traction control TESLA MODEL S 2022 Owner´s Manual

Overview............................................................3
Exterior Overview......................................................3
Interior Overview.......................................................4
Touchscreen Overview.............................................6
Opening and Closing....................................9
Keys.................................................................................9
Doors.............................................................................14
Windows......................................................................16
Rear Trunk...................................................................17
Front Trunk.................................................................19
Interior Storage and Electronics........................22
Seating and Safety Restraints.................26
Front and Rear Seats.............................................26
Seat Belts....................................................................29
Child Safety Seats...................................................32
Airbags........................................................................38
Driving.............................................................44
Driver Profiles...........................................................44
Steering Yoke............................................................47
Mirrors.........................................................................50
Starting and Powering Off....................................51
Gears............................................................................53
Lights...........................................................................56
Instrument Panel.....................................................60
Wipers and Washers..............................................65
Braking and Stopping............................................66
Traction Control.......................................................69
Park Assist.................................................................70
Acceleration Modes................................................72
Trip Information........................................................73
Getting Maximum Range......................................74
Rear View Camera...................................................76
Dashcam.....................................................................77
Pedestrian Warning System................................80
Cold Weather Best Practices...............................81
Autopilot.........................................................84
About Autopilot.......................................................84
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control...............................87
Autosteer....................................................................93
Navigate on Autopilot...........................................98
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.................101
Autopark...................................................................109
Summon.......................................................................111
Smart Summon........................................................115
Lane Assist................................................................119
Collision Avoidance Assist..................................122
Speed Assist............................................................126
Using the Touchscreen.............................128
Controls.....................................................................128
Climate Controls.....................................................135
Maps and Navigation............................................142
Media..........................................................................149
Entertainment..........................................................152
Phone and Calendar.............................................154
Air Suspension........................................................158
Using Voice Commands......................................160
Security Settings.....................................................161
HomeLink Universal Transceiver......................166
Connecting to Wi-Fi.............................................169
Software Updates..................................................170
Mobile App...............................................................172
Charging........................................................175
Electric Vehicle Components............................175
Battery Information...............................................177
Charging Instructions...........................................179
Maintenance.................................................186
Maintenance Schedule.........................................186
Tire Care and Maintenance.................................188
Cleaning.....................................................................194
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets........................198
Fluid Reservoirs......................................................199
Jacking and Lifting................................................201
Parts and Accessories.........................................202
Specifications.............................................203
Identification Labels............................................203
Vehicle Loading.....................................................204
Dimensions and Weights...................................206
Subsystems.............................................................208
Wheels and Tires....................................................210
Roadside Assistance.................................217
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance..........217
Instructions for Transporters.............................218
Consumer Information............................224
About this Owner Information.........................224
Disclaimers..............................................................226
Reporting Safety Defects..................................228
Contents

IndicatorDescriptionAirbag safety. If this red
indicator does not flash on briefly when Model S prepares to drive, or if it
remains on, contact Tesla
immediately. See
Airbags on page 38.
Front fog lights are on, if
equipped. See Lights on page 56.
Parking lights (side
marker lights, tail lights,
and license plate lights)
are on. See
Lights on page 56.
Low beam headlights are
on.
High beam headlights are on. Illuminates when high
beams are on but the
Auto High Beam setting is
turned
off or if the Auto
High Beam setting is
turned on but is
temporarily unavailable.
See
High Beam Headlights on page 57.
High beam headlights are currently turned on, and
Auto High Beam is ready
to turn
off the high beams
if light is detected in front
of
Model S. See High Beam Headlights on page 57.
High beam headlights are temporarily turned off
because Auto High Beam
is on and is detecting light
in front of
Model S. When
light is no longer
detected, the high beams
IndicatorDescriptionautomatically turn back
on. See High Beam Headlights on page 57.
This indicator flashes
amber when the
electronic stability control
systems are actively
minimizing wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure
and motor power. See
Traction Control on page 69. If this indicator
remains on, a fault is
detected and you should
immediately contact Tesla.
If a fault is detected that
reduces the performance
of the air suspension
system, this amber
indicator light displays. If
the problem persists,
contact Tesla. See
Air Suspension on page 158.
If a fault is detected that
disables the air
suspension system, this
red indicator light
displays. Contact Tesla.Vehicle Hold is actively
applying the brakes. See
Vehicle Hold on page 66.
Electronic stability control
systems are no longer
minimizing wheel spin.
See
Traction Control on page 69.
Model S is in Transport
mode and can roll freely. It
does not automatically
shift into Park when you
exit. See
Activate Transport Mode on page 219.
Instrument Panel
63Driving

The amount of energy fed back to the Battery using regenerative braking can depend on the
current state of the Battery. For example,
regenerative braking may be limited if the
Battery is already fully charged or if the
ambient temperature is too cold.
NOTE: If regenerative braking is limited, a
dashed black line displays on the energy bar
(see
Instrument Panel on page 60).
Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake, touch Controls > Safety > Parking Brake. Follow the onscreen
instructions.
NOTE: The parking brake operates on the rear
wheels only, and is independent of the pedal- operated brake system.
WARNING: In snowy or icy conditions the rear wheels may not have sufficient traction to prevent Model S from sliding down a slope, particularly if not using winter tires. Avoid parking on hills in snowy or icy conditions. You are always responsible for parking safely.
WARNING: Your Model S may display an alert if the road is too steep to safely park on, or if the parking brakes are not properly engaged. These alerts are for guidance purposes only and are not a substitute for the driver

How It Works
The traction control system constantly
monitors the speed of the front and rear
wheels. If
Model S experiences a loss of
traction, the system minimizes wheel spin by
controlling brake pressure and motor power.
By default, the traction control system is on.
Under normal conditions, it should remain on
to ensure maximum safety.
This yellow indicator flashes
on the instrument panel whenever the traction
control system is actively
controlling brake pressure
and motor power to
minimize wheel spin. If the
indicator stays on, a fault is
detected with the traction
control system. Contact
Tesla Service.
WARNING: Traction control cannot prevent collisions caused by driving dangerously or turning too sharply at high speeds.
Allowing Wheel Slip
To allow the wheels to spin at a limited speed,
you can enable Slip Start. Slip Start can be enabled only when Model S is moving 30 mph (48 km/h) or slower. Slip Start automatically disables when the speed exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h).
Under normal conditions, Slip Start should
not be enabled. Enable it only in
circumstances where you deliberately want
the wheels to spin, such as:

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.

brakes: 208
cargo volume: 208
dimensions: 206
exterior: 206
High Voltage Battery: 210
interior: 206
motor: 208
steering: 208
subsystems: 208
suspension: 210
tires: 210
transmission: 208
wheels: 210
speed assist: 126
speed limit warning: 126
stability control: 69
starting: 51
steering specifications: 208
steering, automatic: 93
summer tires: 192
Summon: 111
Summon Distance: 111
superchargers, displaying on map: 142
supercharging: 184
described: 184
idle fees: 184
pay-per-use fees: 184
suspension specifications: 210
T
telematics: 226
temperature: 48, 60, 135, 177, 213
Battery (high voltage), limits: 177
cabin, controls for: 135
heated: 48
outside: 60
tires: 213
Teslacam: 77
tie-down straps: 221
tilt/intrusion detection: 161
Tire and Loading Information label: 204
tire noise: 193
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 191
overview of: 191
tire pressures, checking: 188
tires: 188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 210, 211, 213
all-season: 192
balancing: 189
chains: 193
inspecting and maintaining: 189
pressures, how to check: 188
quality grading: 213
replacing: 190
replacing a tire sensor: 192
rotation: 189
specification: 210
summer: 192
temperature grades: 213
tire markings: 211
traction grade: 213
treadwear grade: 213
wheel configuration: 188
winter: 192
toll system transponders, attaching: 202
torque specifications: 208
touch up body: 196
touchscreen: 6, 170, 196
cleaning: 196
main: 6
rear: 6
software updates: 170
touchscreens: 6
overview of: 6
towing: 219
towing instructions: 218
Toybox: 152
TPMS: 191
overview of: 191
Tracking Disabled: 142
traction control: 69
trademarks: 224
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control: 101
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 87
transmission specifications: 208
transponders, attaching: 202
Transport Canada, contacting: 229
Transport Mode: 219
transporting: 218, 219
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