steering TESLA MODEL S 2021 Owner´s Manual

WARNING: When Autopark is active, monitor the touchscreen and instrument panel to ensure that you are aware of the instructions that Autopark is providing.
To Pause Parking
To pause Autopark, press the brake pedal
once. Model S stops and remains stopped
until you touch Resume on the touchscreen.
To Cancel Parking
Autopark cancels the parking sequence when
you manually move the steering yoke, change
gears, or touch Cancel on the touchscreen.
Autopark also cancels parking when:

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with Summon, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
Summon allows you to automatically park and
retrieve Model S while you are standing
outside the vehicle. Summon uses 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 115.
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and sensors are clean. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as environmental conditions such as rain and faded lane markings, can affect Autopilot performance.
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

NOTE: Lane Departure Avoidance does not
warn you of lane departures, or provide steering interventions, if the associated turn signal is on, which indicates an intentional
lane change.WARNING: Lane Departure Avoidance is intended to help keep you safe, but it does not work in every situation and does not replace the need to remain attentive and in control.
WARNING: Keep your hands on the steering yoke and drive attentively at all times.
WARNING: Steering interventions are minimal and are not designed to move Model S out of its driving lane. Do not rely on steering interventions to avoid side collisions.
Emergency Lane Departure
Avoidance
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance automatically applies steering to avoid a potential collision in situations where:

Controls - OverviewTouch Controls on the
bottom corner of the
touchscreen to control
features and customize
Model S to suit your
preferences. The Controls
window appears over the
map. Touch an option on the
Controls screen to display
the various settings and
options associated with the
chosen option. Swipe to
close.
NOTE: You can also access
Controls by touching
anywhere on the side of the
touchscreen closest to the
driver and swiping to the
right.
When an information icon
displays beside a specific
setting, touch it to display a
popup that provides helpful
details about the associated
setting.
1.
List of available settings. When you select
an item from this list, its associated settings display on the right side of the
screen.
2.
Settings area. The options available for
the chosen settings display here, and are
described next.
Shortcuts and Frequently Used Settings
When you touch Controls, the touchscreen
displays the following shortcuts and
frequently used settings:
1.
Create and access driver profiles (see Driver Profiles on page 44).
2.
Access HomeLink (see HomeLink Universal Transceiver on page 166),
display alerts (see Troubleshooting Alerts on page 232), and access settings for
Bluetooth (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 154) and networks (see Connecting to Wi-Fi on page 169).
3.
Commonly used controls.
4.
Adjust the position of the mirrors (see Mirrors on page 50) and steering yoke
(see Steering Yoke on page 47).
5.
Display the view from rear-facing camera
(touch to expand).
Pedals & Steering
Acceleration: Adjust the acceleration modes
of your vehicle. See Acceleration Modes on page 72.
Drag Strip Mode: Preconditions the vehicle
for improved performance in short distance racing (see
Drag Strip Mode on page 72).
Controls
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Steering Mode: Adjust the amount of effort
required to turn the steering yoke (see Adjusting Steering Effort on page 47).
Auto Shift out of Park: Turn on if you want Model S to automatically choose the initial
driving gear (Drive or Reverse). See Gears on page 53.
Slip Start: Turn on to allow wheels to spin
(see Traction Control on page 69).
Suspension
Adjust the settings associated with the air suspension system. You can adjust the Ride Height and you can optimize ride and
handling by adjusting settings for Adaptive Suspension Damping. You can also save
locations at which you want the ride height to
automatically raise (helpful for increasing
ground clearance on steep driveways, etc.). See
Air Suspension on page 158.
Charging
View charging status and adjust settings
related to charging Model S (see Charging Instructions on page 179).
Autopilot
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with all Autopilot features described below.
Customize how some of the Autopilot features operate to provide a safer and more
convenient driving experience. See
About Autopilot on page 84 for an overview of
Autopilot components and features.

Overview
NOTE: The entertainment options available vary depending on market region. Some entertainment features described may not be available in your market region.
The touchscreen displays the Entertainment window when you choose any of the
following apps:
Arcade: Want to game?
Depending on the game,
you may need to use the
steering yoke buttons or a
USB controller to play
arcade games.Theater: Play various video
streaming services (such as
Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, etc.)
while parked.
Toybox: Play in the Toybox
(see Toybox on page 152).Browser: Access the web
browser.WARNING: Use entertainment features only when Model S is parked. Always pay attention to road and traffic conditions when driving. Using these features while driving is illegal and very dangerous.
Toybox
Select This...To Do This...BoomboxJoy to the world! If Model S is equipped with a Pedestrian Warning System,
delight pedestrians with a variety of sounds from your vehicle

Inspecting and Maintaining
Tires
Regularly inspect the tread and side walls for
any sign of distortion (bulges), foreign
objects, cuts or wear.
WARNING: Do not drive Model S if a tire is damaged, excessively worn, or inflated to an incorrect pressure. Check tires regularly for wear, and ensure there are no cuts, bulges or exposure of the ply/cord structure.
Tire Wear
Adequate tread depth is important for proper
tire performance. Tires with a tread depth less
than
4/32” (3 mm) are more likely to
hydroplane in wet conditions and should not be used. Tires with a tread depth less than
5/32” (4 mm) do not perform well in snow
and slush and should not be used when driving in winter conditions.
Model S is originally fitted with tires that have
wear indicators molded into the tread
pattern. When the tread has been worn down
to
4/32” (3 mm), the indicators start to
appear at the surface of the tread pattern,
producing the
effect of a continuous band of
rubber across the width of the tire. For
optimal performance and safety, Tesla
recommends replacing tires before the wear indicators are visible.
Tire Rotation, Balance, and Wheel
Alignment
Tesla recommends rotating the tires every 6,250 miles (10,000 km) or if tread depth difference is 2/32 in (1.5 mm) or greater,
whichever comes first.
Unbalanced wheels (sometimes noticeable as
vibration through the steering yoke) affect
vehicle handling and tire life. Even with
regular use, wheels can get out of balance.
Therefore, they should be balanced as
required.
If tire wear is uneven (on one side of the tire
only) or becomes abnormally excessive,
check the alignment of wheels.
NOTE: When replacing only two tires, install
the new tires on the rear if your vehicle

Motor Type
Motor TypeLong RangePlaidFront and rear
motorAC permanent magnet
synchronous motor, liquid-
cooled, with variable frequency
driveAC permanent magnet synchronous motor, carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor, liquid-cooled,
with variable frequency drive (2x motors in
the rear)
Transmission
TypeLong RangePlaidFront transmissionSingle speed fixed gear,
7.5:1Single speed fixed gear, 7.5:1. Enhanced
lubricationRear transmissionSingle speed fixed gear,
9.0:1Independent single speed fixed gear, 7.5:1.
Dry sump lubrication
Steering
SteeringSpecificationsTypeVariable ratio rack and pinion with electronic power steering,
speed sensitiveNumber of turns lock to lock2.33Turning Circle (curb to curb)40.3 ft/12.3 m
Brakes
BrakesSpecifications
Type
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Integrated
Advanced Stability Control and Electronic Accelerator
pedal actuated regenerative braking systemCalipersFront: Four piston, fixedRear: Single piston, floatingRotor Diameters (ventilated)Front: 14.96”/380 mmRear: 14.37”/365 mmFront Rotor thicknessNew: 1.26”/32 mmService limit: 1.18”/30 mmRear Rotor thicknessNew: 1.10”/28 mm
Subsystems
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DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH
WHEELS ON THE GROUND
The front and rear motors in Model S generate 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 improper transporting 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
A flatbed truck or comparable transport
vehicle is the recommended method of
transporting
Model S. The vehicle can face
either direction when using a flatbed.
If Model S must be transported without a flatbed truck, then wheel lifts and dollies must
be used to ensure that all four wheels are off
of the ground. This method may only be used
for a maximum of 35 miles (55 km), and must
not exceed the manufacturer speed rating of
the dollies. With this method, Tesla
recommends the vehicle faces forward so that
the front wheels are lifted and the rear wheels
are on dollies.
NOTE: Transporting Model S with the front
wheels on dollies is not recommended, but
may be done if an external
steering yoke lock
is applied and care is taken to prevent the
front wheels from spinning.
CAUTION: DO NOT TRANSPORT YOUR VEHICLE IF THERE IS ANY CHANCE OF ANY OF THE WHEELS SPINNING.
CAUTION: Enable Transport Mode (see Activate Transport Mode on page 219) before winching Model S onto a flatbed truck. If Transport Mode is not available or the touchscreen is not accessible, self-loading dollies or tire skates must be used to load the vehicle into the approved transportation position. Tesla is not responsible for any damage caused by or during the transport of Model S, including personal property damage or damage caused by using self-loading dollies or tire skates.
NOTE: Transport Mode is only intended to
allow for winching Model S onto a flatbed truck or repositioning the vehicle out of a
parking space. While in Transport Mode, 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). See Activate Transport Mode on page 219. Exceeding
these boundaries can lead to significant
damage and overheating that is not covered
by the warranty.
Instructions for Transporters
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Take immediate control of the steering yoke and maintain control until you reach your
destination. Your vehicle is OK to drive.
In most cases, Autosteer will not be available for the rest of your current drive. To reset it, you
will need to bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift into Park. When you shift into Drive to travel to your next destination, Autosteer should again be available.
Please note that the minimum speed to initiate Autosteer when there is no vehicle detected
ahead of you and while driving on a road with visible lane markings is 18 mph (30 km/h), unless
certain vehicle and environmental conditions are met.
If a vehicle is detected ahead of you: