Tesla 2012- 21013 S Owner's Manual

Text of Tesla 2012- 21013 S User Guide:

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, 5.1 USING THE TOUCHSCREEN Touchscreen Overview The Big Picture.................................................. 5.2 Touchscreen - Controls Controlling Model S Features..................... 5.4 Touchscreen - Settings Customizing Model S ..................................... 5.6 Climate Controls Overview of Climate Controls..................... 5.8 Customizing Climate Control...................... 5.9 Ventilation......................................................... 5.10 Climate Control Operating Tips................ 5.10 Active Air Suspension Automatic Height Adjustments................. 5.11 Manual Height Adjustments........................ 5

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Media and Audio Media and Audio 5.12 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL Media and Audio Overview Touch the Media icon to listen to the radio or play audio files. The touchscreen displays the Media Player. Use the Browse tab to select what you want to play and use the Now Playing tab to view and control what is currently playing. You can play AM, FM radio, and DAB radio (if Model S is equipped with the optional sound package). You can also play Internet radio, and audio files from a connected Bluetooth or USB device. 1. Favorites Display the list of your favorite stations or media files. 2. Recently Played Disp

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Charging Model S Charging Model S 6.6 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL To prevent unauthorized unplugging of the charging cable, Model S must be unlocked or able to recognize a key before you can disconnect the charging cable. NOTE: Model S stops charging whenever you double-click the key. If you do not unplug within 60 seconds, charging resumes. CAUTION: Tesla strongly recommends leaving Model S plugged in when not in use. This maintains the Battery at the optimum level of charge. Charge Port Light White The charge port door is open and

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Media and Audio Media and Audio 5.14 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL Internet Radio Internet radio services are accessed over a data connection. To use Internet radio, touch Media > Browse > Internet. Choose the Internet radio service you want to use (for example, TuneIn), then browse through the available categories and/or stations. When you select a specific station or episode, Media Player starts playing it and displays the Now Playing screen. To play the next station or episode in the selected category, touch the previous or next arrows on t

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Gears DRIVING 4.7 Gears Shifting Gears When Model S is in Park, you must press the brake to shift to another gear. Move the lever up or down to change gears. If you try to shift into a gear that the current driving speed prohibits, you hear a chime and the gear does not change. Reverse Push the lever all the way up and release. You can only shift into Reverse when Model S is stopped or moving less than 8 km/h. If moving less than 1.6 km/h, you must press the brake. Neutral Push the lever up or dow

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, About Roadside Assistance About Roadside Assistance 9.2 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCEAbout Roa dside Assistance Contacting Roadside Assistance Tesla Roadside Assistance is available to you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the duration of your warranty period. To contact Roadside Assistance, call the number for your region, listed on this page. Advise the representative of the vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number, mileage, your location, and the nature of the problem. The VIN is on the

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Tire Care and Maintenance Tire Care and Maintenance 7.6 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL Using Tire Chains Tesla has tested and approved Security Chain Company (SCC) Model Z-563 chains for use on the rear wheels. These chains must only be used if your Model S has 245/45R19 rear tires installed. Do not use chains on 21” tires. When installing tire chains, follow the instructions provided by the tire chain manufacturer. Mount them as tightly as possible. When using tire chains: • Drive slowly—do not exceed 48 km/h. • Avoid heavily loading Model S (heavy loads can reduce the clearance between the tires and the body). • Remove the tire chains as soon as con

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Mirrors DRIVING 4.5 Mirrors Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors Press the button associated with the mirror you want to adjust (left or right), then press the dial to move the mirror to the desired position. Repeat for the other side mirror. Touch SAVE on the touchscreen to save the mirror adjustment in your driver profile. To fold an exterior mirror, place your hand on the back of it and push it toward the door. If Model S is equipped with the optional tech package, the driver’s side mirror automatically dim

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, i INDEX A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................4-20 access panel, removing .....................................7-16 accessories, installing ...................................... 7-24 accessories, plugging into power socket . 5-16 air circulation .........................................................5-9 air conditioning operating tips ................................................. 5-10 overview .............................................................5-8 air distribution .................

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Charging Model S Charging Model S 6.8 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL Charging Status The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only and may vary slightly depending on the software version and market region of your Model S. 1. Charging rate per hour. 2. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. Instead of driving distance as shown here, you can change settings to display the amount of energy available instead. To do so, touch Controls > Settings > Language & Units. 3.

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Front and Rear Seats SEATING AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS 3.3 Folding Rear Seats Model S has a split rear seat that can fold forward. Before folding, remove items from the seats and the rear foot well. To allow the rear seat backs to fold completely flat, you may need to move the front seats forward. To fold a rear seat, press the corresponding lever and fold the seat forward. Raising Rear Seats Before raising a rear seat, make sure that the seat belts are not trapped behind the backrest. Pull the seat back upward until it locks into p

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Fuses MAINTENANCE 7.19 Fuses Fuse Box Locations Three fuse boxes are located under the maintenance panel, located in the front trunk. For instructions on how to remove this panel, see page 7.16. 1. Fuse box 1 (see page 7.20). DO NOT replace these fuses. If one of them fails, contact Te s l a . 2. Fuse box 2. (see page 7.21). 3. Fuse box 3 (see page 7.22). If Model S is equipped with the cold weather option, an additional fuse box (4) is located under the driver’s side trim panel. Replacing a Fuse To remove a fuse box cover, press the plastic tabs on either side. Identify the fuse protecting the affected circuit. Refer to the label on the inside of the fuse

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Tire Care and Maintenance MAINTENANCE 7.3 Tire Care and Maintenance Maintaining Tire Pressures Keep tires inflated to the pressures shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver’s door pillar (even if it differs from the pressure printed on the tire itself). The Tire Pressure indicator light on the instrument panel alerts you if one or more tires is under- or over-inflated. The Tire Pressure indicator light does not immediately turn off when you adjust tire pressure. After inflating th

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Cruise Control DRIVING 4.23 Cruise Con trol Operating Cruise Control Cruise control makes it easy for you to maintain a consistent speed without holding your foot on the accelerator. This is useful when driving at the same speed over a long distance. You must be driving over 32 km/h to operate cruise control. WARNING: Do not use cruise control on winding or slippery road surfaces, or when traffic conditions make it unsafe to drive at a consistent speed. To operate cruise control: 1. When driving over 32 km/h, touch the end of the cruise control lever. The light on the lever turns on. 2. Accelerate until you reach your desired crui

• Traction Control Traction Control 4.22 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL Traction Control How It Works The traction control system constantly monitors the difference in speed between the front and rear wheels. If Model S experiences a loss of traction, the traction control system minimizes wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power. The electronic sta

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, iii INDEX fuses accessing ...........................................................7-16 fuse box 1 ......................................................... 7-20 fuse box 2 ..........................................................7-21 fuse box 3 .........................................................7-22 fuse box locations ..........................................7-19 replacing ............................................................7-19 G garage doors, opening .....................................5-23 gates, opening .....................................................5-23 GAWR ....

• Doors OPENING AND CLOSING 2.3 If the key does not work, you may need to change its battery. if the key’s battery is discharged, you can open Model S by following the unlocking procedure described on page 2.5. CAUTION: Remember to bring the key with you when you drive. Although you can drive Model S away from its key, you will be unable to power it b

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Charging Model S CHARGING 6.7 Changing Charge Settings The charge settings screen displays on the touchscreen whenever the charge port door is open. To display charge settings at any time, touch the Battery icon on the top of the touchscreen, or touch Controls > Charging (located in the upper right portion of the Controls screen). The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only and may vary slightly depending on the software version and market region of your Model S. 1. Charge status messages (such as Charging Scheduled, Charg

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Instrument Panel DRIVING 4.9 Indicator Lights Indicator lights flash on briefly when you press the brake pedal to prepare for driving. Unless an indicator light applies to a current situation, they should turn off. If an indicator light fails to turn on or off, contact Tesla. In addition to indicator lights, alerts display on the top or bottom center of the instrument panel. If alerts are in effect, an alert icon (exclamation mark) displays on the top of the touchscreen. Touch this icon to display a description of the alert. Indicator Description Airbag safety. If this indicator does not flash on briefly when Model S prepares to drive, or if it remai

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Temporary Tire Repair MAINTENANCE 7.11 Replacing the Sealant Canister If you have a Tesla tire repair kit as described in page 7.8, you can purchase additional or replacement canisters of tire sealant from Tesla. Follow these steps to replace the canister in your Tesla tire repair kit: 1. Unwrap the clear hose from the compressor. This hose is included with the tire repair sealant canister. 2. Remove the canister cover by sliding it upward to release it from the compressor. 3. Remove the canister. 4. Insert the new canister and replace th

• Touchscreen Overview USING THE TOUCHSCREEN 5.3 1. Status bar The top line displays status symbols and provides shortcuts to Charging, HomeLink, Driver Profiles, vehicle information (the Tesla “T”), software update notifications, Bluetooth ® and the passenger airbag setting. The status symbols show current temperature, network signal strength, Bluetooth, passenger airbag status, and

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, 8.1 SPECIFICATIONS Identification Labels Vehicle Identification Number..................... 8.2 Vehicle Loading Load Capacity Labeling................................. 8.3 Calculating Load Limits ................................ 8.4 Towing a Trailer ............................................... 8.4 Dimensions and Weights Exterior Dimensions ........................................ 8.5 Weights................................................................ 8.5 Subsystems Motor...........................

• Doors Doors 2.6 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL Opening Interior Doors with No Power If Model S has no electrical power, front doors open as usual using the interior door handles. To open the rear doors, fold back the edge of the carpet below the rear seats to expose the mechanical release cable. Pull the mechanical release cable toward the center. book.book Page 6 Tuesday, Septe

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Glove Box OPENING AND CLOSING 2.13 Glove Box Opening and Closing To open the glove box, press the switch located to the right of the touchscreen. If you leave the glove box open for five minutes, its light automatically turns off. NOTE: The glove box locks whenever Model S is locked externally, using the key or walk-away locking. It does not lock when Model S is locked using the touchscreen. WARNING: When driving, keep the glove box closed to prevent injury to a passenger if a collision or sudden stop occurs. book.book Page 13 Tuesday, September 17, 2013 12:33 PM

• Tesla 2012- 21013 S, Front Trunk OPENING AND CLOSING 2.11 Interior Emergency Release An interior release button inside the front trunk allows a person locked inside to get out. This release button is active whenever Model S is stationary. Press the interior release button to open the front trunk, then push up on the hood. NOTE: The button glows for several hours after a brief exposure to ambient light. Opening with No Power If Model S has no electrical power, or if you are unable to open the front trunk using the touchscreen or key, pull the mechanical release lever located below the

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