phone 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

Connected to a Wi-Fi network.Connected to cellular network. Touch to connect to Wi-Fi (see Connecting to Wi-Fi
on page 156).Connect to a Bluetooth device (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 143).
Displays the status of the front passenger airbag (applicable only in regions where
the airbag can be disabled, as described in Airbags on page 37).
2.Controls. Touch to control features and customize Model S to suit your preferences (see
Controls on page 118).
3. Media Player (see Media and Audio on page 140).
Touchscreen Overview
Overview7

4.Touch the app launcher then choose from the following apps:
Call. See Phone on page 143.
Calendar . See Calendar on page 148.
Camera. Display the area behind Model S. This area also displays automatically
whenever you shift into Reverse. See Rear View Camera on page 79.Energy. See Getting Maximum Range on page 77.Charging. See Charging Instructions on page 164.Web. Access the Internet using the web browser).
Entertainment . Browse the full library of games and access video streaming
services, all from your vehicle

If Model S is unable to detect the key, the
touchscreen displays a message indicating that a key is not inside. Place the key where
Model S can best detect it, which is below the
12V power socket (see Key Not Inside on page
50).
Radio equipment on a similar frequency can
affect the key. If this happens, move the key at
least one foot (30 cm) away from other electronic devices (phone, laptop, etc). If the
key does not work, you may need to change
its battery. If the key

Summon
Summon (if equipped) allows you to
automatically park and retrieve Model S while you are standing outside the vehicle. Summonuses data from the ultrasonic sensors to move
Model S forward and reverse up to 39 feet (12
meters) in, or out of, a parking space.
To move Model S a longer distance while steering around objects, you can use Smart
Summon (if equipped) and your mobile phone. Smart Summon allows your vehicle to
find you (or you can send your vehicle to a
chosen location). See Smart Summon on page
107.
Warning: Summon is designed and
intended for use only on parking lots and
driveways on private property where the
surrounding area is familiar and
predictable.Warning: Summon is a BETA feature. You
must continually monitor the vehicle and
its surroundings and stay prepared to
take immediate action at any time. It is
the driver

Smart Summon
Smart Summon (if equipped) is designed to
allow you to move Model S to your location (using your phone

Phone
Bluetooth

Connecting to a Paired Phone
Model S automatically connects with the last
phone to which it was connected, provided it
is within operating range and has Bluetooth turned on. If the last phone is not within range,
it attempts to connect with the next phone
that it has been paired with.
To connect to a different phone, touch the
Bluetooth icon on the top of the touchscreen.
The Bluetooth window displays a list of paired
phones. Choose the phone you want to connect to, then touch Connect. If the phone
you want to connect to is not listed, you must
pair the phone. See Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
on page 143.
When connected, the Model S touchscreen
displays the Bluetooth symbol next to the phone name to show that the connection is
active.
Using the Phone App
When your phone is connected to Model S
using Bluetooth, and you have allowed access to your phone

Calendar
Overview
The Calendar app allows you to view
scheduled events from your phone

Mobile App
Overview
The Tesla mobile app allows you to
communicate with Model S remotely using
your iPhone