light TESLA MODEL S 2023 Owners Manual

Overview................................................................3
Exterior Overview............................................................................3
Interior Overview.............................................................................4
Touchscreen Overview..................................................................6
Opening and Closing.......................................12
Keys.....................................................................................................12
Doors...................................................................................................17
Windows............................................................................................19
Rear Trunk.......................................................................................20
Front Trunk......................................................................................22
Interior Storage and Electronics..............................................25
Seating and Safety Restraints.....................29
Front and Rear Seats...................................................................29
Seat Belts.........................................................................................32
Child Safety Seats.........................................................................35
Airbags...............................................................................................41
Driving..................................................................47
Driver Profiles.................................................................................47
Steering Yoke (or Steering Wheel)........................................49
Mirrors................................................................................................52
Starting and Powering Off.........................................................53
Shifting..............................................................................................55
Lights.................................................................................................58
Instrument Panel............................................................................61
Wipers and Washers....................................................................65
Braking and Stopping.................................................................66
Traction Control.............................................................................69
Park Assist.......................................................................................70
Vehicle Hold....................................................................................72
Acceleration Modes......................................................................73
Track Mode......................................................................................74
Trip Information.............................................................................76
Rear Facing Camera(s)...............................................................77
Pedestrian Warning System......................................................78
Cold Weather Best Practices....................................................79
Autopilot...............................................................81
About Autopilot..............................................................................81
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control....................................................84
Autosteer..........................................................................................88
Navigate on Autopilot.................................................................93
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.......................................96
Autopark.........................................................................................103
Summon..........................................................................................105
Smart Summon............................................................................108
Active Safety Features....................................111
Lane Assist.......................................................................................111
Collision Avoidance Assist........................................................114
Speed Assist...................................................................................117
Cabin Camera.................................................................................118
Using the Touchscreen..................................119
Climate Controls...........................................................................119
Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing...........................126
Air Suspension..............................................................................129
Voice Commands..........................................................................131
Safety & Security Settings.......................................................133
Dashcam..........................................................................................135
Sentry Mode..................................................................................136
USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos..............138
Smart Garage Connectivity.....................................................139
Connecting to Wi-Fi...................................................................142
Software Updates........................................................................143
Mobile App.....................................................................................145
Navigation and Entertainment..................147
Maps and Navigation.................................................................147
Media................................................................................................153
Theater, Arcade, and Toybox...................................................156
Charging and Energy Consumption........159
Electric Vehicle Components..................................................159
High Voltage Battery Information..........................................161
Charging Instructions.................................................................163
Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure..............168
Getting Maximum Range..........................................................169
Maintenance.......................................................171
Maintenance Service Intervals.................................................171
Tire Care and Maintenance.......................................................173
Cleaning...........................................................................................178
Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid...........................182
Jacking and Lifting.....................................................................184
Parts and Accessories................................................................185
Do It Yourself Maintenance......................................................186
Specifications...................................................187
Identification Labels...................................................................187
Vehicle Loading............................................................................188
Dimensions....................................................................................190
Subsystems....................................................................................192
Wheels and Tires.........................................................................194
Roadside Assistance.....................................201
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance...............................201
Instructions for Transporters..................................................202
Running Out of Range..............................................................206
Jump Starting..............................................................................207
Troubleshooting.............................................209
Troubleshooting Alerts............................................................209
Contents

NOTE: Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, and options purchased, your vehicle may look slightly
different than described.
1.
Exterior lights (Lights on page 58)
2.
Door handles (Doors on page 17)
3.
Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 163)
4.
Autopilot cameras (About Autopilot on page 81)
5.
Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 52)
6.
Hood/Front trunk (Front Trunk on page 22)
7.
Front/rear tow eye cover (Instructions for Transporters on page 202)
8.
Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on page 194)
9.
Rear view camera (Rear Facing Camera(s) on page 77 and About Autopilot on page 81)
10.
Rear trunk/liftgate (Rear Trunk on page 20)
11.
Ultrasonic sensors, if equipped (Park Assist on page 70 and About Autopilot on page 81)
Exterior Overview
3Overview

13. Wireless phone chargers (Wireless Phone Chargers on page 26)14.
Hazard warning lights (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 60)
15.
Secondary drive mode selector (Shifting on page 55)
16.
Glovebox (Glovebox on page 25)
1.
Rear touchscreen (Rear Touchscreen on page 9)
2.
USB ports (USB Ports on page 25)
3.
Adjustable climate control vents (Climate Controls on page 119)
4.
Console release button (Second Row Console on page 25)
5.
Cup holders (Second Row Console on page 25)
6.
Wireless phone chargers (Wireless Phone Chargers on page 26)
7.
Rear armrest (Second Row Console on page 25)
Interior Overview
5Overview

8. Recent App(s): Displays the most recently used app(s). The number of recent apps displayed here depends on
how many apps have been added to
My Apps. If you add the maximum number of apps to My Apps, only the
most recent app displays.
9.
Climate controls (passenger): Displays when temperature controls have been Split to provide separate controls
for the driver and passenger.
10.
Volume Control: Controls the volume of media player and phone calls (see Volume Controls on page 153). The
volume of navigation instructions is controlled separately (see
Maps and Navigation on page 147).
11.
Media Player: See Media on page 153.
The bottom of the touchscreen may also display the following:
Displays the status of the front passenger airbag (see Airbags on page 41).
Popup Messages and Vehicle Alerts
Popup messages appear at the bottom of the touchscreen. For example, a seat belt reminder appears if a seat belt is unfastened in an occupied seat, an alert appears to notify you of an incoming phone call, a text message appears (when applicable), and voice commands appear when in use. If applicable, touch options from these popup
messages (for example, accept/decline a phone call, choose an option from the headlight menu, etc.). To dismiss a
popup message, swipe it downward.
If an alert appears on your vehicle

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.
Model S does not automatically lock if:

Center Console
In addition to housing an RFID transmitter that reads key fobs and key cards (see
Keys on page 12), the center
console includes cup holders, two storage
compartments, wireless phone chargers, and a rear
touchscreen.
To open the main storage compartment, pull its cover upward. Open the front storage compartment by sliding its cover forward.
Second Row Console
Your Model S has a rear console integrated in the center
of the second row. This console can serve as an arm rest for rear passengers.
To lower the console, press the button on the top back of the center seat. To raise the console, push it all the way upwards.
To access the storage tray and wireless phone charger (see
Wireless Phone Chargers on page 26), raise the
cover by pressing the latch on the underside of it and pulling it up.
Glovebox
To open the glovebox, touch Controls > Glovebox. The
glovebox automatically opens and the light turns on.
To close the glovebox, push it upward until it latches into the closed position.
For additional glovebox security, touch Controls >
Safety > Glovebox PIN to set a 4-digit PIN (see
Glovebox PIN on page 133).
NOTE: If you leave the glovebox open, its light
eventually turns
off.
NOTE: The glovebox locks whenever closed and you
lock
Model S using the mobile app, key card, you leave
Model S carrying your phone key (if Walk-Away Door
Lock is turned on), or if Valet mode is active (see
Valet
Mode on page 48). It does not lock when Model S is
locked by touching the lock icon on the touchscreen.
WARNING: When driving, keep the glovebox
closed to prevent injury to a passenger if a
collision or sudden stop occurs.
USB Ports
Model S has five USB ports:
Interior Storage and Electronics
25Opening and Closing

Correct Driving Position
The seat, head support, seat belt and airbags work
together to maximize your safety. Using these correctly ensures greater protection.
Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt correctly, while being as far away from the front airbag as possible:
1.
Sit upright with both feet on the floor and the seat
back reclined no more than 30 degrees.
2.
Make sure you can easily reach the pedals and that your arms are slightly bent when holding the
steering
yoke (or steering wheel). Your chest should be at
least
10 inches (25 cm) from the center of the airbag
cover.
3.
Place the shoulder section of the seat belt mid-way between your neck and your shoulder. Fit the lap
section of the belt tightly across your hips, not across your stomach.
Model S front seats include integrated head supports
that cannot be adjusted or removed.
Adjusting the Front Seats1.
Move seat forward/backward and adjust the seat

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 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 disable 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 disable 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 disabled, the seat belt reminder icon is
replaced by a seat icon, for the current drive only. Touch the seat again to re-enable the reminder.
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 29).
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.
Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant
Do not put the lap or shoulder sections of the seat belt over the abdominal area. Wear the lap section of the
belt as low as possible across the hips, not the waist.
Position the shoulder portion of the belt between the
breasts and to the side of the abdomen. Consult your doctor for
specific guidance.
Seat Belts
32MODEL S Owner

Controlling Lights
Touch Controls > Lights to control the lights.
NOTE: You can also access an abbreviated lights menu
while driving by touching the High Beam button on the
steering yoke (or steering wheel). 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
or lock
Model S.
Exterior Lights
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: