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Overview of Climate Controls
Climate controls are always available at the bottom of the touchscreen. To turn the climate control system on,
touch the fan icon or adjust the cabin temperature. To turn it
o, touch the fan icon and then touch the o button
near the center of the popup window.
By default, climate control is set to the Auto setting, which maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe
weather conditions. When you adjust the cabin temperature in the Auto setting, the system automatically adjusts
the heating, air conditioning, air distribution, and fan speed to maintain the cabin at your selected temperature. To
override the Auto setting, touch the fan icon, turn
o the Auto setting, then manually adjust your settings (see
Adjusting Climate Control Settings on page 125). If you've manually adjusted individual settings, you can also
revert back to Auto at any time by touching AUTO on the climate control popup window.
NOTE: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options,
software version, market region, and settings, the information displayed may be slightly
dierent.
1.
Seat heaters operate at three setting levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). When operating, the associated seat
icon displays twisting lines that turn red to indicate the setting level. If equipped with ventilated seats, a popup
appears that allows you to switch between heating and cooling. When cooling, the twisting lines turn blue.
NOTE: If Model S is equipped with rear seat heaters and/or the optional subzero weather package, you can also
control seat heaters in the rear seats, heated wipers, and heated steering wheel by touching the fan icon then
touching the seat tab.
2.
Touch an up or down arrow to change the cabin temperature. To apply a temperature setting to both the driver
and passenger side, touch SYNC on the popup that appears when you touch an arrow. When you apply the
same temperature to both sides, only one temperature setting displays. Touch SYNC again to display separate
temperature settings for the driver and passenger.
3.
Touch the fan icon to turn on climate control and to manually customize settings to suit your preferences (see
Adjusting Climate Control Settings on page 125). Touch and hold the fan icon to quickly turn o climate
control. If your vehicle is equipped with the optional cold weather package, touch this icon to access controls
for the rear seat heaters.
4. The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch once to defog the windshield (the icon
turns blue). Touch a second time to defrost the windshield (the icon turns red and the heating and fan operate
at maximum levels). Touch a third time to turn o and restore the air distribution, heating, and fan to their
previous settings. See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 77 for more information on preparing for cold
weather.
5. Touch to warm up the rear window. When operating, the icon turns red. After 15 minutes, the rear window
defroster automatically turns
o. The exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever the rear window defroster
is operating.
NOTE: Depending on date of manufacture and options selected at time of purchase, some vehicles are not
equipped with a heater in the exterior side mirrors.
Climate Controls
124 MODEL S OWNER'S MANUAL
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