Climate Control Operating Tips - Tesla S Owner's Manual

Climate Controls
Ventilation
Outside air is drawn into Model S through the grill in
front of the windshield. Keep the grill clear of
obstructions such as leaves and snow.
To direct the flow of air inside Model S, move the
interior vents up, down, or from side to side.
Note: You can direct the outer face level vents
toward the side windows to help defrost or defog
them.
Cabin Air Filter
Model S has an air filter that prevents pollen,
industrial fallout, road dust and other particles from
entering through the vents. Tesla replaces the air
filter every 40,000 km.
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Climate Control Operating Tips

• If the climate control system operates more
loudly than you prefer, reduce the fan speed or
adjust the air flow to draw in outside air (instead
of recirculating).
• In addition to cooling the interior, the air
conditioning system also cools the Battery.
Therefore, in hot weather, the air conditioning
system can turn on even if you turned it off.
This is normal because the system's priority is
to cool the Battery to ensure it stays within an
optimum temperature range to support long life
and optimum performance.
• To ensure the climate control system operates
efficiently, close all windows and ensure that
the exterior grill in front of the windshield is free
of ice, snow, leaves, and other debris.
• To reduce the time it takes to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather, drive
with the windows slightly open for a few
minutes when you first start driving.
• In very humid conditions, it is normal for the
windshield to fog slightly when you first turn on
the air conditioning. This fog clears within a few
seconds.
• It is normal for a small pool of water to form
under Model S when parked. Extra water
produced by the dehumidifying process is
drained underneath.
Model S Owner's Manual