Contents Fluid Reservoirs........................................................................116 Removing the Maintenance Panel116Checking Battery Coolant116Checking Brake Fluid117Topping Up Washer Fluid118 Fuses.............................................................................................119 Overview........................................................................................ 2 Fuse Box Locations119Replacing a Fuse119Fuse 1120Fuse 2122Fuse 3124Fuse 4125 Jacking and Lifting.................................................................126 Interior Overview........................................................................ 2 Jacking Procedure126 Parts and Accessories........................................................... 127 Exterior Overview.......................................................................3 Parts, Accessories, and Modifications127Body Repairs127 Opening and Closing.................................................................4 Specifications........................................................................... 128 Identification Labels...............................................................128 Doors............................................................................................... 4 Vehicle Identification Number128 Keyless Locking and Unlocking4Using the Key4Using Exterior Door Handles6Using Interior Handles6Interior Unlocking6Child-protection Lock7Drive-away Locking7Walk-away Locking7Unlocking When Key Doesn't Work7Opening Interio r Doors with No Power8 Vehicle Loading.......................................................................129 Windows........................................................................................ 9 Load Capacity Labeling129Calculating Limits130Towing a Trailer130Roof Racks130 Opening and Closing9Locking Rear Windows9 Dimensions and Weights...................................................... 131 Rear Trunk................................................................................... 10 Exterior Dimensions131Weights132 Opening10Closing10Adjusting the Opening Height10Interior Release11Opening with No Power11 Subsystems............................................................................... 133 Front Trunk.................................................................................. 12 Motor133Transmission133Steering133Brakes134Suspension134Battery - 12V134Battery High Voltage135 Opening12Closing12Interior Emergency Release13Opening with No Power13 Wheels and Tires.....................................................................136 Glove Box.....................................................................................14 Wheel Specifications136Wheel Alignment Values136Tire Specifications137Understanding Tire Markings138 Opening and Closing14 Sunroof..........................................................................................15 Opening and Closing15 Cup Holders.................................................................................16 Roadside Assistance............................................................. 140 Opening and Closing16 Contacting Roadside Assistance..................................... 140 Regional Roadside Assistance Numbers140 Instructions for Transporters............................................. 142 Seating and Safety Restraints.............................................. 17 Use a Flatbed Only142Disable Self-Leveling (air suspension vehicles only)142Activate Tow Mode142Connect the Chain143Pull Onto Trailer and Secure Wheels143 Front and Rear Seats............................................................... 17 Correct Driving Position17Adjusting the Driver’s Seat17Folding Rear Seats18Raising Seats18Head Supports18Seat Covers18 Seat Belts......................................................................................19 Consumer Information..........................................................144 Wearing Seat Belts19Wearing Belts When Pregnant19Seat Belt Pre-tensioners20Testing Belts20Seat Warnings20 Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 22 About this Owner Information.......................................... 144 Illustrations144Errors or Inaccuracies144Location of Components144Document Applicability144Copyrights and Trademarks145 Guidelines for Seating Children22Choosing a Child Safety Seat23Seating Larger Children25Installing Seats25Installing Seat Belt Retained ISOFIXChild Seats26Attaching Upper Tether Straps26Testing Sa fety Seat27Warnings - Seats27 Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats............................. 28 Disclaimers................................................................................ 146 Vehicle Telematics/Data Recorders146Quality Control146 Usage Restrictions28Opening28Folding28Seating a Child29Warnings - Tesla Child Seats30 Airbags......................................................................................... 32 Reporting Concerns...............................................................147 Contacting Tesla147 Location of Airbags32How the Airbags Work33Types Airbags33Disabling Passenger Front Airbags34Inflation Effects35Airbag Warning Indicator35Airbag Warnings35 Declarations of Conformity................................................ 148 Key and Passive Unlocking System148Tire Pressure Monitoring System149Media Control Unit149HomeLink150Radio Frequency Information150 Driving.......................................................................................... 36 Driver Profiles............................................................................ 36 Creating a Driver Profile36Restoring Driver’s Profile36Saved Settings36 Steering Wheel..........................................................................37 Adjusting Position37Adjusting Sensitivity37Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons37Using Right Buttons38Using Voice Commands38Horn39 Mirrors.......................................................................................... 40 Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors40Rear View Mirror40 Starting and Powering Off.....................................................41 Starting Model S41Powering Off41 Gears............................................................................................. 42 Shifting Gears42Leaving Model S in Neutral - Tow Mode42 Instrument Panel...................................................................... 43 Instrument Panel Overview43Indicator Lights44 Lights............................................................................................ 47 Controlling Lights47Headlight High Beams49Headlights After Exit49Cornering Lights49Turn Signals50Hazard Warning Flashers50 Wipers and Washers................................................................ 51 Wipers51Washers51 Speed Assist...............................................................................52 How Speed Assist Works52Controlling Assist53Limitations and Inaccuracies53 Lane Departure Warning.......................................................54 How Lane Departure Warning Works54Controlling Warning54Limitations and Inaccuracies54 Active Hood................................................................................55 How Active Hood Works55 Park Assist...................................................................................56 How Park Assist Works56Visual and Audio Feedback56Controlling Audible Feedback56Limitations False Warnings57Other Parking Aids57 Trip Information........................................................................ 58 Displaying Trip Information58 Getting Maximum Range.......................................................59 Driving Tips to Maximize Range59Saving Energy59 Brakes...........................................................................................60 Braking Systems60Brake Wear60Regenerative Braking61Parking Brake61 Traction Control........................................................................62 How It Works62 Cruise Control............................................................................63 Operating Cruise Control63Changing the Cruising Speed63Canceling and Resuming63 Hill Start Assist.......................................................................... 65 Rear View Camera................................................................... 66 Camera Location66 Using the Touchscreen...........................................................67 Touchscreen Overview.......................................................... 67 The Big Picture67 Controls........................................................................................69 Controlling Model S Features69 Settings......................................................................................... 71 Customizing Model S71 Climate Controls.......................................................................74 Overview of Climate Controls74Customizing Control75Ventilation76Climate Control Operating Tips76 Smart Air Suspension..............................................................77 Manual Height Adjustments77Location-Based Suspension77Automatic Lowering78Jack Mode78 Media and Audio.......................................................................79 Overview79AM and FM Radio Services79DAB Services79Internet Radio80Media Settings80Favorites81My Music & Devices81USB Connections8212V Power Socket82 Phone............................................................................................ 83 Bluetooth®Compatibility83Pairing a Bluetooth