Tesla 2012 MODEL S Manuals

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Tesla 2012 MODEL S Owner's Manual

Tesla 2012 MODEL S Owner's Manual (145 pages)

2012- 21013 S

Brand: Tesla | Category: Automobile | Size: 3.11 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

3
- Interior Overview
  5
- Exterior Overview
  6
Opening and Closing

7
- Doors
  
  8
  - Keyless Locking and Unlocking
    8
  - Using the Key
    8
  - Using Exterior Door Handles
    10
  - Using Interior Door Handles
    10
  - Interior Locking and Unlocking
    10
  - Child-Protection Locks
    11
  - Drive-Away Locking
    11
  - Walk-Away Locking
    11
  - Unlocking with a Dead Key Battery
    11
  - Opening Interior Doors with no Power
    12
- Windows
  
  13
- Rear Trunk
  
  14
  - Opening
    14
  - Closing
    14
  - Adjusting the Opening Height
    14
  - Interior Release
    15
  - Opening with no Power
    15
- Front Trunk
  
  16
  - Opening
    16
  - Closing
    16
  - Interior Emergency Release
    17
  - Opening with no Power
    17
- Sunroof
  
  18
  - Opening and Closing
    18
- Glove Box
  
  19
  - Opening and Closing
    19
- Cup Holders
  
  20
Seating and Safety Restraints

21
- Front and Rear Seats
  
  22
  - Correct Driving Position
    22
  - Adjusting the Driver's Seat
    22
  - Folding Rear Seats
    23
  - Raising Rear Seats
    23
  - Head Supports
    23
  - Seat Covers
    23
- Seat Belts
  
  24
  - Wearing Seat Belts
    24
  - Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant
    24
  - Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners
    25
  - Testing Seat Belts
    25
  - Seat Belt Warnings
    26
- Child Safety Seats
  
  27
  - Guidelines for Seating Children
    27
- Choosing a Child Safety Seat
  
  28
- Tesla Built in Rear Facing Child Seats
  
  31
  - Usage Restrictions
    31
  - Opening
    31
  - Folding
    32
  - Seating a Child
    33
  - Warnings - Tesla Child Seats
    34
- Airbags
  
  35
  - Location of Airbags
    35
  - How the Airbags Work
    36
  - Types of Airbags
    36
  - Disabling the Front Passenger Airbag
    37
  - Inflation Effects
    38
  - Airbag Warning Indicator
    38
  - Airbag Warnings
    38
Driving

39
- Driver Profiles
  39
- Driver Profiles
  
  40
- Steering Wheel
  
  41
  - Adjusting Position
    41
  - Adjusting Sensitivity
    41
  - Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons
    41
  - Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons
    42
  - Horn
    42
- Mirrors
  
  43
  - Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors
    43
  - Rear View Mirror
    43
- Starting and Powering off
  
  44
  - Starting Model S
    44
  - Powering off
    44
- Gears
  
  45
  - Shifting Gears
    45
  - Leaving Model S in Neutral (Tow Mode)
    45
- Instrument Panel
  
  46
  - Instrument Panel Overview
    46
  - Indicator Lights
    47
- Lights
  
  49
  - Controlling Lights
    49
  - Headlight High Beams
    51
  - Headlights after Exit
    51
  - Cornering Lights
    51
  - Turn Signals
    52
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    52
- Wipers and Washers
  
  53
  - Wipers
    53
  - Washers
    53
- Park Assist
  
  54
  - How Park Assist Works
    54
  - Visual and Audio Feedback
    54
  - Controlling Audible Feedback
    55
  - Limitations and False Warnings
    55
  - Other Parking Aids
    55
- Trip Information
  
  56
  - Displaying Trip Information
    56
- Energy Usage
  
  57
  - Displaying Energy Usage
    57
  - Driving Tips to Maximize Range
    57
- Brakes
  
  58
  - Braking Systems
    58
  - Brake Wear
    58
  - Regenerative Braking
    59
  - Parking Brake
    59
- Traction Control
  
  60
- Cruise Control
  
  61
  - Operating Cruise Control
    61
  - Changing the Cruising Speed
    61
  - Canceling and Resuming
    61
- Rear View Camera
  
  62
  - Camera Location
    62
Using the Touchscreen

63
- Touchscreen Overview
  
  64
  - The Big Picture
    64
- Touchscreen - Controls
  
  66
  - Controlling Model S Features
    66
- Touchscreen - Settings
  
  68
  - Customizing Model S
    68
- Climate Controls
  
  70
  - Overview of Climate Controls
    70
  - Customizing Climate Control
    71
  - Ventilation
    72
  - Climate Control Operating Tips
    72
- Active Air Suspension
  
  73
  - Automatic Height Adjustments
    73
  - Manual Height Adjustments
    73
  - Jack Mode
    73
- Media and Audio
  
  74
  - Overview
    74
  - AM and FM Radio Services
    75
  - DAB Radio Services
    75
  - Internet Radio
    76
  - Media Settings
    76
  - Favorites
    77
  - My Music & Devices
    77
  - USB Connections
    78
  - 12V Power Socket
    78
- Phone
  
  79
  - Bluetooth Compatibility
    79
  - Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
    79
  - Importing Contacts
    79
  - Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone
    79
  - Connecting to a Paired Phone
    80
  - Making a Phone Call
    80
  - Receiving a Phone Call
    80
  - In Call Options
    80
- Maps
  
  81
  - Using Maps
    81
- Navigation
  
  82
  - Navigation Overview
    82
  - Starting Navigation
    82
  - During Navigation
    83
- Security Settings
  
  84
- Homelink® Universal Transceiver
  
  85
  - About Homelink
    85
  - Programming Homelink
    85
- Software Updates
  
  86
  - Loading New Software
    86
  - Viewing Release Notes
    86
- Mobile App
  
  87
  - Model S Mobile App
    87
Charging

88
- Electric Vehicle Components
  
  89
  - High Voltage Components
    89
  - Mobile Charging Equipment
    90
  - High Power Wall Connector
    90
- Battery Information
  
  91
  - About the Battery
    91
  - Battery Care
    91
- Charging Model S
  
  92
  - Opening the Charge Port
    92
  - Plugging in
    92
  - During Charging
    92
  - Stopping Charging
    92
  - Charge Port Light
    93
  - Changing Charge Settings
    94
  - Charging Status
    95
Maintenance

96
- Maintenance Schedule
  
  97
- Tire Care and Maintenance
  
  98
  - Maintaining Tire Pressures
    98
  - Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
    99
  - Replacing Tires and Wheels
    100
  - Using Tire Chains
    101
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring
    101
- Temporary Tire Repair
  
  103
  - Tire Repair Kit
    103
  - Inflating with Sealant and Air
    104
  - Inflating with Air Only
    105
  - Replacing the Sealant Canister
    106
- Cleaning
  
  107
- Wiper Blades and Washer Jets
  
  110
  - Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades
    110
  - Cleaning Washer Jets
    110
- Fluid Reservoirs
  
  111
  - Removing the Maintenance Panel
    111
  - Checking Battery Coolant
    111
  - Checking Brake Fluid
    112
  - Topping up Washer Fluid
    113
- Fuses
  
  114
- Fuse Box 4
  
  118
- Jacking and Lifting
  
  118
  - Jacking Procedure
    118
  - Parts and Accessories
    119
Specifications

120
- Identification Labels
  120
  - Vehicle Identification Number
    121
- Identification Labels
  
  121
- Vehicle Loading
  
  122
  - Load Capacity Labeling
    122
  - Calculating Load Limits
    123
  - Towing a Trailer
    123
- Dimensions and Weights
  
  124
  - Exterior Dimensions
    124
  - Weights
    124
- Subsystems
  
  125
  - Suspension
    126
  - Battery - 12V
    126
  - Battery - High Voltage
    126
- Wheels and Tires
  
  127
  - Wheel Specifications
    127
  - Wheel Alignment Values
    127
  - Tire Specifications
    128
  - Understanding Tire Markings
    129
- Roadside Assistance
  
  131
  - About Roadside Assistance
    131
  - About Roadside Assistance
    132
  - Instructions for Transporters
    133
- Consumer Information
  
  135
  - Disclaimers
    136
    
    Quality Control
    136
    
    Vehicle Telematics/Data Recorders
    136
  - Reporting Concerns
    137
    
    Contacting Tesla
    137

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