Tesla Model S (2022 year). Manual in english — page 4
Tra c Light and Stop Sign Control
Stop Signs and Road Markings
When driving with Autosteer or Tra c-aware Cruise Control engaged, and Tra c Light and Stop Sign Control
enabled, Model S is designed to respond as follows when approaching intersections controlled by stop signs, stop
lines, or road markings:
Type of Intersection
Vehicle Intended Response
Model S assumes the right of way and continues straight without slowing down or
stopping.
No Tra c Control
Arm of T-junction
If Model S detects a T-junction based on the map data, Model S slows down and
comes to a complete stop at the red stop line displayed on the instrument panel.
When you want to proceed, you must take over steering and acceleration.
WARNING: Model S may not stop at a T-junction that does not have a stop sign
or stop line, or if the T-junction is not included in the map data. Drive
attentively and be prepared to stop (when necessary and/or appropriate).
End of T-junction
Model S slows down and comes to a complete stop at the red stop line displayed on
the instrument panel. When you want to proceed through the intersection, you must
briefly press the accelerator pedal.
NOTE: If you confirm that you want to proceed through an intersection controlled by
a stop sign by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal before Model S has stopped,
your confirmation is ignored. Model S is not designed to proceed through a stop sign
without stopping.
NOTE: Even when using Autosteer, and even if you have engaged a turn signal, you
must turn the steering yoke yourself (which cancels Autosteer) to complete a turn at
an intersection.
Stop Sign
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Tra c Light and Stop Sign Control
Type of Intersection
Vehicle Intended Response
Stop Sign and Road Marking
Road Marking
WARNING: Model S also slows down and stops at a roundabout. You must take over steering (which cancels
Autosteer) and briefly press the accelerator pedal to confirm that you want to continue through the
roundabout.
WARNING: At crosswalks, Model S may slow down and may stop, depending on whether the crosswalk is
controlled by a tra c light and whether the cameras detect pedestrians, bicyclists, etc. in the crosswalk. Pay
particular attention at crosswalks and be prepared to take over at any time. Failure to do so can result in injury
or death.
Limitations
Depending on many different circumstances and environmental conditions, Tra c Light and Stop Sign Control may
or may not stop at:
• Railroad crossings.
• Keep-out zones.
• Toll booths.
• Crosswalk systems.
• Yield signs or temporary tra c lights and stop signs (such as at construction areas).
• Miscellaneous tra c U-turn lights, bicycle and pedestrian crossing lights, lane availability lights, etc.
In addition, Tra c Light and Stop Sign Control is particularly unlikely to operate as intended, can disengage, or may
not operate, when one or more of the following conditions are present:
• Driving through consecutive light-controlled intersections that are very close to each other.
• Visibility is poor (heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) or weather conditions are interfering with camera or sensor
operation.
Autopilot
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Tra c Light and Stop Sign Control
• Bright light (such as direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the camera(s).
• A camera is obstructed, covered, damaged, or not properly calibrated.
• Driving on a hill or on a road that has sharp curves on which the cameras are unable to see upcoming tra c lights
or stop signs.
• A tra c light, stop sign, or road marking is obstructed (for example, a tree, a large vehicle, etc.).
• Model S is being driven very close to a vehicle in front of it, which is blocking the view of a camera.
WARNING: The limitations listed above are not an exhaustive list of reasons why Model S may not operate as
expected. Many unforeseen circumstances can adversely impact the accurate operation of Tra c Light and
Stop Sign Control. Using this feature does not reduce or eliminate the need to drive attentively and
responsibly. You must be prepared to take appropriate and immediate action at all times.
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Autopark
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
1. While driving slowly on a public road, monitor the
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
instrument panel to determine when Autopark has
your vehicle may not be equipped with Autopark.
detected a parking space. The instrument panel will
display a parking icon if the vehicle detects a
Autopark uses data to simplify parking on public roads
potential parking spot.
by maneuvering Model S into parallel and perpendicular
parking spaces.
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and sensors are
clean. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as
environmental conditions such as rain and faded
lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance.
WARNING: Autopark's performance depends on
the ability of the cameras and ultrasonic sensors to
determine the vehicle's proximity to curbs, objects,
and other vehicles.
WARNING: Do not use Autopark if anything, such
as a ball hitch, bike rack, or trailer, is attached to
the tow hitch. Autopark may not stop for hitches
NOTE: The parking icon appears only if the vehicle's
when parking between or in front of other vehicles.
position and/or the circumstances of the surrounding
area are such that Autopark can determine an
appropriate driving path. If Autopark cannot
Parameters
determine an appropriate path (for example, when
driving on a narrow street where moving into the
Autopark detects potential parking spaces based on the
parking space causes the front of the vehicle to
following parameters:
extend into the adjacent lane), you can either
reposition the vehicle, find a different parking space,
Perpendicular Parking
or park manually.
• Your driving speed must be below 8 mph (13 km/h). If
2. Check to determine if the detected parking space is
driving too fast, Autopark may not be able to
appropriate and safe. If so, pull forward and stop
accurately detect your desired parking space.
approximately one car length ahead of the parking
• The parking space must be at least 7.2 feet (2.2
space (as you normally would when parallel parking
meters) wide.
or when backing into a perpendicular parking space).
• The parking space must have at least three visible
3. Release the steering yoke, shift Model S into Reverse,
lines for the vehicle to park into, such as parking lines,
then touch Start Autopark on the touchscreen.
road markings, or distinct curbs. Autopark may not
4. Release the steering yoke, then touch and hold
work in a garage, for example, without three visible
Autopark in the drive mode strip on the touchscreen.
parking lines.
You can release the button once Autopark engages.
• Autopark may not work with textured road surfaces
5. Autopark displays a message when parking is
such as cobblestone or brick.
complete.
Parallel Parking
NOTE: If you press the brake pedal when Autopark is
actively parking Model S, the parking process pauses
• Your driving speed must be below 13 mph (21 km/h).
until you touch Resume on the touchscreen.
If driving too fast, Autopark may not be able to
WARNING: Never depend on Autopark to find a
accurately detect your desired parking space.
parking space that is legal, suitable, and safe.
• There must be a vehicle in front of the space you
Autopark may not always detect objects in the
want to park in.
parking space. Always perform visual checks to
• A distinct curb or edge must be visible. Autopark
confirm that a parking space is appropriate and
safe.
may not correctly identify the parking space if the
curb is not distinct, such as grass or dirt.
WARNING: When Autopark is actively steering
Model S, the steering yoke moves in accordance
NOTE: Autopark does not operate on angled parking
with Autopark's adjustments. Do not interfere with
spaces.
the movement of the steering yoke. Doing so
cancels Autopark.
To Use Autopark
WARNING: During the parking sequence,
continually check your surroundings. Be prepared
When driving, follow these steps to allow Autopark to
to apply the brakes to avoid vehicles, pedestrians,
maneuver Model S into a parking space:
or objects.
Autopilot
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Autopark
WARNING: When Autopark is active, monitor the
touchscreen and instrument panel to ensure that
you are aware of the instructions that Autopark is
providing.
To Pause Parking
To pause Autopark, press the brake pedal once. Model S
stops and remains stopped until you touch Resume on
the touchscreen.
To Cancel Parking
Autopark cancels the parking sequence when you
manually move the steering yoke, shift, or touch Cancel
on the touchscreen. Autopark also cancels parking
when:
• The parking sequence exceeds seven moves.
• Model S detects that the driver is exiting the vehicle.
• A door is opened.
• You press the accelerator pedal.
• You press the brake pedal while Autopark is paused.
• An Automatic Emergency Braking event occurs (see
Collision Avoidance Assist on page 114).
Limitations
Autopark is particularly unlikely to operate as intended
in these situations:
• The road is sloped. Autopark is designed to operate
on flat roads only.
• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• The curb is constructed of material other than stone,
or the curb cannot be detected.
• The target parking space is directly adjacent to a wall
or pillar (for example, the last parking space of a row
in an underground parking structure).
• One or more of the ultrasonic sensors or cameras is
damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice,
or snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or
adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber
coating, etc.).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or
extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering
with sensor operation.
• The sensors are affected by other electrical
equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.
WARNING: Many unforeseen circumstances can
impair Autopark's ability to park Model S. Keep
this in mind and remember that as a result,
Autopark may not steer Model S appropriately. Pay
attention when parking Model S and stay prepared
to immediately take control.
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Summon
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
• Require Continuous Press: By default, Summon
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
requires that you press and hold a button on the
your vehicle may not be equipped with Summon, or the
mobile app to move Model S during the parking
feature may not operate exactly as described.
process. When Require Continuous Press is set to No,
you can press and release the button—you don't need
Summon allows you to automatically park and retrieve
to hold it down to keep the vehicle moving. Also,
Model S while you are standing outside the vehicle.
when Require Continuous Press is set to No, you can
Summon moves Model S forward and reverse up to 39
operate Summon using the key fob instead of the
feet (12 meters) in, or out of, a parking space.
mobile app (see Operating Summon with the Key
Fob on page 106) and you can start a parking
To move Model S a longer distance while steering
sequence from inside the vehicle (see Starting
around objects, you can use Smart Summon (if
Summon Before Exiting the Vehicle on page 106).
equipped) and your mobile phone. Smart Summon
• Use Auto HomeLink (if equipped): Set to ON if you
allows your vehicle to find you (or you can send your
vehicle to a chosen location). See Smart Summon on
want to activate HomeLink to open/close a
page 108.
programmed HomeLink device (such as a gate or a
garage door) during the parking process when using
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and sensors are
Summon. If enabled, the device automatically opens
clean. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as
and closes when Model S enters or exits during a
environmental conditions such as rain and faded
Summon session. In a Smart Summon session (if
lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance.
equipped), the device automatically opens when, at
the beginning of a session, Smart Summon detects
WARNING: Summon is designed and intended for
that Model S is parked in a garage.
use only on parking lots and driveways on private
property where the surrounding area is familiar
WARNING: Always ensure that Model S is fully
and predictable.
in or out of a garage before HomeLink lowers
the garage door. Summon and Smart Summon
WARNING: Summon is a BETA feature. You must
(if equipped) cannot detect where an overhead
continually monitor the vehicle and its
door will lower.
surroundings and stay prepared to take immediate
action at any time. It is the driver's responsibility to
NOTE: When enabled, the HomeLink device
use Summon safely, responsibly, and as intended.
automatically opens and closes when using Summon,
and automatically opens as needed when using
WARNING: Summon's performance depends on
Smart Summon (if equipped). To automate HomeLink
the ability of the ultrasonic sensors to determine
in other situations (such as normal driving), you must
the vehicle's proximity to objects, people, animals,
adjust the HomeLink device's main settings by
and other vehicles.
touching the HomeLink icon at the top of the
Controls screen (see HomeLink Universal Transceiver
Before Using Summon
on page 155).
Before operating Summon, use the touchscreen to
NOTE: The above settings, with the exception of
enable it and customize how you want it to work. Touch
HomeLink, apply only to Summon—not Smart Summon
Controls > Autopilot > Customize Summon and adjust
(if equipped) (see Before Using Smart Summon on page
the following settings to suit your preferences:
108). You cannot customize Smart Summon's bumper
clearance, distance, and side clearance. And when using
• Bumper Clearance: Set the distance that you want
Smart Summon, you must always hold down the button
Summon to stop from a detected object (for
on the mobile app to keep Model S moving. Also, Smart
example, you may want Summon to stop within just a
Summon operates with the mobile app only—not the key
few inches of a garage wall). Note that this distance
fob.
applies only to objects that Summon detects directly
NOTE: All settings are retained until you manually
in front of Model S when moving forward, or directly
change them.
behind Model S when reversing.
• Summon Distance: Set a maximum distance that
Using Summon to Park and Retrieve
Model S can travel when entering or exiting a parking
space.
your Vehicle
• Side Clearance: Choose an option to specify how
much side clearance you want to allow. Tight allows
Follow these steps to use Summon to park your Model S:
Model S to enter and exit very narrow parking spaces.
• Align Model S within 39 feet (12 meters) of the
WARNING: Parking in a narrow space limits the
parking space so Model S can follow a straight path
ability of the sensors to accurately detect the
into or out of the space in either Drive or Reverse.
location of obstacles, increasing the risk of
damage to Model S and/or surrounding objects.
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Summon
• From outside the vehicle, initiate the parking
Operating Summon with the Key Fob
maneuver by touching Summon on the mobile app,
then holding down the Forward or Reverse button.
NOTE: Summon may not operate if the battery is low on
NOTE: If the Require Continuous Press setting is No,
the key fob.
you do not need to hold down the button, just press
and release.
Follow these steps to park Model S from outside the
vehicle using the key fob:
NOTE: You can also initiate the parking maneuver
from inside the vehicle (see Starting Summon Before
1. On the touchscreen, ensure that Require Continuous
Exiting the Vehicle on page 106).
Press is disabled (touch Controls > Autopilot >
Customize Summon > Require Continuous Press).
Summon shifts Model S into Drive or Reverse (based on
2. With Model S in Park, stand within 10 feet (three
the direction you specified) and drives into or out of the
meters) and press and hold the top center button on
parking space. When parking is complete, or if an
the key fob (Lock/Unlock All button) until the hazard
obstacle is detected, Summon shifts Model S into Park.
lights blink continuously.
Summon shifts Model S into Park when:
NOTE: The hazard lights flash once as Model S locks,
then within five seconds, Model S powers on and the
• Model S detects an obstacle in its driving path (within
hazard lights flash continuously. Do not proceed to
the Bumper Clearance setting that you specified).
the next step until the hazard lights are flashing. If,
• Summon has moved Model S the maximum distance
after five seconds, the hazard lights are not flashing,
of 39 feet (12 meters).
release the button on the key fob, move closer to
Model S, and try again. If Summon receives no further
• You release the Forward or Reverse button (when
input within ten seconds, Summon cancels.
Require Continuous Press is turned on).
• You press any button to manually stop Summon.
3. Press the Front Trunk button on the key fob to move
Model S forward into the parking space, or press the
If you used Summon to park Model S, you can then use
Rear Trunk button to reverse Model S into the parking
Summon to return Model S back to its original position
space.
(provided Model S has remained in Park), or to the
maximum Summon Distance that you have specified
Starting Summon Before Exiting the
(whichever comes first). Simply specify the opposite
direction on the mobile app and Summon moves
Vehicle
Model S along the original path, provided no
obstructions have been introduced. If an obstacle is
To start a Summon parking sequence before exiting
detected, Model S attempts to avoid the obstacle while
Model S:
staying very close to its original path (Summon does not
steer around obstacles).
1. On the touchscreen, ensure that Require Continuous
Press is disabled (touch Controls > Autopilot >
NOTE: To use Summon to move Model S multiple times
Customize Summon > Require Continuous Press).
in the same direction (not to exceed the maximum of 39
feet (12 meters), cancel Summon and then restart the
2. Close all doors and trunks.
parking process using the same direction.
3. With Model S powered on and Park engaged, double
NOTE: Although Summon can move Model S a short
press the scroll button on the right side of the
distance laterally to avoid an obstacle, it does not
steering yoke. The touchscreen displays a popup
attempt to steer around an obstacle to return Model S to
screen.
its original driving path. Only Smart Summon (if
4. On the touchscreen, choose the direction of travel.
equipped) can steer Model S around objects.
5. Exit Model S and close the driver's door.
NOTE: Summon requires that Model S can detect a valid
key nearby.
Summon now moves Model S according to the direction
WARNING: Model S cannot detect obstacles that
you specified on the touchscreen.
are located lower than the bumper, are very
narrow, or are hanging from a ceiling (for example,
NOTE: To cancel the parking maneuver before exiting
bicycles). In addition, many unforeseen
the vehicle, touch Cancel on the popup screen.
circumstances can impair Summon's ability to
NOTE: If you do not choose a direction of travel on the
move in or out of a parking space and, as a result,
touchscreen, Summon does not start a parking
Summon may not move Model S appropriately.
maneuver when you exit.
Therefore, you must continually monitor the
vehicle's movement and its surroundings and
remain prepared to stop Model S at any time.
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Summon
Stopping or Canceling Summon
Stop Model S at any time while Summon is active by
using the mobile app or by pressing any button on the
key fob. Summon also cancels when:
• A door handle is engaged or a door is opened.
• You interact with the steering yoke, brake pedal,
accelerator pedal, or shift.
• Model S detects an obstacle.
• Summon has moved Model S the maximum distance
of approximately 39 feet (12 meters).
• Your phone enters sleep mode or loses connectivity
to Model S.
Limitations
Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in the
following types of situations:
• The driving path is sloped. Summon is designed to
operate on flat roads only (up to 10% grade).
• A raised concrete edge is detected. Summon does
not move Model S over an edge that is higher than
approximately 1 in (2.5 cm).
• One or more of the ultrasonic sensors or cameras is
damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice,
or snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or
adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber
coating, etc.).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or
extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering
with sensor operation.
• The sensors are affected by other electrical
equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.
NOTE: Summon is disabled if Model S is in Valet mode
(see Valet Mode on page 45).
WARNING: The list above does not represent an
exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with
proper operation of Summon. It is the driver's
responsibility to remain in control of Model S at all
times. Pay close attention whenever Summon is
actively moving Model S and stay prepared to take
immediate action. Failure to do so can result in
serious property damage, injury or death.
Autopilot
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Smart Summon
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
• Your phone must be connected to Model S and
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
located within approximately 213 feet (65 meters).
your vehicle may not be equipped with Smart Summon,
• The vehicle's cameras must be fully calibrated (see
or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
Drive to Calibrate Cameras on page 82).
Smart Summon is designed to allow you to move
• You must have a clear line of sight to Model S.
Model S to your location (using your phone's GPS as a
• Model S must be in Park, not charging, and all doors
target destination) or to a location of your choice,
and trunks must be closed.
maneuvering around and stopping for objects as
necessary. Smart Summon works with the Tesla mobile
app when your phone is located within approximately
Using Smart Summon
213 feet (65 meters) of Model S. Smart Summon
maneuvers Model S out of parking spaces and around
corners. This is useful for moving Model S out of a tight
1. Open the Tesla mobile app, and press Summon.
parking spot, through puddles, or helping you retrieve
2. Press the Smart Summon icon located in the center
your car while carrying packages. You must maintain a
of the image of your Model S. It may take several
clear line of sight between you and Model S and closely
seconds for Smart Summon to start up.
monitor the vehicle and its surroundings at all times.
NOTE: You can use Standby Mode to eliminate the
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and sensors are
delay that occurs when Smart Summon is starting up
clean. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as
(see Standby Mode on page 109).
environmental conditions such as rain and faded
The mobile app displays a map with a blue circle,
lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance.
which represents the maximum proximity of 213 feet
WARNING: Smart Summon is designed and
(65 meters) that you must maintain between your
intended for use only on parking lots and
phone and Model S. The blue dot on the map
driveways located on private property where the
represents your location, and the red arrow
surrounding area is familiar and predictable. Do
represents the location of Model S.
not use Smart Summon on public roads.
WARNING: Smart Summon must only be used on
3. Position yourself anywhere within the blue circle
paved surfaces.
where you have a clear line of sight to Model S.
WARNING: Smart Summon is a BETA feature. You
4. You can now operate Smart Summon using either of
must continually monitor the vehicle and its
these modes:
surroundings and stay prepared to take immediate
◦ Come to Me mode: Press and hold the Come to
action at any time. It is the driver's responsibility to
Me button. Model S moves to your GPS location.
use Smart Summon safely, responsibly, and as
As you move, Model S follows you. When Model S
intended.
reaches you, it stops and shifts into park.
WARNING: Smart Summon may not stop for all
◦ Go to Target mode: Touch the crosshair icon then
objects (especially very low objects such as some
drag the map to position the pin on a chosen
curbs, or very high objects such as a shelf) and
destination. Press and hold the Go to Target
may not react to all tra c. Smart Summon does
button. Model S moves to the destination. When
not recognize the direction of tra c, does not
reaching the location, Model S stops and shifts
navigate around empty parking spaces, and may
into Park and the mobile app displays a message
not anticipate crossing tra c.
indicating that Summon has completed.
WARNING: Smart Summon's performance
NOTE: To subsequently change the location, lift
depends on the ultrasonic sensors , the visibility of
your finger, reposition the map, then press and
the cameras, and the availability of an adequate
hold Go to Target again.
cellular signal and GPS data.
To stop Model S at any time, simply release the Come
WARNING: When using Smart Summon, you must
to Me or Go to Target button.
maintain a clear line of sight between you and
Model S and stay prepared to stop the vehicle at
any time by releasing the button on the mobile
The map's crosshair icon toggles between
app.
Go to Target and Come to Me modes.
When Come to Me mode is selected, the
icon is blue.
Before Using Smart Summon
NOTE: The map also has an icon that
allows you to display/hide satellite imagery.
• Download the latest version of the Tesla mobile app
to your phone, and ensure your phone has cellular
service and GPS enabled.
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Smart Summon
Immediately after initiating Smart Summon in either
Standby Mode
mode, hazard lights briefly flash, mirrors fold, and
Model S shifts into Drive or Reverse. Model S then slowly
To keep Model S ready to Summon and reduce the time
moves to within 3 feet (1 meter) of you (COME TO ME)
it takes to warm up, turn on Standby Mode. Touch
or your chosen destination (GO TO TARGET), navigating
Controls > Autopilot > Standby Mode. When Standby
obstacles as needed. As Model S moves, the
Mode is turned on, you can conserve Battery energy by
corresponding red arrow on the map also moves to
disabling Standby Mode at these locations:
show the vehicle’s location. As you move, the
corresponding blue dot also moves to show your
• Exclude Home - Disables Standby Mode at the
location.
location you set as Home in your Favorites list.
In either mode, Model S stops moving and shifts into
• Exclude Work - Disables Standby Mode at the
park when:
location you set as Work in your Favorites list.
• Exclude Favorites - Disables Standby Mode at any
• You release the button on the mobile app.
location in your Favorites list.
• The maximum proximity of 213 feet (65 meters)
between your phone and Model S is exceeded (if
NOTE: To conserve energy, Smart Summon
moving Model S to a destination away from you, you
automatically exits Standby mode from midnight to
may need to follow the car to maintain this distance).
6:00 am. During these hours, a delay occurs as Smart
• The driving path is blocked.
Summon starts up.
• Model S has moved the maximum distance of 475
NOTE: Additional battery power may be consumed
feet (145 meters) since the start of the Smart
while Standby Mode is active.
Summon session, or has moved 492 feet (150 meters)
NOTE: For details on how to designate a location as
away from the location from which the vehicle was
Home, Work, or Favorites, see Home, Work, and Favorite
last driven manually.
Destinations on page 133.
NOTE: If Smart Summon moves Model S forward
three feet and then backwards two feet, this is
Stopping or Canceling Smart
considered five feet of travel.
Summon
NOTE: There is no need to look at the mobile app—just
Smart Summon stops Model S whenever you release the
hold down the button while keeping your eye on
button on the mobile app. To resume the Smart
Model S and its driving path at all times, remaining ready
Summon session, simply press the Come to Me or Go to
to release the button to stop the vehicle if needed.
Target button again.
If equipped and Auto HomeLink is enabled for Summon
WARNING: Always anticipate when you need to
(touch Controls > Autopilot > Customize Summon > Use
stop Model S. Depending on the quality of the
Auto HomeLink), Smart Summon automatically opens a
connectivity between the phone and Model S,
HomeLink device if you start the Smart Summon
there may be a slight delay between when you
maneuver when Model S is located inside a garage. The
release the button and when the car stops.
mobile app informs you that the door has opened.
Smart Summon cancels, and requires you to restart it,
WARNING: When you release the button to stop
when:
Model S, a slight delay occurs before the vehicle
stops. Therefore, it is critical that you pay close
• You press any button on the key fob.
attention to the vehicle’s driving path at all times
and proactively anticipate obstacles that the
• A door handle is engaged or a door is opened.
vehicle may be unable to detect.
• You interact with the steering yoke, brake pedal,
WARNING: Use extreme caution when using Smart
accelerator pedal, or shift.
Summon in environments where movement of
• Model S is blocked by an obstacle.
obstacles can be unpredictable. For example,
where people, children or animals are present.
• Smart Summon has moved Model S the maximum
distance of approximately 475 feet (145 meters)
WARNING: Smart Summon may not stop for all
within a 213 foot (65 meter) radius of the phone's
objects (especially very low objects such as some
location. To move further than this distance, you must
curbs, or very high objects such as a shelf) and
shift Model S into Drive or Reverse and then re-
may not react to all oncoming or side tra c. Pay
initiate an Smart Summon session.
attention and be ready to stop Model S at all times
by releasing the button on the mobile app.
• Your phone enters sleep mode or loses connectivity
to Model S.
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Smart Summon
Limitations
Smart Summon is unlikely to operate as intended in the
following types of situations:
• GPS data is unavailable due to poor cellular coverage.
• The driving path is sloped. Smart Summon is
designed to operate on flat roads only (up to 10%
grade).
• A raised concrete edge is detected. Depending on
the height of the concrete edge, Smart Summon may
not move Model S over it.
• One or more of the ultrasonic sensors or cameras is
damaged, dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice,
or snow, or by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or
adhesive products such as wraps, stickers, rubber
coating, etc.).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or
extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering
with sensor or camera operation.
• The sensors are affected by other electrical
equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.
NOTE: Smart Summon is disabled if Model S is in Valet
mode (see Valet Mode on page 45).
WARNING: The list above does not represent an
exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with
proper operation of Smart Summon. It is the
driver's responsibility to remain in control of
Model S at all times. Pay close attention whenever
Smart Summon is actively moving Model S and
stay prepared to take immediate action. Failure to
do so can result in serious property damage, injury
or death.
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Lane Assist
Model S monitors the markers on the lane you are
on major roads with clearly visible lane markings. When
driving in as well as the surrounding areas for the
a steering intervention is applied, the instrument panel
presence of vehicles or other objects.
briefly displays a warning message.
When an object is detected in your blind spot or near
Lane Departure Avoidance
the side of Model S (such as a vehicle, guard rail, etc.),
the instrument panel displays colored lines radiating
from the image of your vehicle. The location of the lines
Lane Departure Avoidance is designed to warn you if
correspond to the location of the detected object. The
Model S is drifting out of, or nears the edge of, your
color of the lines (white, yellow, orange, or red)
driving lane.
represent the object's proximity to Model S, with white
Lane Departure Avoidance operates when driving
being the farthest and red being the closest and
between 40 and 90 mph (64 and 145 km/h) on roads
requiring your immediate attention. These colored lines
with clearly visible lane markings. You can choose if and
only display when driving between approximately 7 and
how you want Lane Departure Warning to operate by
85 mph (12 and 140 km/h). When Autosteer is active,
touching Controls > Autopilot > Lane Departure
these colored lines also display if driving slower than 7
Avoidance and selecting between these options:
mph (12 km/h). However, the colored lines do not display
if Model S is at a standstill (for example, in heavy tra c).
• Off: You are not warned of lane departures or
potential collisions with a vehicle in an adjacent lane.
• Warning: If a front wheel passes over a lane marking,
the steering yoke vibrates.
• Assist: Corrective steering is applied to keep Model S
in a safe position if Model S drifts into an adjacent
lane or near the edge of the road.
When Lane Departure Avoidance is enabled and Tra c-
Aware Cruise Control is active, if Model S drifts out of
the driving lane when the associated turn signal is off,
Lane Assist also checks to see whether your hands are
on the steering yoke. If hands are not detected, the
instrument panel displays a series of alerts, similar to
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and sensors are
those that are used when driving with Autosteer. If
clean. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as
hands are repeatedly not detected Model S gradually
environmental conditions such as rain and faded
slows down to 15 mph (25 km/h) below the detected
lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance.
speed limit, or below the set cruising speed, and the
hazard lights start flashing.
WARNING: Lane Assist features are for guidance
purposes only and is not intended to replace your
NOTE: Lane Departure Avoidance does not warn you of
own direct visual checks. Before changing lanes,
lane departures, or provide steering interventions, if the
always use side mirrors and perform the
associated turn signal is on, which indicates an
appropriate shoulder checks to visually determine
intentional lane change.
if it is safe and appropriate to change lanes.
WARNING: Lane Departure Avoidance is intended
WARNING: Never depend on Lane Assist to inform
to help keep you safe, but it does not work in
you if you unintentionally drive outside of the
every situation and does not replace the need to
driving lane, or to inform you that there is a vehicle
remain attentive and in control.
beside you or in your blind spot. Several external
WARNING: Keep your hands on the steering yoke
factors can reduce the performance of Lane Assist
and drive attentively at all times.
(see Limitations and Inaccuracies on page 112). It
is the driver's responsibility to stay alert and pay
WARNING: Steering interventions are minimal and
attention to the driving lane and other road users.
are not designed to move Model S out of its
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
driving lane. Do not rely on steering interventions
death.
to avoid side collisions.
Steering Interventions
Emergency Lane Departure
Avoidance
Lane Assist provides steering interventions if Model S
drifts into (or close to) an adjacent lane in which an
object, such as a vehicle, is detected. In these situations,
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance automatically
Model S automatically steers to a safer position in the
applies steering to avoid a potential collision in
driving lane. This steering is applied only when Model S
situations where:
is traveling between 30 and 85 mph (48 and 140 km/h)
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Lane Assist
• Model S is departing a lane and may collide with a
• Visibility is poor and lane markings are not clearly
vehicle traveling in the same direction in the adjacent
visible (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.). The exact
lane (regardless of the status of the turn signal).
detection zone of the ultrasonic sensors varies
depending on environmental conditions.
• Model S is departing a lane into an oncoming lane,
the turn signal is off, and an oncoming vehicle is
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or
detected.
direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the
camera(s).
• Model S is departing the road and the turn signal is
off (for example, very close to the edge of the road
• A vehicle in front of Model S is blocking the view of
and a collision may occur).
the camera(s).
• The windshield is obstructing the view of the
To turn this feature on or off, touch Controls > Autopilot
camera(s) (fogged over, dirty, covered by a sticker,
> Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance.
etc.).
• Lane markings are excessively worn, have visible
When Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance applies
steering, a chime sounds and the instrument panel
previous markings, have been adjusted due to road
displays a warning and highlights the lane marking in
construction, or are changing quickly (for example,
red.
lanes branching off, crossing over, or merging).
• The road is narrow or winding.
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance operates when
• Objects or landscape features are casting strong
Model S is traveling between 40 and 90 mph (64 and
145 km/h) on a road with clearly visible lane markings,
shadows on lane markers.
curbs, etc.
Lane Assist may not provide warnings, or may apply
WARNING: Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance
inappropriate warnings, in these situations:
is not a substitute for attentive driving and sound
judgment. Keep your eyes on the road when
• One or more of the ultrasonic sensors or cameras is
driving and never depend on Emergency Lane
damaged, dirty, or obstructed (by mud, ice, or snow,
Departure Avoidance to prevent a collision. Several
or by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or adhesive
factors can reduce or impair performance.
products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coatings,
Depending on Emergency Lane Departure
etc.).
Avoidance to prevent a potential collision can
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or
result in serious injury or death.
extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering
with sensor operation.
Blind Spot Camera and Collision
• The sensors are affected by other electrical
Warning Chime
equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.
• An object that is mounted to Model S is interfering
To display the image from the corresponding side
with and/or obstructing a sensor (such as a bike rack
repeater camera whenever you engage a turn signal to
or a bumper sticker).
change lanes, touch Controls > Autopilot > Blind Spot
Camera.
In addition, Lane Assist may not steer Model S away
from an adjacent vehicle, or may apply unnecessary or
If you want a chime to sound when a vehicle is in your
inappropriate steering, in these situations:
blind spot and a possible collision is detected, touch
Controls > Autopilot > Blind Spot Collision Warning
• You are driving Model S on sharp corners or on a
Chime.
curve at a relatively high speed.
WARNING: Blind Spot Camera does not eliminate
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or
the need to drive attentively and manually perform
direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the
shoulder checks when changing lanes.
camera(s).
WARNING: Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime
• You are drifting into another lane but an object (such
cannot detect every collision. It is the driver's
as a vehicle) is not present.
responsibility to remain alert and perform the
• A vehicle in another lane cuts in front of you or drifts
appropriate shoulder checks when changing lanes.
into your driving lane.
• Model S is not traveling within the speeds at which
Limitations and Inaccuracies
the Lane Assist feature is designed to operate.
Lane Assist features cannot always detect lane markings
and you may experience unnecessary or invalid warnings
in these situations:
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• One or more of the ultrasonic sensors is damaged,
dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or snow, or
by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or adhesive
products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating,
etc.).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or
extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering
with sensor operation.
• The sensors are affected by other electrical
equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.
• An object mounted to Model S (such as a bike rack or
a bumper sticker) is interfering with or obstructing a
sensor.
• Visibility is poor and lane markings are not clearly
visible (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• Lane markings are excessively worn, have visible
previous markings, have been adjusted due to road
construction or are changing quickly (for example,
lanes branching off, crossing over, or merging).
WARNING: The lists above do not represent every
possible situation that may interfere with Lane
Assist features. There are many reasons why Lane
Assist may not operate as intended. To avoid a
collision, stay alert and always pay attention to the
road so you can anticipate the need to take
corrective action as early as possible.
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Collision Avoidance Assist
The following collision avoidance features are designed
to increase the safety of you and your passengers:
• Forward Collision Warning - provides visual and
audible warnings in situations when Model S detects
that there is a high risk of a frontal collision (see
Forward Collision Warning on page 114).
• Automatic Emergency Braking - automatically
applies braking to reduce the impact of a frontal
collision (see Automatic Emergency Braking on page
115).
• Obstacle-Aware Acceleration - reduces acceleration
if Model S detects an object in its immediate driving
path (see Obstacle-Aware Acceleration on page
115).
Warnings cancel automatically when the risk of a
collision has been reduced (for example, you have
decelerated or stopped Model S, or the object in front of
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and sensors are
your vehicle has moved out of your driving path).
clean. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as
environmental conditions such as rain and faded
If immediate action is not taken when Model S issues a
lane markings, can affect performance.
Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning is for
Braking (if enabled) may automatically apply the brakes
guidance purposes only and is not a substitute for
if a collision is considered imminent (see Automatic
attentive driving and sound judgment. Keep your
Emergency Braking on page 115).
eyes on the road when driving and never depend
on Forward Collision Warning to warn you of a
By default, Forward Collision Warning is turned on. To
potential collision. Several factors can reduce or
turn it off or adjust its sensitivity, touch Controls >
impair performance, causing either unnecessary,
Autopilot > Forward Collision Warning. Instead of the
invalid, inaccurate, or missed warnings. Depending
default warning level of Medium, you can turn the
on Forward Collision Warning to warn you of a
warning Off, or you can choose to be warned Late or
potential collision can result in serious injury or
Early.
death.
NOTE: Forward Collision Warning automatically resets to
WARNING: Automatic Emergency Braking is not
Medium at the beginning of each drive.
designed to prevent all collisions. In certain
situations, it can minimize the impact of a frontal
WARNING: The camera(s) and sensors associated
collision by attempting to reduce your driving
with Forward Collision Warning are designed to
speed. Depending on Automatic Emergency
monitor an approximate area of up to 525 feet
Braking to avoid a collision can result in serious
(160 meters) in your driving path. The area being
injury or death.
monitored by Forward Collision Warning can be
adversely affected by road and weather
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is not
conditions. Use appropriate caution when driving.
designed to prevent a collision. In certain
situations, it can minimize the impact of a collision.
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning is designed
Depending on Obstacle-Aware Acceleration to
only to provide visual and audible alerts. It does
avoid a collision can result in serious injury or
not attempt to apply the brakes or decelerate
death.
Model S. When seeing and/or hearing a warning, it
is the driver's responsibility to take immediate
corrective action.
Forward Collision Warning
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning may
provide a warning in situations where the
Model S monitors the area in front of it for the presence
likelihood of collision may not exist. Stay alert and
of an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or
always pay attention to the area in front of
pedestrian. If a collision is considered likely unless you
Model S so you can anticipate whether any action
take immediate corrective action, Forward Collision
is required.
Warning is designed to sound a chime and highlight the
vehicle in front of you in red on the instrument panel. If
Forward Collision Warning operates only when driving
this happens, TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION!
between approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and 90 mph
(150 km/h).
WARNING: Forward Collision Warning does not
provide a warning when the driver is already
applying the brake.
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WARNING: Several factors can affect the
Automatic Emergency Braking
performance of Automatic Emergency Braking,
causing either no braking or inappropriate or
Model S is designed to determine the distance from a
untimely braking, such as when a vehicle is
detected object traveling in front of it. When a frontal
partially in the path of travel or there is road
collision is considered unavoidable, Automatic
debris. It is the driver’s responsibility to drive
Emergency Braking is designed to apply the brakes to
safely and remain in control of the vehicle at all
reduce the vehicle's speed and therefore, the severity of
times. Never depend on Automatic Emergency
the impact. The amount of speed that is reduced
Braking to avoid or reduce the impact of a
depends on many factors, including driving speed and
collision.
environment.
WARNING: Automatic Emergency Braking is
When Automatic Emergency Braking applies the brakes,
designed to reduce the impact of frontal collisions
the instrument panel displays a visual warning and
only and does not function when Model S is in
sounds a chime. You may also notice abrupt downward
Reverse.
movement of the brake pedal. The brake lights turn on
WARNING: Automatic Emergency Braking is not a
to alert other road users that you are slowing down.
substitute for maintaining a safe traveling distance
between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Emergency braking in progress
WARNING: The brake pedal moves downward
abruptly during automatic braking events. Always
ensure that the brake pedal can move freely. Do
not place material under or on top of the driver’s
floor mat (including an additional mat) and always
ensure that the driver’s floor mat is properly
Automatic Emergency Braking operates only when
secured. Failure to do so can impede the ability of
driving between approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and 90
the brake pedal to move freely.
mph (150 km/h).
Automatic Emergency Braking does not apply the
Multi-Collision Braking
brakes, or stops applying the brakes, when:
In addition to Automatic Emergency Braking, your
• You turn the steering yoke sharply.
vehicle may apply the brakes to prevent or mitigate a
subsequent impact after an initial collision if airbag
• You press and release the brake pedal while
deployment is detected. The brakes may be applied
Automatic Emergency Braking is applying the brakes.
regardless of driving speed.
• You accelerate hard while Automatic Emergency
Braking is applying the brakes.
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration
• The vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian is no
longer detected ahead.
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is designed to reduce the
impact of a collision by reducing motor torque and in
Automatic Emergency Braking is always enabled when
some cases applying the brakes, if Model S detects an
you start Model S. To disable it for your current drive,
object in its driving path. The instrument panel displays
touch Controls > Autopilot > Automatic Emergency
a visual warning and sounds a chime when the brakes
Braking. Even if you disable Automatic Emergency
are automatically applied. For example, Model S, while
Braking, your vehicle may still apply the brakes after
parked in front of a closed garage door with Drive
detecting an initial collision to reduce further impact
engaged, detects that you have pressed hard on the
(see Multi-Collision Braking on page 115).
accelerator pedal. Although Model S still accelerates and
hits the garage door, the reduced torque may result in
WARNING: It is strongly recommended that you
less damage.
do not disable Automatic Emergency Braking. If
you disable it, Model S does not automatically
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is designed to operate
apply the brakes in situations where a collision is
only when all of these conditions are simultaneously
considered likely.
met:
WARNING: Automatic Emergency Braking is
• Drive or Reverse is engaged.
designed to reduce the severity of an impact. It is
not designed to avoid a collision.
• Model S is stopped or traveling less than 10 mph (16
km/h).
• Model S detects an object in its immediate driving
path.
To disable Obstacle-Aware Acceleration, touch Controls
> Autopilot > Obstacle-Aware Acceleration.
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Collision Avoidance Assist
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is
CAUTION: If a fault occurs with a Collision
designed to reduce the severity of an impact. It is
Avoidance Assist feature, Model S displays an alert.
not designed to avoid a collision.
Contact Tesla Service.
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware Acceleration may not
limit torque in all situations. Several factors,
including environmental conditions, distance from
an obstacle, and a driver's actions, can limit, delay,
or inhibit Obstacle-Aware Acceleration.
WARNING: Obstacle-Aware Acceleration may not
limit torque when performing a sharp turn, such as
into a parking space.
WARNING: Do not rely on Obstacle-Aware
Acceleration to control acceleration or to avoid, or
limit, the severity of a collision, and do not attempt
to test Obstacle-Aware Acceleration. Doing so can
result in serious property damage, injury, or death.
WARNING: Several factors can affect the
performance of Obstacle-Aware Acceleration,
causing an inappropriate or untimely reduction in
motor torque and/or undesired braking. It is the
driver's responsibility to drive safely and remain in
control of Model S at all times.
Limitations and Inaccuracies
Collision Avoidance features cannot always detect all
objects, vehicles, bikes, or pedestrians, and you may
experience unnecessary, inaccurate, invalid, or missed
warnings for many reasons, particularly if:
• The road has sharp curves.
• Visibility is poor (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or
direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the
camera(s).
• A camera or sensor is obstructed (dirty, covered,
fogged over, covered by a sticker, etc.).
• One or more of the ultrasonic sensors is damaged,
dirty, or obstructed (such as by mud, ice, or snow, or
by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or adhesive
products such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating,
etc.).
• Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, fog, or
extremely hot or cold temperatures) are interfering
with sensor operation.
• The sensors are affected by other electrical
equipment or devices that generate ultrasonic waves.
WARNING: The limitations previously described do
not represent an exhaustive list of situations that
may interfere with proper operation of Collision
Avoidance Assist features. These features may fail
to provide their intended function for many other
reasons. It is the driver’s responsibility to avoid
collisions by staying alert, paying attention, and
taking corrective action as early as possible.
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Speed Assist
How Speed Assist Works
Limitations and Inaccuracies
Model S displays a speed limit on the instrument panel
Speed Assist may not be fully functional or may provide
and you can choose if and how you are warned when
inaccurate information in these situations:
you exceed the speed limit. Also, instead of using the
detected speed limit, you can base warnings on an
• Visibility is poor and speed limit signs are not clearly
arbitrary speed limit that you enter manually.
visible (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
• Bright light (such as from oncoming headlights or
In situations where Model S is unable to determine a
direct sunlight) is interfering with the view of the
speed limit, or if Speed Assist is uncertain that an
camera(s).
acquired speed limit is accurate, the instrument panel
may not display a speed limit sign and warnings do not
• Model S is being driven very close to a vehicle in front
take effect.
of it which is blocking the view of the camera(s).
• The windshield is obstructing the view of the
NOTE: Speed limit warnings go away after ten seconds,
camera(s) (fogged over, dirty, covered by a sticker,
or when Model S slows down below the specified limit.
etc.).
WARNING: Do not rely on Speed Assist to
• Speed limit signs are concealed by objects.
determine the appropriate speed limit or driving
speed. Always drive at a safe speed based on
• The speed limits stored in the map database are
tra c and road conditions.
incorrect or outdated.
• Model S is being driven in an area where GPS or map
Controlling Speed Assist
data is not available or where speed limit signs can
not be detected.
To adjust the Speed Limit Warning setting, touch
• Tra c signs do not conform to standard recognizable
Controls > Autopilot > Speed Limit Warning, then
formats.
choose one of these options:
• A road or a speed limit has recently changed.
• Off - Speed limit warnings do not display and chimes
are not sounded.
WARNING: The list above does not represent an
exhaustive list of situations that may interfere with
• Display - Speed limit signs display on the instrument
proper operation of Speed Assist. Speed Assist
panel and the sign increases in size when you exceed
may fail to provide warnings for many other
the determined limit.
reasons.
• Chime - In addition to the visual display, a chime is
sounded when you exceed the determined speed
limit.
You can also specify how the speed limit is determined:
• Relative - You can set a speed limit offset (+ or -) if
you want to be alerted only when you exceed the
offset speed limit by a specified amount. For
example, you can increase the offset to +10 mph (10
km/h) if you only want to be warned when you
exceed the speed limit by 10 mph (10 km/h).
NOTE: The offset from speed limit also affects the
number shown in the gray speed icon on the
instrument panel.
• Absolute - Manually specify any speed limit between
20 and 140 mph (30 and 240 km/h).
NOTE: Speed Assist is not always accurate. In some
situations, the location of a road can be miscalculated
and Speed Assist can display a speed for a directly
adjacent road that may have a different speed limit. For
example, Speed Assist can assume Model S is on a
controlled-access highway when it is actually on a
nearby surface street, and vice versa.
NOTE: Your chosen setting is retained until you manually
change it.
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Cabin Camera
Your Model S may be equipped with a cabin camera
NOTE: Keep the camera lens clean and free of
located above the rear view mirror.
obstructions. Remove any buildup of dirt or dust by
occasionally wiping the camera lens with a clean cloth.
CAUTION: Do not use chemical-based or abrasive
cleaners. Doing so can damage the surface of the
camera lens.
The cabin camera can determine driver inattentiveness
and provide you with audible alerts, to remind you to
keep your eyes on the road when Autopilot is engaged.
By default, images and video from the camera do not
leave the vehicle itself and are not transmitted to
anyone, including Tesla, unless you enable data sharing.
If you enable data sharing and a safety critical event
occurs (such as a collision), Model S shares short cabin
camera video clips with Tesla to help us develop future
safety enhancements and continuously improve the
intelligence of features that rely on the cabin camera.
Data may also be shared if diagnostics are required on
cabin camera functionality. Cabin camera does not
perform facial recognition or any other method of
identity verification. To protect your privacy, cabin
camera data is not associated with your vehicle
identification number.
To adjust your data sharing preferences touch Controls >
Software > Data Sharing > Allow Cabin Camera
Analytics. You can change your data sharing settings at
any time.
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Controls
Controls - Overview
Touch Controls on the bottom corner of
the touchscreen to control features and
customize Model S to suit your
preferences. The Controls screen appears
over the map. Touch an option on the
Controls screen to display the various
settings and options associated with the
chosen option. Swipe to close.
NOTE: You can also access Controls by
touching anywhere on the side of the
touchscreen closest to the driver and
swiping open.
When an information icon displays beside
a specific setting, touch it to display a
popup that provides helpful details about
the associated setting.
NOTE: Many vehicle controls, settings, and preferences
1. Create and access driver profiles (see Driver Profiles
(such as climate, media, and navigation) can be adjusted
on page 44).
hands-free using voice commands (see Voice
2. Display alerts (see Troubleshooting Alerts on page
Commands on page 148).
214) and access settings for HomeLink (see
HomeLink Universal Transceiver on page 155),
Bluetooth (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page
143) and networks (see Connecting to Wi-Fi on page
157).
3. Quick access to locks, trunks and the charge port
(see Doors on page 13, Front Trunk on page 18, Rear
Trunk on page 16, and Opening the Charge Port on
page 165).
4. Commonly used controls.
Pedals & Steering
Acceleration Adjust the amount of acceleration. Chill
limits acceleration for a slightly smoother and gentler
1. List of available settings. When you select an item
ride, whereas Sport provides the normal level of
from this list, its associated settings display on the
acceleration. (See Acceleration Modes on page 71reg).
right side of the screen.
NOTE: When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the
2. Settings area. The options available for the chosen
touchscreen above the driving speed.
settings display here, and are described next.
Drag Strip Mode: Preconditions the vehicle for improved
If the touchscreen is unresponsive or demonstrates
performance in short distance racing (see Drag Strip
unusual behavior, you can restart it (see Restarting the
Mode on page 71).
Touchscreen on page 6).
Steering Mode: Adjust the amount of effort required to
Shortcuts and Frequently Used Settings
turn the steering yoke (see Adjusting Steering Effort on
page 46).
When you touch Controls, the touchscreen displays the
Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking Is Limited:
following shortcuts and frequently used settings:
Choose if you want the regular braking system to
automatically engage whenever regenerative braking is
unavailable or limited (for example, the Battery is cold or
fully charged). When enabled and you release your foot
from the accelerator pedal when regenerative braking is
limited, the braking system engages to provide the same
amount of deceleration you experience when
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Controls
regenerative braking is available. This results in
• Cruise Follow Distance: Adjust the following distance
consistent deceleration regardless of the state of the
you want to maintain between Model S and a vehicle
Battery. See Regenerative Braking on page 65.
traveling ahead of you when using Tra c-Aware
Cruise Control see Adjust the Following Distance on
Auto Shift out of Park: Turn on if you want Model S to
page 86).
automatically choose the initial drive mode (Drive or
• Autosteer (Beta): Turn on the feature that provides
Reverse). See Shifting on page 53.
automatic steering in addition to Tra c-Aware Cruise
Control (see Autosteer on page 88).
Automatic Turn Signals: If set to Auto Cancel, turn
signals cancel automatically when Model S detects
• Autosteer Activation: Choose whether you want
completion of maneuvers such as merges, lane changes,
Autosteer to activate when you Single Click the right
and forks in the roadway (unless you override this by
scroll button on the steering yoke. If you choose
pressing and holding when you engage the turn signal).
Double Click, a single press activates Tra c-Aware
If set to Off, you must cancel turn signals after these
Cruise Control and you must press the scroll button
types of maneuvers by pressing the turn signal button
twice in quick succession to activate Autosteer.
(see Turn Signals on page 57).
NOTE: To use Tra c-Aware Cruise Control
Track Mode if equipped: when enabled, this mode
independently of Autosteer, set your preferences to
Double Click.
modifies the vehicle's stability control, traction control,
regenerative braking, and cooling system to increase
• Navigate on Autopilot (Beta) (if equipped): Navigate
performance and handling while driving on closed
on Autopilot automatically exits at off-ramps and
circuit courses (see Track Mode on page 72).
interchanges based on your navigation route and can
Slip Start: Turn on to allow wheels to spin (see Traction
also make lane changes designed to prepare for exits
and minimize the driving time to your destination.
Control on page 67).
Touch Customize Navigate on Autopilot to specify
how you want Navigate on Autopilot to operate, such
Suspension
as whether you want it to automatically enable at the
start of every trip, how you want it to perform lane
Adjust the settings associated with the air suspension
changes, etc. (see Navigate on Autopilot on page
system. You can adjust the Ride Height (helpful for
93).
increasing ground clearance on steep driveways, etc.)
NOTE: Navigate on Autopilot is not available in all
and you can optimize ride and handling by adjusting
market regions.
settings for Adaptive Suspension Damping. See Air
Suspension on page 146.
• Trac Light and Stop Sign Control (Beta) (if
equipped): Turn on if you want Model S to
NOTE: To raise the suspension to High, you can also
automatically stop at tra c lights and stop signs
touch the Raise Suspension shortcut on the main
when using Tra c-Aware Cruise Control or Autosteer
Controls screen, instead of displaying all Suspension
(see Tra c Light and Stop Sign Control on page 96).
settings.
• Full Self-Driving Visualization Preview (if equipped):
Display more details about the roadway and its
Charging
surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights,
objects (such as trash cans and poles), etc.
View charging status and adjust settings related to
• Summon (Beta) (if equipped): Automatically park
charging Model S (see Charging Instructions on page
165).
and retrieve Model S from outside the vehicle (see
Summon on page 105) .
Autopilot
Customize Summon: Determine the bumper
clearance, distance, amount of side clearance, and
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle
whether Summon requires continuous press to
configuration, options purchased, and software version,
operate (the ability to disable continuous press is not
your vehicle may not be equipped with all Autopilot
available in all market regions).
features described below.
Standby Mode: Use Standby Mode to eliminate the
Customize how some of the Autopilot features operate
delay that occurs when Smart Summon (if equipped)
to provide a safer and more convenient driving
is starting up.
experience. See About Autopilot on page 81 for an
overview of Autopilot components and features.
• Set Speed: When you engage Tra c-Aware Cruise
Control or Autosteer, choose whether you want the
initial cruising speed set to the Speed Limit or your
Current Speed (see Tra c-Aware Cruise Control on
page 84).
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• Offset: When set to cruise at the speed limit, you can
Locks
choose a Fixed offset, in which the speed is adjusted
by a specific number of mph (km/h) on all roads, or a
Keys: You can see all the keys used for Model S and their
Percentage offset, in which the speed adjustment
associated driver profiles. You can add, delete, and
varies depending on the detected speed limit of the
change the driver profile associated with each key (see
road.
Driver Profiles on page 44).
• Blind Spot Camera (if equipped): When ON, the
touchscreen displays the view from the
Window Lock: Locks the rear window switches.
corresponding side repeater camera whenever you
engage a turn signal to change lanes. See Blind Spot
Child Lock: If on, safety locks prevent the rear doors
Camera and Collision Warning Chime on page 112.
from being opened from inside the vehicle.
• Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime (if equipped):
Walk-Away Door Lock: If on, doors automatically lock
Choose if you want a chime to sound when a vehicle
when you walk away from the vehicle carrying your key
is in your blind spot and a possible collision is
fob or phone key (see Walk-Away Door Lock on page
detected (see Blind Spot Camera and Collision
14).
Warning Chime on page 112).
• Speed Limit Warning: Choose the type of warnings, if
Driver Door Unlock Mode: Driver Door Unlock Mode will
any, you receive if driving speed exceeds the
only unlock the driver's door when first unlocking the
detected speed limit (see Speed Assist on page 117).
vehicle.
• Speed Limit: Choose if you want Speed Limit
Unlock on Park: If on, doors automatically unlock when
Warning to use a relative or an absolute speed limit
you engage Park (see Unlock on Park on page 14).
(see Speed Assist on page 117). If you choose a
relative speed limit, you can specify an Offset to be
Car Left Open Notification: Choose whether you want
alerted only when you exceed the speed limit by the
Model S to send a notification to your Tesla mobile app
specified offset amount.
if your car remains open for over approximately 10
minutes after you have left:
• Lane Departure Avoidance: Choose if and how you
want the steering yoke to respond if a front wheel
passes over a lane marking when the associated turn
• Off: You are not notified if you leave Model S open.
signal is off (see Lane Assist on page 111).
• Doors: You are notified only if a door or trunk is left
• Forward Collision Warning: Choose if and when
open.
Model S displays visual and audible warnings in
• Doors & Windows: In addition to being notified if a
situations when there is a high risk of a frontal
door or trunk is left open, you are notified if Model S
collision (see Collision Avoidance Assist on page 114).
is locked and a window is left open.
• Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance (if equipped):
When enabled, Model S attempts to prevent a
Touch Exclude Home to disable the notification when
potential collision with an object in an adjacent lane
Model S is parked at the location you set as Home in
by steering the vehicle back into your driving lane in
your Favorites list (see Home, Work, and Favorite
emergency situations (see Emergency Lane
Destinations on page 133).
Departure Avoidance on page 111).
NOTE: To use the Car Left Open Notification, the mobile
• Automatic Emergency Braking: Choose if you want
access setting must be turned on (Controls > Safety >
Model S to automatically apply braking when a
Allow Mobile Access).
frontal collision is imminent (see Collision Avoidance
NOTE: Notifications are not sent when Model S is in
Assist on page 114).
Camp Mode or if Tesla Theater (if equipped) is active.
• Obstacle-Aware Acceleration: Choose if you want
acceleration to be automatically reduced in situations
Auto-Present Handles: If on, door handles automatically
where Model S is stopped (or moving slowly) and you
extend as you approach Model S carrying a key fob or
accelerate toward a detected obstacle (see Obstacle-
phone key. If off, you must press the door handle to
Aware Acceleration on page 115).
extend the handle.
• Trac-Aware Cruise Control Chime: If on, a chime
Lock Confirmation Sound: If on, a soft horn sounds
sounds when you engage or cancel Tra c-Aware
whenever Model S locks or unlocks (see Walk-Away
Cruise Control.
Door Lock on page 14).
• Green Trac Light Chime (if equipped): In Canada
and U.S.: If on, a chime sounds when you are waiting
Close Windows on Lock: If on, all windows automatically
at a red tra c light and the light turns green.
close when you lock Model S.
Using the T
ouchscreen
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Controls
Lights
• Temperature: Choose to display temperature using
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Control interior and exterior lights. See Lights on page
• Tire Pressure: Choose to display tire pressures using
56.
BAR or PSI.
NOTE: You can also control the exterior headlights by
touching the high beam headlights button on the left
Trips
side of the steering yoke and then choosing an option
using the touchscreen. See High Beam Headlights on
View the odometer and view and reset up to two trip
page 56.
meters that summarize how far you have driven (see Trip
Information on page 74).
Display
Navigation
• Appearance: Customize the display to be Dark or
Light. When set to Auto, the brightness changes
Customize how the navigation system works:
automatically based on ambient lighting conditions.
• Navigation Volume: Increase or decrease the volume
• Brightness: Drag the slider to manually control the
of spoken navigation instructions by touching - or +,
brightness level. If Display Mode is set to Auto, the
respectively. Fully decreasing the volume mutes the
touchscreen further adjusts based on both the
instructions. You can also mute navigation
ambient lighting conditions and your brightness
instructions when a navigation route is active by
preference. Model S remembers your chosen
touching the volume icon on the turn-by-turn
brightness preference and adjusts the touchscreen
direction list.
accordingly.
NOTE: This volume setting applies only to the
• Screen Clean Mode: When enabled, your touchscreen
navigation system’s spoken instructions. It does not
darkens and temporarily disables to facilitate
change the volume of media player and phone calls.
cleaning. Follow the onscreen instructions to exit
Screen Clean Mode.
• Automatic Navigation: Enable if you want Model S to
• Touchscreen Language: Select the language that the
automatically initiate a navigation destination when
touchscreen displays.
you get in your vehicle. Destinations are predicted
based on commonly driven routes, time of day, and
NOTE: Model S must be in Park to change the
calendar entries (see Automatic Navigation on page
language. When you change the language, you
133).
experience a brief delay as Model S shuts down and
restarts the touchscreen.
• Trip Planner (if available in your market region): Use
Trip Planner to plan your driving and add stops at
• Voice Recognition Language: Choose the language
superchargers if charging is needed to reach a
to be used for voice commands.
destination to which you are navigating (see Trip
Planner on page 135).
• Voice Navigation Language: Choose the language
that the navigation system uses for spoken
• Online Routing: When selected, Model S can
instructions.
automatically reroute you to a navigation destination
to avoid delays (see Online Routing on page 135).
NOTE: For languages that require a download, select
the language in the dropdown list to initiate the
• Avoid Ferries: When on, navigation routes avoid the
download (Wi-Fi connection required).
use of ferries.
• Avoid Tolls: When on, navigation routes avoid the use
• Lock Rear Display: Lock access to the rear
of tolls.
touchscreen.
• Use HOV Lanes: When on, navigation routes include
• Time: Choose to display time in either 12 or 24 hour
the use of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. This
format.
is particularly useful when using Navigate on
• Energy Display: Choose to display remaining energy
Autopilot, if equipped (see Navigate on Autopilot on
and charging units as either a percentage of battery
page 93). You are responsible for ensuring Model S is
energy remaining, or as an estimate of the distance
eligible to use HOV lanes.
you can drive.
NOTE: When anticipating when you need to charge,
NOTE: You can also display these navigation settings by
use energy estimate as a general guideline only. Many
touching the settings icon on the map (see Maps and
factors have an impact on energy consumption. See
Navigation on page 131).
Factors Affecting Energy Consumption on page 75.
• Distance: Choose to display range using miles or
kilometers.
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Controls
Tilt/Intrusion: If your vehicle is equipped with the
Safety
security package, a battery-backed siren sounds in
situations where Model S detects motion inside the
Allow Mobile Access: Allow your Tesla mobile app to
cabin, or is moved or tilted (for example, with a tow
access your Model S (see Mobile App on page 160).
truck or jack). See Tilt/Intrusion (if equipped) on page
NOTE: To disable Allow Mobile Access, you must enter
150.
your Tesla account credentials.
PIN to Drive: Increase security by preventing Model S
Parking Brake: Manually apply and release the parking
from being driven until a 4-digit PIN (Personal
brake (see Parking Brake on page 65).
Identification Number) is entered (see PIN to Drive on
page 150).
Power Off: Manually power off Model S (see Powering
Off on page 51).
Glovebox PIN: For additional security, protect glovebox
contents using a 4-digit PIN (see Glovebox PIN on page
Sentry Mode: When enabled, cameras and sensors
150).
remain powered on and ready to record suspicious
activity whenever Model S is locked and in Park. See
Cabin Overheat Protection: Reduce the temperature of
(Using Sentry Mode on page 152).
the cabin in extremely hot ambient conditions for a
period of up to twelve hours after you exit Model S (see
View Live Camera via Mobile App (if equipped): Enable
Cabin Overheat Protection on page 130). Cabin
to see a live video feed of your vehicle’s surroundings
Overheat Protection stops operating after 12 hours, or
from the mobile app (see Using Sentry Mode on page
when the energy remaining in the Battery drops to 20%,
152).
whichever occurs first.
Dashcam (if equipped): When enabled, cameras can
Active Road Noise Reduction: Specify if and how you
record and save video footage of the surrounding
want Active Road Noise Reduction to operate (see
roadway (see Using Dashcam on page 152). Customize
Active Road Noise Reduction on page 24).
Dashcam by selecting:
Service
• Auto: Dashcam automatically saves a recording to
the USB flash drive (if available and installed) in
situations where Model S detects a safety event, such
new version of the onscreen owner's manual is typically
as a collision or airbag deployment.
provided with every software update and therefore
• Manual: You must touch the Dashcam icon to save a
contains more recent information that those provided by
recording of the most recent 10 minutes of driving to
Tesla elsewhere (for example, via the web).
the USB flash drive.
Car Wash Mode: Enable before using a car wash to
• Off: Dashcam is disabled until you select Auto or
ensure all doors and windows are closed, and all chimes
Manual.
are turned off. See Car Wash Mode on page 178.
• On Honk: When you press the horn, Dashcam saves a
recording of the most recent 10 minutes of driving to
Adjust Headlights: Make adjustments to the level of the
the USB flash drive.
headlights .
CAUTION: Headlights should only be adjusted by
Delete Dashcam Clips: Deletes all Dashcam and Sentry
Tesla Service.
Mode footage, including recent and saved clips.
Towing: Prepare Model S to be transported by keeping it
Format USB Drive (if equipped): If a USB flash drive is
in Neutral (with the parking brake disengaged), when
inserted into a front USB port, touch to format the flash
you exit. See Instructions for Transporters on page 202.
drive to allow Model S to save video recordings using
Dashcam, Sentry Mode or Track Mode , if equipped (see
Wheel Configuration: Update your vehicle's wheel
USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos on page
configuration if you are installing new wheels or
22).
swapping them for different ones.
CAUTION: Changing your vehicle's wheel
Park Assist Chimes: If on, a beep sounds when Model S
configuration can impact range estimates, tire
approaches an object while parking (see Park Assist on
page 68).
pressure warnings, and vehicle visualization. See
Tire Care and Maintenance on page 173.
Joe Mode: If on, Joe Mode lowers the volume of your
WARNING: Tesla is not liable for damage caused
vehicle's chimes, except for turn signals.
by using wheels not approved by Tesla.
NOTE: Joe Mode may not be available at delivery.
Notifications: Display a list of notifications that have
Security Alarm (if equipped): Enable the security alarm
recently appeared on your vehicle.
(see Safety & Security Settings on page 150).
Using the Touchscreen
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Camera Calibration (if equipped): Clear the existing
Erasing Personal Data
calibration of Autopilot cameras to reset the stored
camera positions and angles. Once calibration is cleared,
You can erase all personal data (saved addresses, music
you must drive to calibrate the cameras. See Drive to
favorites, HomeLink programming, etc.) and restore all
Calibrate Cameras on page 82 for more information.
customized settings to their factory defaults. This is
useful when transferring ownership of Model S. Touch
Factory Reset: Erase all personal data (saved addresses,
Controls > Service > Factory Reset. Before erasing,
music favorites, HomeLink programming, etc.) and
Model S verifies your credentials by prompting you to
restore all settings to their factory defaults. This is useful
enter the user name and password associated with your
when transferring ownership of Model S. Before erasing,
Tesla account.
you must enter the credentials for your Tesla account.
Jack Mode: Disables self-leveling of the air suspension
system.
WARNING: The air suspension system causes
Model S to self-level, even when powered off.
Therefore, when transporting or lifting, you must
engage Jack Mode to disable self-leveling (see
Instructions for Transporters on page 202 and
Jacking and Lifting on page 185).
Wiper Service Mode: Turn on to provide easy access to
wiper blades (see Wiper Blades and Washer Jets on
page 182).
Software
Learn more about your Model S and the status of
software updates:
• Get more information about your Model S such as the
VIN, vehicle name, and odometer. Touch Additional
vehicle information to display a list of the various
options your vehicle is equipped with.
• View your current software version, map version, and
release notes.
• View and install new software updates. Model S must
be connected to Wi-Fi to update the software.
• Customize how often you want to receive software
updates by touching Software Update Preferences
(see Software Update Preferences on page 158).
• Data Sharing: Allow sharing cabin camera analytics
with Tesla to help improve safety features (see Cabin
Camera on page 118).
To further personalize Model S, you can name it. Touch
Controls > Software > Name Your Vehicle located on the
right side of the screen below the image of your
Model S. If your Model S has already been named, its
name displays instead and you can simply touch the
existing name to change it. Enter the new name in the
popup, then touch Save. The name of your Model S also
appears in your Tesla mobile app.
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Climate Controls
Overview of Climate Controls
Climate controls are available at the bottom of the touchscreen. By default, climate control is set to Auto, which
maintains optimum comfort in all but the most severe weather conditions. When you adjust the cabin temperature
while 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.
Touch the displayed temperature at the bottom of the touchscreen to access the main climate controls screen,
where you can adjust your climate preferences. You can revert back to Auto at any time by touching Auto. Touch the
power button on the main climate controls screen to toggle on or off. For quick access to common controls, touch <
or > to display the climate popup.
NOTE: The climate control system is powered by the high voltage Battery. Therefore, prolonged use decreases
driving range.
WARNING: To avoid burns resulting from prolonged use, individuals who have peripheral neuropathy, or whose
capacity to feel pain is limited because of diabetes, age, neurological injury, or some other condition, should
exercise caution when using the climate control system and seat heaters.
Adjusting Climate Control Settings
NOTE: Easily adjust your climate preferences, such as turning on the seat heater or changing the cabin temperature,
hands-free by using voice commands (see Voice Commands on page 148).
NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can add these controls to My Apps. See
Customizing My Apps on page 6.
1. Touch to turn the climate control system on or off.
2. Touch to adjust the climate settings for the front cabin.
3. Choose where air flows into the front cabin (windshield, face-level, or foot-level vents). You can choose one or
more vents.
4. Touch to adjust the climate settings for the rear cabin. If Auto is enabled and a passenger is detected, the set
temperature is maintained for the rear cabin (see Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents on page 128).
NOTE: Enable Sync to set the same temperature for the front and back cabins.
Active Safety Features
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5. Touch the driver's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the driver. The seat operates at three levels from 3
(highest) to 1 (lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating) or blue (cooling)
corresponding with the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate control system is set to Auto, warms or
cools the front seats based on cabin temperature. For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the
touchscreen's bottom bar (see Customizing My Apps on page 6).
6. Touch to turn on the heated steering yoke.
7. Touch to turn on the wiper defrosters. Wipers defrost for 15 minutes then turn off automatically.
8. Touch the passenger's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the front passenger. The seat operates at three
levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating) or blue (cooling)
to corresponding with the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate control system is set to Auto, warms or
cools the front seats based on cabin temperature. For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the
touchscreen's bottom bar (see Customizing My Apps on page 6).
9. When in Park, these settings display to allow you to keep the climate control system operating, even when you
leave Model S (see Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on page 129).
10. Touch to adjust how air flows from the front vents. See Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents on page 128.
11. When Model S is in Park, touch Schedule to set a recurring daily time when you want Model S to be ready to drive
by preconditioning the Battery and cabin climate and/or charging during off-peak hours (see Scheduled
Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 168).
12. If your Model S is equipped with the medical-grade HEPA (High E ciency Particulate Air) filter, this filter ensures
the best quality air inside the cabin whenever the climate control system is on and outside air is entering the
cabin (recirculate is off). The HEPA filter is extremely effective at removing particles, including pollution,
allergens, bacteria, pollen, mold spores, and viruses. Both the HEPA filter and the secondary filtration system also
contain activated carbon to remove a broad spectrum of odors and gases. When you engage Bioweapon Defense
Mode, the positive pressure inside the cabin minimizes the amount of outside air that can enter the vehicle.
NOTE: Some gases, such as carbon monoxide, are not effectively removed by activated carbon.
13. Touch to control the flow of air inside the cabin. Air can be drawn into Model S from outside or air can be
recirculated inside the cabin.
14. Use the slider to adjust the fan speed.
NOTE: Adjusting the fan speed may change the selected setting for how air is drawn into Model S in order to
increase or reduce air flow.
15. Touch to turn the air conditioning system on or off. Turning it off reduces cooling, but saves energy.
NOTE: Because Model S runs much quieter than a gasoline-powered vehicle, you may notice the sound of the air
conditioning compressor as it is operating. To minimize noise, reduce the fan speed.
16. Touch to warm up the rear windshield. After 15 minutes, the rear window defroster automatically turns off. The
exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever the rear window defroster is operating.
17. The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch once to defog the windshield (the icon turns
blue) (the icon turns yellow). 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 off and restore the air distribution, heating, and
fan to their previous settings. In cold ambient temperatures, the exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever
the windshield defroster is operating. See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 79 for more information on
preparing for cold weather.
18. Touch Auto to turn the Auto setting on or off.
Climate Popup
Touch the temperature arrows on the bottom of the touchscreen to display a popup for easy access to some of the
most common climate controls:
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NOTE: For one-touch access to seat heaters and defrosters, you can add these controls to My Apps. See
Customizing My Apps on page 6.
1. Touch to access the main climate controls screen.
2. Enable or disable heated or cooling seats.
3. Enable or disable the front or rear windshield defrosters.
4. Modify the cabin temperature by dragging along the slider. You can also enable temperature splitting which
allows the driver and front passenger to customize their own climate preferences. The front passenger can touch
the temperature icon on the bottom of the touchscreen or the main climate controls screen to adjust. Touch Split
again to disable climate splitting.
Using the Touchscreen
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Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents
Model S has a unique horizontal face-level vent that spans the width of the dashboard. It also has vents at the top
and bottom of the rear console.
1. Driver vents
2. Driver controls
3. Passenger controls
4. Passenger vents
5. Rear vents
6. Rear controls
Using the touchscreens, you can pinpoint exactly where you want to direct the air flowing from this vent when
heating or cooling the cabin. When the face-level vent is on you can adjust the direction of the air flow from each
vent. To adjust the direction of the air flow, touch the radiating air waves from the corresponding vent on the
touchscreen. The air flows in a single stream when centered or splits into mirrored air streams when air is directed
outward or inward from the center of the vent.
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NOTE: When you split a vent into two separate air flows, the air flow in each direction is not as strong as when all air
is flowing in a single direction.
NOTE: Outside air is drawn into Model S through the grill in front of the windshield. Keep the grill clear of
obstructions, such as leaves and snow.
To operate Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp:
Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp
1. Make sure the Battery's charge level is at least 20%.
The Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp settings allow you
to keep the climate control system running when in Park,
2. Engage Park. The Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp
even after you've left Model S or choose to stay inside
settings are available only when Model S is in Park.
the vehicle. These settings are useful when it is
3. If necessary, adjust the climate settings.
important to maintain the cabin temperature in hot or
cold weather conditions. For example, when leaving
4. On the climate controls screen, touch Keep Climate
groceries in Model S on hot days, you may want to use
On, Dog, or Camp.
Keep Climate On to prevent spoilage.
NOTE: You can also control Dog and Camp from the
mobile app, by swiping up from the gray bar on the
Dog is designed to maintain a comfortable cabin
Climate screen.
temperature for your pet while you actively and
frequently monitor this temperature using the mobile
app (which requires both your phone and the vehicle to
The climate control system attempts to maintain your
have cellular connectivity). When in Dog, the
climate settings until you shift out of Park or manually
touchscreen displays the current cabin temperature to
turn it off. Avoid using Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp
inform people passing by that your pet is safe. This
when the battery charge is low. If the Battery's charge
setting is not intended for people, and should only be
level drops below 20%, the Tesla mobile app attempts to
used for short periods of time while you stay in close
repeatedly send you notifications reminding you to
proximity should you need to return to the vehicle in
check on anything that you have left in Model S.
situations where the temperature can no longer be
maintained.
NOTE: Software updates cannot be performed when
Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp is active.
Camp allows you to power electronics through the USB
NOTE: The intrusion sensor (if equipped) automatically
ports and low voltage outlet in addition to maintaining
disables when Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp is active.
the cabin temperature. The touchscreen remains on so
However, you can override this behavior and keep the
you can play music, browse the internet, play games in
intrusion sensor enabled. To do so, touch Controls >
the arcade, or watch shows in Tesla Theater. You can
Safety > Tilt/Intrusion after enabling Keep Climate On,
also control media and climate settings from a paired
Dog, or Camp. However, note that keeping the intrusion
phone. Camp is ideal for remaining inside your vehicle,
sensor enabled while Keep Climate On, Dog, or Camp is
such as camping or staying with a child. While active,
active can trigger an alarm event as a result of air
Sentry Mode and the vehicle alarm system are disabled.
movement inside the cabin.
Active Safety Features
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WARNING: Never leave a child unattended in your
Climate Control Operating Tips
vehicle.
WARNING: Check local laws for any restrictions on
• When you use the mobile app to turn on the climate
leaving pets unattended in your vehicle.
control system, it automatically turns off after four
WARNING: You are responsible for the safety of
hours or if the charge level drops to 20%. To cool or
your dog or pet. Never leave them in Model S for
heat the cabin for a longer period, you must turn it on
long periods of time. Constantly monitor the
again.
vehicle temperature and their well-being. Make
• If the climate control system is louder than you prefer,
sure you have su cient cellular coverage on your
manually reduce the fan speed.
phone and time to return to the vehicle, if
necessary.
• In addition to cooling the interior, the air conditioning
compressor also cools the Battery. Therefore, in hot
WARNING: In the unlikely event that your climate
weather, the air conditioning compressor can turn on
control system needs service or is not working as
even if you turned it off. This is normal because the
expected, avoid using Keep Climate On, Dog, and
system’s priority is to cool the Battery to ensure it
Camp. Never rely on your vehicle to protect
stays within an optimum temperature range to
something irreplaceable.
support longevity and optimum performance.
WARNING: You can adjust and monitor the climate
• Even when not in use, you may hear Model S emit a
control system remotely using the mobile app.
whining noise or the sound of water circulating.
However, if you use the mobile app to turn off the
These sounds are normal and occur when the internal
climate control system, Keep Climate On, Dog, and
cooling systems turn on to support various vehicle
Camp stop operating.
functions, such as maintaining the low voltage
battery and balancing the temperature of the high
Cabin Air Filter(s)
voltage Battery.
• To ensure the climate control system operates
Model S has one or more air filters to prevent pollen,
e ciently, close all windows and ensure that the
industrial fallout, road dust and other particles from
exterior grille in front of the windshield is free of ice,
entering through the vents.
snow, leaves, and other debris.
• In very humid conditions, it is normal for the
NOTE: Cabin air filter(s) require periodic replacement.
windshield to fog slightly when you first turn on the
See Service Intervals on page 171.
air conditioning.
• It is normal for a small pool of water to form under
Cabin Overheat Protection
Model S when parked. Extra water produced by the
dehumidifying process is drained underneath.
The climate control system can reduce the temperature
of the cabin in extremely hot ambient conditions for a
• To reduce the temperature in the cabin in hot
period of up to twelve hours after you exit Model S.
weather conditions, the fan may turn on to vent the
Touch Controls > Safety > Cabin Overheat Protection
cabin when the vehicle is parked. This occurs only if
and choose:
the battery's charge level is above 20%.
• Off: Disable Cabin Overheat Protection.
• On: The air conditioning operates when the cabin
temperature exceeds 105° F (40° C).
NOTE: Cabin Overheat Protection operates until 12 hours
has elapsed since you exited Model S, or until the
Battery energy drops below 20%, whichever comes first.
WARNING: Never leave children or pets in the
vehicle unattended. Due to automatic shut-off or
extreme outside conditions, the inside of the
vehicle can become dangerously hot, even when
Cabin Overheat Protection is enabled.
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Maps and Navigation
Map Overview
Map Display
The touchscreen displays a map at all times (except
Touch these icons to customize what the map displays:
when Model S is shifted into Reverse).
Display/hide satellite imagery (if equipped
Use your finger(s) to interact with the map:
with premium connectivity).
• To move the map in any direction, hold and drag a
finger.
• To rotate the map in any direction, hold and turn two
Display/hide tra c conditions (if equipped
fingers.
with premium connectivity). Green lines
• To zoom the map in or out, expand or pinch two
indicate no tra c; orange lines indicate
fingers, respectively.
light tra c; red lines indicate moderate
tra c; and pink lines indicate heavy tra c.
NOTE: When you rotate or move the map, your current
To ensure tra c is easy to identify along a
location is no longer tracked. The message "Tracking
navigation route, green tra c lines display
under the blue route line, whereas orange,
Disabled" displays briefly next to the map orientation
red, and pink tra c lines display on top of
icon and the icon turns gray. To re-enable tracking, touch
the blue route line.
the map's orientation icon and choose North Up or
Heading Up.
Display/hide map details (such as points of
NOTE: The map zooms in and out automatically when a
interest).
navigation route is active.
To change the orientation of the map, toggle between
these options:
Drop a pin anywhere on the map by pressing and
North Up - North is always at the top of
holding your finger on a desired location. When you
the screen.
drop a pin, or touch an existing pin, the chosen location
is centered on the map, and a popup screen provides
information about the location. From this popup, you
can navigate to the location, call the location (if a phone
number is available) and add or remove the location
from your list of favorite destinations (see Home, Work,
Heading Up - The direction you are
and Favorite Destinations on page 133).
driving is always at the top of the screen.
The map rotates as you change direction.
This icon has an integrated compass that
indicates the direction you are driving.
Display/hide all charging locations and a
popup list that includes the city and
NOTE: Touching this icon while
proximity of the corresponding stations on
navigating to a destination displays the
the map. Charging locations include Tesla
route overview.
Superchargers, destination charging sites,
third-party fast chargers, and public
The route overview is available when you
chargers that you have used previously.
are navigating to a destination. The route
See Charging Locations on page 134.
overview also displays when you expand
the turn-by-turn direction list (by swiping
Touch the lightning bolt icons in the popup
it downward). When you collapse the
list to filter by the types of chargers based
turn-by-turn direction list by swiping it
on max power.
upward, the map reverts back to
displaying your previously chosen
NOTE: In some market regions, third-party
orientation.
fast chargers are also included on the map
as dark gray pins when you display
Your current location is shown on the map. When you
chargers.
rotate or move the map, your current location is no
longer tracked. To re-enable tracking, touch the map's
orientation icon to choose North Up or Heading Up.
When you touch the map while a navigation route is
active, the turn-by-turn direction list displays the next
set of directions and the orientation icon disappears.
Touch anywhere on the map to re-display it.
Using the Touchscreen
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Maps and Navigation
Navigation Settings
Navigating to a Destination
To navigate to a location, touch the search bar in the
The navigation settings icon displays when
corner of the map and enter a destination, send the
you touch ... once you start navigating to a
destination from your phone, or speak a voice command
destination.
(see Voice Commands on page 148). You can enter or
NOTE: You can also access navigation
speak an address, landmark, business, etc. When you
settings by touching Controls >
touch the search bar, you can also choose from the
Navigation.
following types of locations:
• A saved Home or Work location (see Home, Work,
Touch the navigation settings icon to customize the
and Favorite Destinations on page 133).
navigation system to suit your preferences: (the
available settings vary depending on your market region
• A Charging destination (see Charging Locations on
and vehicle configuration):
page 134).
• A Recent destination (the most recent destination is
• Touch - or + to increase or decrease the volume of
listed at the top).
spoken navigation instructions. Decreasing all the
• A destination you have marked as a Favorite (see
way to the left, or touching the speaker icon, mutes
Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on page
the instructions. You can also mute/unmute
133).
navigation instructions by touching the speaker icon.
This volume setting applies only to the navigation
• A popular restaurant when you're feeling Hungry or a
system's spoken instructions. Volume for Media
popular destination (such as museums and
Player and Phone is not changed.
amusement parks) when you're feeling Lucky (see I'm
Feeling Lucky, Hungry on page 133).
NOTE: Your Model S automatically adjusts the volume
based on driving speed and climate settings.
NOTE: If a data connection is not available, onboard
• Enable Automatic Navigation if you want Model S to
maps allow you to navigate to any destination, but you
automatically initiate a navigation destination when
must enter the exact and complete address.
you get in your vehicle. Destinations are predicted
NOTE: You can start navigation remotely from your IOS®
based on commonly driven routes, time of day, and
or Android™ device using the "share" functionality on
calendar entries (see Automatic Navigation on page
your device after allowing access to the Tesla mobile
133).
app.
• Enable Trip Planner (if available in your market
region) to add supercharger stops as needed.
When you specify a location, the touchscreen zooms out
Supercharging stops are added to navigation routes
to provide an overview of the route you need to travel
with the goal of minimizing the amount of time you
and displays a turn-by-turn direction list. Estimated
spend driving and charging (see Trip Planner on page
arrival time, driving time, and mileage displays at the
135).
bottom of the direction list. Note the following about the
turn-by-turn direction list:
• Enable Online Routing to be automatically rerouted
to avoid heavy tra c (see Online Routing on page
• The Battery icon on the turn list provides a visual
135).
representation showing an estimate of how much
• Touch Avoid Ferries to be automatically routed to
energy will remain when you reach your destination,
avoid ferries.
and how much will remain if you make a round trip
back to your current location. See Predicting Energy
• Touch Avoid Tolls to be automatically routed to avoid
Usage on page 135.
tolls.
• If charging is needed to reach your destination and
• Touch Use HOV Lanes to include High Occupancy
Trip Planner is enabled (and available in your market
Vehicle (HOV) lanes on navigation routes. This is
region), the navigation route automatically includes
particularly useful when using Navigate on Autopilot
Supercharger stops (see Trip Planner on page 135).
(see Navigate on Autopilot on page 93).
• If you won't have enough energy to reach your
NOTE: The navigation settings available can vary
destination and there is no Supercharger on the
depending on region and vehicle configuration.
route, an alert tells you that charging is needed to
reach your destination.
• Each turn is preceded by the distance to the
maneuver.
• To see the bottom of the list, you may need to drag
the list upward.
• Touch the top of the list to minimize it.
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