lights TESLA MODEL S 2020 Owner's Manual

Contents
Overview............................................................. 2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview....................................................................... 3
Touchscreen Overview..............................................................4
Opening and Closing....................................10
Keys and Doors.......................................................................... 10 Windows....................................................................................... 15Rear Trunk.................................................................................... 16Front Trunk.................................................................................. 19Interior Storage and Electronics.......................................... 21 Sunroof......................................................................................... 24
Seating and Safety Restraints.................. 25 Front and Rear Seats.............................................................. 25Seat Belts..................................................................................... 27Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 30
Airbags......................................................................................... 37
Driving...............................................................42 Driver Profiles ............................................................................ 42
Steering Wheel......................................................................... 44 Mirrors...........................................................................................48Starting and Powering Off....................................................50
Gears............................................................................................. 52 Lights............................................................................................ 54Instrument Panel....................................................................... 58Wipers and Washers............................................................... 64 Braking and Stopping............................................................. 66Traction Control........................................................................ 70
Park Assist.................................................................................... 71 Vehicle Hold................................................................................ 73Acceleration Modes................................................................. 74 Trip Information........................................................................ 76Getting Maximum Range....................................................... 77
Rear View Camera.................................................................... 79
Dashcam...................................................................................... 80
Cold Weather Best Practices............................................... 83
Autopilot.......................................................... 85 About Autopilot........................................................................ 85Traffic-Aware Cruise Control................................................88
Autosteer..................................................................................... 95 Autopark.................................................................................... 102Summon..................................................................................... 104 Smart Summon........................................................................ 107
Lane Assist................................................................................. 110 Collision Avoidance Assist.................................................... 113Speed Assist.............................................................................. 116
Using the Touchscreen............................... 118 Controls....................................................................................... 118 Climate Controls...................................................................... 128Maps and Navigation............................................................. 134Media and Audio.....................................................................140Phone...........................................................................................143Air Suspension......................................................................... 146Calendar..................................................................................... 148Security Settings.....................................................................149 HomeLink

Overview
Interior Overview
1. Interior door handles ( Opening Doors from the Interior on page 12)
2. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control ( Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 88) and Autosteer
( Autosteer on page 95)
3. High beams ( High Beam Headlights on page 56), Turn signals ( Turn Signals on page 57),
Wipers and washers ( Wipers and Washers on page 64)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left ( Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 44)
5. Instrument panel ( Instrument Panel on page 58)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right ( Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 45)
7. Gear selector ( Shifting Gears on page 52)
8. Touchscreen ( Touchscreen Overview on page 4)
9. Glovebox button ( Glove Box on page 21)
10. Cabin climate control ( Climate Controls on page 128)
11. Power window switches ( Opening and Closing on page 15)
12. Exterior mirror adjustment switches ( Mirrors on page 48)
13. Seats ( Front and Rear Seats on page 25)
14. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) ( Steering Wheel on page
44)
15. Horn ( Horn on page 46)
16. Brakes ( Braking and Stopping on page 66)
17. Accelerator pedal ( Acceleration Modes on page 74)
18. Hazard warning lights ( Hazard Warning Flashers on page 57)
19. Cup holders ( Cup Holders on page 23)
Interior Overview
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Exterior Overview
1.Exterior lights ( Lights on page 54)
2. Door handles ( Using Exterior Door Handles on page 12)
3. Sunroof (optional) ( Sunroof on page 24)
4. Charge port ( Charging Instructions on page 164)
5. Autopilot cameras ( About Autopilot on page 85)
6. Exterior mirrors ( Mirrors on page 48)
7. Hood/Front trunk ( Front Trunk on page 19)
8. Radar sensor (hidden from view in the above image) ( About Autopilot on page 85)
9. Wheels and tires ( Wheels and Tires on page 197)
10. Rear view camera ( Rear View Camera on page 79 and About Autopilot on page 85)
11. Rear trunk/liftgate ( Rear Trunk on page 16)
12. Ultrasonic sensors ( Park Assist on page 71 and About Autopilot on page 85)
Exterior Overview
Overview3

Touchscreen Overview
The main components of the touchscreen are shown here. The touchscreen is used to control
many features that, in traditional cars, are controlled using physical buttons (for example,
adjusting the heating and air conditioning, headlights, etc.). You can also use the touchscreen to
customize Model S to suit your preferences.
Warning: Always pay attention to road and traffic conditions when driving. To minimize driver
distraction and ensure the safety of vehicle occupants as well as other road users, avoid using
the touchscreen to adjust settings while the vehicle is in motion.
Note: The image below 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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Lights
Controlling Lights Touch Controls > Lights on the touchscreen to
control the lights.
In addition to the lights that you can control
from the touchscreen, Model S has
convenience lights that turn on and off
automatically based on what you are doing. For example, you will notice interior lights,marker lights, tail lights, door handle lights,
and puddle lights that turn on when you unlock Model S, when you open a door, and
when you shift into Park. They turn off
automatically after a minute or two or when
you shift into a driving gear or lock Model S.
Note: The image below is provided for
demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle options, software version and market
region, your touchscreen may appear slightly
different.
1. Exterior lights (headlights, tail lights, side
marker lights, parking lights, and license
plate lights) are set to AUTO each time
you start Model S. When set to AUTO,
exterior lights automatically turn on when
driving in low lighting conditions. If you
change to a different setting, lights always
revert to AUTO on your next drive.
Touch one of these options to temporarily
change the exterior light setting:

5.If you turn on Auto High Beam (only
available on Model S equipped with
Autopilot components), your vehicle
automatically switches from high beam
headlights to low beam headlights when
there is light detected in front of Model S.
See High Beam Headlights on page 56.
6. If you turn on Headlights after Exit, the
exterior lights remain on for a short period of time after you stop driving and parkModel S in low lighting conditions. See Headlights After Exit on page 56.
Note: Model S has lights along the rim of the
headlights, also referred to as "signature"
lights. These lights automatically turn on
whenever Model S is powered on and a driving gear is engaged. In market regions where
daytime running lights are not required to stay
on, the signature lights turn off to conserve
energy when you turn on the Range mode setting (see Controls on page 118 or Driving
Tips to Maximize Range on page 77).
Lights
Driving55

High Beam HeadlightsPush the left-hand steering column lever away
from you to turn the high beam headlights on
continuously. To cancel, pull the lever towards
you.
To brie

IndicatorDescriptionHigh beam headlights are temporarily turned off because Auto High Beam is on
and is detecting light in front of Model S. When light is no longer detected, the
high beams automatically turn back on. See High Beam Headlights on page 56.Parking lights (side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights) are on. See
Lights on page 54.Front fog lights, if equipped. See Lights on page 54.Adaptive Front Lighting, if equipped. See Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
on page 56.Electronic stability control systems are actively minimizing wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure and motor power (indicator

Instrument Panel - DrivingWhen Model S is driving (or ready to drive), the instrument panel shows your current drivingstatus and a real-time visualization of the road as detected by the Autopilot components (see
About Autopilot on page 85). The visualization automatically zooms in and out as needed to
inform you when a vehicle is detected in your blind spot.
Note: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on vehicle
options, software version, and market region, the information displayed may be slightly different.
1.Indicator lights display along the top to provide status (see Instrument Panel Overview on
page 58).
2. When you are actively navigating to a destination, navigation instructions display here. Use
the left steering wheel buttons to change what displays on the left side of the instrument
panel whenever navigation instructions are not displayed (see Using Left Steering Wheel
Buttons on page 44).
3. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is cruising at a set speed. When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is
available but you haven

Caution: If the brakes are not functioning
properly, stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact Tesla Service.
See Park on page 52 for information on
using the Park button to stop the vehicle
in case of emergency.Warning: Always maintain a safe driving
distance from the vehicle in front of you
and be cautious in hazardous driving
conditions. Do not rely on brake disc
wiping or hydraulic fade compensation to act as a substitute for adequate braking.
Regenerative Braking
Whenever Model S is moving and your foot is
off the accelerator, regenerative braking slows
down Model S and feeds any surplus energy
back to the Battery.
By anticipating your stops and reducing or
removing pressure from the accelerator pedal
to slow down, you can take advantage of regenerative braking to increase driving range.
Of course, this is no substitute for regular braking when needed for safety.
Note: If regenerative braking is aggressively
slowing Model S (such as when your foot is
completely off the accelerator pedal at
highway speeds), the brake lights turn on to
alert others that you are slowing down.
Warning: In snowy or icy conditions
Model S may experience traction loss
during regenerative braking, particularly
when in the Standard setting and/or not
using winter tires. Tesla recommends
using the Low setting (see To Set the
Regenerative Braking Level on page 67)
in snowy or icy conditions to help maintain vehicle stability.
The Energy app displays real-time feedback
on the amount of energy being gained by
regenerative braking. You can also display the
power meter on either side of the instrument
panel by choosing Energy using the scroll
button on the steering wheel (see Steering
Wheel on page 44).
The amount of energy fed back to the Battery using regenerative braking can depend on the
current state of the Battery and the charge
level setting that you are using. For example,
regenerative braking may be limited if the Battery is already fully charged or if the
ambient temperature is too cold.
Note: If regenerative braking is limited, a
dashed yellow line displays on the power
meter.
To Set the Regenerative Braking Level
You can use the touchscreen to change the
level of regenerative braking:
1. Touch Controls > Driving > Regenerative
Braking .
2. Choose from two levels: