tires TESLA MODEL S 2020 User Guide

Uniform Tire Quality GradingThe following information relates to the tire
grading system developed by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires by tread wear,
traction and temperature performance. Tires
that have deep tread, and winter tires, are
exempt from these marking requirements.
Where applicable, quality grades are found on
the tire

Instructions for Transporters
DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH
WHEELS ON THE GROUND
The front motor in Model S generates power
when the wheels spin. Always transport Model S with all four tires off the ground.
Ensure that the tires are unable to spin at any
time during transport.
Warning: NEVER TRANSPORT YOUR
VEHICLE WITH THE TIRES IN A
POSITION WHERE THEY CAN SPIN. DOING SO CAN LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT
DAMAGE AND OVERHEATING. IN RARE CASES EXTREME OVERHEATING MAY
CAUSE THE SURROUNDING
COMPONENTS TO IGNITE.
Do not transport Model S using any method
that is not specified by Tesla. Adhere to the
instructions provided in the following sections
and observe all warnings and cautions provided. Damage caused by impropertransporting of your vehicle is not covered by
the warranty.
Note: Tesla is not liable or responsible for
reimbursing services not dispatched through
Tesla Roadside Assistance.
Approved Methods for Transporting Note: The tires are allowed to rotate slowly
(under 3 mph or 5 km/h) and for a very short
distance (less than 30 feet or 10 meters) only
when Transport Mode is enabled (see Activate
Transport Mode on page 207) while the
vehicle is being winched onto a

Index
A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 66
absolute speed limit 116
Acceleration settings 74
access panel, removing 184
accessoriesplugging into power socket 22
adaptive headlights 56
Adaptive Suspension Damping 146
adjacent lane speed 110
air circulation 130
air conditioning 128
air distribution 130
air filter 133
air suspension 146
air vents 132
airbags 37
alarm 149
all-season tires 178
always connected, setting 77
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy 137
anti-lock braking (ABS) 66
application launcher 4
audioequalizer 142
immersive sound 142
playing files 140
steering wheel buttons 44
volume control 140
Auto High Beam 56
Auto Lane Change 97
auto-raising suspension 146
automatic emergency braking 114
automatic navigation 134
Autopark 102
autopilotblind spot collision warning 110
side collision warning 110
staying inside lane markings 110AutopilotAuto Lane Change 97
automatic emergency braking 113
Autopark 102
Autosteer 95
collision avoidance assist 113
forward collision warning 113
Navigate on Autopilot 98
overtake acceleration 88
overview 85
speed assist 116
speed limit warning 116
staying within speed limits 116
Summon 104
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 88
Autopilot components 85
Autosteer 95
average range 77
B
backup camera 79battery (12V)complete discharge 162
specifications 196Battery (high voltage)care of 162
coolant 184
specifications 196
temperature limits 162
battery (key), replacing 11
blind spot collision warning 110
blind spot collision warning chime 110
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 142
general information 143
phone, pairing and using 143
body repairs 188
body touch up 182
brakesautomatic in emergencies 114

mileage upon delivery 214
mirrors 48
mobile app 159Mobile Connectordescription 161
using 164
modifications 188
motor specifications 194
my car does what? 209
N naming 126
Navigate on Autopilot 98
navigating 134, 135
NCC certifications 216
Neutral gear 52
NHTSA, contacting 215
O Obstacle-Aware Acceleration 113
occupancy sensor 39
odometer 9, 76
offset from speed limit 116
Online Routing 137
overhang dimensions 192
overtake acceleration 88
Owner Information, about 211
P
Park Assist 71
Park gear 52
parking brake 68
parking, using Autopark 102
parking, using Summon 104
parts replacement 188
passenger detection 39
passenger front airbag 39
personal data, erasing 127
phonesteering wheel buttons 45
using 143
phone app 144
PIN 43
PIN to Drive 149
power cycling 50
power management 77
power socket 22
power windows 15
powering on and off 50
Proposition 65 214
public charging stations 161
R
radar 85
radio 140
Radio Frequency information 216rangedisplayed on instrument panel 58
driving tips to maximize 77
regenerative braking 67
range assurance 77
Range mode 77
Re-route 137
rear seats, folding and raising 26
rear view camera 79
rear window switches, disabling 15
recent (Media Player) 141
Recents (navigation) 135
regenerative braking 67
relative speed limit 116
release notes 158
restarting the touchscreen 50
Reverse gear 52
RFID transponders 188
roadside assistance 205
Roll 67
roof racks 191
rotating tires 174
Round Trip Energy (navigating) 137
S safety defects, reporting 215
safety informationairbags 40
child seats 36
seat belts 28
satellite radio 140
scheduled charging 167
scheduled departureusing 167seat beltscleaning 181
in a collision 28
overview of 27
pre-tensioners 28
wearing when pregnant 27
seat covers 26
seat heaters 128
seating capacity 190
seatsadjusting 25
heaters 128
security settings 149
sensors 85
Sentry Mode 149
service data recording 213
service intervals 171
Settings, erasing 127
Index
222Model S Owner

shifting gears 52
Show Calendar Upon Entry 148
Side Clearance (Summon) 104
side collision warning 110
SiriusXM 140
slip start 70
Smart Summon 107
software reset 127
software update preferences 157
software updates 157
software version 9specifications12V battery 196
brakes 195
cargo volume 193
dimensions 192
exterior 192
High Voltage Battery 196
interior 192
motor 194
steering 195
subsystems 194
suspension 196
tires 198
transmission 195
wheels 197
speed assist 116
Speed Limit Mode 127
speed limit warning 116
Sport acceleration 74
stability control 70
Standard acceleration 74
starting 50
steering specifications 195
steering wheeladjusting position 44
adjusting sensitivity 44
buttons 44
heated 44
scroll buttons 44
steering, automatic 95
Stopping Mode 67
streaming radio 141
streaming services 141
summer tires 178
Summon 104
Summon Distance 104
sunroof 24
superchargingdescribed 170
idle fees 170
pay-per-use fees 170
suspension (air), settings for 146
suspension specifications 196
T telematics 213
temperatureBattery (high voltage), limits 162
cabin, controls for 128
heated steering wheel 46
outside 58
tires 201
Teslacam 80
tie-down straps 208
tilt/intrusion detection 149
Tire and Loading Information label 190
tire noise 178
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFCC certification 217
overview of 176
tire pressures, checking 173
tiresall-season 178
balancing 174
chains 178
inspecting and maintaining 174
pressures, how to check 173
quality grading 201
replacing 175
replacing a tire sensor 177
rotation 174
specification 198
summer 178
temperature grades 201
tire markings 199
traction grade 201
treadwear grade 201
wheel configuration 173
winter 178
toll system transponders, attaching 188
torque specifications 194
touch up body 182
touchscreencleaning 181
overview 4
software updates 157
tow eye, locating 207
towing 207
towing a trailer 191
towing instructions 206
TPMSFCC certification 217
overview of 176
Tracking Disabled 134
traction control 70
trademarks 211
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 88
trailer hitches 191
transmission specifications 195
transponders, attaching 188
Transport Canada, contacting 215
Transport Mode 207
transporting 206, 207
trip chart 77
trip meter 76
Trip Planner 138
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