Tesla MODEL S Service manual

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OPERATING MODEL S
QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL

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WELCOME TO THE TESLA FAMILY
Congratulations on your new Model S, and thanks for helping accelerate
the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

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CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
OPENING DOORS
USING THE KEY
START, DRIVE, PARK & POWER OFF
LEAVING MODEL S IN NEUTRAL
CHARGING MODEL S
RANGE & EFFICIENCY
AUTOPILOT
SOFTWARE UPDATES
CONTROLS: DOORS, LIGHTS & MORE
FRONT TRUNK
VOICE COMMANDS
BLUETOOTH DEVICES

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
To help you get started, this document contains some quick facts about your vehicle’s main features.
For more information please visit www.tesla.com. For general questions, you can nd your nearest
Tesla Store or Service Center at www.tesla.com/ndus.
Your Model S Owner’s Manual is available via the touchscreen of your Model S
(CONTROLS > SETTINGS > MANUAL) and in your Tesla account
(in the Documents section of the Model S Guides tab).
Tesla Technical Support
Our full Model S
walkthrough video is
available to you on the
Tesla Motors website.
Videos
In the glove box, you’ll nd
information about roadside
assistance, safety, and
vehicle warranty.
Glove Box Documents
Roadside Assistance is
available 24/7. Call them at
877.79.TESLA. Use at bed
only to transport vehicle.
Roadside Assistance
WATCH VIDEO
Contact your local Service Center
at 844.24.TESLA.
Tesla Technical Support
is available to assist 24/7
at 877.79.TESLA.

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OPENING DOORS
If you have the key of your Model S with you, the door handles will automatically extend as you
approach the vehicle. If the handles don’t extend, touch them lightly.
Open the trunk without using the key simply by touching the switch located under the liftgate handle.

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USING THE KEY
To familiarize yourself with the key, think of it as a miniature version of Model S, with the Tesla “T”
representing the front of the vehicle.
01. FRONT TRUNK
Double-click to unlock.
02. LOCK/UNLOCK ALL
Double-click to unlock doors (lights ash twice and handles extend).
Single-click to lock doors & trunks (lights ash once and handles retract).
03. REAR TRUNK & CHARGE PORT
Double-click to unlock or to open/close a powered liftgate.
Single-click to stop/start the movement of a powered liftgate.
Press and hold the trunk button to open your charge port.
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FRONT TRUNK
LOCK/UNLOCK
REAR TRUNK &
CHARGE PORT

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START, DRIVE, PARK & POWER OFF
When parked, the center of the instrument panel displays range and shows whether any doors
are open. Pressing the brake starts Model S.
SELECT A GEAR
With the brake pedal rmly depressed, move the gear selector all the way down for D (Drive),
all the way up for R (Reverse), and a half push in either direction for N (Neutral). When you nish
driving, shift into P (Park) by pressing the button on the end of the gear selector.
If CREEP is OFF, Model S does not roll when shifted into D or R the way conventional vehicles do.
Note that Model S senses your weight in the driver’s seat. If you lift o the seat, it may shift into
P (Park).
POWER OFF
Shift into P (Park) by pressing the button on the end of the gear selector. The parking brake
automatically engages and all systems keep operating. When you leave Model S, it powers o
automatically, turning o the touchscreen and instrument panel.

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LEAVING MODEL S IN NEUTRAL
To keep Model S in Neutral so it can roll freely (for example, at a car wash, or when pulling the
vehicle onto a transporter, etc.) you must activate TOW MODE.
ACTIVATE TOW MODE
1. Make sure your Model S is parked in a safe location (TOW MODE will allow Model S to free roll).
2. Shift into Park (P).
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Touch CONTROLS > SETTINGS > SERVICE & RESET > TOW MODE > ON.
5. TOW MODE ENABLED will be displayed on the instrument cluster. The vehicle is now free
rolling.
DEACTIVATE TOW MODE
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press the Park (P) button on the end of the gear stalk.
3. A notication will appear on the touchscreen.
4. Press and hold the red button on the touchscreen for at least 3 seconds, and TOW MODE will
be disabled.

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CHARGING MODEL S
Open the charge port by using the touchscreen, pressing and holding the trunk button on the key,
or using the button on the handle of the Mobile Connector. First, plug the connector into your power
source, and then into Model S. Use pressure when plugging into the Model S to ensure full
connection is made with your power source. To disconnect the Mobile Connector, press the button
on the handle, the charge port light will turn white and you may proceed to pull the handle from
the charge port.
The charge port will glow blue when rst plugged in and will transition to green
when Model S is charging.
If the charge port glows yellow, make sure the cable is fully plugged into Model S.
The light will pulse according to the vehicle’s state of charge
(faster = lower state of charge; solid green = fully charged).
If the charge port glows red, make sure your cable is fully connected,
and check your power source.
BEST PRACTICES
We recommend plugging in Model S every day. The most important way to preserve the battery
is to leave your Model S plugged in when you are not using it. We also recommend that you charge
Model S within the Daily Range limit. You can adjust the charge limit to 100% for long trips.
If the vehicle is locked while charging, the charge port light will turn o and the handle
will lock into the charge port. To disconnect the handle, you must unlock your car.

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RANGE & EFFICIENCY
You can maximize your driving range with the same driving habits that you use to conserve fuel
in a gasoline-powered vehicle. Energy consumption also depends on environmental conditions,
such as cold weather and hilly roads. To extract the maximum mileage from a charge:
• Avoid frequent and rapid acceleration.
• Use regenerative braking to slow down by taking your foot o the accelerator instead of using
the brake.
• Limit the use of resources such as heating and air conditioning. Using seat heaters to keep
warm is more ecient than cabin heating.
• Pre-condition your Model S while it is plugged in. When plugged in with the climate control
system activated, you can use the mobile app to remotely cool or heat the cabin. The vehicle
will pull power from the wall, ensuring that you have optimal range when you’re ready to drive.
• Use Range Mode to automatically limit the amount of power used for the climate control
system:
CONTROLS > DRIVING > RANGE MODE > ON.
RATED VS. IDEAL RANGE
Rated: Based on EPA testing.
Ideal: Assumes driving conditions based on driving at a speed of 55mph (89km per hour)
on a at road, and using no additional energy for climate control.