change TESLA MODEL S 2021 Owner´s Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: TESLA, Model Year: 2021, Model line: MODEL S, Model: TESLA MODEL S 2021Pages: 281, PDF Size: 7.63 MB
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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:
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WARNING: Do not use LATCH anchors with child safety seats or booster seats that have an integral safety belt where the combined weight of the child plus the child safety seat exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
WARNING: Laws that govern how and where children should be carried when traveling in a vehicle are subject to change. It is the driver
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Controlling Lights
Touch Controls > Lights to control the lights.
NOTE: You can also access an abbreviated
lights menu while driving by touching the
Auto High Beam button on the steering yoke.
A lights menu displays on the touchscreen,
providing quick access to headlight controls.
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, interior lights, marker lights, tail
lights, and puddle lights 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.
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 change the
exterior light setting:
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Instrument Panel Overview
The instrument panel changes depending on whether Model S is:
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When enabled while on a highway
interchange or off-ramp, Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control may reduce your set speed in 5 mph (5 km/h) increments
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NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with Autosteer, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
NOTE: Autosteer is a BETA feature.
Autosteer builds upon Traffic-Aware Cruise
Control (see Traffic-Aware Cruise Control on page 87), intelligently keeping Model S in its
driving lane when cruising at a set speed.
Autosteer also allows you to use the turn signals to move Model S into an adjacent lane (see Auto Lane Change on page 95). Autosteer detects lane markings and the
presence of vehicles and objects to steer Model S.
NOTE: To display more details about the
roadway and its surroundings, such as road markings, stop lights, objects (such as trash cans and poles), etc., touch
Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-Driving Visualization Preview (if equipped).
CAUTION: Ensure all cameras and sensors are clean. Dirty cameras and sensors, as well as environmental conditions such as rain and faded lane markings, affect performance.
WARNING: Autosteer is a hands-on feature. You must keep your hands on the steering yoke at all times.
WARNING: Autosteer is intended for use on highways and limited-access roads with a fully attentive driver. When using Autosteer, hold the steering yoke and be mindful of road conditions and surrounding traffic. Do not use Autosteer on city streets, in construction zones, or in areas where bicyclists or pedestrians may be present. Never depend on Autosteer to determine an appropriate driving path. Always be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury or death.
Operating Autosteer
Before you can operate Autosteer, you must
enable it by touching Controls > Autopilot > Autosteer (Beta).
To indicate that Autosteer is
available (but not actively
steering
Model S), the instrument panel displays a
gray Autosteer icon beside the driving speed.
To initiate Autosteer, press the right scroll wheel.
NOTE: If the setting for Autosteer Activation is set to Single Click (touch Controls > Autopilot > Autosteer Activation), Autosteer
engages when you single-press the right
scroll wheel. If set to
Double Click, you must
double-press the right scroll wheel to engage
Autosteer.
Autosteer briefly displays a message on the instrument panel reminding you to pay
attention to the road and be ready to take over at any time. To indicate that Autosteer is
now actively steering Model S, the instrument panel displays the Autosteer icon in blue.
When Autosteer is able to detect lane markings, it also displays the driving lane in blue.
To initiate Autosteer when no vehicle is
detected ahead of you, you must be driving
at least
18 mph (30 km/h), unless certain
vehicle and environmental conditions are met,
in which case, you may be able to initiate it at
lower speeds. If a vehicle is detected ahead of you, you can initiate Autosteer at any speed,
even when stationary, provided
Model S is at
least 5 feet (150 cm) behind the detected
vehicle.
NOTE: The maximum cruising speed is 90 mph (150 km/h). It is the driver
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WARNING: Do not use Auto Lane Change on winding roads with sharp curves, on icy or slippery roads, or when weather conditions (such as heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) may be obstructing the view from the camera(s) or sensors.
WARNING: Failure to follow all warnings and instructions can result in property damage, serious injury or death.
Operating Auto Lane Change
Auto Lane Change is available whenever
Autosteer is active. To change lanes using
Auto Lane Change:
1.
Perform visual checks to make sure it is safe and appropriate to move into the target lane
2.
Engage the appropriate turn signal.
Auto Lane Change moves Model S into the
adjacent lane in the direction indicated by the
turn signal, provided the following conditions
are met:
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NOTE: Navigate on Autopilot is a BETA
feature.
NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with Navigate on Autopilot, or the feature may not operate exactly as described.
When using Autosteer on a controlled-access
road (such as a highway or freeway),
Navigate on Autopilot guides
Model S to off-ramps and interchanges based on your
navigation route. Along the highway portion
of a navigation route, Navigate on Autopilot also changes lanes to prepare for exits and to
minimize the driving time to your destination.
WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot does not make driving autonomous. You must pay attention to the road, keep your hands on the steering yoke at all times, and remain aware of your navigation route.
WARNING: As is the case with normal driving, be extra careful around blind corners, highway interchanges, and exits because obstacles can appear quickly and at any time.
WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot may not recognize or detect oncoming vehicles, stationary objects, and special-use lanes such as those used exclusively for bikes, carpools, emergency vehicles, etc. Remain alert at all times and be prepared to take immediate action. Failure to do so can cause damage, injury or death.
Enabling and Customizing
Navigate on Autopilot
To enable Navigate on Autopilot, touch Controls > Autopilot > Navigate on Autopilot (Beta). Then, to customize how you want
Navigate on Autopilot to operate, touch
CUSTOMIZE NAVIGATE ON AUTOPILOT:
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WARNING: If you turn off Require Lane Change Confirmation, Navigate on Autopilot notifies you of upcoming lane changes and off-ramps, but it remains your responsibility to monitor the environment and maintain control of Model S at all times. Lane changes can occur quickly and suddenly. Always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the driving path in front of you.
NOTE: The touchscreen displays route-based
lane changes at the top of the map
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WARNING: Navigate on Autopilot may not always attempt to exit at an off-ramp, even when the exit is determined by the navigation route. Always remain alert and be prepared to manually steer onto the off-ramp, or make a required lane change.
You can cancel Navigate on Autopilot at any
time by touching Navigate on Autopilot on
the map