TESLA MODEL S 2021 Owner´s Manual

WARNING: Model S is equipped with high voltage components that may be compromised as a result of a collision (see High Voltage Components on page 175). Before transporting Model S, it is important to assume these components are energized. Always follow high voltage safety precautions (wearing personal protection equipment, etc.) until emergency response professionals have evaluated the vehicle and can accurately confirm that all high voltage systems are no longer energized. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Disable the Self-Leveling Air
Suspension System
NOTE: If Model S has no 12V power, you need
an external 12V power supply to use the
touchscreen. See
If Vehicle Has No Power on page 222.
Your Model S is equipped with an air
suspension system that automatically self-
levels the vehicle, even when power is
off. To
prevent damage, you must activate Jack mode to disable self-leveling:
1.
Touch Controls > Suspension on the
touchscreen.
2.
Press the brake pedal, and then touch Very High to maximize height.
3.
Touch Controls > Service > Jack Mode.
NOTE: Jack mode cancels when driving
speed exceeds 4 mph (7 km/h).
Activate Transport Mode
Transport Mode keeps the parking brake
disengaged while winching Model S onto a flatbed truck. When active, Transport Mode
displays a message indicating that the vehicle
will remain free-rolling. The following are
required to enable Transport Mode:

2.
Release the front tow eye cover by pressing firmly on its top right perimeter until it pivots inward, then gently pulling the raised section toward you.
NOTE: The front tow eye cover is
connected to the vehicle

3.
Fully insert the tow eye into the opening,
then turn it counter-clockwise until
securely fastened.
4.
Attach the winch cable to the tow eye.
CAUTION: Before pulling, make sure the tow eye is securely tightened.
5.
Activate Transport Mode.
6.
Pull Model S slowly onto the flatbed truck.
Pull onto the Flatbed Truck
From Front (Without Tow Eye)
CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow eye. Using the chassis, frame, or suspension components to pull the vehicle can result in damage.
WARNING: If the vehicle is pulled onto the flatbed truck using this method, all suspension fasteners should be checked for proper torque and all components should be visually inspected for damage prior to driving the vehicle again. If a fastener is loose, or if any damage is found, the affected component(s) should be replaced.
It is strongly recommended that you connect
the winch to your vehicle

If Vehicle Has No Power
If Model S has no 12V power, perform the
following steps to open the hood or jump start the auxiliary 12V battery.
Jump Starting the 12V Battery
CAUTION: Model S cannot be used to jump start another vehicle. Doing so can result in damage.
NOTE: If jump starting Model S using another
vehicle, refer to that vehicle manufacturer

6. Connect the 12V power supply

Document Applicability
Owner information that displays on the
touchscreen is the most comprehensive and
up-to-date source of information about your
vehicle (touch
Controls > Service > Owner

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About this Owner Information
225Consumer Information

Event Data Recorder (EDR)
Model S is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data to better
understand how the vehicle

For additional information regarding how
Tesla processes data collected from your
vehicle, please review Tesla

Contacting Tesla
For detailed information about your Model S,
go to www.tesla.com, and log on to your Tesla
Account, or sign up to get an account.
If you have any questions or concerns about
your Model S, call 1-877-79TESLA (1-877