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MODEL SOWNER’S MANUAL (EU)

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Overview............................................ 2Interior Overview........................................................................ 2Exterior Overview.......................................................................3

Opening and Closing.....................4Doors............................................................................................... 4

Keyless Locking and Unlocking4Using the Key4Using Exterior Door Handles5Using Interior Door Handles6Interior Locking and Unlocking6Child-protection Lock6Drive-away Locking6Walk-away Locking6Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work7Opening Interior Doors with No Power7

Windows........................................................................................ 8Opening and Closing8Locking Rear Windows8

Rear Trunk..................................................................................... 9Opening9Closing9Adjusting the Opening Height9Interior Release10Opening with No Power10

Front Trunk................................................................................... 11Opening11Closing11Interior Emergency Release12Opening with No Power12

Glove Box..................................................................................... 13Opening and Closing13

Sunroof..........................................................................................14Opening and Closing14

Cup Holders................................................................................. 15Opening and Closing15

Seating and SafetyRestraints......................................... 16Front and Rear Seats............................................................... 16

Correct Driving Position16Adjusting the Driver’s Seat16Folding Rear Seats17Raising Rear Seats17Head Supports17Seat Covers17

Seat Belts......................................................................................18Wearing Seat Belts18Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant18Seat Belt Pre-tensioners19Testing Seat Belts19Seat Belt Warnings20

Child Safety Seats..................................................................... 21Guidelines for Seating Children21Choosing a Child Safety Seat21Seating Larger Children23Installing Child Safety Seats23Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats23Installing ISOFIXChild Seats24Attaching Upper Tether Straps25Testing a Child Safety Seat25Warnings - Child Safety Seats26

Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats............................. 27Usage Restrictions27Opening27Folding27Seating a Child29Warnings - Tesla Child Seats30

Airbags.......................................................................................... 31Location of Airbags31How the Airbags Work32Types of Airbags32Disabling the Passenger Front Airbag33Inflation Effects34Airbag Warning Indicator34Airbag Warnings34

Driving.............................................. 35Driver Profiles............................................................................ 35

Creating a Driver Profile35Restoring a Driver’s Profile35Saved Driver Settings35

Steering Wheel..........................................................................36Adjusting Position36Adjusting Sensitivity36Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons36Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons37Using Voice Commands37Horn38

Mirrors...........................................................................................39Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors39Rear View Mirror39

Starting and Powering Off................................................... 40Starting Model S40Powering Off40

Gears.............................................................................................. 41Shifting Gears41Leaving Model S in Neutral - Tow Mode41

Instrument Panel.......................................................................42Instrument Panel Overview42Indicator Lights43

Lights............................................................................................ 47Controlling Lights47Headlight High Beams49Headlights After Exit49Cornering Lights49Turn Signals50Hazard Warning Flashers50

Wipers and Washers................................................................ 51Wipers51Washers51

Park Assist...................................................................................52How Park Assist Works52Visual and Audio Feedback52Controlling Audible Feedback52Limitations and False Warnings52Other Parking Aids53

Trip Information........................................................................54Displaying Trip Information54

Getting Maximum Range.......................................................55Driving Tips to Maximize Range55Saving Energy55

Brakes........................................................................................... 56Braking Systems56Brake Wear56Regenerative Braking57Parking Brake57

Traction Control........................................................................58How It Works58

Cruise Control............................................................................59Operating Cruise Control59Changing the Cruising Speed59Canceling and Resuming60

Hill Start Assist........................................................................... 61Rear View Camera................................................................... 62

Camera Location62

Using the Touchscreen.............. 63Touchscreen Overview.......................................................... 63

The Big Picture63

Controls........................................................................................65Controlling Model S Features65

Settings........................................................................................ 67Customizing Model S67

Climate Controls.......................................................................70Overview of Climate Controls70Customizing Climate Control71Ventilation72Climate Control Operating Tips72

Smart Air Suspension............................................................. 73Manual Height Adjustments73Automatic Height Adjustments73Jack Mode73

Media and Audio.......................................................................74Overview74AM and FM Radio Services74DAB Radio Services74Internet Radio75Media Settings75Favorites76My Music & Devices76USB Connections7712V Power Socket77

Phone............................................................................................ 78Bluetooth®Compatibility78Pairing a Bluetooth Phone78Importing Contacts78Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone78Connecting to a Paired Phone79Making a Phone Call79Receiving a Phone Call79In Call Options79

Maps and Navigation..............................................................80Overview80Using Maps80Starting Navigation80During Navigation80Favorite Destinations81

Security Settings...................................................................... 82About the Security System82

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.......................................83

About HomeLink®83Programming HomeLink®83

Connecting to Wi-Fi................................................................84Software Updates.................................................................... 85

Loading New Software85Viewing Release Notes85

Mobile App..................................................................................86Model S Mobile App86

Charging.......................................... 87Electric Vehicle Components.............................................. 87

High Voltage Components87Charging Equipment88

Battery Information.................................................................89About the Battery89Battery Care89

Charging Model S.................................................................... 90Opening the Charge Port90Plugging In90During Charging91Stopping Charging91Charge Port Light91Changing Charge Settings92Charging Status93

Maintenance...................................94Maintenance Schedule........................................................... 94

Service Intervals94Daily Checks94Monthly Checks94Fluid Replacement Intervals94High Voltage Safety94

Tire Care and Maintenance...................................................95Maintaining Tire Pressures95Inspecting and Maintaining Tires96Replacing Tires and Wheels97Using Tire Chains98Tire Pressure Monitoring98

Temporary Tire Repair......................................................... 100Tire Repair Kit100Inflating with Sealant and Air101Inflating with Air Only102Replacing the Sealant Canister103

Cleaning..................................................................................... 104Cleaning the Exterior104Cleaning the Interior105Polishing, Touch Up, and Body Repair106Using a Car Cover106Floor Mats106

Wiper Blades and Washer Jets......................................... 107Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades107Cleaning Washer Jets108

Fluid Reservoirs...................................................................... 109Removing the Maintenance Panel109Checking Battery Coolant109Checking Brake Fluid110Topping Up Washer Fluid111

Fuses............................................................................................. 112Fuse Box Locations112Replacing a Fuse112Fuse Box 1113Fuse Box 2115Fuse Box 3117Fuse Box 4118

Jacking and Lifting..................................................................119Jacking Procedure119

Parts and Accessories...........................................................120Parts, Accessories, and Modifications120Body Repairs120

Specifications................................ 121Identification Labels................................................................121

Vehicle Identification Number121

Vehicle Loading....................................................................... 122Load Capacity Labeling122Calculating Load Limits123Towing a Trailer123

Dimensions and Weights..................................................... 124Exterior Dimensions124Weights124

Subsystems............................................................................... 125Motor125Transmission125Steering125Brakes126Suspension126Battery - 12V126Battery - High Voltage127

Wheels and Tires.....................................................................128Wheel Specifications128Wheel Alignment Values128Tire Specifications129Understanding Tire Markings130

Roadside Assistance..................132About Roadside Assistance................................................ 132

Contacting Roadside Assistance132Regional Roadside Assistance Numbers132

Instructions for Transporters............................................. 134Use a Flatbed Only134Disable Self-Leveling (air suspension vehicles only)134Activate Tow Mode134Connect the Tow Chain135Pull Onto the Trailer and Secure the Wheels135

Consumer Information..............136Disclaimers................................................................................ 136

Vehicle Telematics/Data Recorders136Quality Control136About this Owner Information136

Reporting Concerns...............................................................138Contacting Tesla138

Contents

1. Interior doors (Using Interior DoorHandles on page 6)

2. High beams (Headlight High Beams onpage 49), Turn signals (Turn Signals onpage 50), Wipers and washers (Wipersand Washers on page 51).

3. Cruise control (Cruise Control on page59)

4. Steering wheel buttons - left (Using LeftSteering Wheel Buttons on page 36)

5. Instrument panel (Instrument PanelOverview on page 42)

6. Steering wheel buttons - right (UsingRight Steering Wheel Buttons on page37)

7. Gear selector (Shifting Gears on page41)

8. Touchscreen (Touchscreen Overview onpage 63)

9. Glove box button (Glove Box on page13)

10. Power window switches (Opening andClosing on page 8)

11. Exterior mirror adjustment switches(Mirrors on page 39)

12. Seats (Front and Rear Seats on page16)

13. Steering column adjuster (Steering Wheelon page 36)

14. Horn (Horn on page 38)15. Brakes (Brakes on page 56)16. Hazard warning lights (Hazard Warning

Flashers on page 50)17. Cabin climate control (Climate Controls

on page 70)18. Cup holders (Cup Holders on page 15)

Overview

2 Model S Owner's Manual

1. Exterior lights (Lights on page 47)2. Door handles (Using Exterior Door

Handles on page 5)3. Sunroof (Sunroof on page 14)4. Charge port (Charging Model S on page

90)5. Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 39)6. Front trunk (Front Trunk on page 11)7. Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on

page 128)8. Rear view camera (Rear View Camera on

page 62)9. Rear trunk/liftgate (Rear Trunk on page

9)10. Parking sensors (Park Assist on page

52)

Overview

Overview 3

Keyless Locking and UnlockingModel S has sensors that can recognize thepresence of a key. The sensors have a rangeof approximately one metre.

If Model S is equipped with the optional techpackage, walking up to Model S when youhave your key with you automatically unlocksthe doors. Similarly, open the trunk by justwalking up to Model S with your key, thenpressing the switch located under the trunk’sexterior handle.

Press a door handle, and it extends. Or, if theAUTO-PRESENT HANDLES setting is turnedon (see Using Exterior Door Handles on page5), door handles extend automatically.

If you turn on the walk-away locking settingusing the touchscreen, Model S locks whenyou walk away carrying your key with you(see Walk-away Locking on page 6).

Warning: To avoid any possibility ofinterference between a pacemaker andthe keyless system's antennas, peoplewith implanted pacemakers shouldensure their pacemaker is kept at least 22cm away from any keyless drive antennamounted in Model S. Antenna locationsare shown below:

1. Center of the rear bumper.2. Under the rear seats.3. Center console.4. Leftmost side of the dashboard.5. Rightmost side of the dashboard.6. Right Hand Drive vehicles only - at

the base of the left (passenger side)windshield wiper.

7. Left Hand Drive vehicles only - at thebase of the right (passenger side)windshield wiper.

8. Center of the front trunk.

Using the KeyTo quickly familiarize yourself with the key,think of the key as a miniature version ofModel S, with the Tesla badge representing

the front. The key has three buttons that feellike softer areas on the surface.

1. Trunk

• Double-click to open the rear trunk.• If Model S is equipped with a powered

liftgate, double-click to close the reartrunk. You can also single-click tostop the liftgate when it is moving.

2. Lock/Unlock All

• Double-click to unlock doors and therear trunk. Hazard warning lights flashtwice and door handles extend.

• Single-click to lock doors and trunks(all doors and trunks must be closed).Hazard warning lights flash once anddoor handles retract.

3. Front trunk (also called the “frunk”)

• Double-click to open the front trunk.

You do not need to point the key at Model S,but you must be within operating range(which varies depending on the strength ofthe key’s battery). If Model S is unable todetect the key, the touchscreen displays amessage indicating that a key is not inside.Place the key where Model S can best detectit, which is below the 12V power socket (see Key Not Inside on page 40).

Radio equipment on a similar frequency canaffect the key. If this happens, move the keyat least 30 cm away from other electronicdevices (phone, laptop, etc). If the key doesnot work, you may need to change its battery.If the key’s battery is discharged, you canopen Model S by following the unlockingprocedure. See Unlocking When the KeyDoesn't Work on page 7.

Opening and Closing


Caution: Remember to bring the key withyou when you drive. Although you candrive Model S away from its key, you willbe unable to power it back on after itpowers off.

Caution: Protect the key from impact,high temperatures, and damage fromliquids. Avoid contact with solvents,waxes and abrasive cleaners.

Replacing the Key Battery

The key’s battery lasts for approximately ayear. When the battery is low, a messagedisplays on the instrument panel. Follow thesesteps to replace it:

1. Place the key, button side down, on a softsurface.

2. Release the battery using a small flatbladed tool.

3. Remove the battery by pushing it towardthe center of the key to release it from thefront retaining clips.

4. Insert the new battery (type CR2032) withthe ‘+’ side facing up. Avoid touching theflat surfaces of the battery, and wipe thebattery clean before fitting. Finger markscan reduce battery life.

5. Align the battery, then press the key andbattery together until they snap intoplace.

Getting More Keys

If you lose a key or require an additional one,contact Tesla. Model S can recognize up tothree keys.

When ordering a new key for Model S, take allavailable keys with you for reprogramming.

Using Exterior Door HandlesA light press on a door handle extends it,provided Model S detects a valid key nearby.

If Model S is equipped with the optional techpackage, you can set the door handles toextend automatically whenever you approachthe driver’s side carrying the key. On thetouchscreen, touch Controls > Settings >Vehicle > Auto-Present Handles > On.

Insert your hand into the handle and pull toopen the door.

Door handles retract if you do not use themwithin one minute after they extend. Justpress a handle to extend it again. Doorhandles also retract a minute after the lastdoor closes, when Model S begins moving,and when you lock Model S.

Note: To preserve battery life, Model S isdesigned to temporarily disable the Auto-Present Handles feature when:

• The key has been out of range for morethan 48 hours.

• The key remains within range for fiveminutes after all doors have been closed.

In these cases, extend the handles bytouching the driver’s door handle or pressingthe unlock button on the key. There is no needto reset the setting. The next time youapproach Model S, provided the aboveconditions do not apply, handles automaticallyextend.

Whenever a door is open, the DoorOpen indicator displays on theinstrument panel. The image of theModel S on the touchscreen Controlswindow also shows which door ortrunk is open.

Opening and Closing

Opening and Closing 5

Using Interior Door HandlesPull the interior door handle toward you toopen the door.

Note: To prevent children from opening reardoors using the interior handles, use thetouchscreen, Controls > Settings > Vehicle >Child Protection Lock, to turn on the child-protection locks (see Child-protection Lock onpage 6).

Interior Locking and UnlockingFrom inside Model S, you can use thetouchscreen to lock or unlock doors andtrunks, provided a valid key is inside thevehicle. Touch Controls > Lock/Unlock. Thecurrent lock status displays on the bottom leftof the instrument panel.

Note: If a door or trunk is still open when youlock Model S, it locks when you close it.

Child-protection LockModel S has child-protection locks on the reardoors and liftgate to prevent them from beingopened using interior handles. Use thetouchscreen to turn child protection locks onor off. Touch Controls > Settings > Vehicle >Child Protection Lock.

Note: It is recommended that you turn child-protection locks on whenever children areseated in the rear seats.

Drive-away LockingModel S can automatically lock all doors(including the trunks) whenever your drivingspeed exceeds 8 km/h. To turn this feature onor off, touch Controls > Settings > Vehicle >Drive-Away Door Lock.

Walk-away LockingIf Model S is equipped with the optional techpackage, Model S doors and trunks canautomatically lock whenever you walk awaycarrying the key.

To turn this feature on or off, touch Controls >Settings > Vehicle > Walk-Away Door Lock.

Note: If all doors are closed and you double-click the key to unlock Model S, walk-awaylocking is temporarily suspended until thenext time you use the key to lock Model S.This allows you to keep Model S unlocked inyour garage.

Opening and Closing


Unlocking When the Key Doesn'tWorkIf Model S does not unlock when you walk upto it, or when you press the unlock button onyour key, the key’s battery may be dead. Ifthis is the case, you can still unlock and driveModel S.

To unlock Model S (and disable the securityalarm), first position the key near the base ofthe passenger side windshield wiper, asshown. Then press the passenger door handle.

To drive Model S, place the key against thecenter console, immediately below the 12Vpower outlet, then press and hold the brakepedal to turn Model S on.

For instructions on how to replace the key’sbattery, see Replacing the Key Battery onpage 5.

Note: It is important to position the key in thecorrect position. If Model S doesn't unlock, tryadjusting the position of the key.

Note: Unlocking Model S using this methoddisables walk-away locking. You mustmanually re-enable walk-away locking afterreplacing the key’s battery.

Opening Interior Doors with NoPowerIf Model S has no electrical power, front doorsopen as usual using the interior door handles.To open the rear doors, fold back the edge ofthe carpet below the rear seats to expose themechanical release cable. Pull the mechanicalrelease cable toward the center.

Opening and Closing


Opening and ClosingPress down on a switch to lower theassociated window all the way down. Windowswitches operate at two levels. To lower awindow partially, hold the switch and releasewhen the window is at the desired position.

Similarly, pull a switch to raise the associatedwindow. This also operates at two levels—when raising, hold the switch and releasewhen the window is at the desired position.

Warning: Before closing a power window,it is the driver’s responsibility to ensurethat all occupants, especially children, donot have any body parts extendedthrough the window’s opening. Failure todo so can cause serious injury.

Warning: When leaving Model S, alwaystake your key with you. Leaving the keyin Model S allows all doors, windows, andcontrols to be fully operational and cancause hazardous, unauthorized orunintentional use of Model S.

Locking Rear WindowsTo prevent passengers from using the rearwindow switches, press the rear window lockswitch. The switch light turns on. To unlockrear windows, press the switch again.

Warning: To ensure safety, it isrecommended that you lock the rearwindows whenever children are seated inthe rear seats.

Warning: Never leave childrenunattended in Model S.

Opening and Closing


OpeningTo open the rear trunk, do one of thefollowing:

• Touch Controls > Trunk on thetouchscreen.

• Double-click the Trunk button on the key.• Press the switch located under the

exterior handle (if not equipped with theoptional tech package, you must firstunlock Model S).

When the liftgate is open, theinstrument panel displays the DoorOpen indicator light. The image ofthe Model S on the touchscreenControls window also displays theopen trunk.

To stop a powered liftgate while it is moving,single-click the Trunk button on the key. Then,when you double-click the Trunk button, itmoves again, but in the opposite direction(provided it was not almost entirely open orclosed when you stopped it). For example, ifyou single-click to stop the liftgate while it isopening, when you double-click, it closes.

To open the trunk in the unlikely situation inwhich Model S has no electrical power, see Opening with No Power on page 10.

ClosingTo close the trunk, pull down on the liftgateand push firmly, ensuring it is fully closed.

If Model S is equipped with the optional techpackage, you can close the powered liftgateby:

• Double-clicking the trunk button on thekey.

• Touch Controls > Trunk on thetouchscreen.

• Pressing the switch located on theunderside of the liftgate (see Adjustingthe Opening Height on page 9).

If a powered liftgate senses an obstructionwhen closing, it automatically opens andsounds two chimes. Remove the obstructionand try closing it again. If it cannot close thesecond time, powered operation istemporarily disabled. Manually closing itrestores powered operation.

Note: The power closing feature is alsotemporarily disabled if you leave the poweredliftgate open for more than an hour.

Adjusting the Opening HeightIf Model S is equipped with a powered liftgate,you can adjust its opening height to make iteasier to reach:

1. Open the liftgate, then lower it to thedesired opening height.

2. Press and hold the button on theunderside of the liftgate for two secondsuntil you hear a confirmation beep.

3. Confirm that you have set it to the desiredheight by closing the liftgate, thenreopening it.

Opening and Closing


Interior ReleaseTo open the trunk from inside Model S, pressthe interior release switch and push theliftgate up.

If Model S is equipped with the optional techpackage, you do not need to push it up. Whenyou press the release switch, it opens, andwhen you pull the switch, it closes.

Note: The interior release switch is disabled ifthe child-protection locks are turned on (see Child-protection Lock on page 6), or ifModel S is moving.

Opening with No PowerIf Model S has no electrical power, you canopen the rear trunk from inside. Use themechanical release cable located on theunderside of the liftgate, next to the interiorlight.

1. Remove the cover by pulling its loweredge very firmly toward you.

2. Pull the cable to release the latch.3. Push the liftgate open.

Opening and Closing


OpeningTo open the front trunk:

• Touch Controls > Front Trunk on thetouchscreen, or double-click the fronttrunk button on the key.

• Pull the hood up.

The door open indicator displays onthe instrument panel when the fronttrunk is open. The image of theModel S on the touchscreen Controlswindow also displays the open trunk.

To open the front trunk in the unlikelysituation in which Model S has no electricalpower, see Opening with No Power on page12.

ClosingThe Model S body is made of lightweightaluminum. Therefore, the hood is not heavyenough to latch under its own weight andapplying pressure on the front edge or centerof the hood can cause damage. To close thehood:

• Lower the hood fully until it touches thelatch.

• Placing both hands on the front of thehood in the areas shown, press downfirmly to engage the latches.

• Lift the front edge of the hood to ensure itis fully closed.

Caution: To prevent damage:

• Apply pressure only to the greenareas illustrated above. Applyingpressure to the red areas can causedamage.

• Do not close the hood with one hand- this applies concentrated force inone area and can result in a dent orcrease.

• Do not apply pressure to the leadingedge of the hood - this can creasethe edge.

• Do not slam or drop the hood.

Warning: Do not drive with the hoodsecured by the secondary catch alone.

Opening and Closing


Interior Emergency ReleaseAn interior release button inside the fronttrunk allows a person locked inside to get out.This release button is active wheneverModel S is stationary.

Press the interior release button to open thefront trunk, then push up on the hood.

Note: The button glows for several hours aftera brief exposure to ambient light.

Opening with No PowerIf Model S has no electrical power, or if youare unable to open the front trunk using thetouchscreen or key, pull the mechanicalrelease lever located below the glove box.This releases the primary catch.

Then push down on the secondary catch leverand lift the hood. You may need to push thehood down slightly to release the pressureagainst the secondary catch.

Opening and Closing


Opening and ClosingTo open the glove box, press the switchlocated to the right of the touchscreen. If youleave the glove box open for five minutes, itslight automatically turns off.

Note: The glove box locks whenever Model Sis locked externally, using the key or walk-away locking. It does not lock when Model S islocked using the touchscreen.

Warning: When driving, keep the glovebox closed to prevent injury to apassenger if a collision or sudden stopoccurs.

Opening and Closing


Opening and ClosingIf your Model S is equipped with a sunroof,touch Controls > Sunroof on the touchscreento operate it. Drag, or tap on, the sunroofslider bar, or touch the image of the sunroofand drag it. The sunroof moves to theselected position.

Touch OPEN once to open the sunroof to itscomfort position (80% open to minimize windnoise). Or, move the sunroof to the comfortposition by dragging the slider bar to theindent position. If you find wind noise (whichvaries depending on driving speed) excessive,even with the sunroof in the comfort position,open a window slightly.

Touch OPEN twice to open the sunroof fully.

Touch CLOSE to fully close the sunroof.

If the sunroof’s safety mechanism detects anyobstruction, it does not close. If, afterremoving the obstruction, it still does notclose, touch and hold CLOSE to override thesunroof’s anti-trap mechanism.

Touch VENT to open the sunroof slightly.

To stop the sunroof from moving at any time,touch the image of the sunroof.

Warning: Do not allow occupants toextend any part of their body through thesunroof. Doing so can cause serious injuryfrom flying debris, tree branches, or otherobstructions.

Warning: Before closing the sunroof,ensure that occupants, especiallychildren, do not have any body partextended through the sunroof opening.Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

Caution: Remove snow and ice beforeopening the sunroof. Opening a sunroofcovered in snow and ice can causedamage.

Caution: Do not carry objects in Model Sthat protrude through the sunroof. Doingso can damage the sunroof’s seals andanti-trap mechanism.

Opening and Closing


Opening and ClosingTo expose a cup holder, slide back thearmrest.

Opening and Closing


Correct Driving PositionThe seat, head support, seat belt and airbagswork together to maximize your safety. Usingthese correctly ensures greater protection.

Position the seat so you can wear the seat beltcorrectly, while being as far away from thefront airbag as possible:

1. Sit upright with both feet on the floor andthe seat back reclined no more than 30degrees.

2. Make sure you can easily reach the pedalsand that your arms are slightly bent whenholding the steering wheel. Your chestshould be at least 25 cm from the centerof the airbag cover.

3. Place the shoulder section of the seat beltmid-way between your neck and yourshoulder. Fit the lap section of the belttightly across your hips, not across yourstomach.

Model S seats include integrated headsupports that cannot be adjusted or removed.

Adjusting the Driver’s Seat

1. Adjust lumbar support.2. Adjust backrest.3. Move seat forward/backward.4. Adjust the seat’s height and tilt angle.

Warning: Do not adjust seats whiledriving. Doing so increases the risk of acollision.

Warning: Riding in a moving vehicle withthe seat back reclined can result inserious injuries in a collision, as you couldslide under the lap belt or be propelledinto the seat belt. Ensure your seat backis reclined no more than 30 degrees whenthe vehicle is moving.

Seating and Safety Restraints


Folding Rear SeatsModel S has a split rear seat that can foldforward.

Before folding, remove items from the seatsand the rear foot well. To allow the rear seatbacks to fold completely flat, you may need tomove the front seats forward.

To fold a rear seat, press the correspondinglever and fold the seat forward.

Raising Rear SeatsBefore raising a rear seat, make sure that theseat belts are not trapped behind thebackrest.

Pull the seat back upward until it locks intoplace.

To confirm that the seat back is locked in theupright position, try pulling it forward.

Warning: Always ensure the seat backsare locked in their upright position.Failure to do so increases the risk ofinjury.

Head SupportsSeats include integrated head supports thatcannot be adjusted or removed.

Seat CoversDo not use seat covers on Model S. Doing socould restrict deployment of the side air bagsif an accident occurs. It can also reduce theaccuracy of the occupant detection system.


Seating and Safety Restraints 17

Wearing Seat BeltsUsing seat belts and child safety seats is themost effective way to protect occupants if acollision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat beltis required by law in most jurisdictions.

Both the driver and passenger seats areequipped with three-point inertia reel seatbelts. Inertia reel belts are automaticallytensioned to allow occupants to movecomfortably during normal driving conditions.

The seat belt reel automatically locks toprevent movement of occupants if Model Sexperiences a force associated with hardacceleration, braking, cornering, or an impactin a collision.

The seat belt reminder on theinstrument panel alerts you if a seatbelt for an occupied seat is notfastened. If the belt remainsunfastened, the reminder flashes andan intermittent chime sounds. If alloccupants are buckled up and thereminder stays on, re-fasten seatbelts to ensure they are correctlylatched. Also remove any heavyobjects (such as a briefcase) from anunoccupied seat. If the reminderlight continues to stay on, contactTesla.

To Fasten a Belt

1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat (see Correct Driving Position on page 16).

2. Draw the belt out smoothly, ensuring thebelt lays flat across the pelvis, chest andmid-point of your collar bone, betweenthe neck and shoulder.

3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle andpress together until you hear a clickindicating it is locked in place.

4. Pull the belt to check that it is securelyfastened.

5. Pull the diagonal part of the belt towardthe reel to remove excess slack.

To Release a Belt

Hold the belt near the buckle to prevent thebelt from retracting too quickly, then pressthe button on the buckle. The belt retractsautomatically. Ensure there is no obstructionthat prevents the belt from fully retracting.The belt should not hang loose. If a seat beltdoes not fully retract, contact Tesla.

Wearing Seat Belts When PregnantDo not put the lap or shoulder sections of theseat belt over the abdominal area. Wear thelap section of the belt as low as possibleacross the hips, not the waist. Position theshoulder portion of the belt between thebreasts and to the side of the abdomen.Consult your doctor for specific guidance.

Warning: Never place anything betweenyou and the seat belt to cushion theimpact in the event of an accident.



Seat Belt Pre-tensionersThe front seat belts are equipped withpre‑tensioners that work in conjunction withthe airbags in a severe frontal collision. Thepre‑tensioners automatically retract both theseat belt anchor and the seat belt webbing,reducing slack in both the lap and diagonalportions of the belts, resulting in reducedforward movement of the occupant.

If the pre-tensioners and airbags did notactivate in an impact, this does not mean theymalfunctioned. It usually means that thestrength or type of force needed to activatethem was not present.

Warning: Once the seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated, theymust be replaced. After any accident,have the airbags, seat belt pre-tensionersand any associated components checkedand, if necessary, replaced.

Testing Seat BeltsTo confirm that seat belts are operatingcorrectly, perform these three simple checkson each seat belt.

1. With the seat belt fastened, give thewebbing nearest the buckle a quick pull.The buckle should remain securely locked.

2. With the belt unfastened, unreel thewebbing to its limit. Check that unreelingis free from snags, and visually check thewebbing for wear. Allow the webbing toretract, checking that retraction is smoothand complete.

3. With the webbing half unreeled, hold thetongue plate and pull forward quickly. Themechanism should lock automatically andprevent further unreeling.

If a seat belt fails any of these tests, contactTesla immediately.

For information about cleaning seat belts, see Seat Belts on page 105.



Seat Belt WarningsWarning: Seat belts should be worn by alloccupants at all times, even if driving fora very short distance. Failure to do soincreases the risk of injury or death if anaccident occurs.

Warning: Secure small children in asuitable child safety seat (see Choosing aChild Safety Seat on page 21). Alwaysfollow the child safety seatmanufacturer's instructions wheninstalling.

Warning: Ensure that all seat belts areworn correctly. An improperly worn seatbelt increases the risk of injury or death ifan accident occurs.

Warning: Do not wear seat belts overhard, fragile or sharp items in clothing,such as pens, keys, eyeglasses, etc. Thepressure from the seat belt on such itemscan cause injury.

Warning: Seat belts should not be wornwith any part of the strap twisted.

Warning: Each seat belt assembly mustbe used by one occupant only. It isdangerous to put a seat belt around achild being carried on an occupant’s lap.

Warning: Seat belts that have been wornin an accident must be inspected orreplaced by Tesla, even if damage to theassembly is not obvious.

Warning: Seat belts that show signs ofwear (such as fraying), or have been cutor damaged in any way, must be replacedby Tesla.

Warning: Avoid contaminating a seatbelt’s components with any chemicals,liquids, grit, dirt or cleaning products. If aseat belt fails to retract or latch into thebuckle, it must be replaced immediately.Contact Tesla.

Warning: Do not make modifications oradditions that can prevent a seat beltmechanism from taking up slack, or thatcan prevent a seat belt from beingadjusted to remove slack. A slack beltgreatly reduces occupant protection.

Warning: Do not make modifications thatcan interfere with the operation of a seatbelt, or that can cause a seat belt tobecome inoperable.

Warning: When seat belts are not in use,they should be fully retracted and not

hanging loose. If a seat belt does not fullyretract, contact Tesla.



Guidelines for Seating ChildrenYou must restrain infants and small children using a child safety seat appropriate for the child’sage, weight, and size. Never seat a child in a child safety seat or a booster seat on the frontpassenger seat when the airbag is activated. To disable the front passenger seat airbag, see Disabling the Passenger Front Airbag on page 33. Carefully follow the instructions provided bythe manufacturer of the child safety seat.

If your Model S is equipped with the optional Tesla built-in rear facing child seats, these seats arechild safety seats and are designed only for children within a specific height and weight range(see ).

Choosing a Child Safety SeatRefer to the tables below for guidelines on the type of seat belt installed and ISOFIX installedchild restraint you should use based on the weight of the child.

Seat Belt Installed Child Restraints

Mass Group Front Passenger Rear Outboard Rear Centre

Group 0 up to 10 kg L U U

Group 0+ up to 13 kg L U U

Group 1 9 - 18 kg UF* U, UF U, UF

Group II 15 - 25 kg UF* U, UF U, UF

Group III 22 - 36 kg UF* U, UF U, UF

U: Universal rear facing child restraint

UF: Universal forward facing child restraint

L: Suitable for these particular child restraints - Maxi-Cosi Cabrio/Cabriofix E4 04443517 orTakata Mini E4 04443717

*: Seat must be placed in rearmost highest position.

NOTE: Attach booster seats using seat belts only (do not use ISOFIX).



ISOFIX Installed Child Restraints

Mass Group Size Class Fixture

RearOutboard

ISOFIXPosition

Rear CentreISOFIXPosition*

Group 0 up to 10 kg E R1 IL IL

Group 0+ up to 13 kg

E R1 ILA, C IL

D R2 ILA IL

C R3 ILA, B IL

Group 1 9 - 18 kg

D R2 IL IL

C R3 IL IL

B F2 IUF, ILB IUF

B1 F2x IUF, ILB, D IUF

A F3 IUF, ILD IUF

IL: Suitable for any semi-universal child restraint (any rear or forward facing restraint withsupport leg)

IUF: Suitable for any universal child restraint (forward facing with tether)ARecommendation: Takata Mini E4 04443717BRecommendation: Takata Midi E4 04444204CRecommendation: Maxi-cosi Cabriofix/Easyfix E4 04443517DRecommendation: Maxi-cosi Pearl/familyfix E4 043908

*The rear center ISOFIX seating position is not available on all vehicles.

Note: If the combined weight of the child and the child safety seat is over 29 kg, Teslarecommends attaching the safety seat using the seat belt and upper tether strap. In addition tosafety, this has the added benefit of ensuring the seat belt reminder does not stay lit. Alwaysfollow the seat belt manufacturer’s instructions when installing child safety seats.



Seating Larger ChildrenIf a child is too large to fit into a child safetyseat, but too small to safely fit into thestandard seat belts, use a booster seatappropriate for the child’s age and size.Carefully follow the manufacturer’sinstructions to secure the booster seat usingthe seat belts. Do not use the ISOFIX systemto secure booster seats, even in situationswhere the booster seat is equipped with theISOFIX system.

Installing Child Safety SeatsThere are two general methods used to installchild safety seats:

• Seat belt retained - these seats aresecured using the vehicle’s seat belts (see Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seatson page 23).

• ISOFIX retained - these seats can attachto anchor bars built into the vehicle’s rearseats (see Installing ISOFIX Child Seats onpage 24).

Check the child safety seat manufacturer’sinstructions and the table on Choosing a ChildSafety Seat on page 21 to determine whichinstallation method to use. Some child safetyseats can be installed using either method.Always follow the child safety seatmanufacturer’s instructions.

Installing Seat Belt Retained ChildSeatsFirst, make sure that the child falls into thecorrect weight range for the seat.

Avoid dressing the child in bulky clothing anddo not place any objects between the childand the restraint system.

Adjust harnesses for every child, every trip.

To securely hold child safety seats, allpassenger seating positions are equipped withan automatic locking retractor (ALR) that, bypulling the seat belt beyond the lengthneeded for a typical adult occupant, locks thebelt into place until the seat belt is unbuckledand the webbing is fully retracted. The ALRmechanism operates as a ratchet, winding inslack and preventing the seat belt fromextending any further until it has beencompletely rewound. When installing a childsafety seat, engage the belt's automaticlocking retractor by pulling the seat beltwebbing until it is fully extended. The ALRsystem engages only when the seat belt is atits maximum extension point.

Note: An automatic locking retractordisengages only when the seat belt isunbuckled and fully retracted. The belt canthen be worn as a normal belt, sliding freely inand out and locking tight only in anemergency. Once disengaged, the belt mustbe fully extended to re-engage the lockingmechanism whenever you install a child safetyseat.

Always follow the detailed instructionsprovided by the child safety seatmanufacturer. General guidelines are providedbelow.

1. Place the child safety seat in Model S, andfully extend the seat belt. Route andbuckle the seat belt in accordance withthe child safety seat manufacturer’sinstructions.



2. Allow the seat belt to retract, and removeall slack in the seat belt while firmlypushing the child safety seat into theModel S seat.

3. If the seat belt retained child safety seathas an upper tether, attach it to the backof the seat (see Attaching Upper TetherStraps on page 25).

Installing ISOFIX Child SeatsLower ISOFIX anchor positions are providedin the second-row seats and are locatedbetween the seat's back rest and rear cushion.The exact location of each anchor is identifiedby a child safety seat identification button,illustrated below. The button is located on theseat back, directly above its associatedanchor. Some Model S vehicles have twoISOFIX seating positions (outboard seatingpositions only) whereas others have three.

On vehicles with the center ISOFIX position,you can install two ISOFIX seats adjacent toeach other only if you install one of the seatson the right (passenger side) and the other inthe center, as illustrated below. To seat three

children, use a seat belt retained seat in thecenter position.

On vehicles without the center ISOFIXposition, install ISOFIX seats in the outboardseating positions only and always use a seatbelt retained seat in the center position.



To install a ISOFIX retained child safety seat,slide the safety seat latches onto the anchorbars until they click into place. Carefully readand follow the instructions provided by thechild safety seat manufacturer.

Once installed, test the security of theinstallation before seating a child. Attempt totwist the child safety seat from side to sideand try to pull it away from the seat, thencheck that the anchors are still securely inplace.

Attaching Upper Tether StrapsIf an upper tether strap is provided, attach itshook to the anchor point located on the backof the rear seats. Always position the strap sothat it runs over the center of the Model Shead support, except in cases where you areinstalling a ISOFIX retained child safety seat inthe center position—in this case, run the strapover the left hand side of the head support, asshown. Tighten according to the child safetyseat manufacturer’s instructions.

Note: To prevent the strap from moving fromside to side, the top of the head supportdeforms.

Testing a Child Safety SeatBefore seating a child, always make sure thechild safety seat is not loose:

1. Hold the child safety seat by the belt pathand try to slide the safety seat from sideto side and front to back.

2. If the seat moves more than 2.5 cm, it istoo loose. Tighten the belt or reconnectthe ISOFIX retained child safety seat.

3. If you are unable to reduce slack, try adifferent seat location or try another childsafety seat.



Warnings - Child Safety SeatsWarning: Never seat a child in a childsafety seat or a booster seat on the frontpassenger seat when the airbag isactivated. Doing so can cause seriousinjury or death.

Warning: Never use a rearward facingchild restraint on a seat protected by anactive airbag. Doing so can cause seriousinjury or death. Refer to the warning labellocated on the passenger side sun visor.

Warning: Do not use a forward facingchild safety seat until your child weighsover 9 kg and can sit independently. Upto the age of two, a child's spine and neckare not sufficiently developed to avoidinjury in a frontal impact.

Warning: Do not allow a baby or infant tobe held on a lap. All children should berestrained in an appropriate child safetyseat at all times.

Warning: To ensure children are safelyseated, follow all instructions provided inthis document and by the manufacturerof the child safety seat.

Warning: Children should ride in a rearfacing child safety seat using the seat’sintegrated 5-point harness for as long aspossible.

Warning: Do not use seat belt extenderswhen installing a child safety seat orbooster seat.

Warning: When seating larger children,make sure the child's head is supportedand the child’s seat belt is properlyadjusted and fastened. The shoulderportion of the belt must be away from theface and neck, and the lap portion mustnot be over the stomach.

Warning: Never attach two child safetyseats to one anchor point. In a collision,one anchor point may be incapable ofsecuring both seats.

Warning: Child restraint anchorages aredesigned to withstand only those loadsimposed by correctly fitted childrestraints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seatbelts,harnesses, or for attaching other items orequipment to the vehicle.

Warning: Always check harnesses andtether straps for damage and wear.

Warning: Do not use seat belt extenderson a seat belt that is being used to installa child safety seat or booster seat.

Warning: Never leave a child unattended,even if the child is secured in a childsafety seat.

Warning: Never use a child safety seatthat has been involved in an accident.Have the seat inspected or replaced as adescribed in the child safety seatmanufacturer’s instructions.



Usage RestrictionsThe Tesla built-in rear facing child seats arechild restraint systems and are approved toUnited Nations ECE Regulation R44.04standards for use by children in Mass Groups IIand III, weighing 15 - 36 kg. These seats mustonly be used for children who are between 3and 12 years old, and 98 - 135 cm tall.

Always ensure the top of the child’s headcannot contact the vehicle and that the childis seated comfortably with the seat beltspositioned and latched correctly. The child’spelvis must be held securely in place by thelap belt. Follow all instructions provided anddo not use supplemental child safety seats inthese seats.

Note: Whenever a child is seated in the Teslabuilt-in rear facing child seats, it isrecommended that you set the climate controlsystem to draw outside air into Model Sinstead of recirculating the air. This drawsmore air into the rear seating areas. See Customizing Climate Control on page 71.

Opening1. Remove the cover from the trunk floor

and pull the strap to lift the seat assemblyupward.

2. Push the seat assembly into position.

3. Undo the Velcro strap.

4. Pull the handle to release the headsupports from the seat back, then pull thehead supports toward you to unfold them.

5. Raise the seat back to the upright positionand push until it locks into position.Visually check to ensure that the retainingcatches are engaged.

6. Check that the seat back and seat baseare securely retained in the uprightposition by trying to pull the seat backtoward you.

FoldingCaution: Before folding the seats, fastenthe seat belts to prevent them fromgetting trapped in the seat mechanismand being damaged.



1. Pull the handle to release the seat backand pull the seat back fully forward.

2. Push the lever to release the headsupports from the seat back, then foldback onto the seat.

3. Secure the Velcro strap.

4. Pull the strap at the rear of the seat tofold the seat assembly into the trunk floor.

5. Replace the cover on the trunk floor.



Seating a ChildThe Tesla built-in rear facing child seats arechild restraint systems and are approved toUnited Nations ECE Regulation R44.04standards for use by children in Mass Groups IIand III, weighing 15 - 36 kg. These seats mustonly be used for children who are between 3and 12 years old, and 98 - 135 cm tall.

Always ensure the top of the child’s headcannot contact the vehicle and that the childis seated comfortably with the seat beltspositioned and latched correctly. The child’spelvis must be held securely in place by thelap belt. Follow all instructions provided anddo not use supplemental child safety seats inthese seats.

Note: Whenever a child is seated in the Teslabuilt-in rear facing child seats, it isrecommended that you set the climate controlsystem to draw outside air into Model Sinstead of recirculating the air. This drawsmore air into the rear seating areas. See Customizing Climate Control on page 71.

1. Position the child in the seat with armsthrough the loops of the seat belts.

2. Connect the two halves of the seat belttongue.

3. Insert the seat belt tongue latch into thebuckle and ensure it is securely fastened.

4. Adjust the shoulder belts so they run overthe top of the child’s shoulders and awayfrom the face.

5. Adjust the length of the buckle to ensurethe lower straps sit low on the child’spelvis. The child’s pelvis must be heldfirmly in place.

6. Pull the lower straps until the child issecurely held in the seat.

7. Slide the shoulder clips into place toensure the upper portion of the beltsremain positioned over the child’sshoulders.

To release, press the button on the buckle,and separate the two halves of the seatrestraint.



Warnings - Tesla Child SeatsWarning: The Tesla built-in rear facingseats are child restraint systems and areapproved to United Nations ECERegulation R44.04 standards for use bychildren in Mass Groups II and III,weighing 15 - 36 kg. These seats mustonly be used for children who arebetween 3 and 12 years old, and 98 - 135 cm tall, provided the top of thechild’s head can not contact the interior.

Warning: Do not use supplemental childrestraint systems, including booster seats,in the Tesla built-in rear facing child seats.

Warning: Always ensure that the top ofthe child’s head cannot touch the vehicleand that the child is seated comfortablywith the seat belts correctly fastened.

Warning: Follow all instructions and heedall warnings related to the Tesla built-inrear facing child seats. Failure to do socan compromise occupant safety.

Warning: Read all safety warnings andlabels attached to the seats.

Warning: Do not leave childrenunattended in Model S, even if the child issecured in a child safety seat or a Teslabuilt-in rear facing child seat. In hotweather, the interior temperature canreach dangerous levels that can result indehydration, serious injury or death.

Warning: Do not remove or replace thefabric on a Tesla built-in rear facing childseat. The covers are an integral part ofthe restraint’s performance and shouldnot be removed or replaced with anyother type than those supplied by Tesla.

Warning: If the Tesla built-in rear facingchild seats have been worn in anaccident, they must be inspected orreplaced by Tesla, even if damage is notobvious.

Warning: Before allowing a child to ride inthe Tesla built-in rear facing child seats,check that the seat is securely held in theupright position by trying to pull the seatback toward you.

Warning: Do not remove the built-in rearfacing child seats for any reason,including cleaning. To ensure safety ofoccupants, removal and installation mustbe performed by qualified Tesla servicetechnicians.

Warning: Do not make modifications oradditions that can interfere with theoperation of the Tesla built-in rear facingchild seats.

Warning: To prevent injury, ensure allloose items (bags, luggage, etc.) aresecured. In an accident, or during hardbraking and sharp turns, loose itemscould cause injury.



Location of AirbagsAirbags are located in the approximate areas shown here. Airbag warning information is printedon the sun visors.

1. Passenger knee airbag (not available in some market regions)2. Passenger front airbag3. Side airbags4. Curtain airbags5. Driver’s knee airbag (not available in some market regions)6. Driver’s front airbag



How the Airbags WorkInflation of airbags depends on the rate atwhich the vehicle’s cabin changes speed in acollision. The rate of deceleration determineswhether airbags inflate.

Airbags inflate instantly with considerableforce accompanied by a loud noise. Theinflated bag, together with the seat belts,limits movement of occupants to reduce therisk of injury.

Front airbags are not ordinarily designed toinflate in rear collisions, rollovers, minor frontor side collisions, heavy braking, or drivingover bumps and potholes. Therefore,significant superficial damage can occur tothe vehicle without the airbags inflating or,conversely, a relatively small amount ofstructural damage can cause airbags toinflate.

If you are planning to modify your vehicle fora person with disabilities in a way that mayaffect the airbag system, contact Tesla.

Types of Airbags

Advancedfrontairbags

The front airbags areadvanced airbags designed toreduce airbag related injuriesto children or small adults whoride in the front seats. On thedriver’s side, the front airbagworks with a seat positionsensor that adjusts theinflation level based on theseating position of theoccupant. For safety of infantsand small children, the frontpassenger airbag must bedisabled, as described below.

Kneeairbags

NOTE: Kneeairbags arenotavailable insomemarketregions.

Knee airbags and the frontairbags work together. Theknee airbags limit the forwardmotion of the front seatoccupants by restricting legmovement, therebypositioning the occupants sothat the front airbags workmore effectively.

Sideairbags

Side airbags protect thethorax region of the torso andthe pelvis. They inflate only ifa severe side impact occurs.Side airbags on the non-impacted side do not inflate.

Curtainairbags

Curtain airbags help protectthe head and typically inflateonly if a severe side impactoccurs, or if the vehicle rollsover. Curtain airbags on thenon-impacted side do notinflate.



Disabling the Passenger FrontAirbagWhen a child is seated in the front passengerseat (even when the child is seated in a childsafety seat or booster seat), you must disablethe passenger front airbag to prevent theairbag from injuring the child if a collisionoccurs.

Note: Rear seats are the preferred location forseating children in child safety seats.

To turn the passenger front airbag on or off,touch Controls > Settings > Safety & Security > Passenger Front Airbag.

The ON/OFF status of the passenger frontairbag displays in the upper right corner ofthe touchscreen. You can also turn thepassenger airbag on or off by touching thisindicator.

If the status shows the airbag as on, even ifyou have turned it off (or vice versa), contactTesla immediately.

Note: Model S has a capacitive touchscreenand may not respond to your touch if you arewearing standard gloves. If the touchscreen isnot responding, remove gloves or wear gloveswith conductive fingertips for use withcapacitive touchscreens.

Warning: Never seat a child in a childsafety seat or a booster seat on the frontpassenger seat when the airbag isactivated. Doing so can cause seriousinjury or death.

Warning: If the control for the passengerairbag does not appear to be functioning,do not seat a passenger in the front seat.Contact Tesla immediately to have thevehicle inspected and if necessary,repaired.

Warning: Do not use seat covers onModel S. Doing so could restrictdeployment of the side air bags if anaccident occurs.



Inflation EffectsWhen airbags inflate, a fine powder isreleased. This powder can irritate the skin andshould be thoroughly flushed from the eyesand from any cuts or abrasions.

After inflation, the airbags deflate to provide agradual cushioning effect for the occupantsand to ensure the driver’s forward vision is notobscured.

If airbags have inflated, or if your vehicle hasbeen in an accident, always have the airbags,seat belt pre-tensioners and any associatedcomponents checked and, if necessary,replaced by Tesla.

In a collision, in addition to the airbagsinflating:

• Doors unlock and the door handlesextend.

• Hazard warning lights turn on.• Interior lights turn on.• High voltage is disabled.

To restore Battery power, use the touchscreento manually power off Model S (see PoweringOff on page 40), then press the brake topower it back on again.

Airbag Warning Indicator

The airbag indicator on theinstrument panel remains lit if theairbag system is malfunctioning. Theonly time this indicator should lightup is briefly when Model S first startsup, in which case it turns off within afew seconds. If it remains lit, contactTesla immediately and do not drive.

Airbag WarningsWarning: All occupants, including thedriver, should always wear their seatbelts, whether or not an airbag is alsoprovided at their seating position, tominimize the risk of severe injury or deathin the event of a collision.

Warning: Front seat occupants shouldnot place their arms over the airbagmodule, as an inflating bag can causefractures or other injuries.

Warning: Do not use seat covers onModel S. Doing so could restrictdeployment of the side air bags if anaccident occurs. It can also reduce theaccuracy of the occupant detectionsystem.

Warning: Airbags inflate withconsiderable speed and force, which cancause injury. To limit injuries, ensure thatoccupants are wearing seat belts and arecorrectly seated, with the seat positionedas far back as possible.

Warning: Do not use a child safety seat orseat young children on a seat with anoperational airbag in front of it. Doing socan cause injury or death if the airbaginflates.

Warning: To ensure correct inflation ofthe side airbags, maintain anunobstructed gap between an occupant’storso and the side of Model S.

Warning: Passengers should not lean theirheads against the doors. Doing so cancause injury if a curtain airbag inflates.

Warning: Do not allow passengers toobstruct the operation of an airbag byplacing feet, knees or any other part ofthe body on or near an airbag.

Warning: Do not attach or place objectson or near the front airbags, the side ofthe front seats, the headliner at the sideof the vehicle, or any other airbag coverthat could interfere with inflation of anairbag. Objects can cause serious injury ifthe vehicle is in a collision severe enoughto cause the airbag to inflate.

Warning: Following inflation, some airbagcomponents are hot. Do not touch untilthey have cooled.



Creating a Driver ProfileIf Model S is equipped with the optional techpackage, you only need to adjust Model Sonce. When you first adjust the driver’s seat,steering wheel, or driver’s side mirror, thetouchscreen prompts you to create a driverprofile to save these adjustments. Your profilealso saves several other preferences you makeusing the touchscreen’s Settings window.

A new driver can also add a driver profile bytouching Controls > Settings > Driver Profiles(or by touching the driver icon on thetouchscreen's status bar, and touching CreateDriver Profile). Enter the driver name andtouch Create Profile.

If you change the position of the steeringwheel, driver’s seat, or driver’s side mirrorafter you have saved a profile, thetouchscreen prompts you to save the newposition or restore the previously savedposition (other preferences are automaticallysaved). To use a setting without saving orrestoring, just ignore the prompt.

Restoring a Driver’s Profile

To adjust Model S based on adriver’s profile, touch the driverprofile icon, located to the left sideof the Tesla “T” on the touchscreen’sstatus bar. Then choose the driverand the saved adjustments areautomatically made.

Saved Driver SettingsTo see what settings are associated with yourdriver profile, touch Controls > Settings >Driver Profiles. Then touch See what’s saved.A popup window lists the settings that areassociated with a driver profile. These settingsvary depending on the version of softwarecurrently running in Model S.

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Adjusting PositionAdjust the steering wheel to the desireddriving position by moving the control on theleft side of the steering column.

Warning: Do not make adjustments whiledriving.

Adjusting SensitivityYou can adjust the feel and sensitivity of thesteering system to suit your personalpreference:

1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls.2. Choose a steering option:

• Comfort - reduces the effort requiredto turn the wheel. In town, Model Sfeels easier to drive and park.

• Standard - Tesla believes that thissetting offers the best handling andresponse in all conditions.

• Sport - Increases the effort requiredto turn the wheel. When driving athigher speeds, Model S feels moreresponsive.

The only way to really know which option youlike best is to try them.

Using Left Steering Wheel ButtonsUse the buttons on the left side of the steeringwheel to change radio stations, control themedia player’s volume, and control whatdisplays on the left side of the instrumentpanel (whenever the Navigation app is notdisplaying instructions).

Note: The volume control on the steeringwheel does not adjust spoken navigationinstructions. To control the volume ofnavigation instructions, use the navigation

window on the touchscreen (see Using Mapson page 80).

1. Next

If you are listening to local or satelliteradio and you have defined more than oneradio preset, press to play the next presetin the radio band that is currently playing.If you have not defined more than onepreset, press to go to the next availablefrequency.

If you are listening to Internet radio, or toan audio file on a connected Bluetooth orUSB device, press to skip to the next songor station.

2. Scroll Wheel

• To adjust the media volume, roll up ordown.

• To mute the media volume, or topause/play an audio file, tap thewheel.

• To choose what displays on the leftside of the instrument panel, pressand hold the scroll wheel to displaythe available options. Then roll thescroll wheel to browse through theoptions. Tap the scroll wheel when theoption you want is selected.

3. Previous

Same as described above for Next, exceptit skips to the previous song or station.

Note: Regardless of how you customize theleft side of the instrument panel, itautomatically changes to display navigationinstructions (if applicable), or to let you knowif a door or trunk is open when Model S is in adriving gear.

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Using Right Steering Wheel ButtonsUse the buttons on the right side of thesteering wheel to control the phone, tochoose and control a Model S feature bytapping the scroll wheel, to use voicecommands, and to choose what displays onthe right side of the instrument panel.

Note: Regardless of how you customize theright side of the instrument panel, itautomatically displays the phone menu tohelp you easily handle phone calls on yourBluetooth connected phone.

1. Phone Menu or Voice Commands

During a phone call, press to display thephone menu, which gives you the optionto mute, hold, or end the call.

Press and hold to use voice commands tocall a contact, navigate, or listen toInternet music. When you hear the tone,speak your command. Release the buttonwhen you finish speaking. For details, see Using Voice Commands on page 37.

2. Scroll Wheel

• To choose what displays on the rightside of the instrument panel, pressand hold the scroll wheel to displaythe available options. Then roll thescroll wheel to browse through theoptions. Tap the scroll wheel when theoption you want is selected.

• When the right side of the instrumentpanel displays a menu, rolling thewheel highlights the next item in amenu and tapping the wheel selectsthe highlighted item. When a menu isnot displayed, rolling the wheeladjusts your chosen controllablefeature (see Item 3 below).

3. Customize the Scroll Wheel/Exit a Menu

Press, then use the scroll wheel to selectPhone to browse through and selectcontacts and recent calls.

Press, then use the scroll wheel to selectCustomize to choose the Model S featurethat you want to control whenever youroll the wheel when a menu is notdisplayed. You can choose from:

• All - allows you to roll the wheel andchoose from all available functions(listed next).

• Climate Temps - roll the wheel tochange the temperature, or press thewheel to turn the climate controlsystem on and off.

• Fan Speed - roll the wheel to adjustthe speed of the fan used to cool orheat the cabin.

• Display Brightness - roll the wheel tochange the brightness level of thedisplays, or press the wheel to restoredefault settings.

• Sunroof (if equipped) - roll the wheelto adjust the position of the sunroof.

• Media Source - roll the wheel tocontrol what Media Player is playing,or press the wheel to add/remove thecurrently playing station or audiotrack as a Favorite.

Press the lower right button at any time toeither exit a menu, or go back one level in themenu structure.

Using Voice CommandsYou can use voice commands to call acontact, navigate, or listen to Internet music.Press and hold the voice button on the upperright side of the steering wheel. When youhear the tone, speak your command whilecontinuing to hold down the voice button.Release the button when you finish speaking.

• To call a contact on your Bluetooth-connected phone, say “Call” or “Dial,”followed by the contact’s first and/or lastname(s). For example, “Call Eric” or “CallMike Phillips.”

• To search for, or navigate to, a location,say “Where is,” “Drive,” or “Navigate,”followed by an address, business name,business category, or landmark. Forexample, “Drive to Tesla in Menlo Park,”“Drive to Starbucks on Homestead inCupertino,” or “Where is StanfordUniversity?” If you have defined anavigation address for your home or worklocations, you can use a voice commandto "Navigate home" or "Navigate to work."

• To listen to an Internet music service, say“Listen to,” or “Play,” followed by the

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name of the song, album, artist orcombination. To improve voicerecognition accuracy, provide multiplecues in your command, such as artist plussong (for example, “Play Honky Chateauby Elton John” or “Listen to BoogieWonderland”).

HornTo sound the horn, press the center pad onthe steering wheel.

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Adjusting Exterior Side MirrorsPress the button associated with the mirroryou want to adjust (left or right). The button'slight turns on and you can then press the dialto move the mirror to the desired position.Repeat for the other side mirror. If Model S isequipped with the optional tech package, youmay need to touch SAVE on the touchscreento save the mirror adjustment in your driverprofile.

To fold exterior mirrors, press the centerbutton.

If Model S is equipped with the optional techpackage, the driver’s side mirror automaticallydims at night, in proportion to the level ofglare from the headlights of a vehicle behindyou (except when in Reverse gear). Also, bothexterior side mirrors have heaters that turn onand off with the rear window heater.

Mirror Auto-tilt When Reversing

If Model S is equipped with the optional techpackage, both exterior mirrors canautomatically tilt downward when backing up.To adjust the auto-tilt position, shift intoReverse, then adjust the mirrors as describedabove (press the button associated with themirror you want to adjust, then press the dialto move the mirror to the desired position).Touch SAVE on the touchscreen to save themirror adjustment in your driver profile.

When you shift back into Drive, the mirrors tiltback to their normal (upward) position. Butnow that you have adjusted them for backingup, they automatically tilt to the selecteddownward position whenever you shift intoReverse.

You can turn the auto-tilt feature on or offusing the touchscreen, Touch Controls >Settings > Vehicle > Mirror Auto-Tilt.

Rear View MirrorExcept when in Reverse gear, the rear viewmirror automatically dims in proportion to thelevel of glare from the headlights of a vehiclebehind you.

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Starting Model SWhen you open a door, Model S powers onthe instrument panel and touchscreen. Thecenter circle on the instrument panel displaysthe status of doors and the charge level, andyou can operate all controls.

To drive:

• PRESS THE BRAKE - the center circle onthe instrument panel changes to displaythe speedometer, power meter, chargelevel, and selected gear (P, R, N, or D).

• SELECT A GEAR - all the way down forDrive and all the way up for Reverse.

Everything you need to know when drivingModel S displays on the instrument panel.

Key Not Inside

If Model S does not detect a key when youpress the brake, the instrument panel displaysa message telling you that a key was notdetected.

Place the key in the center console cup holderwhere Model S can best detect it.

If Model S still does not detect the key, tryholding it against the center console,immediately below the 12V power socket (see 12V Power Socket on page 77). Or try usinganother key. If another key does not work,contact Tesla.

A number of factors can affect whetherModel S can detect the key. These include alow battery in the key, interference from otherdevices using radio signals, and objectsbetween the key and receiver.

Always keep the key with you. After driving,you need it to restart Model S after it powersoff. And when you leave Model S, you mustbring it with you to lock Model S, either

manually or automatically (see Walk-awayLocking on page 6).

Powering OffWhen you finish driving, shift into Park bypressing the button on the end of the gearselector. The parking brake automaticallyengages and all systems keep operating.When you leave Model S with the key, itpowers off automatically, turning off thetouchscreen and instrument panel.

Model S also powers off automatically afterbeing in Park for 15 minutes, even if you aresitting in the driver’s seat.

Although usually not needed, you can poweroff Model S while you are still sitting in thedriver’s seat. Touch Controls > E-Brake &Power Off > Power Off. Model S automaticallypowers back on again if you press the brakeor touch anywhere on the touchscreen.

Note: Model S automatically shifts into Parkwhenever you leave the vehicle, even if youshift into Neutral before exiting. To keepModel S in Neutral, see Leaving Model S inNeutral - Tow Mode on page 41.

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Shifting GearsWhen Model S is in Park, you must press thebrake to shift to another gear.

Move the lever up or down to change gears.

If you try to shift into a gear that the currentdriving speed prohibits, you will hear a chimeand the gear does not change.

Reverse

Push the lever all the way up and release. Youcan only shift into Reverse when Model S isstopped or moving less than 8 km/h. Ifmoving less than 1.6 km/h, you must press thebrake.

Neutral

Push the lever up or down to the first positionand release to shift into Neutral. Neutralallows Model S to roll freely.

If Model S is in Park and you use thetouchscreen to release the parking brake(Controls > E-Brake & Power Off), Model Sshifts into Neutral (see Parking Brake on page57).

Model S automatically shifts into Park whenyou exit. To leave Model S in Neutral, use thetouchscreen to engage Tow mode (see Leaving Model S in Neutral - Tow Mode onpage 41).

Drive

Push the lever all the way down and release.You can shift into Drive when Model S isstopped or moving less than 8 km/h inReverse. If Model S is moving less than1.6 km/h, you must press the brake to shiftinto Drive.

Park

With Model S stopped, press the end of thegear selector. Whenever Model S is in Park,the parking brake is applied.

Model S automatically shifts into Parkwhenever you:

• Leave the vehicle.• Connect a charge cable.

Leaving Model S in Neutral - TowModeModel S automatically shifts into Parkwhenever you finish driving and leaveModel S. To keep Model S in Neutral when youexit, allowing it to roll freely (for example,pulling onto a transporter, etc.), activate Towmode:

1. Shift into Park.2. Press the brake pedal.3. Touch Controls > E-Brake & Power Off >

Tow Mode.

Model S beeps, and shifts into Neutral (whichreleases the parking brake).

When Tow mode is active, Model Sdisplays this indicator light on theinstrument panel, along with amessage telling you that Model S willremain free rolling.

Note: In Tow mode, Model S does not shiftinto a driving gear. To cancel Tow mode, shiftinto Park or touch Tow mode again. Towmode also cancels if you use the touchscreento apply the parking brake (Controls > E-Brake & Power Off > Parking Brake).

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Instrument Panel OverviewNote: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending onvehicle options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightlydifferent.

1. The center display changes depending on whether Model S is off or ready to drive. If Model Sis off, the center displays shows remaining estimated range and status of doors. Pressing thebrake powers Model S on—the indicator lights flash on for a second and the center displayshows speed, power, charge level, estimated range (see item 9), and active gear. WhenModel S is plugged in, the instrument panel displays charging status (see Charging Status onpage 93).

2. Use the left steering wheel buttons to operate the audio system. You can also press and rollthe scroll wheel to change what displays on the left side of the instrument panel (see SteeringWheel on page 36).

3. Pay attention to important status messages that display here.4. All indicator lights flash on briefly when you press the brake to prepare to drive. They should

then turn off, unless the light applies to a current situation (see Indicator Lights on page43).

5. Use the right steering wheel buttons for voice commands, to handle telephone calls, and tocontrol some features of Model S. You can customize what features the scroll wheel cancontrol (see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 37).

6. Door lock status7. Odometer8. Outside temperature9. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. Instead of driving distance as shown

here, you can display the percentage of battery energy remaining. To do so, touch Controls >Settings > Language & Units > Energy & Charging (see Settings on page 67).

Note: When anticipating when you need to charge, use range estimates as a general guidelineonly.

Note: In cold weather, some of the stored energy in the Battery may not be available on yourdrive because the Battery is too cold. When this happens, a portion of the Battery meter isblue and the driving distance value has a snowflake image next to it. If Model S is plugged in,you can heat your Battery using wall power by turning on climate control using the mobileapp. When the Battery warms up, the blue portion on the meter and the snowflake image areno longer displayed.

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10. Pay attention to alert messages that appear at the bottom center of the instrument panel. Ifany alerts are in effect, you can view information about them by touching the alert icon(exclamation mark) on the touchscreen’s status bar (the topmost area of the touchscreen).

11. Currently selected gear: Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive.12. Dashed lines appear on the power meter if Model S is limiting power. The dashed lines appear

on the top portion when power available for acceleration is being limited, and on the bottomportion when power that can be gained by regenerative braking is limited. Model S limitspower for many reasons. Here are just a few examples:

• Acceleration may be limited when the Battery is reaching a low state of charge or if thepowertrain is hot.

• Both acceleration and regenerative braking may be limited when the ambienttemperature is either very high or very low.

• Regenerative braking may be limited when the Battery is fully charged.13. Date and time

Indicator LightsIndicator lights flash on briefly when you press the brake pedal to prepare for driving. Unless anindicator light applies to a current situation, they should turn off. If an indicator light fails to turnon or off, contact Tesla.

In addition to indicator lights, alerts display on the top or bottom center of the instrument panel.If alerts are in effect, an alert icon (exclamation mark) displays on the top of the touchscreen.Touch this icon to display a description of the alert.

Indicator Description

Airbag safety. If this indicator does not flash on briefly when Model Sprepares to drive, or if it remains on, contact Tesla immediately. See AirbagWarning Indicator on page 34.

A driver or front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened. See Seat Belts onpage 18.

The front passenger’s air bag has been turned off using the touchscreen.See Disabling the Passenger Front Airbag on page 33.

Front fog lights (optional). See Lights on page 47..

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Rear fog lights. See Lights on page 47.

Parking lights (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) are on.

Headlight low beams are on.

Headlight high beams are on. See Headlight High Beams on page 49.

Electronic stability control systems are applying the brake to the relevantwheel to prevent slippage (light flashes).

The traction control system has been disabled. See Traction Control on page58.

A Smart Air Suspension fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See Smart AirSuspension on page 73.

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Smart Air Suspension’s automatic self-leveling is disabled. In other words,Model S is in Jack mode and is ready to be lifted or pulled onto atransporter. Jack mode cancels when Model S is driven over 7 km/h. See Smart Air Suspension on page 73.

The parking brake is manually applied. See Parking Brake on page 57.

A parking brake fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See Parking Brake on page57.

An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See Brakes on page56. Contact Tesla immediately.

A brake system fault is detected or the brake fluid level is low. See Brakeson page 56. Contact Tesla immediately.

Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault withthe Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is detected, the indicatorflashes. For a TPMS fault, contact Tesla. See Tire Care and Maintenance onpage 95.

A door or trunk is open. See Using Exterior Door Handles on page 5.

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Flashes green when the left turn signal is operating. Both turn signalindicators flash green when the hazard warning flashers are operating.

Flashes green when the right turn signal is operating. Both turn signalindicators flash green when the hazard warning flashers are operating.

Model S is in Tow mode and can roll freely. It does not automatically shiftinto Park when you exit. See Instructions for Transporters on page 134.

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Controlling Lights

Touch Controls on the bottom left corner of the touchscreen to control most of the lights. Inaddition to the lights that you can control from the touchscreen, Model S has convenience lightsthat turn on and off automatically based on what you are doing. For example, you will noticeinterior lights, marker lights, tail lights, door handle lights, and puddle lights that turn on when youunlock Model S, when you open a door, and when you shift into Park. They turn off automaticallyafter a minute or two or when you shift into a driving gear or lock Model S.

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1. If DOME lights are set to AUTO, interiordome (map) lights turn on when youunlock Model S, open a door upon exiting,or shift into Park. They turn off after 60seconds, when you lock Model S, or whenyou shift into a driving gear.

You can also turn an individual dome lighton or off by pressing its lens. If youmanually turn a dome light on, it turns offwhen Model S powers off. If Model S wasalready powered off when you manuallyturned the light on, it turns off after 60minutes.

2. If you turn on AMBIENT lights, the lightson the door armrests turn on wheneverthe headlights are on.

3. Touch to turn fog lights on or off.

The Front Fog indicator displayson the instrument panelwhenever the optional front foglights are on.

The Rear Fog indicator displayson the instrument panelwhenever rear fog lights are on.

The fog lights operate only when theheadlights are on. Whenever headlightsare turned off, fog lights also turn off.

Note: If Model S is equipped with theoptional front fog lights, these operateautomatically whenever the headlights areon. When headlights are off, the front foglights are also off.

4. If your Model S is equipped with a coilsuspension system, you can adjust theangle of the headlights to accommodatethe load you are carrying. You may needto lower the angle of the headlights toavoid blinding oncoming drivers insituations when you are carrying asignificant amount of weight in the reartrunk. After touching LEVEL, drag theslider to the desired position:

0

Headlights are not lowered. Nochange is needed when all frontand rear seats are occupiedand only the front trunk isladen.

1 Headlights are lowered one ortwo levels. Suitable when thefront and rear seats areoccupied and the rear trunk isladen. For more details onvehicle loading, see VehicleLoading on page 122.

2

Note: Headlight adjustments are notavailable if Model S is equipped withSmart Air Suspension because Model Slevels automatically.

5. Exterior lights are set to AUTO each timeyou start Model S.

AUTO All exterior lights (headlights,tail lights, position lights, andlicense plate lights)automatically turn on whendriving in low lightingconditions. These lights alwaysrevert to AUTO on your nextdrive, regardless of any othersetting that you selected whenit was previously driven.

Touch one of these options to temporarilychange the exterior light setting:

OFF Headlights, tail lights, andlicense plate lights turn off untilyou manually turn them backon or until the next time youdrive Model S. Only the daytimerunning lights (front) are on.

The daytime running lights, therear position lights, and thelicense plate lights are on.

All exterior lights (headlights,tail lights, position lights, andlicense plate lights) turn on.

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Headlight High BeamsPush the left-hand steering column lever awayfrom you. To cancel, pull the lever toward you.

The high beam indicator displays onthe instrument panel whenever highbeams are on.

To flash the headlight high beams, pull thelever fully toward you and release.

Headlights After ExitWhen you stop driving and park Model S inlow lighting conditions, the exterior lightsautomatically turn on. They automatically turnoff after two minutes or when you lockModel S.

You can turn this feature on and off using thetouchscreen. Touch Controls > Settings >Vehicle > Headlights After Exit.

Cornering LightsIf Model S is equipped with the optional techpackage, LED cornering lights broaden thebeam of the headlights whenever you drivethrough a corner at 40 km/h or slower.

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Turn SignalsMove the left-hand steering column lever up(before turning right) or down (before turningleft).

The turn signals stop operating whencanceled by the steering wheel, or when youreturn the lever to the central position.

The corresponding turn signalindicator displays on the instrumentpanel when a turn signal isoperating. You also hear a clickingsound.

Lane Change Flash

To indicate a lane change, quickly press thelever up or down against the spring pressure,then release. The corresponding turn signalflashes three times.

Hazard Warning FlashersTo turn on the hazard warning flashers, pressthe switch located on the side of thetouchscreen closest to the steering wheel. Allturn signals flash. Press again to turn off.

Note: Hazard warning flashers operate evenwithout a recognized key nearby.

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WipersTo wipe the windshield, rotate the end of theleft-hand steering column lever away fromyou. You can choose from four levels:

• 1st: Auto with low rain sensitivity.*• 2nd: Auto with high rain sensitivity.*• 3rd: Continuous, slow.• 4th: Continuous, fast.

For a single wipe, press and release the end ofthe lever.

If the wipers are set to Auto and the sensordetects no water, the wipers do not wipe.

When you operate the wipers, headlightsautomatically turn on (if they are not onalready).

*Model S has a rain sensor located on theinside of the windshield at the base of theinterior mirror. When wipers are set to Auto,the frequency at which they wipe depends onhow much water the sensor detects. Whenwipers are set to the 2nd level, the sensor ismore sensitive.

To extend the life of wiper blades, remove icefrom the windshield before turning wipers on.Ice has sharp edges that can damage therubber on the blades.

Periodically check and clean the edge of thewiper blade. If damaged, replace the bladeimmediately. For details on checking replacingwiper blades, see Wiper Blades and WasherJets on page 107.

Caution: In harsh climates, ensure that thewiper blades are not frozen or adhered tothe windshield.

De-icing Wipers

To make wiper blades easy to access so youcan remove any ice and snow, shift Model Sinto Park, then use the touchscreen to movethem to the service position. Touch Controls >Settings > Vehicle > Service Mode > ON.When parking in cold outdoor climates, it ishelpful to leave Model S with the wipers in theservice position. In this position, they are

closer to the defrost vent, allowing you tothaw them by directing air from the climatecontrol system towards the windshield.

If Model S is equipped with the cold weatheroption, you can de-ice wipers by touchingControls > Cold Weather > Heated Wipers.This control heats the wipers for 15 minutesand then automatically turns off.

Note: Wipers automatically return to theirnormal position when you shift Model S out ofPark.

WashersPress the button on the end of the leftsteering column lever to spray washer fluidonto the windshield. You can press this buttonat two levels. Press partially for a single wipe,without any washer fluid. Press fully for bothwipe and wash. When washing the windshield,the wipers will perform two wipes after yourelease the button, then a third wipe a fewseconds later.

Periodically top up washer fluid (see ToppingUp Washer Fluid on page 111).

De-icing Washer Nozzles

If Model S is equipped with the cold weatheroption, washer nozzles have de-icers that turnon whenever the ambient temperature nearsfreezing, or when you turn on the heatedwipers (Controls > Cold Weather > HeatedWipers). The washer de-icers turn off whenthe heated wipers turn off (after 15 minutes),provided the temperature is warm enough toprevent freezing.

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How Park Assist WorksIf Model S is equipped with the Park Assistoption, both the front and rear bumpersinclude four sensors. When moving slowly inDrive or Reverse, the sensors alert you if anobject is detected close to the front or rearbumper, respectively.

When driving less than 4.8 km/h, the sensorsare activated.

Warning: Never depend on Park Assist toinform you if an area you are approachingis free of objects and/or people. Severalexternal factors can reduce theperformance of Park Assist, causingeither no readings or false readings (see Limitations and False Warnings on page52). Therefore, depending on Park Assistto determine if Model S is approaching anobstruction can result in damage to thevehicle and/or objects, and canpotentially cause serious injury. Alwaysinspect the area with your own eyes.When reversing, perform shoulder checksand use all mirrors. Park assist does not

detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,animals, or objects that are moving,protruding, located too far above orbelow the sensors, or too close or too farfrom the sensors. Park Assist is forguidance purposes only and is notintended to replace your own directvisual checks. It is not a substitute forcareful driving.

Visual and Audio FeedbackWhenever Model S is moving slowly inReverse or Drive at a speed of less than 4.8km/h, the left side of the instrument panelprovides feedback to alert you if an object isdetected near the corresponding back or frontbumper. When reversing, visual feedback alsodisplays on the touchscreen, immediatelybelow the camera view (see Rear ViewCamera on page 62).

If chimes are turned on (see ControllingAudible Feedback on page 52), an audiblebeep sounds as you approach an object. Youcan temporarily mute the chime by pressingthe scroll wheel on the left side of the steeringwheel.

Note: If a sensor is unable to providefeedback, the instrument panel displays analert message.

Caution: Keep sensors clean from dirt,debris, snow, and ice. Avoid using a highpressure power washer on the sensorsand do not clean a sensor with a sharp orabrasive object that can scratch ordamage its surface.

Caution: Do not install accessories orstickers on or near the parking sensors.

Controlling Audible FeedbackYou can use Park Assist with or withoutaudible feedback. To turn chimes on or off,touch Controls > Settings > Safety &Security > Park Assist Chimes.

You can also mute the chimes temporarily bypressing the scroll wheel on the left side ofthe steering wheel. The chimes are muteduntil you shift into a different gear or driveover 4.8 km/h.

Limitations and False WarningsThe parking sensors may not functioncorrectly in these situations:

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• One or more of the parking sensors isdamaged, dirty, or covered (such as mud,ice, or snow).

• Object is located below approximately20 cm (such as a curb or low barrier).

• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, orfog) are interfering with sensor operation.

• Object is thin (such as a sign post).• A sensor’s operating range has been

exceeded.• Object is sound-absorbing or soft (such as

powder snow).• Object is sloped (such as a sloped

embankment).• Model S has been parked in, or being

driven in, extremely hot or coldtemperatures.

• The sensors are affected by otherelectrical equipment or devices thatgenerate ultrasonic waves.

• Object is located too close to the bumper.• A bumper is misaligned or damaged.• An object that is mounted to Model S is

interfering with and/or obstructing thesensor (such as a bike rack or a bumpersticker).

Other Parking AidsIn addition to Park Assist, when shifted intoReverse gear, the backup camera displays aview of the area behind Model S. See RearView Camera on page 62.

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Displaying Trip InformationTrip information displays on the touchscreenwhen you touch Controls > Trips. There aretwo trip meters available, A and B. To reset aparticular trip meter, touch its associatedRESET.

Note: You can also display range and tripinformation on the instrument panel (see Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page36).

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Driving Tips to Maximize RangeYou can maximize your driving range usingthe same driving habits that you use toconserve fuel in a gasoline-powered vehicle. Inaddition to driving habits, energyconsumption depends on environmentalconditions (such as cold weather and hillyroads). To get the maximum mileage from acharge, you should:

• Avoid frequent and rapid acceleration.• Instead of using the brake to slow down,

move your foot off the accelerator.Whenever Model S is moving and yourfoot is off the accelerator, regenerativebraking slows down Model S and feedssurplus energy back to the Battery (see Regenerative Braking on page 57).

• Keep tires at the recommended inflationpressures (see Tire Care and Maintenanceon page 95).

• Lighten your load by removing anyunnecessary cargo.

• Limit the use of resources such as heatingand air conditioning. Using seat heaters tokeep warm is more efficient than heatingthe cabin. You can turn on Range mode toautomatically limit the power of theclimate control system (see Settings onpage 67).

The power meter on the instrument panel andthe Energy app provide feedback on energyusage. With this feedback, you will soonbecome familiar with how driving habits andenvironmental conditions impact how muchenergy Model S is using.

Saving EnergyModel S has an energy-saving feature thatreduces the amount of energy beingconsumed when Model S is not being used.Touch Controls > Displays > Energy Saving.When energy saving is turned on, the start-uptime of the instrument panel, Bluetooth, dataconnection, and mobile app is slower thanusual.

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Braking SystemsModel S has an anti-lock braking system(ABS) that prevents the wheels from lockingwhen you apply maximum brake pressure.This improves steering control during heavybraking in most road conditions.

During emergency braking conditions, theABS constantly monitors the speed of eachwheel and varies the brake pressure accordingto the grip available.

The alteration of brake pressure can be felt asa pulsing sensation through the brake pedal.This demonstrates that ABS is operating andis not a cause for concern. Keep firm andsteady pressure on the brake pedal whileexperiencing the pulsing.

The ABS indicator flashes briefly onthe instrument panel when you firststart Model S. If this indicator lightsup at any other time, an ABS faulthas occurred and ABS is notoperating. Contact Tesla. Thebraking system remains fullyoperational and is not affected by anABS failure. However, brakingdistances may increase.

If the instrument panel displays thisindicator at any time other thandisplaying briefly when you first startModel S, a brake system fault isdetected or the brake fluid level islow. Contact Tesla immediately.

Emergency Braking

In an emergency, fully press the brake pedaland maintain firm pressure, even on lowtraction surfaces. ABS varies the brakingpressure to each wheel according to theamount of traction available. This preventswheels from locking and ensures that youstop as safely as possible.

Warning: Do not pump the brake pedal.Doing so interrupts operation of the ABSand can increase braking distance.

Warning: Always maintain a safe distancefrom the vehicle in front of you and beaware of hazardous driving conditions.While ABS can improve stoppingdistance, it cannot overcome the laws ofphysics. It also does not prevent thedanger of hydroplaning (where a layer ofwater prevents direct contact betweenthe tires and the road).

Brake WearModel S brake pads are equipped with wearindicators. A wear indicator is a thin metalstrip attached to the brake pad that squeals asit rubs against the rotor when the pad wearsdown. This squealing sound indicates that thebrake pads have reached the end of theirservice life and require replacement. To stopthe squealing, contact Tesla Service.

Brakes must be periodically inspected visuallyby removing the tire and wheel. For detailedspecifications and service limits for rotors andbrake pads, see Brakes on page 126.

Warning: Neglecting to replace wornbrake pads will result in damage to thebraking system and can create a brakinghazard.

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Regenerative BrakingWhenever Model S is moving and your foot isoff the accelerator, regenerative braking slowsdown Model S and feeds any surplus energyback to the Battery.

By anticipating your stops and simplyremoving your foot from the accelerator toslow down, you can take advantage ofregenerative braking to increase drivingrange. Of course, this is no substitute forregular braking when needed for safety.

Note: If regenerative braking is aggressivelyslowing Model S, such as on a steep descent,brake lights turn on to alert other road usersthat you are slowing down.

The power meter on the instrument paneldisplays real-time feedback on the amount ofenergy being gained by regenerative braking.

The amount of energy fed back to the Batteryusing regenerative braking can depend on thecurrent state of the Battery and the chargelevel setting that you are using. If regenerativebraking is limited, a dashed yellow linedisplays on the power meter. For example,regenerative braking may be limited if theBattery is already fully charged or if theambient temperature is low.

To Set the Regenerative Braking Level

You can use the touchscreen to change thelevel of regenerative braking:

1. Touch Controls.2. Choose from two levels:

• Standard - provides the maximumamount of regenerative braking.

When you release the accelerator,Model S slows down faster, reducingthe need to use the brakes.

• Low - limits the amount ofregenerative braking. When yourelease the accelerator, Model S takeslonger to slow down and coastsfurther.

Parking BrakeThe parking brake automatically engageswhenever you shift Model S into Park, andreleases whenever you shift into any othergear.

Note: The parking brake operates on the rearwheels only, and is independent of the foot-operated brake system.

Use the touchscreen to manually release theparking brake (which also shifts Model S intoNeutral):

1. Touch Controls > E-Brake & Power Off.2. Press the brake pedal, then touch Parking

Brake. If Model S was previously in Park, itshifts into Neutral.

The parking brake indicator lights upon the instrument panel wheneveryou use the touchscreen to manuallyapply the parking brake.

If an electrical issue occurs with theparking brake, an amber parkingbrake fault message displays at thetop center of the touchscreen.

Caution: In the unlikely event thatModel S loses electrical power, youcannot release the parking brake.

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How It WorksThe traction control system constantlymonitors the difference in speed between thefront and rear wheels. If Model S experiences aloss of traction, the traction control systemminimizes wheel spin by controlling brakepressure and motor power.

The electronic stability controlindicator displays on the instrumentpanel whenever the traction controlsystem is actively controlling brakepressure and motor power.

Warning: Traction control does notprevent accidents caused by drivingdangerously or turning too sharply athigh speeds.

Turning Off

Under normal conditions, you should leavetraction control on. Turn it off only incircumstances where you deliberately wantthe wheels to spin, such as:

• Starting on a loose surface, such as gravelor snow.

• Driving in deep snow, sand or mud.• Rocking out of a hole or deep rut.

To turn traction control off, touch Controls >Driving > Traction Control > Off.

The Traction Control Off indicatordisplays at the top center of thetouchscreen whenever the tractioncontrol system is turned off.

Although traction control turns on againautomatically the next time you start Model S,turn it on using the touchscreen as soon asthe circumstances that required you to turn itoff have passed.

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Operating Cruise ControlCruise control makes it easy for you tomaintain a consistent speed without holdingyour foot on the accelerator. This is usefulwhen driving at the same speed over a longdistance.

You must be driving over 27 km/h to operatecruise control.

Warning: Do not use cruise control onwinding or slippery road surfaces, orwhen traffic conditions make it unsafe todrive at a consistent speed.

To operate cruise control:

1. When driving over 27 km/h, touch the endof the cruise control lever. The light on thelever turns on.

2. Accelerate until you reach your desiredcruising speed.

3. Move the cruise control lever up or down,then release.

The instrument panel displays the Cruise Onmessage above the speedometer and a whitearrow on the speedometer shows your setspeed.

You can accelerate at any time when drivingat a set speed in cruise control. But when yourelease the accelerator, your speed returns tothe set speed.

Warning: Driving downhill can increasedriving speed, causing Model S to exceedyour set speed.

Changing the Cruising SpeedMove the cruise control lever up (increase) ordown (decrease) until your desired speed isreached.

Note: It may take a few seconds for Model Sto reach the new cruising speed. If youdecrease the set speed to less than 27 km/h,cruise control cancels and the set speedclears.

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Canceling and ResumingCruise control cancels automatically if you doeither of the following:

• Press the brake.• Drive below 27 km/h.• Shift out of Drive.

To cancel cruise control manually, briefly pushthe cruise control lever away from you. Themessage on the instrument panel turns off,but the set speed remains displayed untilModel S powers off.

To resume cruising at the previously setspeed, briefly pull the cruise control levertoward you. Cruise control resumes only ifdriving over 27 km/h.

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Hill Start Assist automatically engages thebrakes for approximately one second when ona hill. This prevents Model S from rollingduring the time it takes for you to move yourfoot from the brake pedal to the acceleratorpedal. Hill Start Assist engages the brakesonly if Model S is in Drive and facing uphill, orin Reverse and facing downhill.

Warning: After approximately onesecond, Hill Start Assist no longer brakesyour vehicle and it could roll. Therefore,quickly move your foot from the brakepedal to the accelerator pedal. Never relyon Hill Start Assist to prevent Model Sfrom rolling for more than one second.Failure to do so can result in a collision.

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Camera LocationModel S is equipped with a rear view cameralocated above the rear license plate.

Whenever you shift into Reverse, thetouchscreen displays the view from thecamera.

Note: If Model S is equipped with the optionalPark Assist feature, visual feedback from theparking sensors displays below the cameraimage. See Park Assist on page 52.

Warning: Never depend on the rear viewcamera to inform you if the area behindyou is free of objects and/or people whenreversing. The camera may not detectobjects or barriers that can potentiallycause damage or injury. In addition,several external factors can reduce theperformance of the camera, including adirty or obstructed lens. Therefore,depending on the rear view camera todetermine if Model S is approaching anobstruction can result in damage to thevehicle and/or objects, and canpotentially cause serious injury. Alwaysinspect the area with your own eyes.When reversing, perform shoulder checksand use all mirrors. Use the camera forguidance purposes only. It is not intendedto replace your own direct visual checksand is not a substitute for careful driving.

Cleaning the Camera

To ensure a clear picture, keep the cameralens clean, and free of obstructions. Removeany buildup of dirt by occasionally wiping thecamera lens with a soft damp cloth.

Caution: Do not use chemical-based orabrasive cleaners that can scour thesurface of the camera lens.

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The Big Picture

The main components of the touchscreen are shown here. To manually control the brightness andcontrast, touch Controls > Displays. When set to Auto, the touchscreen changes between Day andNight brightness depending on ambient lighting conditions.

Note: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending onvehicle options, firmware version and market region, your touchscreen may appear slightlydifferent.

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1. Status bar

The top line displays provides shortcuts toCharging, HomeLink, Driver Profiles,vehicle information (the Tesla “T”),firmware updates, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fisettings, and the passenger airbag setting.The status symbols show currenttemperature, network signal strength,Bluetooth, Wi-Fi settings, passengerairbag status, and time. If an alert icon(exclamation mark) is displayed, touch itto see warning messages that are ineffect.

Note: The airbag status symbol displaysonly when Model S is powered on.

2. Apps

There are several ways to display an appin the main viewing area:

• Tap the app’s icon to display it in thetop viewing area. If the app is alreadydisplayed, a second tap displays it infull-screen view (only some apps havea full-screen mode).

• Drag the app’s icon directly onto thetop or bottom viewing area.

• Touch and hold the app’s icon todisplay a popup that lets you choosewhether to display the app in the topor bottom of the main viewing area.

Media. See .

Maps/Navigation. See UsingMaps on page 80.

Energy. See Getting MaximumRange on page 55.

Web. Access the Internet usingthe web browser.

Camera. Display the area behindModel S. This area also displaysautomatically whenever you shiftinto Reverse. See Rear ViewCamera on page 62.

Phone. See Phone on page 78.

3. Main viewing area

The main viewing area changesdepending on the app you have chosen(in the example, the Nav and Media appsare displayed). For some apps (such as

Nav and Web), you can zoom in and outusing standard touchscreen fingergestures.

4. Maximize/minimize app

Touch the small rectangle to expand theassociated app to fill the entire mainviewing area (some apps are notexpandable). Touch again to display twoapps in half-screen view.

5. Controls

Touch to access all Model S controls andsettings (doors, locks, lights, etc).

6. Climate controls (see Climate Controls onpage 70).

7. Volume control

Touch the up and down arrows toincrease or decrease the volume of thespeakers. You can also adjust the volumeusing the scroll wheel on the left side ofthe steering wheel.

8. Reverse the position of the two currentlydisplayed apps.

Warning: Paying attention to road andtraffic conditions must always be thedriver's highest priority. To ensure thesafety of vehicle occupants as well asother road users, using the touchscreenshould be done only when road andtraffic conditions permit.



Controlling Model S Features

Touch Controls on the bottom corner of the touchscreen to control and customize all mainfeatures of Model S.

Note: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending onvehicle options, software version and market region, the options available on the Controls screenmay be different.



1. Close

Touch the circled X in the top left cornerof a window to close it (or you can touchanywhere outside the window).

2. Sunroof

If Model S is equipped with a sunroof,touch to adjust its position (see Sunroofon page 14).

3. Driving

• Suspension

If Model S is equipped with Smart AirSuspension, touch to manually raise orlower Model S (see Smart AirSuspension on page 73). Model Smust be powered on, or you mustpress the brake pedal before you canchange suspension settings. Smart AirSuspension causes Model S to self-level, even when powered off.Therefore, when lifting or towing, youmust disable self-leveling (see JackMode on page 73 and Jacking andLifting on page 119).

• Steering mode

Adjust the amount of effort requiredto turn the steering wheel. Sport feelsmore responsive whereas Comfortfeels easier to drive and park (see Steering Wheel on page 36).

• Regenerative braking

When you release the acceleratorwhen driving, regenerative brakingslows Model S and feeds any surplusenergy back to the Battery. If set toLow, Model S does not slow down asquickly, but you may experience lessrange (see Regenerative Braking onpage 57).

Note: Regardless of the setting, theenergy gained by regenerativebraking is reduced if the Battery isfull, or if it is extremely cold or hot(the surplus energy is used to heat orcool the Battery).

• Traction Control

If you turn off Traction Control, awarning message displays on theinstrument panel. The off setting staysin effect for the current drive only(see Traction Control on page 58).

• Creep

When on, Model S slowly movesforward when in Drive and backwardin Reverse when you release the brake

(similar to a conventional vehicle withan automatic transmission). You canadjust this setting only when Model Sis in Park.

4. Cold Weather

If Model S is equipped with the coldweather option, you can control all seatheaters and the heated wipers. Note thatyou can also control the front driver andpassenger seats using the main climatecontrol panel located on the bottom ofthe touchscreen (see Climate Controls onpage 70).

5. Trips

View and reset the trip meters thatsummarize how far you have driven (see Trip Information on page 54).

6. Displays

Manually control the touchscreen’sbrightness and control its day (lightbackground) or night (dark background)setting. When set to Auto, thetouchscreen automatically changesbetween Day and Night brightnessdepending on the ambient lightingconditions. You can also put Model S intoan energy saving mode so it consumesless energy when not in use (see GettingMaximum Range on page 55).

7. E-Brake & Power Off

You can manually:

• Apply and release the parking brake(see Parking Brake on page 57).

• Power off (see Powering Off on page40).

• Keep Model S in Neutral by activatingTow Mode (see Leaving Model S inNeutral - Tow Mode on page 41).

8. Doors & locks (see Using Interior DoorHandles on page 6)

9. Lights (see CEGFIIAB)

Warning: Do not read the touchscreenwhile driving. Doing so increases thelikelihood of a collision. Everything youneed to know when driving is displayedon the instrument panel.



Customizing Model S

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 onvehicle options, firmware version, and market region, the options available on the Settings screenmay be different. For example, in many regions, the “Language & Units” tab is called “Units &Format.”



1. Adjust settings associated with installedapps (applications). Apps that have nosettings that you can adjust at this timeare grayed out.

2. Manage driver profiles (see Driver Profileson page 35).

3. Language & Units

Adjust how Model S displays:

• Region Format: Choose a region todefine the formatting convention usedto display dates (mm dd yy/dd-mm-yy, etc) and decimal separators (5.123,5,123, etc).

• Language: Set the language usedwhen Model S displays alerts,notification messages, and navigationinstructions (if equipped).

NOTE: Model S must be in Park tochange the language. When youchange the language, you experiencea brief delay as Model S shuts downand restarts the touchscreen.

• Navigation Language. Voiceinstructions while navigating will bespoken in the selected language.

• Distance: Miles or km can be shownon the range display, speedometer,energy chart, trip meters, Google mapsearches and navigation routes.

• Time: 12 or 24 hour format.• Temperature: oF or oC.• Charging Units: Display charging units

as either the percentage of batteryenergy remaining, or distanceremaining.

• Range Display: Display estimatedrange as either:

• Rated - based on ECE R101testing.

• Typical - based on US EPAtesting.

Note: When anticipating when youneed to charge, use range estimatesas a general guideline only.

4. Vehicle

• Drive-away Door Lock: If on, all doorsautomatically lock whenever youdrive Model S over 8 km/h (see Drive-away Locking on page 6).

• Walk-away Door Lock: If on, all doorsautomatically lock when you walkaway from Model S, carrying the keywith you (see Walk-away Locking onpage 6). Available only if Model S is

equipped with the optional techpackage.

• Child-Protection Lock: If on, safetylocks prevent the rear doors and theliftgate from being opened frominside Model S.

• Auto-Present Handles: If on, doorhandles extend automaticallywhenever you approach Model Scarrying a key, whether locked orunlocked (see Using Exterior DoorHandles on page 5). Note that topreserve battery life, Model isdesigned to temporarily disable theAuto-Present Handles feature whenthe key has been out of range formore than 48 hours, or if the keyremains within range for five minutesafter all doors have been closed.

• Headlights After Exit: If on, headlightsstay on for two minutes after you exit,or until you lock Model S (see ).

• Tire Pressure Monitor: Touch ResetSensors to reset the TPMS sensorsafter replacing a wheel (see Resettingthe TPMS Sensors on page 98).

• Range Mode: If on, Model S conservesenergy by limiting the power of theclimate control system. Cabin heatingand cooling may be less effective, butseat heaters turn on to compensate.

• Service Mode: If on, moves wiperblades to the service position to makethem easier to access when replacingthem. Model S must be in Park. See Wiper Blades and Washer Jets onpage 107.

• Mirror Auto-Tilt: If on, exterior mirrorstilt downward when reversing (see Mirrors on page 39). Available only ifModel S is equipped with the optionaltech package.

• Mirror Auto-Fold: If on, exteriormirrors fold when you lock Model Swith the key or walk-away locking.They extend automatically when youreturn to Model S. Available only ifModel S is equipped with both foldingmirrors (newer models) and theoptional tech package. For newerModel S vehicles, you can also foldmirrors manually by touching thecenter mirror control button (see Mirrors on page 39).

• Automatic Lowering: If Model S isequipped with Smart Air Suspension,you can set the speed at which thesuspension automatically transitions



to a lower ride height (see Smart AirSuspension on page 73).

5. Safety & Security

Turn various safety and security featureson and off:

• Passenger Front Airbag (see Disablingthe Passenger Front Airbag on page33).

• Active safety devices Model S isequipped with, such as Park AssistChimes (see Park Assist on page 52).

• Alarm, and security options Model S isequipped with (see Security Settingson page 82).

• Remote access by Tesla’s mobileapplications (see Mobile App on page86).

6. HomeLink

If the HomeLink feature is available inyour region, use it to control RF-enabledgarage doors, lights, or security systems(see HomeLink® Universal Transceiver onpage 83).

7. Manual

Display this owners manual.

Warning: Do not read the touchscreenwhile driving. Doing so increases thelikelihood of a collision.



Overview of Climate Controls

The climate controls are always available at the bottom of the touchscreen. By default, climatecontrol is set to Auto On, which maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weatherconditions. When you adjust the temperature, the system automatically adjusts the heating, airconditioning, air distribution, air circulation, and fan speed to maintain your selected temperature.To override these settings, touch Auto On (see Customizing Climate Control on page 71).

The fan, heating, and air conditioning systems are powered by the Battery. Therefore, prolongeduse decreases driving range.

Note: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending onvehicle options, software version, market region, and settings, the information displayed may beslightly different.

1. The front seats are equipped with heatingpads that operate at three levels from 3(highest) to 1 (lowest).

When operating, the indicator turns redand displays the setting number.

Note: If Model S is equipped with theoptional cold weather package, you canalso control seat heaters in the rear seatsas well as heated wipers by touchingControls > Cold Weather (see Controls onpage 65).

2. Touch the up or down arrow to set thecabin temperature (from LO, 17° C to HI,32° C). To apply a temperature setting toboth the driver and passenger side at thesame time, touch SYNC TEMP on thetemperature popup that appears whenyou touch an arrow.

3. Automatic/Manual climate control (see Customizing Climate Control on page71).

4. The windshield defroster distributes airflow to the windshield and operates theheating and fan at their maximum level.Touch once for Normal Defrost and twicefor Max Defrost. When on, touch again toturn off and restore the air distribution,heating, and fan to their previous settings.

5. Turn climate control system on/off.

6. The rear window defroster warms up therear window* for 15 minutes, thenautomatically shuts off.

*If Model S is equipped with the optionaltech package, exterior side mirrors arealso heated.

Warning: To avoid burns resulting fromprolonged use, individuals who haveperipheral neuropathy, or whose capacityto feel pain is limited because of diabetes,age, neurological injury, or some othercondition, should exercise caution whenusing the climate control system and seatheaters.



Customizing Climate Control

The climate control system is designed to automatically provide optimum comfort in mostsituations. All you need to do is set the desired temperature, and the air conditioning, airrecirculation, air distribution, and fan speed automatically maintain your selected temperature.

To override the automatic setting, touch Auto On to view the individual settings. Then touch thesetting you want to change. When you change a setting, the Auto On icon turns from blue to grayand Reset Auto is displayed instead.

1. Touch Reset Auto to change all settingsback to the their default values.

2. Touch A/C ON or A/C OFF to turn the airconditioning on and off, respectively.Turning it off reduces cooling, but savesenergy.

Because Model S runs much quieter than agasoline-powered vehicle, you may noticethe sound of the compressor as it isoperating. To minimize noise, reduce thefan speed or recirculate the air.

3. Touch to specify how air is drawn intoModel S:

Outside air is drawn intoModel S (see Ventilation onpage 72). Although lessefficient than recirculating theair in very hot or low climateconditions, this setting drawsmore air into the rear seatingareas, and is recommendedwhen occupants are seated inthe Tesla built-in rear facingchild seats.

Air inside Model S isrecirculated. This preventsoutside air (traffic fumes) fromentering but reducesdehumidifying and coolingperformance. Recirculating theair is the most efficient way tocool the front cabin area but itis also the loudest. To preventthe windshield from fogging insome conditions, briefly changethe setting every hour to drawin outside air.

4. Touch one of these icons to select whereair flows. You can choose more than onelocation:

Foot-level vents

Face-level vents

Windshield vents

5. Touch and drag the slider to set the speedof the fan.



VentilationOutside air is drawn into Model S through thegrill in front of the windshield. Keep the grillclear of obstructions such as leaves and snow.

To direct the flow of air inside Model S, movethe interior vents up, down, or from side toside.

Note: You can direct the outer face level ventstoward the side windows to help defrost ordefog them.

Cabin Air Filter

Model S has an air filter that prevents pollen,industrial fallout, road dust and other particlesfrom entering through the vents. Teslareplaces the air filter every 40,000 km.

Climate Control Operating Tips• To conserve energy, you can limit the

power of the climate control system byturning on Range Mode. Cabin heatingand cooling may be less effective, butseat heaters turn on to compensate.Touch Controls > Settings > Vehicle >Range Mode.

• If the climate control system operatesmore loudly than you prefer, reduce thefan speed or adjust the air flow to draw inoutside air (instead of recirculating).

• In addition to cooling the interior, the airconditioning system also cools theBattery. Therefore, in hot weather, the airconditioning system can turn on even ifyou turned it off. This is normal becausethe system’s priority is to cool the Batteryto ensure it stays within an optimumtemperature range to support long lifeand optimum performance.

• To ensure the climate control systemoperates efficiently, close all windows andensure that the exterior grill in front of thewindshield is free of ice, snow, leaves, andother debris.

• To reduce the time it takes to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows slightly open for afew minutes when you first start driving.

• In very humid conditions, it is normal forthe windshield to fog slightly when youfirst turn on the air conditioning. This fogclears within a few seconds.

• It is normal for a small pool of water toform under Model S when parked. Extrawater produced by the dehumidifyingprocess is drained underneath.



Note: If Model S is equipped with Smart AirSuspension, you may hear the sound of thecompressor when Model S starts, as thesystem’s reservoir fills with air.

Smart Air Suspension has both manual andautomatic modes of operation.

Manual Height AdjustmentsCaution: Before adjusting the suspensionheight, ensure Model S is clear of allobstacles, above and below.

Manually raising the height of Model S isuseful when you need extra ground clearance,such as steep driveways or ramps, deep snow,speed bumps, etc.

With Model S powered on, or the brake pedalpressed, use the touchscreen to manuallychange the ride height. Touch Controls >Driving, then choose from:

• Very High. When set to Very High, thesuspension will automatically lower toHigh when driving speed reaches 35km/h.

• High. When set to High, the suspensionwill automatically lower to Standard whendriving speed reaches 55 km/h.

• Standard. The Standard setting ensuresoptimum comfort and handling under allloading conditions.

• Low. Lowering the height can make iteasier to load or unload cargo andpassengers.

Note: Available settings depend on yourdriving speed and other conditions. For

example, the suspension does not lower if adoor is open.

Automatic Height AdjustmentsWhen Model S is moving above typicaldriveway or parking lot speeds, Smart AirSuspension automatically lowers ride heightto improve aerodynamics and handling. Formost average speed driving, the suspension isautomatically set to Standard. As describedabove, when you make manual heightadjustments, the suspension automaticallylowers at increased driving speeds.

When carrying loads, Smart Air Suspensionalso maintains a level height between thefront and rear.

You can set the speed at which the AirSuspension automatically transitions to theLOW ride height by touching Controls >Settings > Vehicle > Suspension on thetouchscreen. This setting is saved to yourDriver Profile.

Note: You can temporarily override the rideheight by touching an air suspension controlin Controls > Driving, and manually choosing aride height. Your suspension's automaticlowering setting is restored the next time youdrive.

If a fault is detected with the airsuspension system, a yellowindicator lights up on the instrumentpanel. If the problem persists,contact Tesla.

Jack ModeBefore jacking or lifting, set the suspension toJack mode to prevent the self-leveling thatoccurs even when Model S is powered off.

Press the brake pedal, then touch Controls >Driving > Jack.

When Model S is in Jack mode, a redair suspension indicator lights up onthe instrument panel.

To deactivate, touch Jack again.

Note: Jack mode automatically cancels whenyou drive over 7 km/h.



OverviewTouch the Media icon to listen to the radio orplay audio files. The touchscreen displays theMedia Player. Use the Browse tab to selectwhat you want to play and use the NowPlaying tab to view and control what iscurrently playing. You can play AM, FM radio,and DAB radio (if Model S is equipped withthe optional sound package). You can alsoplay Internet radio, and audio files from aBluetooth-connected device or a USB-connected flash drive.

AM and FM Radio ServicesModel S provides AM and FM radio services.These can be selected from the Browse tab orusing the Source Picker, located in the upperright corner of the Media Player window.

You can manually tune the radio to anyfrequency by touching and dragging thechannel selector bar on the Now Playingscreen. The channel selector bar allows you tomove from one available radio station to thenext.

For FM radio, you can also tune the radio to aspecific channel by selecting the FM radioservice on the Browse window, touching theDirect Tune option, then entering the channelusing the number pad.

DAB Radio ServicesIf Model S is equipped with the sound studiopackage, you can also select DAB radio fromthe Browse tab or using the Source Picker,located in the upper right corner of the MediaPlayer window.

You can manually tune the radio to any DABstation by touching and dragging the selectorbar on the Now Playing screen.

When listening to a DAB radio channel, theBrowse tab includes the name of the currentlyselected service. You can touch the servicename to choose from a popup that lists allservices available within the current DABchannel. You can also touch the left (back)and right (forward) arrows beside the servicelist to scroll through the list.

If you are listening to a DAB frequency thatcan no longer receive an adequate signal, theradio automatically switches to the equivalentFM broadcast. You can disable this automaticswitching by turning off the Use StrongestFrequency setting on the media settingsscreen.



Internet RadioInternet radio services are accessed over adata connection. To use Internet radio, touchMedia > Browse > Internet.

Choose the Internet radio service you want touse, then browse through the availablecategories and/or stations. When you select aspecific station or episode, Media Player startsplaying it and displays the Now Playingscreen.

To play the next (and in some cases previous)available station, episode, or track beingprovided by the Internet radio service, touchthe arrows on the Now Playing screen, or usethe left steering wheel (see Using LeftSteering Wheel Buttons on page 36). Theexact function of these controls varydepending on the specific Internet service youare listening to.

You can also use voice commands to play aspecific song, artist, or album from an Internetradio service. For details, see Using VoiceCommands on page 37.

Internet Radio Account Registration

Model S provides you with one or moreInternet radio services. To enter your log ininformation, touch Controls > Settings >Apps > Media Player. Enter your user nameand password, then touch Log In.

TuneIn

TuneIn does not require an account for it towork. But if you have a TuneIn account (go towww.tunein.com), log in as described above.

Rdio

You can use your own Rdio account or thedefault account that Tesla has already set upfor you. To use your own account, log in asdescribed above.

Note: Free trial accounts do not work.

Media SettingsTo adjust settings for your FM and DAB radiostations, and to log into your TuneIn or Rdioaccount, touch Controls > Settings > Apps >Media Player.

1. DAB Radio

• Use Strongest Frequency - if on, theradio automatically switches to theequivalent broadcast on a differentfrequency in situations where thesignal is weak.

• Traffic Alerts - if on, radiobroadcasting can be interrupted atany time with traffic alerts.

2. FM Radio

• Use Strongest Frequency - describedabove.

• Traffic Alerts - described above.• Use Regional Content - if on, the FM

radio automatically switches toprovide regional content, whenavailable.

3. Rdio Account

Enter login information and choose audioquality for your Rdio Internet radioaccount (see Internet Radio on page 75).If you logged in with a different accountand want to restore the default Teslaaccount, touch Restore.



4. TuneIn Account

Scroll down to enter login information foryour TuneIn Internet radio account (see Internet Radio on page 75).

Favorites

To add a currently playing radiostation or audio file to your Favoriteslist, touch the Favorites icon on theNow Playing screen. The icon turnsblue to show that it is a favorite. Toremove a favorite, touch the iconagain.

Note: Adding a radio station to your Favoriteslist also assigns it to one of the six presets, ifan empty preset is available.

Note: To select a favorite radio station oraudio file, browse your list of Favorites bytouching Browse > Favorites. As shownbelow, the Favorites are sorted by theirsource.

To play the previous or next song or station inyour Favorites list, touch the previous or nexticon on the Now Playing screen, or use thecontrols on the left side of the steering wheel(see Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons onpage 36).

To remove a favorite from the list, touch theassociated X.

Note: If you remove a favorite radio station orchannel that is assigned to a preset, it is alsoremoved from the preset.

My Music & DevicesTo play audio files from a flash drive or aBluetooth-connected device, touch Media >Browse > My Music & Devices. The name ofthe device will be displayed. Touch the song,album, or playlist you want to play and MediaPlayer starts playing and displays the NowPlaying screen.

To play the next song in the selected playlistor album, touch the previous or next arrowson the touchscreen, or use the left steeringwheel buttons (see Using Left Steering WheelButtons on page 36).

USB Connected Flash Drives

Connect a flash drive to one of the USBconnections (see USB Connections on page77). Touch Media > Browse > My Music &Devices, then touch the name of the flashdrive and the song you want to play.

Note: To play media from a USB connection,Model S recognizes flash drives only. To playmedia from other types of devices (such as aniPod), connect using Bluetooth (if supportedby the device).

Bluetooth® Connected Devices

If you have a Bluetooth-capable device suchas a phone, that is paired and connected toModel S (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone onpage 78), you can play audio files stored onit. Touch Media > Browse > My Music &Devices, then touch the name of yourBluetooth-connected device.

The first audio file found on your Bluetoothdevice begins playing and the touchscreendisplays the Now Playing screen.

To change the track playing, touch theprevious or next icons on the touchscreen, oruse the left steering wheel buttons.

Note: To play media from a Bluetooth-connected device, ensure that access to thedevice’s media is turned on (see Phone onpage 78).



USB ConnectionsYour Model S has two USB connectionslocated on the front of the center console. Usethese connections to connect USB drives. Youcan also use these connections to charge USBdevices.

To play audio files stored on a connected USBdrive, see My Music & Devices on page 76.

Note: Do not connect multiple devices using aUSB hub. This can prevent connected devicesfrom charging or from being recognized bythe touchscreen.

12V Power SocketYour Model S has a power socket located onthe front of the center console. Power fromthe socket is available whenever theinstrument panel and touchscreen are on.

The 12V power socket is suitable foraccessories requiring up to 15A or a maximumof 180 watts.

Note: In situations where Model S is unabledetect the key (low battery, interference, etc),place it immediately below the 12V powersocket where Model S can best detect it.

Warning: The power socket and anaccessory’s connector can become hot.



Bluetooth® CompatibilityYou can use your Bluetooth-capable phonehands-free in Model S provided your phone iswithin operating range. Although Bluetoothtypically supports wireless communicationover distances of up to approximately 9metres, performance can vary based on thephone you are using.

Before using your phone with Model S, youmust pair it. Pairing sets up Model S to workwith your Bluetooth-capable phone (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 78).

You can pair up to ten Bluetooth phones.Model S always automatically connects to thelast phone that was used (provided it is withinrange). If you want to connect to a differentphone, see Connecting to a Paired Phone onpage 79.

Note: On many phones, Bluetooth turns off ifthe phone’s battery is low.

Note: In addition to phones, you can also pairBluetooth-enabled devices with Model S. Forexample, you can pair an iPod Touch or aniPad or Android tablet to stream music.

Pairing a Bluetooth PhonePairing sets up Model S to work with yourBluetooth-capable phone. Once a phone ispaired, Model S can connect to it wheneverthe phone is within range.

To pair a phone, follow these steps whilesitting inside Model S:

1. Ensure both the touchscreen and thephone are powered on.

2. On the touchscreen’s status bar, touch theBluetooth icon.

3. On your phone, enable Bluetooth and setit to discoverable.

4. On the Model S touchscreen, touch StartSearch. The touchscreen searches thendisplays the list of all available Bluetoothdevices within operating distance.

5. On the Model S touchscreen, touch thephone with which you want to pair. Withina few seconds, the touchscreen displays arandomly generated number, and yourphone should display the same number.

6. Check that the number displayed on yourphone matches the number displayed onthe touchscreen. Then, on your phone,confirm that you want to pair.

When paired, Model S automatically connectsto the phone, and the touchscreen displays

the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone’sname to show that the connection is active.

Importing ContactsOnce paired, you can use the Bluetoothsettings screen to specify whether you wantto allow access to your phone’s contacts andrecent calls.

If access is turned on, you can see your list ofcontacts on the Model S touchscreen. TouchPhone > Contacts. You can then touch acontact to dial its phone number or navigateto its address.

Note: Before contacts can be imported, youmay need to either set your phone to allowsyncing, or respond to a popup on your phoneto confirm that it is OK to sync contacts. Thisvaries depending on the type of phone youare using. For details, refer to the ownerdocumentation provided with your phone.

If access is turned on, imported information isdisplayed when you touch the contacts tab onthe Phone app.

Unpairing a Bluetooth PhoneIf you want to disconnect your phone and useit again later, simply touch Disconnect on theBluetooth settings screen. If you do not wantto use your phone with Model S again, touchForget This Device. Once you forget a device,you need to pair it again if you want to use itwith Model S (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phoneon page 78).

Note: Your phone automatically disconnectswhenever you leave Model S.



Connecting to a Paired PhoneModel S automatically connects with the lastphone to which it was connected, provided itis within operating range and has Bluetoothturned on. If the last phone is not within range,it attempts to connect with the next phonethat it has been paired with.

To connect to a different phone, touch theBluetooth icon on the touchscreen's statusbar. The Bluetooth window displays a list ofpaired phones. Choose the phone you want toconnect to, then touch Connect. If the phoneyou want to connect to is not listed, follow theinstructions on Pairing a Bluetooth Phone onpage 78.

When connected, the Model S touchscreendisplays the Bluetooth symbol next to thephone name to show that the connection isactive.

Making a Phone CallYou can make a phone call by:

• speaking a voice command (for details,see Using Voice Commands on page 37)

• choosing a contact from your contact list(described above)

• using the Model S on-screen dialer

To make a phone call using the on-screendialer:

1. Touch the Phone app on the touchscreen,then touch Dialer.

2. Enter the phone number on the dialer.3. Touch Call. The touchscreen displays the

call screen and the number you arecalling.

To make a phone call by choosing a contact:

1. Touch the Phone app on the touchscreen,then touch Contacts.

Note: Ensure that access to the phone’scontacts is turned on.

2. Touch the name of the contact you wantto call to display details about thecontact.

3. Touch the number you want to dial (theremay be more than one). The touchscreendisplays the call screen and the name ofthe contact you are calling.

Note: If it is safe and legal to do so, you canalso initiate a call by dialing the number orselecting the contact directly from yourphone.

Receiving a Phone CallWhen your phone receives an incoming call,both the instrument panel and thetouchscreen display the caller’s number orname (if the caller is in your phone’s contactlist and Model S has access to your contacts).

Touch one of the options on the touchscreen,or use the scroll wheel on the right side of thesteering wheel to Answer or Ignore the call(see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons onpage 37).

In Call OptionsWhen a call is in progress, you can display thecall menu on the instrument panel by pressingthe top button on the right side of thesteering wheel. Then use the scroll wheel toscroll through and choose an option (see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page37).



OverviewTouch the Map (or Nav) icon to view andsearch for a location on Google MapsTM. IfModel S is equipped with the navigationoption, the app is labeled Nav and onboardmaps are available. Onboard maps allow youto navigate to any location, even if a dataconnection is not available. When you specifya location, the touchscreen displays the routeand provides turn-by-turn instructions. IfModel S is not equipped with the navigationoption, onboard maps are not available, butyou can find and display any location(provided you have a data connection).

Using MapsTouch the search field, or speak a voicecommand to specify a location (for details onhow to use voice commands, see Using VoiceCommands on page 37). You can enter orspeak an address, landmark, business, etc. Youcan also touch PLACES and choose from a listof recent locations and searches, favoritedestinations, and charging stations you'vevisited.

Touch the North/Heading Up icon to the rightof the search bar to center the map on yourcar and have the map track your position asyou drive. The icon is blue when the map istracking your position and by touching theicon, you can change the orientation of themap:

North Up - North is always at thetop of the screen.

Heading Up - The direction you areheading is always at the top of thescreen. The map rotates when youchange direction.

You can rotate the map in any direction.When you rotate the map you’ll notice theicon turn gray, indicating the map is no longertracking your position. Touch the icon againto track your position.

Whenever the map is in theHeading Up orientation (whereNorth is not at the top), a compassappears on the map. The compassarrow points North and the textindicates the direction you aredriving. You can touch thecompass to switch to North Up(described above).

Note: To change the size of the font used todisplay the map’s labels, touch Controls >Settings > Apps > Maps & Navigation > MapMagnification.

Starting Navigation1. Touch the Nav icon to display the map.2. Touch the search bar to enter the

destination, then touch GO. You can alsouse voice commands to specify thedestination (for details, see Using VoiceCommands on page 37). If you have adata connection, you can start enteringthe destination, then choose one of theauto-complete entries that appear. Forexample, you can enter just the street,business name, or category (such ashotels, coffee, etc). If you don’t have adata connection, you must enter completeand exact location information.

A list of matching destinations appears onthe left, and their corresponding pins(with letters A, B, C, etc) appear on themap.

Note: You can also touch PLACES andchoose a location from the list of Recentlocations and searches, Favorite locations,Supercharger locations, or VisitedChargers.

3. Touch any destination in the list toimmediately start navigation, or touch thelettered pin on the map to view thedestination popup, which also allows youto place a phone call to the destination (insituations where a phone number isavailable).

During NavigationDuring navigation, the touchscreen displaysthe navigation route on the map, and a turn-by-turn direction list that includes estimateddriving time, mileage, and arrival time.Depending on the map’s zoom level, youmight not be able to see the entire route. But



as you drive, the map shows your location onthe map.

During navigation, the instrument panel alsodisplays directions to your destination andyou hear spoken instructions. To change thelanguage of spoken instructions, touchControls > Settings > Language & Units >Navigation Language.

Favorite DestinationsIf you frequently navigate to a destination,you may want to add it as a Favorite to avoidhaving to enter the location's name or addresseach time. When you add a destination as aFavorite, you can easily navigate to it bytouching PLACES, then selecting it from thelist of Favorites. The Favorites list hasplaceholders for your Home and Worklocations. In fact, Model S may prompt you tosave a current location as Home or Workbased on your usage pattern.

Add any destination to your list ofFavorites by either touching its flagwhile navigating to it, or bydisplaying it on the map thentouching its pin. Then, in the popupdialog that appears, touch theFavorites icon. When a destination ison your Favorites list, the icon isblue. To remove a favoritedestination, touch the Favorites iconagain.



About the Security SystemIf Model S does not detect a key nearby and alocked door or trunk is opened, an alarmsounds and headlights and turn signals flash.To deactivate the alarm, press any button onthe key.

To manually enable or disable the alarmsystem, touch Controls > Settings > Safety &Security > Alarm. When set to on, Model Sactivates its alarm one minute after the doorslock and a recognized key is no longerdetected nearby.

If Model S is equipped with the optionalsecurity package, it includes a battery-backedsiren that sounds instead of the horn insituations where a locked door or trunk isopened and Model S does not detect a keynearby. If the Tilt/Intrusion setting is on, thesiren also sounds if Model S detects motioninside the cabin or if it is raised (for example,with a tow truck or jack). To turn the tilt/intrusion detection systems on or off, touchControls > Settings > Safety & Security > Tilt/Intrusion.

Note: If you plan to leave something thatmoves, such as a dog, inside your lockedModel S, remember to turn off the tilt/intrusion system. Any type of motion detectedinside Model S activates the siren.



About HomeLink®

If Model S is equipped with the optional techpackage, you can program the HomeLink®

Universal Transceiver to operate up to threegarage doors, gates, lights, and securitysystems that can transmit Radio Frequency(RF) signals.

Programming HomeLink®

1. Park in front of the device you want toprogram, and have the device’s remotecontrol ready.

2. Touch Controls > Settings > HomeLink onthe touchscreen.

3. Touch Enter Name, then use the onscreenkeyboard to enter a name for yourHomeLink device.

4. Touch Create HomeLink.5. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Once programmed, you can operate thedevice by touching its correspondingHomeLink icon on the touchscreen’s statusbar. HomeLink remembers the location ofyour programmed devices. When youapproach a known location, the HomeLinkcontrol on the touchscreen automaticallydrops down. When you drive away, itdisappears.

Note: For security reasons, erase yourHomeLink settings if you sell Model S.

Warning: Your device might open orclose during programming. Beforeprogramming, make sure that the deviceis clear of any people or objects.

Warning: Do not use the HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver with a garage doorthat does not meet federal safetystandards. A garage door opener thatcannot detect an object in its path andthen automatically stop and reverse, doesnot meet these standards. Using a garagedoor opener without these featuresincreases the risk of injury or death.



Wi-Fi is available as a data connectionmethod and is often faster than cellular datanetworks. Connecting to Wi-Fi is especiallyuseful in areas with limited or no cellularconnectivity. To ensure fast, reliable deliveryof Model S software updates (see SoftwareUpdates on page 85), Tesla recommendsleaving Wi-Fi turned on and connected to aWi-Fi network. To connect to a Wi-Fi network:

1. Touch the 3G icon in the touchscreenstatus bar. Model S will start scanning anddisplay the Wi-Fi networks that are withinrange.

2. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to use,enter the password (if necessary), thentouch Connect.

You can also connect to a hidden networkthat isn't shown on the list of scannednetworks. Just touch Wi-Fi Settings and enterthe name of the network in the resultingdialog box.

Once you have connected to a network,Model S auto-connects whenever the networkis within range. If more than one previouslyconnected network is within range, Model Sconnects to the one most recently used.

Note: You can also use a mobile hotspot oryour phone's Internet connection via Wi-Fitethering.

Note: At Tesla service centers, Model Sautomatically connects to a Tesla Service Wi-Fi access point.



Loading New SoftwareModel S updates its software wirelessly,providing new features throughout your termof ownership. The first time you enter Model Safter an update is made available, ascheduling window displays on thetouchscreen.

Note: Some software updates can take fromtwo to three hours to complete. Model S mustbe in P (Park) when the new software is beinginstalled. To ensure the fastest and mostreliable delivery of software updates, leavethe Wi-Fi turned on and connected wheneverpossible (see Connecting to Wi-Fi on page84).

When a software update is available, a yellowclock icon appears on the touchscreen’sstatus bar.

1. Touch the up and down arrows to changethe time you want the update to begin (ifnecessary). Then touch Set For This Timeto schedule the update. Once scheduled,the yellow clock icon on the touchscreen’sstatus bar becomes white.

2. Touch Install Now to immediately start theupdate process.

You can reschedule the update any timebefore it begins. To do so, touch the clockicon on the touchscreen’s status bar to displaythe update window.

If Model S is charging when the softwareupdate begins, charging stops. Chargingresumes automatically when the update iscomplete. If you are driving Model S at thescheduled update time, the update is canceledand you need to reschedule.

If the touchscreen displays a messageindicating that a software update was notsuccessfully completed, contact Tesla.

Viewing Release NotesWhen a software update is complete, learnabout the new features by displaying therelease notes. To display release notes at anytime touch the Tesla “T” at the top center ofthe touchscreen, then touch Release Notes.



Model S Mobile AppThe Tesla Model S mobile app allows you tocommunicate with Model S remotely usingyour iPhone®or Android™ phone. With this app,you can check charging progress, start andstop charging, heat or cool Model S, locateModel S or track its movement, flash lights,honk the horn, lock and unlock, and more.

Simply download the app to your phone andenter your login credentials. You must alsoensure that Model S is ready to communicatewith the mobile app by turning on its remoteaccess setting. Touch Controls > Settings >Safety & Security > Remote Access > On(see Settings on page 67).



High Voltage Components

1. Battery2. DC-DC converter and junction box3. High voltage cabling (colored orange)4. 10 kW on-board master charger5. OPTIONAL: 10 kW on-board charger6. Charge port7. Drive unit

Warning: The high voltage system has nouser serviceable parts. Do notdisassemble, remove or replace highvoltage components, cables orconnectors. High voltage cables arecolored orange for easy identification.

Warning: Read and follow all instructionsprovided on the labels that are attachedto Model S. These labels are there foryour safety

Warning: In the unlikely event that a fireoccurs, immediately contact your localfire emergency responders.

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Charging EquipmentCharging equipment designed specifically tocharge your Model S is available from Tesla. ATesla Wall Connector, which installs in yourgarage, is the fastest way to charge Model Sat home.

In several market regions, Model S is equippedwith a Mobile Connector and the adapter(s)you need to plug into commonly used poweroutlets. When using the Mobile Connector,first plug the Mobile Connector into the poweroutlet, then plug in Model S. For moreinformation about your Mobile Connector, seethe Mobile Connector Owner’s Manual.Additional adapters can be purchased fromTesla.

Tesla also provides various types of adapters(including J1772, Mennekes Type 2, andCHAdeMO) that allow you to plug Model Sinto the most commonly used public chargingstations in your region. Connect the adapterto the charging station’s charge cable, openthe charge port door using the touchscreen(see Charging Model S on page 90), thenplug in Model S.

For more information on the chargingequipment available for your region, go towww.teslamotors.com, choose your region,then view the available charging options.

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About the BatteryModel S has one of the most sophisticatedbattery systems in the world. The mostimportant way to preserve the Battery is toLEAVE YOUR MODEL S PLUGGED IN whenyou are not using it. This is particularlyimportant if you are not planning to driveModel S for several weeks. When plugged in,Model S wakes up when needed toautomatically maintain a charge level thatmaximizes the lifetime of the Battery.

There is no advantage to waiting until theBattery’s level is low before charging. In fact,the Battery performs best when chargedregularly.

Note: If the Model S Battery becomescompletely discharged in a situation in whichtowing is required, the owner is responsiblefor towing expenses. Discharge-relatedtowing expenses are not covered under theRoadside Assistance policy.

Battery CareNever allow the Battery to fully discharge.Even when Model S is not being driven, itsBattery discharges very slowly to power theonboard electronics. On average, the Batterydischarges at a rate of 1% per day. Situationscan arise in which you must leave Model Sunplugged for an extended period of time (forexample, at an airport when traveling). Inthese situations, keep the 1% in mind to ensurethat you leave the Battery with a sufficientcharge level. For example, over a two weekperiod (14 days), the Battery discharges byapproximately 14%.

Discharging the Battery to 0% maypermanently damage the Battery. To protectagainst a complete discharge, Model S entersa low-power consumption mode when thecharge level drops to 5%. In this mode, theBattery stops supporting the onboardelectronics to slow the discharge rate toapproximately 4% per month. Once this low-power consumption mode is active, it isimportant to plug in Model S within twomonths to avoid Battery damage.

Note: When the low-power consumptionmode is active, the auxiliary 12V battery is nolonger being charged and can completelydischarge within 12 hours. In the unlikely eventthat this occurs, you may need to jump startor replace the 12V battery before you cancharge. In this situation, contact Tesla.

Temperature Limits

Do not expose Model S to ambienttemperatures above 60° C or below -30° C formore than 24 hours at a time.

Energy Saving Feature

Model S has an energy-saving feature thatreduces the amount of energy beingconsumed when Model S is not being used.Touch Controls > Displays > Energy Saving.When energy saving is turned on, the start-uptime of the instrument panel, Bluetooth, dataconnection, and mobile app is slower thanusual.

Battery Warnings and Cautions

Warning: The Battery has no parts that anowner or a non-Tesla authorized servicetechnician can service. Under nocircumstances should you open ortamper with the Battery. Always contactTesla to arrange for Battery servicing.

Caution: If the Battery’s charge level fallsto 0%, you must plug it in. If you leave itunplugged for an extended period, it maynot be possible to charge Model S or usethe vehicle without jump starting orreplacing the 12V battery. LeavingModel S unplugged for an extendedperiod can also result in permanentBattery damage. If you are unable tocharge Model S, contact Teslaimmediately.

Caution: The Battery requires no ownermaintenance. Do not remove the filler capand do not add fluid. If the instrumentpanel warns you that the fluid level is low,contact Tesla immediately.

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Opening the Charge PortThe charge port is located on the driver’s sideof Model S, behind a door that is part of therear tail light assembly.

Park Model S so that the charge cable easilyreaches the charge port.

With Model S unlocked, or a recognized keynearby, press and release the button on aTesla charge cable.

If the cable you are using does not have thisbutton, touch Controls > Charge Port. Or, youcan touch the battery icon at the top of thetouchscreen, then from the Charging screen,touch Open Charge Port.

To charge at a public charging station, attachan adapter to the station’s chargingconnector. The most commonly usedadapter(s) for each market region aresupplied with Model S. Depending on thecharging equipment you are using, you mayneed to start and stop charging using acontrol on the charging equipment.

Note: The charge port lights up white whenyou open the charge port door. If you do notconnect a charge cable, the light eventuallyturns off.

Note: If you do not insert the charge cableinto the charge port within a few minutes after

opening the charge port door, the latchcloses. If this happens, use the touchscreen toopen the charge port door.

Caution: The connector end of the chargecable can damage the paint if droppedonto Model S.

Caution: Do not attempt to force thecharge port door open. Doing so candamage the latch. A damaged latchcannot hold the door closed.

Plugging InIf desired, use the touchscreen to change thecharge limit and the charging current.

If you are using the Mobile Connector, plug itinto the power outlet before plugging it intoModel S.

Align the connector to the charge port andinsert fully. When the connector is properlyinserted, charging begins automatically afterModel S:

• Engages a latch that holds the connectorin place.

• Shifts into Park (if it was in any othergear).

• Heats or cools the Battery, if needed. Ifthe Battery requires heating or cooling,you may notice a delay before chargingbegins.

Note: Whenever Model S is plugged in but notactively charging, it draws energy from thewall instead of using energy stored in theBattery. For example, if you are sitting inModel S and using the touchscreen while it’s isparked and plugged in, the energy being usedis drawn from the power outlet instead of theBattery.

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During ChargingDuring charging, the charge port pulses greenand charging status displays on theinstrument panel. The frequency at which thecharge port’s light pulses slows down as thecharge level approaches full. When charging iscomplete, the light stops pulsing and is solidgreen.

Note: If Model S is locked, the light around thecharge port does not light up.

If the light around the charge port lights upred while charging, a fault is detected. Checkthe instrument panel or touchscreen for amessage describing the fault. A fault canoccur due to something as common as apower outage. If a power outage occurs,charging resumes automatically when poweris restored.

Note: When charging, particularly at highcurrents, the refrigerant compressor and thefan operate as needed to keep the Batterycool. Therefore, it is normal to hear soundsduring charging.

Stopping ChargingYou can stop charging at any time bydisconnecting the charge cable or touchingStop Charging on the touchscreen.

To disconnect the charge cable:

1. Press and hold the button on a Teslaconnector to release the latch.

2. Pull the connector from the charge port.3. Push the charge port door closed.

Note: To prevent unauthorized unplugging ofthe charge cable, Model S must be unlockedor able to recognize a key before you candisconnect the charge cable.

Note: Model S stops charging whenever youdouble-click the key. If you do not unplugwithin 60 seconds, charging resumes.

Caution: Tesla strongly recommendsleaving Model S plugged in when not inuse. This maintains the Battery at theoptimum level of charge.

Charge Port Light

White The charge port door is open andcharge mode is initiated.

Green -pulsing

Charging is in progress.

Green -solid

Charging is complete.

Red -flashing

A fault was detected and charginghas stopped. Check the instrumentpanel or touchscreen for amessage describing the fault.

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Changing Charge SettingsThe charge settings screen displays on thetouchscreen whenever the charge port door isopen.

To display charge settings at any time, touchthe Battery icon on the top of thetouchscreen, or touch Controls > Charging(located in the upper right portion of theControls screen).

The following illustration is provided fordemonstration purposes only and may varyslightly depending on the firmware versionand market region of your Model S.

1. Charge status messages (such asCharging Scheduled, Charging InProgress) display here.

2. Adjust the charge limit based on youranticipated driving needs. Touch SetCharge Limit, then drag the slider bar tothe desired charge level. You can chargeto any level from 50% to 100%. For dailydriving, charge between 50% and 90% toimprove battery longevity. Charge above90% for trips requiring maximum range.The setting you choose applies to bothimmediate and scheduled chargingsessions.

3. Location-specific schedule

With Model S in Park, set a specific timewhen you want Model S to begin chargingat the current location. If, at the scheduledtime, Model S is not plugged in at thelocation, it will start charging as soon asyou plug it in as long as you are pluggingit in within six hours of the scheduledtime. If you plug in after six hours, Model Sdoes not start charging until the

scheduled time on the next day. Tooverride this setting, touch Start Chargingor Stop Charging (see item 4). When youset a scheduled charging time, Model Sdisplays the set time on the instrumentpanel and the touchscreen.

4. Touch to open the charge port door or tostart (or stop) charging.

5. The current automatically sets to themaximum current available from theattached charge cable, unless it waspreviously reduced to a lower level.

For 3-phase charging, the availablecurrent represents the current per phase(up to 32 amps). During charging, theright status flag displays the 3-phasesymbol in front of the displayed current.

If needed, touch the up/down arrows tochange the current (for example, you maywant to reduce the current if you areconcerned about overloading a domesticwiring circuit shared by other equipment).It is not possible to set the chargingcurrent to a level that exceeds themaximum available from the attachedcharge cable.

When you change the current, Model Sremembers the location. So if yousubsequently charge at the same location,you do not need to change it again.

Note: If Model S automatically reduced acharging location's current because offluctuations in input power (see the notein Charging Status on page 93), Teslarecommends charging at the lowercurrent until the underlying problem isresolved and the charging location canprovide consistent power.

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Charging Status

The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only and may vary slightlydepending on the software version and market region of your Model S.

1. Charging rate per hour.2. Total estimated driving distance (or

energy) available. Instead of drivingdistance as shown here, you can displaythe percentage of battery energyremaining. To do so, touch Controls >Settings > Language & Units > Energy &Charging.

Note: A portion of the battery image mayappear blue. This indicates that a smallportion of the energy stored in the batteryis not available on your drive because thebattery is cold. This is normal and noreason for concern. When the batterywarms up, the blue portion is no longerdisplayed.

3. Current being supplied/Total currentavailable from the connected powersupply (see Changing Charge Settings onpage 92).

If connected to a 3-phase powersupply, the available currentrepresents the current per phaseand the 3-phase symbol displays.

4. Estimated increase in driving distance (orenergy) achieved so far in this chargingsession. Instead of driving distance asillustrated above, you can change settingsto display the amount of energy achieved.To do so, touch Controls > Settings >Language & Units > Energy & Charging.

5. Charging status information displays here.For example, if Model S is charging, itdisplays the time remaining until fullycharged at the currently selected chargelevel. When scheduled charging is set fora location, it displays when charging willstart.

6. Voltage being supplied by the chargecable.

Note: If Model S is charging and detectsunexpected fluctuations in the input power, itautomatically reduces the charging current by25%. For example, a 40 amp current isreduced to 30 amps. This automatic currentreduction increases robustness and safety insituations when a problem exists outside ofModel S or its charging electronics. Forexample, a home wiring system, receptacle,adapter or cord is unable to meet its ratedcurrent capacity. When Model S automaticallyreduces a location's charging current, itretains the reduced current for that locationas a precaution. Although you can manuallyincrease it, Tesla recommends charging at thelower current until the underlying problem isresolved and the charging location canprovide consistent power.

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Service IntervalsRegular maintenance is the key to ensuringthe continued reliability and efficiency of yourModel S.

Rotate the tires every 8000 km (except onPerformance Plus models), maintain thecorrect tire pressures, and take Model S toTesla at the regularly scheduled maintenanceintervals of every 12 months, or every20,000 km, whichever comes first. It is alsoimportant to perform the daily and monthlychecks described below.

Model S must be serviced by Tesla-certifiedtechnicians. Damages or failures caused bymaintenance or repairs performed by non-Tesla certified technicians are not covered bythe warranty.

Daily Checks• Check the Battery’s charge level,

displayed on the instrument panel.• Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn

signals, and wipers and washers areworking.

• Check the operation of the brakes,including the parking brake.

• Check the operation of the seat belts(see Seat Belts on page 18).

• Look for fluid deposits underneathModel S that might indicate a leak. It isnormal for a small pool of water to form(caused by the air conditioning system’sdehumidifying process).

Monthly Checks• Check the mileage to determine if the

tires need to be rotated (every 8000 km,except on Performance Plus models), andcheck the condition and pressure of eachtire (see Tire Care and Maintenance onpage 95).

• Check washer fluid level and top up ifnecessary (see Topping Up Washer Fluidon page 111).

• Check that the air conditioning system isoperating (see Climate Controls on page70).

Warning: Contact Tesla immediately ifyou notice any significant or sudden dropin fluid levels or uneven tire wear.

Fluid Replacement IntervalsDo not change or top up Battery coolant andbrake fluid yourself. Tesla service techniciansreplace fluids at the regularly scheduledservice intervals:

• Brake fluid - every 2 years or 40,000 km,whichever comes first.

• Battery coolant - every 4 years or80,000 km, whichever comes first.

Note: Any damage from opening the Batterycoolant reservoir is excluded from thewarranty.

High Voltage SafetyYour Model S has been designed and builtwith safety as a priority. However, be aware ofthese precautions to protect yourself from therisk of injury inherent in all high-voltagesystems:

• Read and follow all instructions providedon the labels that are attached to Model S.These labels are there for your safety.

• The high voltage system has no user-serviceable parts. Do not disassemble,remove or replace high voltagecomponents, cables or connectors. Highvoltage cables are colored orange foreasy identification.

• If an accident occurs, do not touch anyhigh voltage wiring, connectors, orcomponents connected to the wiring.

• In the unlikely event that a fire occurs,immediately contact your local fireemergency responders.

Warning: Always disconnect the chargecable before working underneathModel S, even if charging is not inprogress.

Warning: Keep your hands and clothingaway from cooling fans. Some fansoperate even when Model S is poweredoff.

Caution: Some fluids (battery acid,Battery coolant, brake fluid, windshieldwasher additives, etc.) used in motorvehicles are poisonous and should not beinhaled, swallowed, or brought intocontact with open wounds. For yoursafety, always read and followinstructions printed on fluid containers.

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Maintaining Tire PressuresKeep tires inflated to the pressures shown onthe Tire and Loading Information label, even ifit differs from the pressure printed on the tireitself. The Tire and Loading Information labelis located on the center door post and arevisible when the driver’s door is open.

The Tire Pressure indicator light onthe instrument panel alerts you ifone or more tires is under- or over-inflated.

The Tire Pressure indicator light does notimmediately turn off when you adjust tirepressure. After inflating the tire to therecommended pressure, you must drive over40 km/h for more than 10 minutes to activatethe Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS),which turns off the Tire Pressure indicatorlight.

If the indicator light flashes for one minutewhenever you power on Model S, a fault withthe Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) isdetected (see TPMS Malfunction on page99).

Checking and Adjusting Tire Pressures

Follow these steps when tires are cold andModel S has been stationary for over threehours:

1. Remove the valve cap.2. Firmly press an accurate tire pressure

gauge onto the valve to measurepressure.

3. If required, add air to reach therecommended pressure.

4. Re-check pressure by removing and re-attaching the tire gauge.

5. If you added too much air, release air bypressing the metal stem in the center ofthe valve.

6. Recheck the pressure with the tire gaugeand adjust if necessary.

7. Replace the valve cap to prevent dirt fromentering. Periodically check the valve fordamage and leaks.

Warning: Under-inflation is the mostcommon cause of tire failures and cancause a tire to overheat, resulting insevere tire cracking, tread separation, orblowout, which causes unexpected loss ofvehicle control and increased risk ofinjury. Under-inflation also reducesBattery range and tire tread life.

Warning: Check tire pressures using anaccurate pressure gauge when tires arecold. It takes only one mile of driving towarm up the tires sufficiently to affecttire pressures. Parking the vehicle indirect sunlight or in hot weather can alsoaffect tire pressures. If you must checkwarm tires, expect increased pressures.Do not let air out of warm tires in anattempt to match recommended cold tirepressures. A hot tire at or below therecommended cold tire inflation pressureis dangerously under-inflated.

Warning: Do not use any tire sealantother than the type provided in a Teslatire repair kit. Other types can cause tirepressure sensors to malfunction. If yourModel S did not include a tire repair kit,you can purchase one from Tesla Motors.

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Inspecting and Maintaining TiresRegularly inspect the tread and side walls forany sign of distortion (bulges), cuts or wear.

Warning: Do not drive Model S if a tire isdamaged, excessively worn, or inflated toan incorrect pressure. Check tiresregularly for wear, and ensure there areno cuts, bulges or exposure of the ply/cord structure.

Tire Wear

Model S is originally fitted with tires that havewear indicators molded into the tread pattern.When the tread has been worn down to1.6 mm, the indicators start to appear at thesurface of the tread pattern, producing theeffect of a continuous band of rubber acrossthe width of the tire.

Replace a tire as soon as an indicator bandbecomes visible or the tread depth reachesthe minimum permitted by law.

Tire Rotation, Balance, and Wheel Alignment

Tesla recommends rotating the tires every8000 km.

Note: Do not rotate tires on the PerformancePlus models.

Unbalanced wheels (sometimes noticeable asvibration through the steering wheel) affectvehicle handling and tire life. Even withregular use, wheels can get out of balance.Therefore, they should be balanced asrequired.

If tire wear is uneven (on one side of the tireonly) or becomes abnormally excessive, checkthe alignment of wheels.

Punctured Tires

A puncture eventually causes the tire to losepressure, which is why it is important to checktire pressures frequently. Permanently repairor replace punctured or damaged tires assoon as possible. Do not drive with apunctured tire, even if the puncture has notcaused the tire to deflate. A punctured tirecan deflate suddenly at any time.

Your tubeless tires may not leak whenpenetrated, provided the object remains in thetire. If, however, you feel a sudden vibration orride disturbance while driving, or you suspecta tire is damaged, immediately reduce yourspeed. Drive slowly, while avoiding heavybraking or sharp steering and, when safe to doso, stop the vehicle. Arrange to have Model Stransported to a Tesla service center, or to anearby tire repair center.

Note: In some cases, you can temporarilyrepair small tire punctures (under 6 mm) usingan optional tire repair kit available from Tesla.This allows you to slowly drive Model S toTesla or to a nearby tire repair facility (see Temporary Tire Repair on page 100).

Warning: Do not drive Model S with apunctured tire. Even if the punctured tirehas not deflated, it can suddenly deflateat any time.

Flat Spots

If Model S is stationary for a long period inhigh temperatures, tires can form flat spots.When Model S is driven, these flat spots causea vibration which gradually disappears as thetires warm up and regain their original shape.

To minimize the flat spots during storage,inflate tires to the maximum pressureindicated on the tire wall. Then, before driving,release air to adjust tire pressure to therecommended levels.

Driving in Low Ambient Temperatures

Tire performance is reduced in low ambienttemperatures, resulting in reduced grip and anincreased susceptibility to damage fromimpacts. Performance tires can temporarilyharden when cold, causing you to hearrotational noise for the first few miles until thetires warm up. Contact Tesla for winter tirerecommendations.

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Improving Tire Mileage

To improve the mileage you get from yourtires, maintain tires at the recommended tirepressures, observe speed limits and advisoryspeeds, and avoid:

• Pulling away quickly, or hard acceleration.• Fast turns and heavy braking.• Potholes and objects in the road.• Hitting curbs when parking.• Contaminating tires with fluids that can

cause damage.

Replacing Tires and WheelsTires degrade over time due to the effects ofultraviolet light, extreme temperatures, highloads, and environmental conditions. It isrecommended that tires are replaced everysix years, or sooner if required.

Wheel rims and tires are matched to suit thehandling characteristics of the vehicle.Replacement tires must comply with theoriginal specification. If tires other than thosespecified are used, ensure that the load andspeed ratings marked on the tire (see Understanding Tire Markings on page 130)equal or exceed those of the originalspecification.

Ideally, you should replace all four tires at thesame time. If this is not possible, replace thetires in pairs (both front or both rear). Whenreplacing tires, always re-balance and checkthe alignment of wheels.

If you replace a wheel, the TPMS (TirePressure Monitoring System) sensors need tobe reset to ensure they provide accuratewarnings when tires are under- or over-inflated (see Resetting the TPMS Sensors onpage 98).

For the specification of the original wheelsand tires installed on Model S, see WheelSpecifications on page 128.

Warning: For your safety, use only tiresand wheels that match the originalspecification. Tires that do not match theoriginal specification can affect theoperation of the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS).

Asymmetric Tires

Model S tires are asymmetric and must bemounted on the wheel with the correctsidewall facing outward. The sidewall of thetire is marked with the word OUTSIDE. Whennew tires are installed, make sure that the tiresare correctly mounted on the wheels.

Warning: Road holding is seriouslyimpaired if the tires are incorrectlyinstalled on the wheels.

Winter Tires

In snowy and icy conditions, considerinstalling winter tires. Winter tires must be thesame size, brand, construction and treadpattern on all four wheels. Forrecommendations on winter tires, contactTesla.

Warning: On dry roads, winter tires couldhave less traction than the originallyinstalled tires.

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Using Tire ChainsTesla has tested and approved Security ChainCompany (SCC) Model Z-563 chains for useon the rear wheels. These chains must only beused if your Model S has 245/45R19 rear tiresinstalled. Do not use chains on 21 inch tires.

When installing tire chains, follow theinstructions provided by the tire chainmanufacturer. Mount them as tightly aspossible.

When using tire chains:

• Drive slowly—do not exceed 48 km/h.• Avoid heavily loading Model S (heavy

loads can reduce the clearance betweenthe tires and the body).

• Remove the tire chains as soon asconditions allow.

Note: Tire chains are prohibited in somejurisdictions. Check local laws before installingtire chains.

Caution: Using non-recommended tirechains, or using tire chains on other sizedtires, can damage the suspension, body,wheels, and/or brake lines. Damagecaused by using non-recommended tirechains is not covered by the warranty.

Caution: Ensure that tire chains cannottouch suspension components or brakelines. If you hear the chains makingunusual noises that would indicatecontact with Model S, stop andinvestigate immediately.

Tire Pressure MonitoringEach tire should be checked monthly whencold and inflated to the recommendedpressures that are printed on the Tire andLoading Information label located on thedriver’s door pillar (see Maintaining TirePressures on page 95). If your vehicle has tiresof a different size than the size indicated onthe vehicle placard or tire inflation pressurelabel, determine the proper tire inflationpressure for those tires.

As an added safety feature, your vehicle hasbeen equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS) that displays a tire pressuretelltale (Tire Pressure Warning) on theinstrument panel when one or more of yourtires is significantly under- or over-inflated.Accordingly, when the Tire Pressure indicatorlight displays on the instrument panel alertingof tire pressure, stop and check your tires assoon as possible, and inflate them to the

proper pressure (see Maintaining TirePressures on page 95). Driving on asignificantly under-inflated tire causes the tireto overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tiretread life, and may affect the vehicle'shandling and stopping ability.

If Model S detects a fault with theTire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS), this indicator flashes for oneminute whenever you power onModel S.

Note: Installing accessories that are notapproved by Tesla can interfere with theTPMS system.

Warning: The TPMS is not a substitute forproper tire maintenance, includingmanually checking tire pressures andregularly inspecting the condition of tires.It is the driver's responsibility to maintaincorrect tire pressure, even if under- orover-inflation has not reached the levelfor the TPMS to trigger the Tire PressureWarning on the instrument panel.

Resetting the TPMS Sensors

To ensure accurate tire pressure warningsafter replacing one or more wheels, the TPMSsensors must be reset.

Note: When changing to 21" wheels(Performance Plus models), the TPMS maygenerate false tire pressure warnings. BringModel S to a Tesla Service center for furtheradjustment.

Note: The TPMS sensors do not need to bereset after replacing a tire or rotating wheels.

Note: Do not reset the TPMS sensors in anattempt to clear tire pressure warnings.

To reset the tire pressure sensors:

1. Inflate all tires to their recommendpressures, as indicated on the Tire andLoading Information label located on thedriver’s door pillar.

2. Get ready to drive for ten minutes, then,on the Model S touchscreen, touchControls > Settings > Vehicle > TirePressure Monitor > Reset Sensors.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions.

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Replacing a Tire Sensor

If the Tire Pressure warning indicator displaysfrequently, contact Tesla to determine if a tiresensor needs to be replaced. Tire sensorsmust be replaced by a Tesla service technicianwho can perform a brief setup procedure. If anon-Tesla service center repairs or replaces atire, the tire sensor will not work until Teslaperforms the setup procedure.

TPMS Malfunction

Model S has also been equipped with a TPMSmalfunction indicator to indicate when thesystem is not operating properly.

The TPMS malfunction indicator iscombined with the tire pressureindicator light. When the systemdetects a malfunction, the indicatorflashes for approximately oneminute after Model S powers on, andthen remains continuously lit. Thissequence continues uponsubsequent vehicle start-ups as longas the malfunction exists. When theTPMS malfunction indicator is on,the system might not be able todetect or signal under- and over-inflated tires as intended.

TPMS malfunctions can occur for a variety ofreasons, including installing replacement oralternate tires or wheels on the vehicle thatprevent the TPMS from functioning properly.Always check the TPMS malfunction indicatorlight after replacing one or more tires orwheels on your vehicle to ensure that thereplacement or alternate tires and wheelsallow the TPMS to continue to functionproperly.

Note: If a tire has been replaced or repairedusing a different tire sealant than the oneavailable from Tesla, and a low tire pressure isdetected, it is possible that the tire sensor hasbeen damaged. Contact Tesla to have thefault repaired as soon as possible.

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Tire Repair KitYour Model S has no spare tire. Depending onthe legislations that apply to the region inwhich you purchased Model S, a tire repair kitmay or may not be included. If a tire repair kitwas not provided in Model S upon delivery,you can purchase one from Tesla.

Note: Although Model S does not have a sparetire, in the event of a flat tire, RoadsideAssistance provides towing coverage for upto 50 miles.

The tire repair kit consists of a compressorand a canister of tire sealant (enough to repairone tire). When injected into a tire, the sealantcan penetrate a small puncture up to 6 mm toform a temporary repair.

Note: For punctures larger than 6 mm, severetread damage, a damaged sidewall, rippedtires or tires that have come off the rim, callRoadside Assistance.

Warning: The tire repair kit is a temporaryrepair only. You must repair or replace adamaged tire as soon as possible.

Warning: Do not exceed 48 km/h whendriving with a tire that has beentemporarily repaired with sealant.

Warning: Follow all directions andwarnings on the tire repair kit beforestarting a repair.

Caution: Do not drive on a deflated tire asthis can cause serious damage.

Tire Sealant Canister

The tire sealant provided in the Tesla tirerepair kit is approved for use with Model S andis designed not to damage the TPMS (TirePressure Monitoring System) sensors.Therefore, you must replace it only with oneof the same type and capacity (see Replacingthe Sealant Canister on page 103). Tiresealant canisters can be purchased from Tesla.

The tire sealant has an expiration date printedon the outside of the canister. If the expirationdate has passed, the sealant might not workas expected. Always replace an expired tiresealant canister.

Warning: Do not use any tire sealantother than the one available from Tesla.Doing so could cause tire pressuresensors to malfunction.

Warning: Always read and follow thesafety and handling instructions printedon the sealant canister.

Warning: Keep tire sealant out of thereach of children.

Warning: Tire sealant can be harmful if itcontacts the eyes or if swallowed orinhaled. If the sealant comes into contactwith your eyes, immediately flush withwater and seek medical attention ifirritation persists. If swallowed, do notinduce vomiting and seek medicalassistance immediately. If inhaled,breathe fresh air. Inhalation can causedrowsiness and dizziness. If breathing isaffected, seek medical assistanceimmediately.

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Inflating with Sealant and AirIf you have a Tesla tire repair kit, follow thesesteps to temporarily repair a small tirepuncture (less than 6 mm).

1. Stop Model S in a safe place away fromtraffic and ask passengers to wait in a safearea.

2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers toalert other road users.

3. If possible, position the wheel with thepuncture at the bottom.

4. Detach the power supply connector fromthe back of the compressor and plug itinto the 12V power socket located on thefront of center console.

5. Release the clear plastic hose from thetire compressor.

6. Remove the red cap and screw the end ofthe hose onto the tire’s valve.

7. Attach the sealant kit’s black air hose tothe sealant valve and press the leverdown to secure it in place.

8. Ensure the compressor is lying on a levelsurface with the pressure gauge facing tothe side as shown in Step 5.

9. Turn on the compressor.10. Inflate the tire to the recommended

pressure.11. Turn off the compressor and disconnect

the hose from the tire’s valve. Wipe anyexcess sealant from the tire valve andwheel rim.

12. Immediately drive for 8 km to distributethe sealant around the tire. Do not exceed48 km/h.

13. Stop and check the tire’s pressure. Ifnecessary, inflate using the black air hose.

14. Have the tire repaired or replaced as soonas possible.

15. Replace the tire repair sealant canister(see Replacing the Sealant Canister onpage 103).

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Inflating with Air OnlyIf you have a Tesla tire repair kit, follow thesesteps to inflate a tire with air:

1. Detach the power supply connector fromthe rear of the compressor and plug it intothe 12V power socket located in Model Son the front of center console.

2. Release the black air hose from thecompressor.

3. Attach the air hose to the valve and pressthe lever down to secure it in place.

4. Ensure the compressor is lying on a levelsurface with the pressure gauge facing tothe side where you can read it.

5. To add air, turn on the compressor andinflate until the desired pressure isreached.

6. To release air, turn off the compressor,then press and hold the red button untilthe desired pressure is reached.

Note: For your convenience, the tire repair kitincludes a selection of adapters that allow youto inflate other items. These adapters arelocated in a compartment on the back of thecompressor.

Caution: To avoid overheating, do not usethe compressor continuously for morethan eight minutes. Allow the compressorto cool for 15 minutes between uses.

Caution: The compressor runs slowlywhen overheated from excessive use.Turn it off and allow it to cool.

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Replacing the Sealant CanisterIf you have a Tesla tire repair kit, you canpurchase additional or replacement canistersof tire sealant from Tesla.

Follow these steps to replace the canister inyour Tesla tire repair kit:

1. Unwrap the clear hose from thecompressor. This hose is included with thetire repair sealant canister.

2. Remove the canister cover by sliding itupward to release it from the compressor.

3. Remove the canister.

4. Insert the new canister and replace thecover.

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Cleaning the ExteriorTo prevent damage to the paint, immediatelyremove corrosive substances (bird droppings,tree resin, dead insects, tar spots, road salt,industrial fallout, etc). Do not wait untilModel S is due for a complete wash. Ifnecessary, use denatured alcohol to removetar spots and stubborn grease stains, thenimmediately wash the area with water and amild, non-detergent soap to remove thealcohol.

Follow these steps when washing the exteriorof Model S:

1. Rinse Thoroughly

Before washing, flush grime and grit fromthe bodywork using a hose. Flush awayaccumulations of mud in areas wheredebris easily collects (such as wheelarches and panel seams). If salt has beenused on the highways (such as duringwinter months), thoroughly rinse all tracesof road salt from the underside of thevehicle.

2. Hand Wash

Hand wash Model S using a soft cloth andcold or lukewarm water containing a mild,good quality car shampoo.

3. Rinse with Clean Water

After washing, rinse with clean water toprevent soap from drying on the surfaces.

4. Dry Thoroughly and Clean Exterior Glass

After washing and rinsing, dry thoroughlywith a chamois.

Clean windows and mirrors using anautomotive glass cleaner. Do not scrape,or use any abrasive cleaning fluid on glassor mirrored surfaces.

Cautions for Exterior Cleaning

Caution: Do not use windshield treatmentfluids. Doing so can interfere with wiperfriction and cause a chattering sound.

Caution: Do not use hot water anddetergents.

Caution: In hot weather, do not wash indirect sunlight.

Caution: If using a pressure washer,maintain a distance of at least 30 cmbetween the nozzle and the surface ofModel S. Keep the nozzle moving and donot concentrate the water jet on any onearea.

Caution: Do not aim water hoses directlyat window, door or hood seals, or throughwheel apertures onto brake components.

Caution: Avoid using tight-napped orrough cloths, such as washing mitts.

Caution: If washing in an automatic carwash, use Touchless car washes only.These car washes have no parts (brushes,etc.) that touch the surfaces of Model S.Using any other type of car wash couldcause damage that is not covered by thewarranty.

Caution: Do not used chemical basedwheel cleaners. These can damage thefinish on the wheels.

Caution: Avoid using a high pressurepower washer on the rear view camera orparking sensors (if equipped) and do notclean a sensor or camera lens with asharp or abrasive object that can scratchor damage its surface.

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Cleaning the InteriorFrequently inspect and clean the interior tomaintain its appearance and to preventpremature wear. If possible, immediately wipeup spills and remove marks. For generalcleaning, wipe interior surfaces using a softcloth (such as micro fiber) dampened with amixture of warm water and mild non-detergent cleaner (test all cleaners on aconcealed area before use). To avoid streaks,dry immediately with a soft lint-free cloth.

Interior Glass

Do not scrape, or use any abrasive cleaningfluid on glass or mirrored surfaces. This candamage the reflective surface of the mirrorand the heating elements in the rear window.

Airbags

Do not allow any substance to enter an airbagcover. This could affect correct operation.

Dashboard and Plastic Surfaces

Do not polish the upper surfaces of thedashboard. Polished surfaces are reflectiveand could interfere with your driving view.

Leather Seats

Leather is prone to dye-transfer which cancause discoloration, particularly on lightcolored leather. White and tan leather iscoated with an anti-soiling treatment. Wipespills as soon as possible using a soft clothmoistened with warm water and non-detergent soap. Wipe gently in a circularmotion. Then wipe dry using a soft, lint-freecloth. Using detergents or commerciallyavailable leather cleaners and conditioners isnot recommended because they can discoloror dry out the leather.

Cloth Seats

Wipe spills as soon as possible using a softcloth moistened with warm water and non-detergent soap. Wipe gently in a circularmotion. Then wipe dry using a soft, lint-freecloth. Vacuum the seats as needed to removeany loose dirt.

Carpets

Avoid over-wetting carpets. For heavily soiledareas, use a diluted upholstery cleaner.

Seat Belts

Extend the belts to wipe. Do not use any typeof detergent or chemical cleaning agent.Allow the belts to dry naturally whileextended, preferably away from directsunlight.

Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats

Vacuum the seats to remove any loose dirt.Wipe the seats with a soft cloth dampenedwith warm water. You can also use anupholstery cleaner designer for automotiveuse. Extend the belts to wipe. Allow the beltsto dry naturally, preferably away from directsunlight.

Touchscreen and Instrument Panel

Clean the touchscreen and instrument panelusing a soft lint-free cloth specificallydesigned to clean monitors and displays. Donot use cleaners (such as a glass cleaner) anddo not use a wet wipe or a dry statically-charged cloth (such as a recently washedmicrofiber). To wipe the touchscreen withoutactivating buttons and changing settings, youcan enter screen cleaning mode. TouchControls > Displays > Enter Screen Cleaning.The display darkens to make it easy to seedust and smudges.

Chrome and Metal Surfaces

Polish, abrasive cleaners or hard cloths candamage the finish on chrome and metalsurfaces.

Cautions for Interior Cleaning

Warning: If you notice any damage on anairbag or seat belt, contact Teslaimmediately.

Warning: Do not allow any water,cleaners, or fabric to enter a seat beltmechanism.

Caution: Using solvents (includingalcohol), bleach, citrus, naphtha, orsilicone based products or additives oninterior components can cause damage.

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Polishing, Touch Up, and BodyRepairTo preserve the cosmetic appearance of thebody, you can occasionally treat the paintsurfaces with an approved polish containing:

• Very mild abrasive to remove surfacecontamination without removing ordamaging the paint.

• Filling compounds that fill scratches andreduce their visibility.

• Wax to provide a protective coatingbetween the paint and environmentalelements.

Regularly inspect the exterior paint fordamage. Treat minor chips and scratchesusing a paint touch up pen (available forpurchase from Tesla). Use the touch-up penafter washing but before polishing or waxing.

Repair rock chips, fractures or scratches. Bodyrepairs should be performed only by a Teslaapproved body repair facility. Contact for alist of approved facilities.

Caution: Do not use cutting pastes, colorrestoration compounds, or polishescontaining harsh abrasives. These canscour the surface and permanentlydamage the paint.

Caution: Do not use chrome polish orother abrasive cleaners.

Using a Car CoverTo preserve the cosmetic appearance of thebody when Model S is not being used, use agenuine Tesla car cover. Car covers can bepurchased from Tesla.

Caution: Use only a Tesla-approved carcover when Model S is plugged in. Usinga non-Tesla car cover can prevent theBattery from being adequately cooledduring charging.

Floor MatsTo extend the life of your carpet and makethem easier to clean, use genuine Tesla floormats. Maintain mats by cleaning themregularly and replacing them if they becomeexcessively worn.

Warning: To avoid potential interferencewith a foot pedal, ensure that the driver’sfloor mat is securely fastened, and neverplace an additional floor mat on top of it.

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Checking and Replacing WiperBladesTo make wiper blades easy to access, turn offthe wipers, shift Model S into Park, then usethe touchscreen to move them to the serviceposition. Touch Controls > Settings >Vehicle > Service Mode > ON.

Note: Wipers automatically return to theirnormal position when you shift Model S out ofPark.

Periodically check and clean the edge of thewiper blade and check the rubber for cracks,splits and roughness. If damaged, replace theblade immediately to prevent damage to theglass.

Contaminants on the windshield, or on thewiper blades, can reduce the effectiveness ofthe wiper blades. Contaminants include ice,wax spray from car washes, washer fluid withbug and/or water repellent, bird droppings,tree sap, and other organic substances.

Follow these guidelines for cleaning:

• Clean the windshield using non-abrasiveglass cleaner.

• Wipe the blades clean using isopropyl(rubbing) alcohol or washer fluid.

If the wipers remain ineffective after cleaning,replace the wiper blades.

For optimum performance, wiper bladesshould be replaced at least once a year.

To replace wiper blades:

1. Turn off the wipers, shift Model S intoPark, then use the touchscreen to movethe wipers to the service position. TouchControls > Settings > Vehicle > ServiceMode > ON.

Note: Wipers must be in the OFF positionbefore turning on Service Mode.

2. Lift the wiper arm away from thewindshield.

3. Press the locking tab while sliding theblade down the arm.

4. To install the new blade, align the newblade on the wiper arm and slide it towardthe hooked end of the arm until it locksinto place.

5. Place the wiper arms with the bladesagainst the windshield.

If the problem persists with new blades, cleanthe windshield and wiper blades using a softcloth or sponge and warm water with non-detergent soap. Then, rinse the windshieldand wiper blades with clean water. Thewindshield is clean when water beads do notform.

Caution: Only use cleaning productsapproved for use on automotive glassand rubber. Inappropriate products cancause damage or smears, and createglare on the windshield.

Caution: Only install replacement bladesthat are identical to the original blades.Using inappropriate blades can damagethe wiper system and affect the operationof the rain sensor.

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Cleaning Washer JetsThe position of the windshield washers is setat the factory and should never needadjusting.

If a windshield washer becomes blocked, use athin strand of wire to clear any blockagesfrom the nozzle.

Warning: Do not operate the washerswhile cleaning Model S. Windshieldwasher fluid can irritate eyes and skin.Read and observe the washer fluidmanufacturer’s instructions.

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Removing the Maintenance PanelTo access fuses and check fluid levels, removethe maintenance panel:

1. Pull the rear edge of the maintenancepanel upward to release the five clips thathold the panel in place.

2. Maneuver the maintenance panel towardthe windshield to remove.

Caution: The maintenance panel protectsthe front trunk from water. When re-attaching, make sure it is fully seated.

Checking Battery CoolantIf the quantity of fluid in the cooling systemdrops below the recommended level, theinstrument panel displays a warning message.Stop Model S as soon as safety permits andcontact Tesla .

Fluid Level Check

Tesla checks the Battery coolant level at theregularly scheduled maintenance intervals. Tocheck it yourself, park Model S on levelground. When Model S is cool, remove themaintenance panel (see Removing theMaintenance Panel on page 109).

Check the fluid level visually by looking at theoutside marks on the side of the reservoir. DONOT REMOVE THE FILLER CAP AND DO NOTADD FLUID. Doing so can result in damagenot covered by the warranty.

The fluid level should be between the MIN andthe MAX marks. If you notice that the fluidlevel has dropped significantly, contact Teslabefore using Model S.

Topping Up the Battery Coolant

Under no circumstances should you addcoolant. If the instrument panel warns youthat the fluid level is low, contact Teslaimmediately.

To maximize the performance and life of theBattery, the cooling system uses a specifictype of G-48 ethylene-glycol coolant (HOAT).Contact Tesla for more specific informationabout the coolant.

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Checking Brake FluidWarning: Contact Tesla immediately ifyou notice increased movement of thebrake pedal or a significant loss of brakefluid. Driving under these conditions canresult in extended stopping distances orcomplete brake failure.

The Brake indicator on theinstrument panel alerts you if thequantity of fluid in the brakereservoir drops below therecommended level. If it displayswhile driving, stop as soon as safetypermits by gently applying thebrakes. Do not continue driving.Contact Tesla immediately forassistance.

Fluid Level Check

Tesla checks the brake fluid level at theregularly scheduled maintenance intervals. Tocheck it yourself, park Model S on levelground. When Model S is cool, remove themaintenance panel, as described above.

Check the fluid level visually by looking at theoutside marks on the side of the reservoirwithout removing the filler cap.

The brake fluid level should be between theMIN and the MAX marks.

Note: The brake fluid level drops slightlyduring normal use, as a result of brake padwear, but should not be allowed to dropbelow the MIN mark.

Topping Up the Brake Fluid

Do not top up your brake fluid. Tesla servicedoes this when you bring Model S in forregular servicing. The following instructions

are provided for information purposes andfuture reference only:

1. Clean the filler cap before removing toprevent dirt from entering the reservoir.

2. Unscrew the cap and remove.3. Top up the reservoir to the MAX mark

using brake fluid meeting DOT3 or DOT4specifications.

4. Replace the filler cap.

Warning: Only use new fluid from asealed air-tight container. Never usepreviously used fluid or fluid from apreviously opened container—fluidabsorbs moisture which decreasesbraking performance.

Warning: Brake fluid is highly toxic. Keepcontainers sealed and out of the reach ofchildren. In the event of accidentalconsumption, seek medical attentionimmediately.

Caution: Brake fluid damages paintedsurfaces. Immediately soak up any spillswith an absorbent cloth and wash thearea with a mixture of car shampoo andwater.

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Topping Up Washer FluidModel S has only one reservoir into which youcan add fluid. This is the washer fluid reservoirunder the front trunk. When the level is low, amessage displays on the instrument panel. Filluntil the fluid level is visible just below thefiller neck.

Do not use formulated washer fluids thatcontain water repellent or bug wash. Thesefluids can cause streaking, smearing, andsqueaking or other noises.

Operate the washers periodically to checkthat the nozzles are clear and properlydirected.

To top up washer fluid:

1. Clean the filler cap before opening toprevent dirt from entering the reservoir.

2. Open the filler cap.

3. Fill the reservoir until the fluid is visiblejust below the filler neck.

4. Replace the filler cap.

Note: Some national or local regulationsrestrict the use of Volatile OrganicCompounds (VOCs). VOCs are commonlyused as antifreeze in washer fluid. Use awasher fluid with limited VOC content only ifit provides adequate freeze resistance for allclimates in which you drive Model S.

Caution: Under no circumstances do youneed to inspect or top up other fluidreservoirs. Two additional fluid reservoirsare located next to the washer fluid, butunderneath the maintenance panel. In theunlikely event that you see a message onthe instrument panel that one of thesefluid levels is low, stop Model S as soon assafe to do so, and contact Tesla.

Caution: Do not spill washer fluid on bodypanels. Doing so can cause damage. Wipeup spills immediately and wash theaffected area with water.

Warning: In temperatures below 4°C, usea washer fluid with antifreeze. In coldweather, using a washer fluid withoutantifreeze can impair visibility throughthe windshield.

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Fuse Box LocationsThree fuse boxes are located under themaintenance panel, located in the front trunk.For instructions on how to remove this panel,see Removing the Maintenance Panel on page109.

1. Fuse box 1 (see Fuse Box 1 on page 113).DO NOT replace these fuses. If one ofthem fails, contact Tesla.

2. Fuse box 2. (see Fuse Box 2 on page 115).3. Fuse box 3 (see Fuse Box 3 on page 117).

If Model S is equipped with the cold weatheroption, an additional fuse box (4) is locatedunder the driver’s side trim panel.

Replacing a FuseTo remove a fuse box cover, press the plastictabs on either side.

Identify the fuse protecting the affectedcircuit. Refer to the label on the inside of thefuse box cover or the fuse tables provided inthis section.

Pull the fuse to remove it. A break in the wireinside the fuse indicates that the fuse hasblown.

Note: Do not replace fuses in fuse boxes1 and 4, and do not remove or replace anyrelays. If one of these fails, contact Tesla.

Warning: Always manually power Model Soff before replacing a fuse (see PoweringOff on page 40).

Caution: Only use Tesla-approvedreplacement fuses of the same rating andspecification. Using an incorrect fuse candamage the electrical system and resultin a fire.

Caution: If a replacement fuse blows afterinstallation, contact Tesla to have theelectrical system checked.

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Fuse Box 1Note: Access to fuse box 1 requires removal of components that must be performed by a Teslaservice technician. The following fuse list is provided only to assist you in determining if a fuse inthis box needs to be replaced. Contact Tesla Service if one of these fuses needs to be replaced.

Fuse Rating Circuit Protected

1 5 A Accessory sensor, radio, USB hub

2 5 A Headlight leveling system (EU/China Coil Suspension vehicles only)

3 5 A Vanity lights, rear view mirror

4 30 A Outboard rear seat heaters (cold weather option)

5 15 A Seat heater (driver’s seat)

6 20 A Base audio amplifier

7 15 A Seat heater (front passenger seat)

8 20 A Premium audio amplifier

9 25 A Sunroof

10 5 A Passive safety restraints

11 5 A Steering wheel switches

12 5 A Sensor for Drive mode and Yaw Rate (Stability/Traction Control)

13 15 A Wiper park

14 5 A Drive inverter

15 20 A Electric parking brake

16 5 A Parking sensors

17 20 A Electric parking brake

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18 5 A Not used

19 5 A In-vehicle HVAC sensor

20 5 A Cabin air heater logic

21 15 A Coolant pump 1

22 5 A Inlet actuators


24 5 A Cabin climate control


26 - Not used

27 10 A Thermal controller

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Fuse Box 2


28 25 A Window lift motor (right rear)

29 10 A Contactor power

30 25 A Window lift motor (right front)

31 - Not used

32 10 A Door controls (right side)

33 - Not used

34 30 A Rear center seat heaters, washer/wiper de-ice (cold weather option)

35 15 A 12V power socket

36 25 A Air suspension

37 25 A Window lift motor (left rear)

38 5 A Driver's seat memory

39 25 A Window lift motor (left front)

40 5 A Rear door handles

41 10 A Door controls (left side)

42 30 A Powered liftgate

43 5 A Perm. power sensor, brake switch

44 5 A Charger (charge port)

45 20 A Passive entry (horns)

46 30 A Body controls (group 2)

47 5 A Glove box light

48 10 A Body controls (group 1)

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49 5 A Instrument panel

50 5 A Siren, intrusion/tilt sensor (Europe only)

51 20 A Touchscreen

52 30 A Heated rear window

53 5 A Battery management system

54 - Not used

55 30 A Left front electric seat

56 30 A Right front electric seat

57 25 A Cabin fan

58 - Not used

59 - Not used

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Fuse Box 3


71 40 A Condenser fan (left)

72 40 A Condenser fan (right)

73 40 A Vacuum pump

74 20 A 12V drive rail (cabin)

75 5 A Power steering

76 5 A ABS

77 25 A Stability control

78 20 A Headlights - high/low beam

79 30 A Light - exterior/interior

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Fuse Box 4If Model S is equipped with the cold weather option, an additional fuse box (4) is located underthe driver’s side trim panel. Access to fuse box 4 requires removal of several components thatmust be performed by a Tesla service technician. The following fuse list is provided only to assistyou in determining if a fuse in this box needs to be replaced. Contact Tesla Service if one of thesefuses needs to be replaced.


101 15 A Left rear seat heater

102 15 A Right rear seat heater

103 5 A Middle rear seat heater control

104 15 A Middle rear seat heater

105 15 A Wiper de-icer

106 - Not used

Maintenance


Jacking ProcedureFollow the steps below to lift Model S. Ensurethat any non-Tesla repair facility is aware ofthese lifting points.

1. Position Model S centrally between the liftposts.

2. If your Model S is equipped with Smart AirSuspension, it automatically self-levels,even when power is off. Use thetouchscreen to set the suspension asfollows:

• Touch Controls > Driving.• Press the brake pedal, then touch

Very High to maximize the height ofthe suspension.

• Touch Jack to disable self-leveling.

When Jack mode is active,Model S displays this indicatorlight on the instrument panel,along with a message tellingyou that active suspension isdisabled.

3. Position the lift arm pads under the bodyrails at the locations illustrated. DO NOTposition the lift arm pads under theBattery.

4. Adjust the height and position of the liftarm pads to ensure they are correctlylocated.

5. With assistance, raise the lift, ensuring thelift arm pads remain in their correctpositions.

Note: Jack mode cancels when Model S isdriven over 7 km/h.

Warning: If your Model S is equipped withSmart Air Suspension, it automaticallyself-levels, even when power is off. YouMUST disable this system by engagingJack mode before lifting or jacking. If youdo not disable Smart Air Suspension,Model S can attempt to self-level, causingserious damage, bodily injury, or death.

Warning: Never raise Model S when thecharge cable is connected, even ifcharging is not in progress.

Warning: Do not work on an incorrectlysupport vehicle. Doing so can causeserious damage, bodily injury, or death.

Caution: DO NOT lift from under theBattery. Place the lift arm pads under thebody rails only. The locations illustratedare the only approved lifting points forModel S. Lifting at any other points cancause damage. Damage caused by liftingModel S is not covered by the warranty.

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Parts, Accessories, andModificationsUse only genuine Tesla parts and accessories.Tesla performs rigorous testing on parts toensure their suitability, safety, and reliability.Purchase these parts from Tesla, where theyare professionally installed and where you canreceive expert advice about modifications toModel S.

Tesla is unable to assess parts manufacturedby other distributors and therefore accepts noresponsibility if you use non-Tesla parts onModel S.

Warning: Installing non-approved partsand accessories, or performing non-approved modifications, can affect theperformance of Model S and the safety ofits occupants. Any damage caused byusing or installing non-approved parts, orby performing non-approvedmodifications, is not covered by thewarranty.

Warning: Tesla does not accept liabilityfor death, personal injury or damage thatoccurs if you use or install non-approvedaccessories or make non-approvedmodifications.

Body RepairsIf Model S is in a collision, contact Tesla toensure that it is repaired with genuine Teslaparts. Tesla has selected collision repaircenters that meet strict requirements fortraining, equipment, quality, and customersatisfaction.

Some repair shops and insurance companiesmight suggest using non-original equipmentor salvaged parts to save money. However,these parts do not meet Tesla's highstandards for quality, fit and corrosionresistance. In addition, non-original equipmentand salvaged parts (and any damage orfailures they might cause) are not covered bythe warranty.

Maintenance


Vehicle Identification NumberYou can find the VIN at the followinglocations:

• The top of the dashboard, stamped on aplate that can be seen by looking throughthe windshield.

• Stamped on the chassis. Can be seen byremoving the maintenance panel (see Removing the Maintenance Panel on page109).

• Printed on the Statutory Plate, located onthe driver’s side door pillar. Visible whenthe driver’s door is open.

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Load Capacity LabelingIt is important to understand how muchweight your Model S can safely carry. Thisweight is called the vehicle capacity weightand includes the weight of all occupants,cargo and any additional equipment added toyour Model S since it was manufactured.

There are two labels attached to Model S thatstate how much weight it can safely carry.These labels are located on the center doorpost and are visible when the driver’s door isopen:

1. Tire and Loading Information label2. Statutory Plate

Warning: Overloading Model S has anadverse effect on braking and handling,which can compromise your safety ordamage Model S.

Caution: Never load more than 136 kg inthe front trunk. Doing so can causedamage.

Tire and Loading Information Label

The Tire and Loading Information labelprovides:

• The maximum number of occupantseating positions.

• The maximum vehicle capacity weight.• The size of the original tires.• The cold inflation pressures for the

original front and rear tires. Thesepressures are recommended to optimizeride and handling characteristics.

Never change this label, even if you usedifferent tires in the future.

Note: If Model S is loaded to its full capacity,double check all tires to ensure they areinflated to their recommended pressure levels.

Statutory Plate

In addition to the VIN, the Statutory Plateprovides:

• GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Themaximum allowable total mass of Model S.This is calculated as the weight ofModel S, all passengers, fluids, and cargo.

• GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating for thefront and rear axles. The GAWR is themaximum distributed weight that eachaxle can support.

Caution: To prevent damage, never loadModel S so that it is heavier than GVWRor exceeds the individual GAWR weights.

Specifications


Calculating Load Limits1. Locate the statement “The combined

weight of occupants and cargo shouldnever exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on yourvehicle’s “Tire and Loading Information”label.

2. Determine the combined weight of thedriver and passengers that will be riding inthe vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of thedriver and passengers from XXX kg (seeStep 1).

4. The resulting figure equals the availableamount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the “XXX”amount equals 635 kg, and there will befive 68 kg passengers in the vehicle, theamount of available cargo and luggagecapacity is 295 kg (635 ‑ 340(5 x 68) = 295 kg).

5. Determine the combined weight of cargoand luggage being loaded on the vehicle.That weight must not exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.

Warning: The front and rear trunks arethe preferred places to carry objects. Inan accident, or during hard braking andsharp turns, loose items in the cabincould injure occupants.

Example Load Limit Calculations

How much cargo you can carry in Model Sdepends on the number and weight ofpassengers. The following are typicalexamples of calculated load limits. Theseexamples assume passengers weighing 68 kg.If the passengers weigh more or less, theavailable cargo and luggage load capacitydecreases or increases respectively.

Example 1: Driver and one passenger

Description Total

Vehicle capacity weight 433 kg

Subtract occupant weight (2 x 68kg)

136 kg

Available cargo weight 297 kg

Example 2: Driver and four passengers

Description Total

Vehicle capacity weight 433 kg

Subtract occupant weight (5 x 68kg)

340 kg

Available cargo weight 93 kg

The available cargo or luggage weight shouldthen be distributed between the front andrear trunks.

Caution: Do not exceed the maximumfront trunk load weight of 136 kg.

Towing a TrailerWarning: Do not tow a trailer. Model Sdoes not support a trailer hitch. Installingone could damage Model S and increasethe risk of an accident.

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Exterior Dimensions

A Overall Length 196 in 4,970 mm

BOverall Width (including mirrors)

Overall Width (excluding mirrors)

86.2 in

77.3 in

2,189 mm

1,963 mm

C Overall Height 56.5 in 1,427 mm

D Wheel Base 116.5 in 2,960 mm

E Overhang - Front 37 in 929 mm

F Overhang - Rear 42.5 in 1080 mm

G Ground Clearance 6 in 155 mm

HTrack - Front

Track - Rear

65.4 in

66.9 in

1,661 mm

1,699 mm

Weights

Curb Weight* (85 kWh Battery) 4,630 lbs 2,100 kg

Curb Weight* (60 kWh Battery) 4,407 lbs 1,999 kg

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 5,710 lbs 2,590 kg

Gross Vehicle Weight Distribution -19" wheels Front: 2,425 lbs (1,100 kg) Rear: 3,285 lbs (1,490 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight Distribution -21" wheels Front: 2,612 lbs (1,185 kg) Rear: 3,097 lbs (1,405 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating- Front 2,813 lbs 1,276 kg

Gross Axle Weight Rating- Front(Performance Plus models) 2,723 lbs 1,235 kg

Gross Axle Weight Rating - Rear: 19"wheels 3,307 lbs 1,500 kg

Gross Axle Weight Rating - Rear: 21"wheels 3,131 lbs 1,420 kg

Trailer Towing Not permissible

*Curb Weight = weight of the vehicle with correct fluid levels, no occupants and no cargo

Specifications


Motor

Type AC induction motor, liquid-cooled, withvariable 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 24km/h

Steering

Type Rack and pinion with electronic powersteering

Variable ratio and speed sensitive

Number of turns lock to lock 2.45

Turning Circle (curb to curb) 11.3 metres

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Brakes

Type

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)with Electronic Brake Force Distribution,Integrated Advanced Stability Controland Electronic Accelerator pedal actuatedregenerative braking system

Calipers Four piston fixed

Rotor Diameters (ventilated)Front: 13.98”/355 mm

Rear: 14.37”/365 mm

Front Rotor thicknessNew: 1.26”/32 mm

Service limit: 1.18”/30 mm

Rear Rotor thicknessNew: 1.10”/28 mm


Front Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)New: 0.354”/9.0 mm


Rear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate)New: 0.315”/8.0 mm


Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Pad Thickness(excluding back plate). Electronic calipers self-adjust for pad wear.

New: 0.216”/5.5 mm


Parking brake Electrically actuated parking brakecalipers

Suspension

Front Independent, double wishbone, air springor coil spring/telescopic damper, sway bar

Rear Independent, multi-link, air spring or coilspring/telescopic damper, sway bar (airsuspension vehicles only)

For alignment values, see Wheel Alignment Values on page 128.

Battery - 12V

Rating 33 amp-hr or higher

Voltage and Polarity 12V negative (-) ground

Specifications


Battery - High Voltage

Type Liquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion)

Rating 60 or 85 kWh (at beginning of life)

Voltage and Polarity 366V DC negative (-) ground

Temperature Range Do not expose Model S to ambienttemperatures above 60° C or below -30°C for more than 24 hours at a time.

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Wheel Specifications

Wheel Type Location Size Offset

19"

Front 8.0J x 19 1.575"40 mm

Rear 8.0J x 19 1.575"40 mm

21" - Silver (standard) Front 8.5J x 21 1.575"40 mm

21" - Grey (standard) Rear 8.5J x 21 1.575"40 mm

21" - Silver and Grey (optional) PerformancePlus vehicles Rear 9.0J x 21 1.575"

40 mm

Road Wheel Nut Torque 129 lb. ft (175 Nm)

Requirements for dynamic wheel balance .49 ounces (14 grams)

Note: For instructions on how to jack/lift Model S, see Jacking and Lifting on page 119.

Wheel Alignment Values

Location Air Suspension Coil Suspension

Front Rear Front Rear

Camber -0.75 +/- 0.35 -1.75 +/- 0.35 -.53 +/- 0.35 -1.55 +/- 0.35

Camber Split -0.00 +/- 0.20 -0.00 +/-0.50

-0.00 +/- 0.20 -0.00 +/-0.50

Caster 4.00 +/- 0.50 n/a 3.70 +/- 0.50 n/a

Caster Split 0.00 +/- 0.20 n/a 0.00 +/- 0.20 n/a

Single Wheel Toe OUT 0.05OUT 0.15(limit) IN 0.05(limit)

IN 0.20 +/-0.05

IN 0.02 OUT0.08 (limit) IN0.12 (limit)

IN 0.185 +/-0.05

Thrust Angle n/a 0.00 +/- 0.30 n/a 0.00 +/- 0.30

Suspension Bolt Height (atdesign)

213.5 +/- 5mm

Standardmodels: 144+/- 5 mmPerformancePlus: 151 +/- 5mm

230 mm(nominal)

158 mm(nominal)

Specifications


Tire Specifications

Tire Type Location Size

19" wheels: Goodyear All P245/45R19

21" wheels: Continental or Michelin All P245/35R21

21" wheels on Performance Plus vehicles:Michelin

Front

Rear

P245/35R21

P265/35R21

Tire pressures vary depending on the type of tires fitted on Model S. Refer to the tire pressuresprinted on the Tire and Loading Information label. This label is located on the driver’s door pillarand is visible when the door is open (see Tire Care and Maintenance on page 95).

Winter tires (Pirelli or Nokian Studded - P245/45R19) can be purchased from a Tesla store.

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Understanding Tire MarkingsLaws require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire.

Specifications


1 Tire category. P indicates that the tire is for passenger vehicles.

2 Tire width. This 3-digit number is the width (in millimeters) of the tire from sidewalledge to sidewall edge.

3 Aspect ratio. This 2-digit number is the sidewall height as a percentage of the treadwidth. So, if the tread width is 205 mm, and the aspect ratio is 50, the sidewall height is102 mm.

4 Tire construction. R indicates that the tire is of Radial ply construction.

5 Wheel diameter. This 2-digit number is the diameter of the wheel rim in inches.

6 Load index. This 2 or 3-digit number is the weight each tire can support. This number isnot always shown.

7 Speed rating. When stated, indicates the maximum speed (in mph) at which the tirecan be used for extended periods. Q=99 mph (160 km/h), R=106 mph (170 km/h), S=112mph (180 km/h), T=118 mph (190 km/h), U=124 mph (200 km/h), H=130 mph (210km/h), V=149 mph (240 km/h), W=168 mph (270 km/h), Y=186 mph (300 km/h).

8 Tire composition and materials. The number of plies in both the tread area and thesidewall area indicates how many layers of rubber coated material make up thestructure of the tire. Information is also provided on the type of materials used.

9 Maximum tire load. The maximum load which can be carried by the tire.

10 Maximum permissible inflation pressure. This pressure should not be used for normaldriving.

11 U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN). Begins with the letters DOT and indicatesthat the tire meets all federal standards. The next 2 digits/letters represent the plantcode where it was manufactured, and the last 4 digits represent the week and year ofmanufacture. For example, the number 1712 is used to represent the 17th week of 2012.The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer’s discretion. Thisinformation can be used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall.

12 Treadwear grade. This number indicates the tire’s wear rate. The higher the treadwearnumber is, the longer it should take for the tread to wear down. A tire rated at 400, forexample, lasts twice as long as a tire rated at 200.

13 Traction grade. Indicates a tire’s ability to stop on wet roads. A higher graded tireshould allow you to stop your vehicle in a shorter distance than a tire with a lowergrade. Traction is graded from highest to lowest as AA, A, B, and C.

14 Temperature grade. The tire’s resistance to heat is grade A, B, or C, with A indicatingthe greatest resistance. This grading is provided for a correctly inflated tire, which isbeing used within its speed and loading limits.

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Contacting Roadside AssistanceTesla Roadside Assistance is available to you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the duration ofyour warranty period.

To contact Roadside Assistance, call the number for your region, listed on this page.

Advise the representative of the vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number,mileage, your location, and the nature of the problem. The VIN is on the upper dashboard on thedriver’s side of your vehicle and is visible through the windshield.

For a complete description of the terms and conditions of the Tesla Roadside AssistanceProgram, refer to the policy that was provided to you by Tesla when you purchased Model S.

It is your responsibility to provide vehicle transporters with instructions on how to transportModel S (see Instructions for Transporters on page 134).

Regional Roadside Assistance NumbersA toll free number is available in most European regions. If a toll free number is not listed below,go to www.teslamotors.com to check if a toll free number has become available in your area.

Andorra (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9501

Andorra (Toll Free) 0800 914 590

Austria (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9502

Austria (Toll Free) 0800 88 0992

Belgium (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9503

Belgium (Toll Free) 0800 29 027

Bulgaria (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9504

Croatia (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9505

Cyprus (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9506

Czech Republic (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9507

Denmark (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9508

Denmark (Toll Free) 80 71 10 24

Estonia (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9509

Finland (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9510

France (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9511

France (Toll Free) 0800 94 1029

Germany (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9512

Germany (Toll Free) 0800 5893542

Gibraltar 31 (0)13 799 9513

Greece (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9514

Greece (Toll Free) 0800 1809 205 0645

Hungary (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9515

Iceland (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9516

Roadside Assistance


Ireland (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9517

Italy (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9518

Italy (Toll Free) 800 122 709

Latvia 31 (0)13 799 9519

Liechtenstein (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9520

Liechtenstein (Toll Free) 0800 558 847

Lithuania (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9521

Luxembourg (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9522

Luxembourg (Toll Free) 0800 8002 2538

Malta (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9523

Monaco (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9524

Monaco (Toll Free) 0800 94 1029

Netherlands (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9525

Netherlands (Toll Free) 0800 0200160

Norway (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9527

Norway (Toll Free) 800 11 093

Poland (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9528

Poland (Toll Free) 800 141 01492

Portugal (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9529

Romania (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9530

San Marino (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9531

Slovakia (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9532

Slovenia (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9533

Spain (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9534

Sweden (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9535

Switzerland (Toll Free) 0800 83 7521

United Kingdom (Toll) 31 (0)13 799 9537

United Kingdom (Toll Free) 0800 358 577

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Use a Flatbed OnlyUse a flatbed trailer only, unless otherwisespecified by Tesla. Do not transport Model Swith the tires directly on the ground.

Caution: Damage caused by transportingis not covered by the warranty.

Caution: To transport Model S, follow theinstructions exactly as described next.

Disable Self-Leveling (airsuspension vehicles only)If Model S is equipped with Smart AirSuspension, it automatically self-levels, evenwhen power is off. To prevent damage, youmust activate Jack mode to disable self-leveling:

1. Touch Controls > Driving on the bottomleft of the touchscreen.

2. Press the brake pedal, then touch VeryHigh to maximize height.

3. Touch Jack.

When Jack mode is active,Model S displays this indicatorlight on the instrument panel,along with a message telling youthat active suspension isdisabled.

Note: Jack mode cancels when Model S isdriven over 7 km/h.

Warning: Failure to activate Jack modeon a Model S equipped with Smart AirSuspension can result in the vehiclebecoming loose during transport, whichmay cause significant damage.

Activate Tow ModeModel S may automatically shift into Parkwhen it detects the driver leaving the vehicle,even if it has previously been shifted intoNeutral. To keep Model S in Neutral (whichdisengages the parking brake), you must usethe touchscreen to activate Tow mode:

1. Shift into Park.2. Press the brake pedal, then on the

touchscreen, touch Controls > E-Brake &Power Off > Tow Mode.

When Tow mode is active, Model Sdisplays this indicator light on theinstrument panel, along with amessage telling you that Model S isfree-rolling.

Note: Tow mode cancels when Model S isshifted into Park.

Caution: If the electrical system is notworking, and you therefore cannotrelease the electric parking brake,attempt to quick start the 12V battery.For instructions, call Tesla. If a situationoccurs where you cannot disengage theparking brake, use tire skids or transportModel S for the shortest possible distanceusing wheeled dollies. Before doing so,always check the dolly manufacturer’sspecifications and recommended loadcapacity.

Roadside Assistance


Connect the Tow Chain1. Remove the nose cone.

Insert a plastic pry tool into the top rightcorner, and gently pry the nose conetoward you. When the clip releases, pullthe nose cone toward you, withouttwisting or bending, to release the threeremaining clips.

2. Insert the towing eye.

Fully insert the towing eye (found in thefront trunk) into the opening on the rightside, then turn it counter-clockwise untilsecurely fastened.

3. Attach the tow chain to the towing eye.

Caution: Before pulling, make sure thetowing eye is securely tightened.

Pull Onto the Trailer and Secure theWheelsSecure wheels using chocks and tie-downstraps:

• Ensure any metal parts on the tie-downstraps do not contact painted surfaces orthe face of the wheels.

• Do not place straps over body panels orthrough the wheels.

Caution: Attaching straps to the chassis,suspension or other parts of the vehicle'sbody may cause damage.

Caution: To prevent damage, do nottransport Model S with the tires directlyon the ground.

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Vehicle Telematics/Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with electronicmodules that monitor and record data fromvarious vehicle systems, including the motor,Battery, braking and electrical systems. Theelectronic modules record information aboutvarious driving and vehicle conditions,including braking, acceleration, trip and otherrelated information regarding your vehicle.These modules also record information aboutthe vehicle’s features such as charging eventsand status, the enabling/disabling of varioussystems, diagnostic trouble codes, VIN, speed,direction and location.

The data is stored by the vehicle and may beaccessed, used and stored by Tesla servicetechnicians during vehicle servicing orperiodically transmitted to Tesla wirelesslythrough the vehicle’s telematics system. Thisdata may be used by Tesla for variouspurposes, including, but not limited to:providing you with Tesla telematics services;troubleshooting; evaluation of your vehicle’squality, functionality and performance;analysis and research by Tesla and its partnersfor the improvement and design of ourvehicles and systems; and as otherwise maybe required by law. In servicing your vehicle,we can potentially resolve issues remotelysimply by reviewing your vehicle’s data log.

Tesla’s telematics system wirelessly transmitsvehicle information to Tesla on a periodicbasis. The data is used as described aboveand helps ensure the proper maintenance ofyour vehicle. Additional Model S features mayuse your vehicle’s telematics system and theinformation provided, including features suchas charging reminders, software updates, andremote access to, and control of, varioussystems of your vehicle.

Tesla does not disclose the data recorded inyour vehicle to any third party except when:

• An agreement or consent from thevehicle’s owner (or the leasing companyfor a leased vehicle) is obtained.

• Officially requested by the police or otherauthorities.

• Used as a defense for Tesla in a lawsuit.• Ordered by a court of law.• Used for research purposes without

disclosing details of the vehicle owner oridentification information.

• Disclosed to a Tesla affiliated company,including their successors or assigns, orour information systems and datamanagement providers.

In addition, Tesla does not disclose the datarecorded to an owner unless it pertains to anon-warranty repair service and in this case,will disclose only the data that is related tothe repair.

Quality ControlYou might notice a few km on the odometerwhen you take delivery of your Model S. Thisis a result of a comprehensive testing processthat ensures the quality of your Model S.

The testing process includes extensiveinspections during and after production. Thefinal inspection takes place at Tesla Motorsand includes a road test conducted by atechnician.

About this Owner InformationThe illustrations provided are fordemonstration purposes only. Depending onvehicle options, software versions, region ofpurchase, and specific vehicle settings, yourModel S may appear slightly different. Allspecifications and descriptions are known tobe accurate at time of publishing. However,because continuous improvement is a goal atTesla, we reserve the right to make productmodifications at any time. To communicateany inaccuracies or omissions, or to providegeneral feedback or suggestions regardingthe quality of this owner information, send anemail [email protected].

Document Applicability

This owner information is updated on aregular basis to reflect updates to your ModelS. However, in some cases, recently releasedfeatures may not be described. To displayinformation about recently released features,view the Release Notes on the Model Stouchscreen. Release Notes are displayed onthe touchscreen after a software update, andcan be displayed at any time by touching theTesla "T" at the top center of the touchscreen,then touching the Release Notes link. Ifinformation related to how to use the Model Stouchscreen conflicts with information in theRelease Notes, the Release Notes takeprecedence.

Copyrights and Trademarks

All information in this document and allModel S® software is subject to copyright andother intellectual property rights of Tesla

Consumer Information


Motors, Inc. and its licensors. This materialmay not be modified, reproduced or copied, inwhole or in part, without the prior writtenpermission of Tesla Motors, Inc. and itslicensors. Additional information is availableupon request. The following are trademarks orregistered trademarks of Tesla Motors, Inc. inthe United States and other countries:

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• Model S• MODEL X

All other trademarks contained in thisdocument are the property of their respectiveowners and their use herein does not implysponsorship or endorsement of their productsor services. The unauthorized use of anytrademark displayed in this document or onthe vehicle is strictly prohibited.


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Contacting TeslaFor detailed information about your Model S,go to www.teslamotors.com, click the MYTESLA link, then enter your login credentials(or sign up to get these credentials).

If you have any questions or concerns aboutyour Model S, call Tesla. To find the numberfor your region, go to www.teslamotors.com,select your region at the bottom of the page,then view contact information.



AABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 56access panel, removing 109accessories

installing 120plugging into power socket 77

air circulation 71air conditioning 70air distribution 71air filter 72air suspension 73air vents 72airbags 31alarm 82anti-lock braking (ABS) 56audio

playing files 74steering wheel buttons 36

Bbackup camera 62battery (12V)

complete discharge 89specifications 126

Battery (high voltage)care of 89coolant 109specifications 127temperature limits 89

battery (key), replacing 5Bluetooth

devices, playing audio files from 76general information 78phone, pairing and using 78

body repairs 120body touch up 106brake fluid replacement 94brakes

fluid level 110overview of 56specifications 126

Ccabin temperature control 70camera (rear view) 62car cover 106car washes 104carpets, cleaning 105CHAdeMO 88chains 98charge port 90charging

changing charge settings 92components and equipment 87instructions 90public charging stations 88status of 93

child protectiondisabling liftgate and rear door handles 6disabling rear window switches 8

child seatscleaning 105installing and using 21Tesla built-in rear facing 27

cleaning 104climate controls 70console

12V power socket 77cup holders 15USB ports 77

coolantBattery, checking level of 109Battery, replacement interval 94

copyrights 136cornering lights 49cruise control 59cup holders 15customizing Model S 67

DDAB radio 74dashboard overview 2data recording 136delivery mileage 136devices

Bluetooth, playing audio files 76connecting 77playing audio files from 76

dimensions 124dome (map) lights 47door handles 5door labels 122doors 4Drive gear 41drive-away locking 6driver

profiles 35seat adjustment 16

drivingseating position 16starting Model S 40tips to maximize range 55

Eelectric parking brake 57emergency flashers 50emergency rear door opening 7

Index

Index 139

energygained from regenerative braking 57range information 42tips to minimize usage of 55

energy saving mode 55event data recording 136exterior

car cover 106cleaning 104dimensions 124lights 47overview 3polishing, touch up, & repair 106

Ffan speed, interior 71favorites, adding and removing 76features, downloading new 85firmware (software) updates 85flash drives, playing audio files from 76flashers, warning 50flat tire repair 100floor mats 106fluids

replacement intervals 94reservoirs, checking 109

fog lights 47front passenger detection 33front trunk 11fuses

location of 112removing access panel 109

Ggarage doors, opening 83gates, opening 83GAWR 122gears 41glove box 13Gross Axle Weight Rating 122Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 122ground clearance 124GVWR 122

Hhazard warning flashers 50head supports 17headlights

cornering lights 49heated wipers 51heating 70height adjustments (suspension)

automatic and manual settings 73disabling (Jack mode) 73

high voltageBattery specifications 127components 87safety 94

Hill Start Assist 61HomeLink

programming and using 83hood 11horn 38

Iidentification labels 121indicator lights, summary of 43instrument panel

charging status 93cleaning 105overview of 42

interiorcleaning 105lights 47overview 2temperature control 70

Internet radio 75intrusion detection 82ISOFIX child seats, installing 24

JJ1772 88Jack mode 73jacking Model S 119

Kkey

how to use 4key not inside 40ordering extras 5replacing battery 5

keyless entry 4

Llabel

Statutory Plate 122Tire and Loading Information 122

lane change flash 50Language & Units 67liftgate

Index


adjust opening height 9opening 9

lifting Model S 119lights 47load limits 122lock/unlock status 42locking and unlocking doors 4lumbar support 16

Mmaintenance

brake fluid, checking 110cleaning 104daily and monthly checks 94fluid replacement intervals 94panel, removing 109replacing fuses 112replacing wiper blades 107service intervals 94tires 95washer fluid, topping up 111washer jets, cleaning 108

maps 80mats 106media 74mileage upon delivery 136mirrors 39mobile app 86Mobile Connector

description 88using 90

modifications 120motor specifications 125

Nnavigation 80Neutral gear 41

Oodometer

on instrument panel 42resetting trip odometer 54

overhang dimensions 124Owner Information, about 136

PPark Assist 52Park gear 41parking brake 57parts replacement 120phone

steering wheel controls for 37using 78

power socket 77power windows 8powering on and off 40preferences, setting 67public charging stations 88

Rradio 74rain sensor 51range

displayed on instrument panel 42driving tips to maximize 55regenerative braking 57

Rated range 42, 67Rdio 75rear seats, folding and raising 17rear view camera 62rear window switches, disabling 8regenerative braking 57release notes 85Reverse gear 41roadside assistance 132

Ssafety information

airbags 34child seats 26rear facing child seats 30seat belts 20

seat beltscleaning 105in a collision 19overview of 18pre-tensioners 19wearing when pregnant 18

seat covers 17seat heaters 70seating capacity 122seats

adjusting 16heaters 70Tesla built-in rear facing 27

security settings 82service data recording 136service intervals 94Settings 67shifting gears 41software updates 85specifications

Index

Index 141

dimensions 124exterior 124subsystems 125tires 129weights 124wheels 128

stability control 58starting Model S 40Statutory Plate 122steering specifications 125steering wheel 36sunroof 14suspension 73suspension specifications 126

Ttelematics 136telephone

steering wheel controls for 37using 78

temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 89cabin, controls for 70outside 42

tie-down straps 135tilt detection 82Tire and Loading Information label 122Tire Pressure Monitoring System

overview of 98tire pressures, checking 95tire repair kit

inflating with air only 102inflating with sealant 101replacing the sealant canister 103

tiresbalancing 96chains 98inspecting and maintaining 96pressures, how to check 95replacing 97replacing a tire sensor 99rotation 96specification 129tire markings 130tire sealant 100winter 97

touch up body 106touchscreen

cleaning 105Controls 65overview 63Settings 67software updates 85

tow chain, connecting 135Tow mode 134towing 134towing a trailer 123towing instructions 134TPMS

overview of 98traction control 58trademarks 136traffic alerts 75trailer hitches 123transmission specifications 125transporting 134trip information 54trunk, front 11trunk, rear

child protection lock 6disabling interior handle 6

TuneIn 75turn signals 50Typical range 42, 67

Uunlocking

trunk, front 11trunk, rear 9

unlocking and locking doors 4unlocking when key doesn't work 7USB devices

connecting 77playing audio files from 76

USB ports 77

VVehicle Identification Number (VIN) 121vehicle loading 122vent, sunroof 14ventilation 72VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 121volume control 63

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Wwalk-away locking 6Wall Connector 88warning flashers 50warning lights, summary of 43washer fluid, topping up 111washer jets, cleaning 108washers, using 51weight specifications 124wheel chocks 135wheels

alignment 96replacing 97specifications 128

Wi-Fi, connecting to 84windshield washer fluid, topping up 111winter tires 97wiper blades, replacing 107wipers and washers 51wipers, de-icing 51

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