TESLA MODEL S 2021 Owner´s Manual

Three Types of Keys
Model S supports three types of keys:

If the key card is not successfully scanned
within approximately thirty seconds, the mobile app displays an error message. To
retry, touch
PHONE KEY again in the Tesla
mobile app.
To view a list of keys that can currently access Model S, or to remove a phone key, touch Controls > Locks (see Managing Keys on page 12).
Authenticating your phone allows you to use
it as a key to access Model S.
Model S can connect to three phone keys
simultaneously. Therefore, if more than one
phone key is detected and you want to use, or
authenticate, a
different phone, move the
other connected phone key(s) out of range or
turn
off its Bluetooth setting.
Unlike the mobile app, once a phone has been authenticated, it no longer requires an
internet connection to be used as a phone
key for
Model S. Authenticated phone keys
communicate with Model S using Bluetooth.
However, to use the phone hands-free, access
your phone

Key Fob
You can quickly familiarize yourself with the
key fob by thinking of it as a miniature version
of
Model S, with the Tesla badge representing
the front. The key has buttons that feel like
softer areas on the surface.
1.
Rear trunk - Double-click to open or close
the rear trunk. Hold down for one to two
seconds to open the charge port door.
2.
Lock/Unlock All - Single-click to lock
doors and trunks (all doors and trunks
must be closed). Double-click to unlock
doors and trunks.
3.
Front trunk - Double-click to unlatch the
front trunk.
Once inside, power up Model S by pressing
the brake pedal within two minutes of
pressing the unlock button on the key fob
(see
Starting and Powering Off on page 51).
If you wait longer than two minutes, you must
press the unlock button again, or place the key fob near the card reader located
in the lower half of the left wireless phone charger, facing downward, on the center console.
When your key fob is detected, the two
minute authentication period restarts.
When approaching or leaving Model S carrying the key fob, you do not need to point the key fob at Model S as you press a button,
but you must be within operating range.
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 (phones, laptops, etc.).
If the key fob does not work (for example, its
battery is dead), you can touch its flat side
against the card reader on the driver

NOTE: For increased security, passive locking
and unlocking disables after being stationary
for
five minutes while within vehicle range
when the vehicle is not in use (for example,
you are standing outside your vehicle). In this
situation, you must shake or press a button on
the key fob to re-enable passive locking and
unlocking.
Replacing the Key Fob Battery
Under normal use, the key fob (available at https://shop.tesla.com) has a battery that
lasts for up to one year, depending on key fob
version and selected vehicle settings. When
the battery is low, a message displays on the touchscreen.
To replace the key fob battery:
1.
With the key fob placed button side down
on a soft surface, release the bottom
cover, using a small
flat-bladed tool.
2.
Remove the battery by lifting it away from
the retaining clips.
3.
While avoiding touching the battery

Adding and Removing Keys
To add a new key card or key fob:
NOTE: When adding a key fob, ensure it is at
room temperature. Pairing a key fob that is
very cold can be unsuccessful.
1.
On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks then touch + in the Keys section.
2.
Scan your new key card or key fob on the
card reader located on the wireless phone
charger (see
Key Card on page 10). The
key fob must be placed on the lower half
of the left phone charger with the front of the fob pointing downward, as shown in
the image. When the new key is
recognized, remove it from the card
reader.
3.
Scan a key card or key fob that has
already been authenticated on the card
reader.
4.
When complete, the key list includes the
newly authenticated key. Touch the
associated pencil icon to customize the name of the key.
To add a new phone key:
NOTE: You must enable Bluetooth on the
phone and have the Tesla mobile app installed
and connected to your Tesla account.
1.
While sitting in Model S, open the Tesla
mobile app (if you have multiple Tesla
vehicles, select the appropriate vehicle),
then touch
Phone Key > Start.
2.
Scan an authenticated key card or key fob
on the card reader located on the center console wireless phone charger (see
Key Card on page 10).
3. When the mobile app notifies you that
pairing was successful, touch Done. The
key list on the touchscreen (touch
Controls > Locks) includes the newly
authenticated phone key. The name of the
phone key is determined by the name
used in the phone

Using Exterior Door Handles
A light press on a door handle extends it
provided Model S is unlocked and detects a
phone key or key fob nearby. You can set door handles to extend automatically when you approach the driver

CAUTION: Manual door releases are designed to be used only in situations when Model S has no power. When Model S has power, use the button located at the top of the interior door handle.
Interior Locking and Unlocking
While sitting inside Model S, you can lock and
unlock all doors and trunks by touching the lock icon
in Controls.
The icon changes to indicate
whether doors are locked or
unlocked.
Walk-Away Door Lock
Doors and trunks can automatically lock
when you walk away carrying your phone key
or paired key fob. To turn this feature on or
off, touch Controls > Locks > Walk-Away Door Lock.
When the doors lock, the exterior lights flash
once and the mirrors fold (if Fold Mirrors is
on). To also hear a confirmation sound when Model S locks, touch Controls > Locks > Lock Confirmation Sound > ON.
Model S does not automatically lock if:

Opening and Closing
Press down on a switch to lower the
associated window. Window switches operate
at two levels:

Opening
To open the rear trunk, ensure the vehicle is in
Park, then do one of the following:

3.
Confirm that you have set it to the desired
height by closing the powered liftgate,
then reopening it.
Accessing the Cargo Area
To access the cargo area inside the rear trunk,
pull up the strap at the rear of the cargo cover. You can then fold the cargo cover
forward or remove it from
Model S.
Secure all cargo before moving Model S, and
place heavy cargo in the lower trunk
compartment.
CAUTION: Never load more than 175 lbs (80 kg) in the upper trunk compartment or more than 175 lbs (80 kg) in the lower trunk compartment. Doing so can cause damage.
Rear Trunk
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