TESLA MODEL S 2017 Owners Manual

The Big PictureThe main components of the touchscreen are shown here. To manually control the brightness and
contrast, touch Controls > Displays. When set to Auto, the touchscreen changes between the Day
(light background) and Night (dark background) setting depending on ambient lighting
conditions.
Note: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle
options, software version and market region, your touchscreen may appear slightly
different.
Touchscreen Overview
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Touchscreen Overview
Using the Touchscreen91

1. Status barThe top line displays provides shortcuts to lock/unlock Model S, to access HomeLink andDriver
Profiles, display vehicle information (the Tesla “T”), download software updates, display
network strength and Bluetooth

2. AppsTouch an app to display it in the viewing area. Apps have default positions. Navigation and
Camera open in the top viewing area, whereas all other apps open in the bottom viewing area.
Instead of displaying the app in the default viewing area, you can specify where you want to display the app by touching and holding the app

6. Climate controls (see Climate Controls on page 102).
7. Volume control
Touch the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the volume of the speakers. You canalso adjust the volume using the scroll wheel on the left side of the steering wheel.
8. Reverse the position of the two currently displayed apps.Warning: Paying attention to road and traffic conditions must always be the driver

Controlling FeaturesTouch Controls on the bottom corner of the touchscreen to control and customize all main
features of Model S.
Note: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle
options, software version and market region, the options available on the Controls screen may be
different.
Controls
Using the Touchscreen95

1. CloseTouch the circled X in the top left corner of a window to close it (or you can touch anywhere
outside the window).
2. Sunroof
If Model S is equipped with a sunroof, touch to adjust its position (see Sunroof on page 15).
3. Suspension
If Model S is equipped with Smart Air Suspension, touch to manually raise or lower Model S, orto remove a previously saved auto-raising location (see Smart Air Suspension on page 106).
Model S must be powered on and you must press the brake pedal before you can change
suspension settings. Smart Air Suspension causes Model S to self-level, even when powered
off. Therefore, when towing or lifting, you must disable self-leveling (see Instructions for
Transporters on page 172 and Jacking and Lifting on page 156).
4. Driving

Customizing Your VehicleTouch the Settings tab on the Controls window to adjust Model S to suit your preferences.Note: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle
options, software version, and market region, the options available on the Settings screen may be
different. For example, in many regions, the “Language & Units” tab is called “Units & Format.”
Settings
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1. Adjust settings associated with installed apps (applications). Settings associated with appsthat are either unavailable on your Model S, or have no settings that you can adjust at this
time, are grayed out.
2. Manage driver
profiles (see Driver Profiles on page 35).
3. Units & Format
Adjust how Model S displays: