instrument panel TESLA MODEL S 2019 User Guide

Park Assist
How Park Assist Works
Model S has several sensors designed to detect the presence of objects. When drivingslowly in Drive or Reverse (for example, when
parking), the sensors alert you if an object is
detected in close proximity of your Model S.
Objects are only detected in the direction of
the gear you selected; front objects in Drive,
rear objects in Reverse.
Warning: You may not be alerted if
Model S rolls freely in the opposite
direction of the gear you selected (for
example, you will not receive an alert if
Model S rolls backwards down a hill while
in Drive).
The sensors are activated when driving slower
than 8 km/h.
Warning: Never depend on Park Assist to
inform you if an area you are approaching is free of objects and/or people. Several
external factors can reduce the
performance of Park Assist, causingeither no readings or false readings (see
Limitations and False Warnings on page
72). Therefore, depending on Park Assist
to determine if Model S is approaching an obstruction can result in damage to the
vehicle and/or objects, and can
potentially cause serious injury. Always
inspect the area with your own eyes.
When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Park assist does not
detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
animals, or objects that are moving, protruding, located too far above or
below the sensors, or too close or too far
from the sensors. Park Assist is for
guidance purposes only and is not intended to replace your own direct visual
checks. It is not a substitute for careful
driving.
Visual and Audio Feedback
When you shift to Reverse, the Park Assist
view displays on the left side of the instrument
panel, showing objects that are in close
proximity to the front and rear of Model S.
This view closes when you shift into Drive
unless an object is detected close to the front
of Model S, in which case the Park Assist view
closes automatically when your driving speed
exceeds 8 km/h. When reversing, visual
feedback also displays on the touchscreen, immediately below the camera view (see Rear
View Camera on page 80). You can manually
close the park assist view on the touchscreen by touching the X in the upper left corner.
When driving with the Camera app displayed on the touchscreen, you can switch to the
Park Assist view when driving at speeds below
8 km/h. Touch the button located in the upper
left corner of the Camera app window. This is
useful if you need assistance with parallel parking.
If chimes are turned on (see Controlling
Audible Feedback on page 72), an audible
beep sounds as you approach an object. You
can temporarily mute the chime by pressing
the scroll button on the left side of the
steering wheel or by touching the mute button on the bottom left corner of the Park Assist
view.
Note: If a sensor is unable to provide
feedback, the instrument panel displays an
alert message.
Caution: Keep sensors clean from dirt,
debris, snow, and ice. Avoid using a high
pressure power washer on the sensors
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Active Hood
How Active Hood Works Some Model S vehicles (depending on market
region and date of manufacture) feature a
pedestrian protection system with an Active
Hood that is designed to reduce head injuries
to pedestrians and cyclists in a frontal
collision. Multiple sensors at the front of the
vehicle are designed to detect impact with a
pedestrian when Model S is moving between
approximately 19 and 53 km/h, and raise the
rear portion of the hood automatically
approximately 80 mm. This increases the space between the hood and components
beneath it, reducing the likelihood of injuries.
Note: The pedestrian protection system relies
on a series of sensors and algorithms
designed and calibrated to determine when
Active Hood should deploy. Therefore, not all
pedestrian collisions will lead to a deployment.
Similarly, the Active Hood may deploy if
Model S collides with an animal, vehicle, or other object.
If Active Hood has been deployed, the
instrument panel displays an alert and a chime sounds. Immediately take Model S to thenearest Tesla Service Center. Active Hood

Rear View Camera
Camera Location
Model S is equipped with a rear view camera
located above the rear license plate.
Whenever you shift into Reverse, the
touchscreen displays the view from the
camera. Lines show your driving path based
on the position of the steering wheel. These
lines adjust appropriately as you move the
steering wheel.
Note: Visual feedback from the parking
sensors displays on the instrument panel (see
Park Assist on page 71).
Note: Depending on date of manufacture and
options selected at time of purchase, some Model S vehicles are not equipped with
parking sensors.
To display the view from the camera at any
time:
Open the app launcher then
touch the camera icon.Warning: Never depend on the rear view
camera to inform you if the area behind
you is free of objects and/or people when
reversing. The camera may not detect
objects or barriers that can potentially
cause damage or injury. In addition, several external factors can reduce the
performance of the camera, including a
dirty or obstructed lens. Therefore,
depending on the rear view camera to
determine if Model S is approaching an
obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle and/or objects, and can
potentially cause serious injury. Always
inspect the area with your own eyes.
When reversing, perform shoulder checks and use all mirrors. Use the camera forguidance purposes only. It is not intendedto replace your own direct visual checks
and is not a substitute for careful driving.Cleaning the Camera
To ensure a clear picture, keep the camera
lens clean, and free of obstructions. Remove
any buildup of dirt by occasionally wiping the camera lens with a soft damp cloth.Caution: Do not use chemical-based or
abrasive cleaners. Doing so can damage
the surface of the camera lens.
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Lane Assist
The Autopilot cameras and ultrasonic sensors
monitor the markers on the lane you are
driving in as well as the areas surrounding Model S for the presence of vehicles or other
objects.
When an object is detected in your blind spot
or close to the side of Model S (such as a
vehicle, guard rail, etc.), colored lines radiate
from the image of your vehicle on the
instrument panel. The location of the lines
correspond to the location of the detected object. The color of the lines (white, yellow,
orange, or red) represent the object

Speed Assist
How Speed Assist Works
When the Speed Limit Warning is turned on,
the instrument panel displays a speed limit as
determined by GPS data. Warnings (described
later) take effect when you exceed this limit.
In situations where Speed Assist is unable to
determine a speed limit (for example, speed
limit signs and GPS data are not available at
the current location), or if Speed Assist is
uncertain that an acquired speed limit is
accurate (for example, although a speed limit sign was initially detected, some time has
passed before a subsequent sign has been
detected), the instrument panel may not
display a speed limit sign and warnings do not take effect.
If you set the speed limit warning to Display
(see Controlling Speed Assist on page 107)
and exceed the determined speed limit, the
speed limit sign on the instrument panel
increases in size.
If you set the speed limit warning to Chime
(see Controlling Speed Assist on page 107)
and exceed the determined speed limit, the speed limit sign on the instrument panelincreases in size and Model S also sounds a
warning chime.
Note: Speed limit warnings go away after ten
seconds, or when Model S slows down below
the specified limit.
Warning:
Do not rely on Speed Assist to
determine the appropriate speed limit or driving speed. Always drive at a safespeed based on traffic and road
conditions.
Controlling Speed Assist
To adjust the Speed Limit Warning setting,
touch Controls > Autopilot > Speed Limit
Warning , then choose one of these options:

DisplayManually control the brightness and the DAY (light background) or NIGHT
(dark background) setting of the touchscreen and instrument panel. When
set to AUTO, the brightness changes automatically between day and night
brightness based on ambient lighting conditions.
Brightness : Drag the slider to manually control the brightness level of the
displays. When Auto brightness is on, the displays are further adjusted
based on both the surroundings and by learning your preferences (it
remembers the type of manual adjustments you make).
SCREEN CLEAN MODE : Disable the touchscreen momentarily for cleaning
purposes.
You can also customize how units are displayed:

Auto-Raising SuspensionAuto-raising suspension saves you from
manually having to raise the suspension every
time you arrive at a frequently-used location
where you have previously raised the
suspension. Whenever you raise the
suspension to HIGH or VERY HIGH , Model S
saves the location. When you return to the saved location, Model S raises the suspension
and the instrument panel displays this
message:
Note: When returning to a saved location and
driving faster than the High and Very High
suspension settings allow, the suspension
does not raise until Model S slows down.
Note: After leaving a saved location, the
suspension may not lower until you are driving
faster than the speed threshold at which the
suspension lowers.
Note: If Model S reaches a saved location and
the existing suspension setting is already
higher than the level that has been saved for
that location, the ride height is not adjusted.
To remove an auto-raising location
If you do not want the suspension to auto-
raise at a saved location, touch the X in the
auto-raising location status message that
displays at a saved location. Doing so removes
the auto-raise location and the suspension no
longer raises automatically when you arrive at
the location.
Note: Manually lowering the suspension to
STANDARD or LOW while at a saved location
also removes the auto-raising location.
Jack Mode Before jacking or lifting, set the suspension to
Jack mode to prevent the self-leveling that
occurs even when Model S is powered off.
Press the brake pedal, then touch Controls >
Suspension > Jack .
To deactivate, touch Jack again.
Note: Jack mode automatically cancels when
you drive over 7 km/h.
Note: Model S also sets Jack mode
automatically if it detects that the vehicle
cannot lower to its target height, or if it
detects that an object is supporting the
vehicle

Disable the Self-Leveling AirSuspension System
If Model S is equipped with the air suspension
system, it automatically self-levels, 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, then touch Very
High to maximize height.
3. Touch Jack.When Jack Mode is active, Model S
displays this red indicator light on
the instrument panel, along with a message telling you that active
suspension is disabled.
Note: Jack Mode cancels when driving speed
exceeds 7 kph.
Warning: Failure to activate Jack Mode on
a vehicle equipped with the air
suspension system can result in the
vehicle becoming loose during transport,
which may cause significant damage.
Activate Transport Mode
Transport Mode keeps the parking brake
disengaged while winching Model S onto a

Reporting Safety Defects
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 Tesla. To find the number for
your region, go to www.tesla.com, select your
region at the bottom of the page, then view
contact information.
Note: You can also use voice commands to
provide feedback to Tesla. Say "Note",
"Report", "Bug note", or "Bug report" (in the
English language) followed by brief comments
in your language of choice. Model S takes a
snapshot of its systems, including your current
location, vehicle diagnostic data, and screen
captures of the touchscreen and instrument
panel. Tesla periodically reviews these notes and uses them to continue improving Model S.
Reporting Safety Defects
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Mobile Connectordescription 146
using 149
modifications 171
motor specifications 177
my car does what? 190
N naming 117
Navigate on Autopilot 94
navigating 125, 126
NCC certifications 195
Neutral gear 54
O
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration 104
odometer 8, 77
offset from speed limit 107
Online Routing 128
overhang dimensions 175
overtake acceleration 85
Owner Information, about 192
P Park Assist 71
Park gear 54
parking brake 68
parking, using Autopark 98
parking, using Summon 100
parts replacement 171
pedestrian protection 76
personal data, erasing 118
phonesteering wheel buttons 48
using 133
phone app 134
PIN 46
PIN to Drive 138
power management 78
power socket 20
power windows 14
powering on and off 52
public charging stations 146
R
radar 82
radio 130
Radio Frequency information 195
rangedisplayed on instrument panel 59
driving tips to maximize 78range (continued)regenerative braking 67
range assurance 78
Range mode 78
Re-route 128
rear seats, folding and raising 25
rear view camera 80
rear window switches, disabling 14
recent (Media Player) 131
Recents (navigation) 126
regenerative braking 67
relative speed limit 107
release notes 143
restarting the touchscreen 52
Reverse gear 54
RFID transponders 171
roadside assistance 184, 185
roof racks 174
rotating tires 158
Round Trip Energy (navigating) 128
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safety informationairbags 43
child seats 35
rear facing child seats 40
seat belts 28seat beltscleaning 164
in a collision 28
overview of 27
pre-tensioners 28
wearing when pregnant 27
seat covers 26
seat heaters 119
seating capacity 173
seatsadjusting 24
heaters 119
Tesla built-in rear facing 37
security settings 138
sensors 82
Sentry Mode 138
service data recording 193
service intervals 155
Settings, erasing 118
shifting gears 54
Show Calendar Upon Entry 137
Side Clearance (Summon) 100
side collision warning 102
slip start 70
software reset 118
software updates 143
software version 8
specificationscargo volume 176
dimensions 175
Index
Index203