radio TESLA MODEL S 2018 Owner's Manual 

StartingWhen you open a door, Model S powers on
the instrument panel and touchscreen and you
can operate all controls.
To drive Model S:
1. PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL - Model S
powers on and is ready to drive.
2. SELECT A GEAR - Move the gear lever all
the way down for Drive and all the way up
for Reverse. See Shifting Gears on page
46.
Note: If Passive Entry is
off and you do not
press the brake pedal to start Model S within
approximately
five minutes, a message
displays on the instrument panel and you must use the key to lock then unlock Model S againbefore starting the vehicle.
Everything you need to know when driving
Model S displays on the instrument panel.
Key Not Inside
If Model S does not detect a key when you
press the brake, the instrument panel displays a message telling you that a key is not inside.
If you receive this message, place the key in
the center console cup holder where Model S can best detect it.
If Model S still does not detect the key, try
holding it against the center console,
immediately below the 12V power socket (see
12V Power Socket on page 122). Or try using
another key. If another key does not work, contact Tesla.
A number of factors can
affect whether
Model S can detect the key. These include a
low battery in the key, interference from other
devices using radio signals, and objects
between the key and receiver.
Always keep the key with you. After driving,
the key is needed to restart Model S after it powers
off. And when you leave Model S, you
must bring the key with you to lock Model S, either manually or automatically.
Powering
Off
When you finish driving, shift into 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 with the key , it
powers
off automatically, turning off the
instrument panel and touchscreen.
Model S also powers
off automatically after
being in Park for 15 minutes, even if you are
sitting in the driver

Overview
Touch the Media Player application to listen to
Internet radio, stream music or podcasts (if
available), or play audio
files from a Bluetooth
or USB-connected device. You can play AM (if
equipped), FM (if equipped), and DAB radio (if your vehicle is equipped with the optionalsound package).
Available source content displays across the
top of Media Player: Radio, Spotify, TuneIn, and Phone. An additional source, USB,
displays when you insert a
flash drive into a
USB connection (see USB Connections on
page 122). You can browse the content
available on Media Player by touching asource, or you can use Search to
find specificcontent (see Searching within Media Player on
page 119).
The Now Playing view, which displays at thebottom of Media Player, enables you to controlwhat

AM (if equipped) and FM Radio
If it

Internet Radio
Internet radio services are accessed over a
data connection. To use Internet radio, touch Media Player

Radio Frequency InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

cruise control 76
cup holders 17
D
DAB radio 120
dashboard overview 2
data recording 183
data sharing 183
day mode 107
declarations of conformity 185
delivery mileage 183devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 122
connecting 122
playing audio
files from 122
dimensions 167
display brightness 107
dome (map) lights 53
door handles 6
door labels 165
Door Unlock Mode 6
doors 4
doors, opening 4
Drive gear 46
drive-away locking 7
driverprofiles 39
seat adjustment 18driver assistanceAuto Lane Change 85
automatic emergency braking 93
Autopark 87
Autosteer 82
blind spot warning 91
collision avoidance assist 93
forward collision warning 93
overtake acceleration 76
overview 73
settings for 107
side collision warning 91
speed assist 97
speed limit warning 97
staying inside lane markings 91
staying within speed limits 97
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 76
drivingseating position 18
starting 45
tips to maximize range 70
E
Easter Eggs 181
easy entry, driver
profile 39
EDR (event data recorder) 183
electric parking brake 61
emergency braking
93
emergency flashers 57
emergency rear door opening 8energygained from regenerative braking 60
range information 47
energy & charging setting 107
Energy app 70
energy saving mode 70
Erase & Reset 110
event data recording 183
exteriorcar cover 156
cleaning 154
dimensions 167
lights 53
overview 3
polishing, touch up, & repair 156
F
factory defaults, restoring 110
factory reset 110
fan speed, interior 112
favorite destinations 129
Favorites 126
Favorites (Media Player) 121
FCC
certifications 185
features, downloading new 136
ferries, avoiding 128
firmware (software) updates 136flash drives, playing audio files from 122flashers, warning 57floor mats 156
fluidsreplacement intervals 147
reservoirs, checking 159
fog lights 53
forward collision warning 93
front passenger detection 37
front trunk 13
G
garage doors, opening 133
gates, opening 133
GAWR 165
gears 46
glove box 15
Gross Axle Weight Rating 165
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 165
ground clearance 167
GVWR 165
Index
Index189

H
hazard warning
flashers 57
head restraints 19
head supports 19
headlightsadaptive 56
after exit 56
high beams 56
heated wipers 58
heating 111
height adjustments (suspension)auto-raising 117
automatic and manual settings 118
disabling (Jack mode) 118
high beam headlights 56
high voltageBattery specifications 170
components 138
safety 147
hills, stopping on 66
hitches 166
Home location 129
HomeLinkFCC certification 186
programming and using 133
hood 13
horn 43
I
IC
certifications 185identification labels 164
Insane acceleration (performance dual motor) 67
Insane setting (dual-motor) 104
instant range 70
instrument panelcharging status 145
cleaning 155
overview of 47interiorcleaning 155
dimensions 167
lights 53
overview 2
temperature control 111
Internet radio 121
intrusion detection 132
ISOFIX child seats, installing 27
J
J1772 139
Jack mode 118
jacking 162
KkeyFCC and IC certifications 185
how to use 4
key not inside 45
ordering extras 5
replacing battery 5
keyless entry 4
L
labelStatutory Plate 165
Tire and Loading Information 165
lane assist 91
lane change flash 57
lane change, automatic 85
lane departure warning 91
Language & Units 107
language setting 107
Launch Mode (performance dual motor) 67
liftgateadjust opening height 10
opening 10
lifting 162
lightsadaptive headlights 56
hazard warning 57
headlights after exit 56
turn signals 56
load limits 165
location-based suspension 117
locking and unlocking doors 4
Ludicrous acceleration (performance dual
motor) 67
Ludicrous setting (dual-motor) 104
lumbar support 18
M
maintenancebrake fluid, checking 160
cleaning 154
daily and monthly checks 147
fluid replacement intervals 147
panel, removing 159
replacing wiper blades 157
service intervals 147
tires 148
washer
fluid, topping up 161
washer jets, cleaning 157
map updates 130
maps 126
mats 156
Max Battery Power 104
Index
190Model S Owner

Max Battery Power (performance dual motor)67
media 119
mileage upon delivery 183
mirrors 44
mobile app 137Mobile Connectordescription 139
using 142
modifications 163
motor torque, reduced 95
my car does what? 181
N
naming 110
navigation 126
NCC
certifications 185
Neutral gear 46
night mode 107
O odometer 69
offset from speed limit 97
overhang dimensions 167
overtake acceleration 76
Owner Information, about 182
P Park Assist 64
Park gear 46
parking brake 61
parking, automatic 87
parts replacement 163
Passive Entry 107
Pedal Misapplication Mitigation 93
personal data, erasing 110
phonesteering wheel buttons 42
using 124
PIN 40
power management 70
power socket 122
power windows 9
powering on and
off 45
Preconditioning 107
preferences, setting 107
public charging stations 139
R
radar 73
radio 119
Radio Frequency information
185rangedisplayed on instrument panel 47
driving tips to maximize 70
regenerative braking 60
range assurance 70
Range mode 70
Range Mode 104
Rated range 107
re-routing 128
rear seats, folding and raising 19
rear view camera 72
rear window switches, disabling 9
Recent (Media Player) 121
Recents 126
regenerative braking 60
region format 107
relative speed limit 97
release notes 136
restarting the touchscreen 45
Reverse gear 46
RFID transponders 163
roadside assistance 177
roof racks 166
rotating tires 149
route overview 128
S
safety informationairbags 37
child seats 29
rear facing child seats 34
seat belts 22seat beltscleaning 155
in a collision 22
overview of 21
pre-tensioners 22
wearing when pregnant 21
seat covers 20
seat heaters 111
seating capacity 165
seatsadjusting 18
heaters 111
Tesla built-in rear facing 31
security settings 132
sensors 73
service data recording 183
service intervals 147
Settings 107
Settings, erasing 110
shifting gears 46
Show Commute Advice 128
side collision warning 91
slip start 63
Smart Preconditioning 107
Index
Index191

software reset 110
software updates 136specificationscargo volume 168
dimensions 167
exterior 167
interior 167
motor 169
subsystems 169
tires 171
weights 168
wheels 171
speed assist 97
speed limit warning 97
Sport acceleration (performance dual motor)
67
stability control 63
Standard acceleration 67
starting 45
Statutory Plate 165
steering
specifications 169
steering wheeladjusting position 41
adjusting sensitivity 41
buttons 41
heated 41
scroll wheels 41
steering, automatic
82
summer tires 151
Summon 87
sunroof 16
superchargingdescribed 146
idle fees 146
pay-per-use fees 146
suspension 118
suspension specifications 170
T
telematics 183
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 140
cabin, controls for 111
heated steering wheel 43
outside 47
tie-down straps 180
tilt detection 132
Tire and Loading Information label 165
tire noise 151
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 186
overview of 152
tire pressures, checking 148
tiresall-season 151
balancing 149
chains 151tires (continued)inspecting and maintaining 149
pressures, how to check 148
replacing 150
replacing a tire sensor 152
rotation 149
specification 171
summer 151
tire markings 172
winter 151
toll system transponders, attaching 163
tolls, avoiding 128
torque
specifications 169
touch up body 156
touchscreenclean mode 155
cleaning 155
Controls 104
overview 99
Settings 107
software updates 136
tow eye, locating 179
Tow mode 179
towing 179
towing a trailer 166
towing instructions 179
TPMSFCC certification 186
overview of 152
traction control 63
trademarks 182
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 76Traffic-Based Routing 128
trailer hitches 166
transmission
specifications 169
transponders, attaching 163
transporting 179
trip chart 70
trip meter 69
trip overview 128
trip planner 128
trunk, front 13
trunk, rearchild protection lock 7
disabling interior handle 7
TuneIn radio 121
turn signals 56
Typical range 107
U ultrasonic sensors 73
Unlock on Park 4
unlocking and locking doors 4
unlocking when key doesn