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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:

WARNING: Before driving, you must ensure that the hood is securely latched in the fully closed position by carefully trying to lift the front edge of the hood upward and confirming there is no movement.
Interior Emergency Release
An illuminated interior release button inside
the front trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.
Press the interior release button to open the
front trunk, then push up on the hood.
NOTE: The interior release button glows
following a brief exposure to ambient light.
WARNING: People should never climb inside the front trunk. Never shut the front trunk when a person is inside.
WARNING: Care should be taken to ensure that objects inside the front trunk do not bump against the release button, causing the hood to accidentally open.
Opening Hood with No Power
In the unlikely event that Model S has no 12V
power, you will be unable to open the front
trunk using the touchscreen, key fob, or
mobile app. To open the front trunk in this situation:
NOTE: The following steps do not open the
front trunk if Model S is locked and has 12V
power.
1.
Locate an external 12V power supply
(such as a portable jump starter).
2.
Release the tow eye cover by pressing firmly on the top right perimeter of the
cover until it pivots inward, then gently pulling the raised section toward you.
3.
Pull the two wires out of the tow eye
opening to expose both terminals.
4.
Connect the 12V power supply

Before folding, remove items from the seats
and the rear footwell. To allow the rear seats
to fold completely
flat, you may need to move
the front seats forward. To fold a rear seat,
push the corresponding button on the back
of the seat.
You can also fold the rear seats fully forward
by pressing the corresponding switch located on the left side of the rear trunk. Pressing the
switch causes the seat to unlatch. You can
then push it downward to lay it fully
flat.
To return the seats to their upright position,
pull upwards until it locks into place. To
confirm that the seat is locked in the upright
position, try pulling it forward.
NOTE: Driving with the rear seats folded may
increase noise in the cabin area (for example,
you may hear vibration sounds coming from
the rear of the vehicle such as the trunk, suspension, etc.).
CAUTION: While raising a rear seat back, hold the seat belt out of the way to ensure that the seat belt is not trapped behind the backrest or caught in the seat latch.
WARNING: Always ensure that the seats are locked in their upright position by attempting to push it forward or rearward, ensuring the latch is fully engaged. Failure to do so can increase the risk of injury.
Head Supports
The front seats include integrated head
supports that you cannot adjust.
The rear outboard seating positions include
an adjustable head support that can be raised/lowered or removed. The head support
should always be raised and locked into
position (so that the center is aligned with the
center of the ears) when occupied by a
passenger that is not in a child safety seat.
Lift the head support to the desired position. To lower the head support, press and hold the
button on the base of the outer post while
pushing down on the head support.
To remove a head support:
1.
Lift the headrest to raise it.
2.
Press and hold the button located at the
base of the right post.
3.
Insert a short, flat object (such as a small flat-head screwdriver) into the opening
on the inside base of the opposite post
and pull the head support upward.
Front and Rear Seats
27Seating and Safety Restraints

Wearing Seat Belts
Using seat belts and child safety seats is the
most effective way to protect occupants if a
collision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat belt
is required by law in most jurisdictions.
Both the driver and passenger seats are
equipped with three-point inertia reel seat
belts. Inertia reel belts are automatically tensioned to allow occupants to move
comfortably during normal driving conditions.
To securely hold child safety seats, all passenger seating positions are equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature that, by fully extracting the seat belt (beyond the length needed for a typical adult occupant), locks the belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled.
The seat belt reel automatically locks to
prevent movement of occupants if Model S experiences a force associated with hard acceleration, braking, cornering, or an impact
in a collision.
Seat Belt Reminders
The seat belt reminder on the instrument panel alerts
you if a seat belt for an
occupied driver or
passenger seat is unbuckled.
If the belt remains
unbuckled, the reminder
flashes and an intermittent
chime sounds. If all
occupants are buckled up
and the reminder stays on,
re-buckle seat belts to
ensure they are correctly
latched. Also remove any
heavy objects (such as a
briefcase) from an
unoccupied seat. If the
reminder light continues to
stay on, contact Tesla.
You can temporarily mute a seat belt
reminder associated with a rear seating position. This is useful when you are carrying
an object in a rear seat that triggers the seat
belt reminder alert. To mute the reminder,
touch the associated seat on the seat belt
reminder popup message that displays on the
touchscreen when a seat belt reminder is
active. When a reminder is muted, the seat
belt reminder icon is replaced by a seat icon.
Touch the seat again to unmute the reminder.
The reminder is disabled for the current drive
only.WARNING: Seat belts must be worn by passengers in all seating positions. Do not disable a seat belt reminder when the seating position is occupied by a passenger.
To Fasten a Belt
1.
Ensure correct positioning of the seat (see Correct Driving Position on page 26).
2.
Draw the belt out smoothly, ensuring the belt lays flat across the pelvis, chest and
mid-point of your collar bone, between
the neck and shoulder.
3.
Insert the latch plate into the buckle and
press together until you hear a click
indicating it is locked in place.
4.
Pull the belt to check that it is securely
fastened.
5.
Pull the diagonal part of the belt toward the reel to remove excess slack.
To Release a Belt
Hold the belt near the buckle to prevent the
belt from retracting too quickly, then press
the button on the buckle. The belt retracts
automatically. Ensure there is no obstruction that prevents the belt from fully retracting. The belt should not hang loose. If a seat belt
does not fully retract, contact Tesla.
Seat Belts
29Seating and Safety Restraints

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: