User Manual - Page 2

For 2017 MODEL S.

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Overview.............................................................2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview....................................................................... 3
Opening and Closing..................................... 4
Doors............................................................................................... 4
Keyless Locking and Unlocking4Using the Key4Using Exterior Door Handles6Opening Doors from the Interior6Interior Locking and Unlocking6Door Unlock Mode6Child-protection Lock7Drive-away Locking7Walk-away Locking7Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work7Opening Interior Doors with No Power8
Windows.........................................................................................9
Opening and Closing9Locking Rear Windows9
Rear Trunk....................................................................................10
Opening10Closing10Adjusting the Opening Height10Interior Release11Opening with No Power11
Front Trunk...................................................................................12
Opening12Closing12Interior Emergency Release13Opening with No Power13
Glove Box..................................................................................... 14
Opening and Closing14
Sunroof.......................................................................................... 15
Opening and Closing15
Cup Holders.................................................................................16
Opening and Closing16
Seating and Safety Restraints...................17
Front and Rear Seats............................................................... 17
Correct Driving Position17Adjusting the Driver’s Seat17Folding Rear Seats18Raising Rear Seats18Head Supports18Seat Heaters18Seat Covers18
Seat Belts......................................................................................19
Wearing Seat Belts19Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant19Seat Belt Pre-tensioners20Testing Seat Belts21Seat Belt Warnings21
Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 22
Guidelines for Seating Children22Choosing a Child Safety Seat23Seating Larger Children24Installing Child Safety Seats24Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats24Installing LATCHChild Seats25Attaching Upper Tether Straps25Testing a Child Safety Seat26Warnings - Child Safety Seats26
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats..............................27
Usage Restrictions27Opening27Folding27Seating a Child29Warnings - Tesla Child Seats30
Airbags.......................................................................................... 31
Location of Airbags31How the Airbags Work32Types of Airbags32Passenger Front Airbag33
Inflation Eects 33Airbag Warning Indicator34Airbag Warnings34
Driving...............................................................35
Driver
Profiles.............................................................................35
Creating a Driver Profile 35Restoring a Driver’s Profile 35Saved Driver Settings35Valet Mode35
Steering Wheel..........................................................................37
Adjusting Position37Adjusting Sensitivity37Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons37Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons38Using Voice Commands38Heated Steering Wheel39Horn39
Mirrors.......................................................................................... 40
Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors40Rear View Mirror40
Starting and Powering
O.....................................................41
Starting41Powering O 41
Gears............................................................................................. 42
Shifting Gears42Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Tow Mode)42
Instrument Panel.......................................................................43
Instrument Panel Overview43Instrument Panel - Driving46
Lights............................................................................................ 48
Controlling Lights48High Beam Headlights51Headlights After Exit51Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)51Turn Signals52Hazard Warning Flashers52
Wipers and Washers............................................................... 53
Wipers53Washers53
Brakes........................................................................................... 54
Braking Systems54Brake Wear54Regenerative Braking55Parking Brake55
Traction Control........................................................................ 56
How It Works56
Park Assist...................................................................................57
How Park Assist Works57Visual and Audio Feedback57Controlling Audible Feedback58Limitations and False Warnings58Other Parking Aids58
Vehicle Hold................................................................................59
Launch Mode............................................................................. 60
Performance Dual-Motor Vehicles Only60To Activate Launch Mode60Limitations60
Trip Information......................................................................... 61
Displaying Trip Information61Odometer61
Getting Maximum Range.......................................................62
Driving Tips to Maximize Range62Energy App62Saving Energy62Range Assurance62
Rear View Camera................................................................... 64
Camera Location64
Driver Assistance.......................................... 65
About Driver Assistance........................................................65
Driver Assistance Components65Driver Assistance Features66Limitations66Cleaning Driver Assistance Components66
Trac-Aware Cruise Control................................................67
Operating Trac-Aware Cruise Control67Adjust your following distance68Cruising at the Speed Limit69Changing the Set Speed69Overtake Acceleration70Canceling and Resuming71Summary of Cruise Indicators71Limitations71
Autosteer..................................................................................... 73
Operating Autosteer73Hold Steering Wheel74Take Over Immediately74Canceling Autosteer74Limitations75
Auto Lane Change................................................................... 76
Operating Auto Lane Change76Canceling Auto Lane Change77Limitations77
Autopark......................................................................................78
Parking on Public Roads78Using Summon80
Lane Assist..................................................................................83
Limitations and Inaccuracies83
Collision Avoidance Assist.................................................... 85
Forward Collision Warning85Automatic Emergency Braking86Limitations and Inaccuracies87
Speed Assist...............................................................................88
How Speed Assist Works88Controlling Speed Assist88Limitations and Inaccuracies89
Using the Touchscreen...............................90
Touchscreen Overview...........................................................90
The Big Picture90
Controls........................................................................................95
Controlling Features95
Settings........................................................................................ 98
Customizing Your Vehicle98Erasing Personal Data 101
Climate Controls......................................................................102
Overview of Climate Controls102Customizing Climate Control103Ventilation105Cabin Overheat Protection105Climate Control Operating Tips105
Smart Air Suspension........................................................... 106
Manual Height Adjustments106Location-Based Suspension106Automatic Lowering107Jack Mode107
Media and Audio.....................................................................108
Overview108Volume Control108Sound Settings108Searching within Media Player108AM and FM Radio109SiriusXM Satellite Radio109Internet Radio109Favorites and Recent110Playing Media from Devices110USB Connections11112V Power Socket112
Phone............................................................................................113
Bluetooth®Compatibility113Pairing a Bluetooth Phone113Importing Contacts and Recent Calls113Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone113Connecting to a Paired Phone114Making a Phone Call114Receiving a Phone Call114In Call Options114
Maps and Navigation..............................................................115
Overview115Using Maps115Charging Locations116Starting Navigation116During Navigation117Favorite, Home, and Work Destinations118Updated Maps119
Calendar..................................................................................... 120
Overview120Calendar and Navigation121
Security Settings..................................................................... 122
About the Security System122
HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver...................................... 123
About HomeLink123Programming HomeLink123Auto Opening and Closing123Resetting the Location of the HomeLink Device123Troubleshooting HomeLink124
Connecting to Wi-Fi...............................................................125
Software Updates................................................................... 126
Loading New Software126Viewing Release Notes126
Mobile App................................................................................ 127
Model SMobile App127
Charging......................................................... 128
Electric Vehicle Components............................................. 128
High Voltage Components128Charging Equipment129
Battery Information............................................................... 130
About the Battery130Battery Care130
Charging Instructions............................................................. 131
Opening the Charge Port131Plugging In131During Charging133Stopping Charging133Charge Port Light134Changing Charge Settings135Charging Status136
Maintenance.................................................. 137
Maintenance Schedule.......................................................... 137
Service Intervals137Daily Checks137Monthly Checks137Fluid Replacement Intervals137High Voltage Safety137
Tire Care and Maintenance..................................................138
Maintaining Tire Pressures138Inspecting and Maintaining Tires139Replacing Tires and Wheels140Seasonal Tire Types141Driving in Low Temperatures141Using Tire Chains141Tire Pressure Monitoring142
Temporary Tire Repair.......................................................... 144
Tire Repair Kit144
Inflating with Sealant and Air145Inflating with Air Only146Replacing the Sealant Canister147
Cleaning......................................................................................148
Cleaning the Exterior148Cleaning the Interior149Polishing, Touch Up, and Body Repair150Using a Car Cover150Floor Mats150
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets...........................................151
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades151Cleaning Washer Jets151
Fluid Reservoirs....................................................................... 153
Removing the Maintenance Panel153Checking Battery Coolant153Checking Brake Fluid154Topping Up Washer Fluid155
Jacking and Lifting.................................................................156
Jacking Procedure156
Parts and Accessories........................................................... 157
Parts, Accessories, and Modifications 157Body Repairs157Using RFID Transponders157
Specifications................................................158
Identification Labels.............................................................. 158
Vehicle Identification Number158Emission Control Label158
Vehicle Loading....................................................................... 159
Load Capacity Labeling159Calculating Load Limits160Towing a Trailer160Roof Racks160
Dimensions and Weights...................................................... 161
Exterior Dimensions161Interior Dimensions161Cargo Volume162Weights162
Subsystems............................................................................... 163
Motor163Transmission163Steering163Brakes164Suspension164Battery - 12V164Battery - High Voltage165
Wheels and Tires.....................................................................166
Wheel
Specifications 166Tire Specifications 166Understanding Tire Markings167Uniform Tire Quality Grading169Wheels and Tires Glossary170
Roadside Assistance................................... 171
Contacting Roadside Assistance....................................... 171
Instructions for Transporters.............................................. 172
Use a Flatbed Only172Disable Self-Leveling (air suspension vehicles only)172Activate Tow Mode172Connect the Towing Eye173Pull Onto the Trailer and Secure the Wheels174
Consumer Information...............................175
About this Owner Information...........................................175
Illustrations175Errors or Inaccuracies175Location of Components175Document Applicability175Copyrights and Trademarks176
Disclaimers.................................................................................177
Vehicle Telematics/Data Recorders177Quality Control177California Proposition 65177
Reporting Safety Defects.................................................... 178
Contacting Tesla178Reporting Safety Defects - US178Reporting Safety Defects - Canada178
Declarations of Conformity.................................................179
Key and Passive Unlocking System179Tire Pressure Monitoring System180HomeLink180Radio Frequency Information180
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