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Tesla Model S A Quick Manual For Owners

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  • Page 1 A QUICK GUIDE FOR OWNERS...
  • Page 2 Release Notes on the Model S touchscreen. These Release Notes are displayed on the touchscreen after a software update, and can be displayed at any time by touching the Tesla T at the top center of the touchscreen, and then touching the Release Notes link (see page 29). If information provided in this document conflicts with information in the Release Notes, the Release Notes take precedence.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? ..................16 NOTES ABOUT CHARGING ....................16 For printed information describing Model S safety features and considerations (including CHANGING CHARGE SETTINGS .................. 17 airbags, seat belts, child safety seats, rear facing child seats, tires, wheels, loading, and consumer CHARGING STATUS ......................

  • Page 4: To Get In And Drive

    Press a handle to extend it again. Door handles also retract a You don’t need to point the key at Model S, but you must be within operating minute after the last door closes, when Model S begins moving, and when range (which varies depending on the strength of the key’s battery).

  • Page 5: Starting And Driving

    ** If the KEEP DISPLAYS POWERED setting is turned OFF (see page 9), if the Battery power you stop and shift into P (Park), the doors unlock and exterior door handles is low, or if Model S has not been used for over 60 hours, you may experience a brief delay as the extend.

  • Page 6: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL AT A GLANCE The instrument panel changes to display information related to the current situation: When driving (or ready to drive), the center circle displays speed, power meter, charge When parked, the center circle displays When plugged in, the instrument panel displays level, estimated range*, and active gear.

  • Page 7: Indicator Lights

    The following indicator lights flash on for a second when you press the brake to prepare for driving. They should then turn off unless the indicator light applies to a current situation. Some indicator lights are accompanied by a message displayed on the instrument panel or on the touchscreen. If an indicator light fails to turn on or off, contact Tesla. Active Air Suspension’s automatic self- Airbag safety.

  • Page 8: Touchscreen

    Touch again to display both windows. Touch CONTROLS to access all Model S controls and settings (doors, locks, lights, Climate (see page 7) and volume controls. etc). See the next two pages.

  • Page 9: Climate Controls

    * Seat heaters are available only if your Model S is equipped with leather seats. ** Use the SYNC option (that pops up when you touch the arrow) to set the same temperature for both the driver and passenger side at the same time.

  • Page 10: Touchscreen > Controls

    Model S. Sunroof If your Model S is equipped with a sunroof, touch to adjust its position (see page 11). Driving SUSPENSION: If your Model S is equipped with Active Air Suspension, manually raise or lower Model S. You must press the brake pedal before you can change suspension settings.

  • Page 11: Touchscreen > Controls > Settings

    If ON, the instrument panel and touchscreen do not enter a “sleep” state when you exit POWERED Model S. As a result, displays are instantly powered when you approach with a key, but range is reduced by up to 8 miles per day (if unplugged). If OFF, you may experience a brief delay as Model S wakes up.

  • Page 12: Doors, Locks, And Windows

    • Press the switch located under the liftgate’s handle. If Model S is equipped with a powered liftgate, you can close it using the touchscreen, the Trunk button on the key, or by pressing the button on the underside of the liftgate (see the illustration on page 11).

  • Page 13: Window Controls

    Reset the liftgate’s opening height Disable rear window switches You can change the height of To prevent children sitting in the powered liftgate to make the rear seats from opening it easier to reach: the windows, disable the rear switches by pressing •...

  • Page 14: Driver Comfort

    CREATE A DRIVER PROFILE ADJUST STEERING WHEEL Depending on the options available on your Model S*, you may only need Adjust the steering wheel to the to adjust Model S once. When you first adjust the driver’s seat, steering desired driving position by moving wheel, or driver’s side mirror, the touchscreen prompts you to create a...

  • Page 15: Lights

    For example, you’ll notice interior lights, marker lights, tail lights, and puddle lights that turn on when you unlock Model S, when you open a door upon exiting, and when you shift into P (Park). Then, after a minute or two, or when you shift into a driving gear, they turn off.

  • Page 16: Driving

    • Everything you need to know when driving Model S displays on the feedback on energy usage. With this feedback, you’ll soon become familiar instrument panel. So please do not read the touchscreen while driving.

  • Page 17: Cruise Control

    Cruise control is cancelled and the set speed is cleared if you press the your speed, but when you release the brake, drive below 20 mph, or if you shift into R (Reverse), P (Park) or N accelerator, Model S returns to your (Neutral) while driving. set speed.

  • Page 18: Charging

    Recharge rates are variable and depend on many factors including • If an electrical power outage occurs, charging resumes automatically whether your Model S is equipped with a single charger or twin chargers. when power is restored. Driving distances also vary depending on your driving habits, the age •...

  • Page 19: Changing Charge Settings

    UNDERSTANDING ENERGY USE using it frequently reduces Battery life. If you change the charge level, Model S remembers. To change the level Touch the Energy app on the touchscreen to display a graph showing how for one session only, you need to manually change it back again.

  • Page 20: Interior Switches

    ACCESSORY * Model S has a rain sensor located on the inside of the windshield at the base of the interior rear CONNECTIONS view mirror. When wipers are set to Auto, the frequency at which they wipe depends on how much water/dirt the sensor detects.

  • Page 21: Using Apps

    For NOTE: The touchscreen automatically connects to the last phone that was example, “Drive to Tesla in Menlo Park.” connected. To connect to a different phone, touch the Bluetooth icon and •...

  • Page 22: Using Media Player

    United States. PLAYING AUDIO FILES FROM DEVICES If you exit Model S when playing Media Player, when you open any door Plug a portable audio device or flash drive into either of the USB connections to re-enter, Media Player resumes playing where it left off. At first, the located on the front of the center console.

  • Page 23: Navigating

    Navigation NAVIGATING If your Model S is equipped with the Tech Package option, touch the Nav icon to display the navigation app. To enter a destination, touch the search box and a keyboard appears. Use the keyboard to type the destination, then touch ENTER. A list of matching destinations are displayed, sorted by relevance and distance.

  • Page 24: Care And Maintenance

    If washing in an automatic car wash, use “Touchless” car washes only. These car washes must have no parts, such as brushes, that can touch Model S. Using any other Before washing, flush grime and grit from the bodywork using a hose.

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Interior

    CLEANING THE INTERIOR Carpets Avoid over-wetting carpets. For heavily soiled areas, use a diluted Frequently inspect and clean the interior to maintain its appearance and to upholstery cleaner. prevent premature wear. If possible, immediately wipe up spills and remove marks. For general cleaning, wipe interior surfaces using a soft cloth (such Seat belts as microfiber) dampened with a mixture of warm water and mild non- detergent cleaner (test all cleaners on a concealed area before use).

  • Page 26: Maintained By Tesla

    Model S as soon as safe to do so, and contact Tesla. •...

  • Page 27: Battery Care

    Battery. This damage is not covered active, it’s important to plug in Model S within two months to avoid Battery by the warranty. If the Battery falls to a critically low level for an extended period of time, it may not be possible to charge or use the vehicle without jump starting or replacing damage.

  • Page 28: Maintain Proper Tire Pressures

    REPLACING FUSES Three fuse boxes are located under the maintenance access panel, Keep tires inflated to the pressure shown on your Model S Tire and located in the front trunk. Loading Information label located on the driver’s door pillar (even if it differs from the pressure printed on the tire itself).
  • Page 29 Fuse box 1 (must be replaced by Tesla) ACC sense, radio, USB hub Electric parking prake Not used Not used Vanity lights, rear view mirror Electric parking brake Not used Not used Seat heater (driver seat) In-car sensor for HVAC...

  • Page 30: Homelink

    USING HOMELINK® If your Model S is equipped with the Tech Package option, you can program the HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver to operate up to three garage doors, gates, lights, or security systems that can transmit Radio Frequency (RF) signals.

  • Page 31: Software Updates

    Release Notes describing the new or changed features. made available, a scheduling window displays on the touchscreen. You can display Release Notes any time by touching the Tesla “T” at the IMPORTANT! A software update takes up to two hours to complete, and top center of the touchscreen, and then touching the Release Notes link.

  • Page 32: Emergency Unlocking

    Then press the front secondary catch. passenger door handle to open • To open the rear liftgate, Model S. pull the cover from the mechanical release located on the underside of the OPENING INTERIOR DOORS WITH NO POWER liftgate, next to the trunk’s interior light.

  • Page 33: Jacking Or Lifting

    JACKING OR LIFTING Follow the steps below to lift Model S. Ensure that any non-Tesla repair facility is aware of these lifting points. Position Model S centrally between the lift posts. 2. If Model S is equipped with Active Air Suspension, it automatically self-levels, even when power is off.

  • Page 34: Transporting

    Press the brake pedal and shift into Neutral (N). This disengages the panel, along with parking brake (be sure to follow step 3 to keep Model S in Neutral). a message telling you that active 2. If your Model S is equipped with Active Air Suspension, it automatically suspension is self-levels, even when power is off.
  • Page 35 If the electrical system isn’t working, you can’t put Model S into Neutral and the parking brake won’t disengage. If this is the case, use wheeled dollies or skid pads under the rear wheels.

  • Page 36: Index

    INDEX charging front trunk charge port 16 opening manually 30 leather, cleaning 23 charge port door, opening 10 unlocking using key 2 liftgate connectors 16 unlocking using touchscreen 10 opening and closing 10 ABS warning 5 current 17 fuses setting height of 11 accessories, connecting 18 settings 17 accessing 26...
  • Page 37 18 JACK mode 32 For printed information describing ventilation 7 preferences 9 SYNC temperature 7 Model S safety features and voice commands 19 pressure washer 22 considerations (including airbags, seat volume control 6 pulling 32 belts, child safety seats, rear facing...
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