio Media and Audio USB Connections 12V Power Socket Your Model S has two USB connections located Your Model S has a power socket located on on the front of the center console. Use these the front of the center console. Power from the connections to connect USB flash drives and socket is available whenever the instrument portable audio devices to the touchscreen. -
Page 79: Phone
Phone Bluetooth Compatibility 6. Check that the number displayed on your Phone ® phone matches the number displayed on You can use your Bluetooth-capable phone the touchscreen. Then, on your phone, hands-free in Model S provided your phone is confirm that you want to pair. within operating range. -
Page 80: Connecting To A Paired Phone
Phone Phone Connecting to a Paired Phone Receiving a Phone Call Model S automatically connects with the last When your connected phone receives an phone to which it was connected, provided it is incoming call, both the instrument panel and within operating range and has Bluetooth the touchscreen display the caller’s number or turned on. -
Page 81: Maps
Maps Using Maps Maps Touch the Map icon to view and search for a location on Google Maps . If Model S is equipped with the navigation option, the icon is labeled Nav and you can also navigate to a specified location as described on the next page. -
Page 82: Navigation
Navigation Navigation Navigation Overview If you press Cancel before Navigation starts, Navigation the popup remains and you can choose to With the navigation option, onboard navigate when ready, or you can specify a maps allow you to navigate to any different destination. -
Page 83: During Navigation
Navigation During Navigation During navigation, the touchscreen displays the navigation route and the turn-by-turn direction list. Depending on the map’s zoom level, you might not be able to see the entire route. But as you drive, the map shows your location on the map. During navigation, the instrument panel also displays directions to your destination and you hear spoken instructions. -
Page 84: Security Settings
Security Settings Security Settings About the Security System Security Settings If Model S does not detect a key nearby and a locked door or trunk is opened, the horn beeps and headlights and turn signals flash. To deactivate the alarm, press any button on the key. -
Page 85: Homelink® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ® About HomeLink HomeLink® Universal Transceiver If Model S is equipped with the optional tech package, you can program the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver to operate up to three garage doors, gates, lights, and security systems that can transmit Radio Frequency (RF) signals. -
Page 86: Software Updates
The first time you enter Model S release notes. To display release notes at any after an update is made available, a scheduling time touch the Tesla “T” at the top center of window displays on the touchscreen. the touchscreen, then touch Release Notes. -
Page 87: Mobile App
Mobile App Model S Mobile App Mobile App The Tesla Model S mobile app allows you to communicate with Model S remotely using your ® iPhone or Android phone. With this app, you ™ can check charging progress, start and stop... -
Page 88: Charging
CHARGING Electric Vehicle Components High Voltage Components ......6.2 Mobile Charging Equipment ....... 6.3 High Power Wall Connector......6.3 Battery Information About the Battery ........... 6.4 Battery Care ............6.4 Charging Model S Opening the Charge Port ......6.5 Plugging In ............6.5 During Charging.......... -
Page 89: Electric Vehicle Components
Electric Vehicle Components Electric Vehicle Components High Voltage Components CHARGING Electric Vehicle Components 1. Battery WARNING: The high voltage system has no user serviceable parts. Do not 2. DC-DC converter disassemble, remove or replace high voltage 3. High voltage cabling (colored orange) components, cables or connectors. -
Page 90: Mobile Charging Equipment
Model S is equipped with a Mobile Connector A High Power Wall Connector is also available and the adapter(s) you need to plug into from Tesla. This connector is the fastest way to commonly used power outlets. charge Model S at home and installs in your garage. -
Page 91: Battery Information
Battery. Always contact Tesla to arrange for Battery. Battery servicing. There is no advantage to waiting until the CAUTION: If the Battery’s charge level... -
Page 92: Charging Model S
Battery requires heating or cooling, you With Model S unlocked, or a recognized key may notice a delay before charging begins. nearby, press and hold the button on a Tesla NOTE: Whenever Model S is plugged in but not charging cable. -
Page 93: Charge Port Light
NOTE: Model S stops charging whenever you double-click the key. If you do not unplug within 60 seconds, charging resumes. CAUTION: Tesla strongly recommends leaving Model S plugged in when not in use. This maintains the Battery at the optimum level of charge. -
Page 94: Changing Charge Settings
Charging Model S Changing Charge Settings 3. Location-specific schedule With Model S in Park, set a specific time The charge settings screen displays on the when you want Model S to begin charging touchscreen whenever the charge port door is at the current location. -
Page 95: Charging Status
Charging Model S Charging Model S Charging Status The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only and may vary slightly depending on the software version and market region of your Model S. 1. Charging rate per hour. 5. Charging status information displays here. For example, if Model S is charging, it 2. -
Page 96: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Parts and Accessories Service Intervals..........7.2 Parts, Accessories, and Modifications ... 7.24 Daily and Monthly Checks......7.2 Body Repairs ........... 7.24 High Voltage Safety ........7.2 Tire Care and Maintenance Maintaining Tire Pressures......7.3 Inspecting and Maintaining Tires ....7.4 Replacing Tires and Wheels...... -
Page 97: Maintenance Schedule
• Check washer fluid level and top up if Model S. necessary (see page 7.18). Take Model S to Tesla at the regularly • Check that the air conditioning system is scheduled maintenance intervals of every operating (see page 5.9). -
Page 98: Tire Care And Maintenance
(see page 7.6). dangerously under-inflated. WARNING: Do not use any tire sealant other than the type provided in a Tesla tire repair kit. Other types can cause tire pressure sensors to malfunction. If your Model S did not include a tire repair kit, you can purchase one from Tesla Motors. -
Page 99: Inspecting And Maintaining Tires
(under 6 mm) using an optional tire repair kit available from Tesla. This allows Tire Rotation, Balance, and Wheel you to slowly drive Model S to Tesla or to a Alignment nearby tire repair facility (see page 7.8). -
Page 100: Replacing Tires And Wheels
If this is not possible, replace the four wheels. For recommendations on winter tires in pairs (both front or both rear). When tires, contact Tesla. replacing tires, always re-balance and check WARNING: On dry roads, winter tires the alignment of wheels. -
Page 101: Using Tire Chains
Accordingly, using a different tire sealant than the one when the Tire Pressure indicator light displays available from Tesla, and a low tire pressure is on the instrument panel alerting you of low tire MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL... - Page 102 Tire sensors must be replaced by a Tesla service technician who can perform a brief setup procedure. If a non-Tesla service center repairs or replaces a tire, the tire sensor will not work until Tesla performs the setup procedure. MAINTENANCE...
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Page 103: Temporary Tire Repair
Tire Repair Kit Tire Sealant Canister Temporary Tire Repair The tire sealant provided in the Tesla tire repair Your Model S has no spare tire. Depending on kit is approved for use with Model S and is the legislations that apply to the region in... -
Page 104: Inflating With Sealant And Air
6. Remove the red cap and screw the end of the hose onto the tire’s valve. If you have a Tesla tire repair kit as described on page 7.8, follow these steps to temporarily repair a small tire puncture (less than 6 mm). -
Page 105: Inflating With Air Only
NOTE: For your convenience, the tire repair kit includes a selection of adapters that allow you If you have a Tesla tire repair kit as described in to inflate other items. These adapters are page 7.8, follow these steps to inflate a tire with... -
Page 106: Replacing The Sealant Canister
Temporary Tire Repair Replacing the Sealant Canister If you have a Tesla tire repair kit as described in page 7.8, you can purchase additional or replacement canisters of tire sealant from Tesla. Follow these steps to replace the canister in your Tesla tire repair kit: 1. -
Page 107: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior Cautions for Exterior Cleaning Cleaning CAUTION: Do not use hot water and To prevent damage to the paint, immediately detergents. remove corrosive substances (bird droppings, tree resin, dead insects, tar spots, road salt, CAUTION: In hot weather, do not wash in industrial fallout, etc). -
Page 108: Cleaning The Interior
For general cleaning, wipe interior surfaces using a soft Tesla Built In Rear Facing Child Seats cloth (such as micro fiber) dampened with a Vacuum the seats to remove any loose dirt. -
Page 109: Polishing, Touch Up, And Body Repair
To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the body when Model S is not being used, use a To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the genuine Tesla car cover. Car covers can be body, you can occasionally treat the paint purchased from Tesla. -
Page 110: Wiper Blades And Washer Jets
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets Checking and Replacing Wiper non-detergent soap. Then, rinse the windshield Wiper Blades and Washer Jets and wiper blades with clean water. The Blades windshield is clean when water beads do not Periodically check and clean the edge of the form. -
Page 111: Fluid Reservoirs
2. Maneuver the maintenance panel toward the windshield to remove. Fluid Level Check Tesla checks the Battery coolant level at the regularly scheduled maintenance intervals. To check it yourself, park Model S on level ground. When Model S is cool, remove the maintenance panel (see page 7.16). -
Page 112: Checking Brake Fluid
Fluid Reservoirs Checking Brake Fluid Topping Up the Brake Fluid Do not top up your brake fluid. Tesla service WARNING: Contact Tesla immediately if does this when you bring Model S in for regular you notice increased movement of the servicing. -
Page 113: Topping Up Washer Fluid
Model S as soon as safety permits, Do not use formulated washer fluids that and contact Tesla. contain water repellent or bug wash. These CAUTION: Do not spill washer fluid on fluids can cause streaking, smearing, and body panels. -
Page 114: Fuses
If Model S is equipped with the cold weather option, an additional fuse box (4) is located 1 and 4, and do not remove or replace any relays. If one of these fails, contact Tesla. under the driver’s side trim panel. WARNING: Always manually power Model S off before replacing a fuse (see page 4.6). - Page 115 Fuses Fuse Box 1 Access to fuse box 1 requires removal of components that must be performed by a Tesla service technician. The following fuse list is provided only to assist you in determining if a fuse in this box needs to be replaced.
- Page 116 Fuses Fuse Box 2 Fuse Rating Circuit Protected 25 A Window lift motor (right rear) 10 A Contactor power 25 A Window lift motor (right front) Not used 10 A Door controls (right side) Not used 30 A Rear center seat heaters, washer/wiper de-ice (cold weather option) 15 A 12V power socket 25 A...
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Page 117: Fuse Box 3
Tesla service technician. The following fuse list is provided only to assist you in determining if a fuse in this box needs to be replaced. Contact Tesla Service if one of these fuses needs to be replaced. -
Page 118: Jacking And Lifting
Jacking and Lifting Jacking Procedure Jacking and Lifting Follow the steps below to lift Model S. Ensure that any non-Tesla repair facility is aware of these lifting points. 1. Position Model S centrally between the lift posts. 2. If your Model S is equipped with Active Air Suspension, it automatically self-levels, even when power is off. -
Page 119: Parts And Accessories
Body Repairs If Model S is in a collision, contact Tesla to ensure that it is repaired with genuine Tesla parts. Tesla has selected collision repair centers that meet strict requirements for training, equipment, quality, and customer satisfaction. -
Page 120: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Identification Labels Vehicle Identification Number..... 8.2 Vehicle Loading Load Capacity Labeling ......... 8.3 Calculating Load Limits ........ 8.4 Towing a Trailer ..........8.4 Dimensions and Weights Exterior Dimensions ........8.5 Weights ..............8.5 Subsystems Motor..............8.6 Transmission............8.6 Steering ............... 8.6 Brakes .............. -
Page 121: Vehicle Identification Number
Identification Labels Identification Labels Vehicle Identification Number SPECIFICATIONS Identification Labels You can find the VIN at the following locations: • The top of the dashboard, stamped on a plate that can be seen by looking through the windshield. • Stamped on the chassis. Can be seen by removing the maintenance panel (see page 7.16). -
Page 122: Vehicle Loading
Vehicle Loading Load Capacity Labeling Tire and Loading Information Label Vehicle Loading The Tire and Loading Information label It is important to understand how much weight provides: your Model S can safely carry. This weight is • The maximum number of occupant seating called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and any positions. -
Page 123: Calculating Load Limits
Vehicle Loading Vehicle Loading Statutory Plate WARNING: The front and rear trunks are the preferred places to carry objects. In In addition to the VIN, the Statutory Plate an accident, or during hard braking and sharp provides: turns, loose items in the cabin could injure •... -
Page 124: Dimensions And Weights
Dimensions and Weights Exterior Dimensions Dimensions and Weights Overall Length 196 in 4,970 mm Overall Width (including mirrors) 86.2 in 2,189 mm Overall Height 57 in 1,445 mm Wheel Base 116.5 in 2,960 mm Overhang - Front 37 in 929 mm Overhang - Rear 42.5 in 1080 mm... -
Page 125: Subsystems
Subsystems Subsystems Motor Subsystems Type AC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive Rating 375 Volts Maximum Speed 16000 rpm Transmission Type Single speed fixed gear Overall Final Drive Ratio 9.73:1 Reverse Gear Reverse direction of motor, limited to 24 km/h Steering Type Rack and pinion with electronic power steering... -
Page 126: Suspension
Subsystems Suspension Front Independent, double wishbone Air spring or coil spring/telescopic damper Sway bar Rear Independent Multi-link Air spring or coil spring/telescopic damper Sway bar (air suspension vehicles only) For alignment values, see page 8.8. Battery - 12V Type EXIDE U1R370XPW Maintenance free, sealed for life Rating 35 amp-hr... -
Page 127: Wheels And Tires
Wheels and Tires Wheels and Tires Wheel Specifications Wheels and Tires Wheel Type Location Size Offset Front 8.0J x 19 40 mm 19” Rear 8.0J x 19 40 mm 21” - Silver (standard) Front 8.5J x 21 40 mm 21” - Grey (standard) Rear 8.5J x 21 40 mm... -
Page 128: Tire Specifications
Tire and Loading Information label. This label is located on the driver’s door pillar and is visible when the driver’s door is open (see page 7.3). Winter tires (Pirelli Sottozero or Nokian Studded - P245/45R19) can be purchased from a Tesla store. -
Page 129: Understanding Tire Markings
Wheels and Tires Wheels and Tires Understanding Tire Markings Laws require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire. 8.10 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL... - Page 130 Wheels and Tires Tire category. P indicates that the tire is for passenger vehicles. Tire width. This 3-digit number is the width (in millimeters) of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. Aspect ratio. This 2-digit number is the sidewall height as a percentage of the tread width. So, if the tread width is 205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50, the sidewall height is 102 mm.
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Page 131: Roadside Assistance
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE About Roadside Assistance Contacting Roadside Assistance....9.2 Regional Roadside Assistance Numbers. 9.2 Instructions for Transporters Use a Flatbed Only ......... 9.3 Disable Self-Leveling (air suspension vehi- cles only) ............9.3 Activate Tow Mode ........9.3 Connect the Tow Chain ........ 9.3 Pull Onto the Trailer and Secure the Wheels............ -
Page 132: About Roadside Assistance
Monaco (Toll) ... .+ 31 (0)13 799 9524 to you by Tesla when you purchased Model S. Monaco (Toll Free)... + 0800 94 1029 It is your responsibility to provide vehicle Netherlands (Toll) . -
Page 133: Instructions For Transporters
Controls > E-Brake & Use a flatbed trailer only, unless otherwise Power Off > Tow Mode. specified by Tesla. Do not transport Model S When Tow mode is active, Model S with the tires directly on the ground. - Page 134 Instructions for Transporters Instructions for Transporters 2. Insert the towing eye. Fully insert the towing eye (found in the front trunk) into the opening on the right side, then turn counter-clockwise until securely fastened. 3. Attach the tow chain to the towing eye. CAUTION: Before pulling, make sure the towing eye is securely tightened.
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Page 135: Consumer Information
CONSUMER INFORMATION Disclaimers Vehicle Telematics/Data Recorders ..10.2 Quality Control ..........10.2 Reporting Concerns Contacting Tesla..........10.3 10.1... -
Page 136: Disclaimers
(or the leasing company for a leased vehicle) is obtained. • Officially requested by the police or other authorities. • Used as a defense for Tesla in a lawsuit. • Ordered by a court of law. 10.2 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL... -
Page 137: Reporting Concerns
MYTESLA link, then enter your login credentials (or sign up to get these credentials). If you have any questions or concerns about your Model S, call Tesla. To find the number for your region, go to www.teslamotors,.com, select your region at the bottom of the page, then view contact information. - Page 138 INDEX body repairs ............7-24 body touch up ............. 7-14 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....4-20 brake fluid replacement ........7-2 access panel, removing ........7-16 brakes accessories, installing ........7-24 anti-lock (ABS) ..........4-20 accessories, plugging into power socket . 5-16 emergency braking ........4-20 air circulation ............
- Page 139 ........... 5-16 emergency rear door opening ......2-6 USB ports ............5-16 energy contact information app ...............4-19 Tesla ..............10-3 displaying usage of ........4-19 coolant gained from regenerative braking ..4-21 Battery (high voltage) ......... 7-16 graph ..............4-19 replacement of ..........
- Page 140 INDEX fuses tire pressure ............7-3 accessing ............7-16 traction control ..........4-22 fuse box 1 ............7-20 instrument panel fuse box 2 ............7-21 charging status ..........6-8 fuse box 3 ............7-22 cleaning ............. 7-13 fuse box locations ..........7-19 indicator lights ..........4-9 replacing ............7-19 overview .............
- Page 141 INDEX INDEX loading determining load limit ........8-4 navigation general information ........8-3 entering a destination .........5-20 information label for ........8-3 overview ..........5-19 5-20 lock/unlock status ........2-4 Neutral gear, maintaining ......... 4-7 locking drive-away ............2-5 using the touchscreen ........2-4 walk-away ............
- Page 142 INDEX range specifications displayed on instrument panel ....4-8 12V battery ............8-7 driving tips to maximize ......4-19 brakes ..............8-6 regenerative braking ........4-21 dimensions ............8-5 Rated range ............4-8 exterior ..............8-5 rear facing child seats high voltage Battery ........8-7 folding ..............3-12 motor ..............8-6 opening ...............3-11 steering ..............8-6...
- Page 143 INDEX INDEX tires trunk, rear asymmetric ............7-5 adjust opening height ........2-8 balancing ............7-4 child protection locks ........2-5 chains ..............7-6 closing ..............2-8 flat spots .............7-4 disabling interior handle .......2-5 inspecting ..........7-4 interior release ..........2-9 installing new ............ 7-5 opening ..............2-8 pressure monitoring ........7-6 opening, no power .........
- Page 144 INDEX wheel chocks ............9-4 wheels alignment of ............7-4 replacing ............. 7-5 specifications ............ 8-8 windows opening and closing ........2-7 opening from outside ........2-7 rear, child protection ........2-7 rear, locking ............2-7 using key to open ..........2-7 using the switch ..........
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