Overvie w............................................................. 2
Interior Ov erview.........................................................................2
Exterior Ov erview....................................................................... 3
Opening and Closing..................................... 4
Doors............................................................................................... 4
Keyless Locking and Unlocking4Using the Key4Using Exterior Door Handles6Opening Doors from the Interior6Interior Locking and Unlocking6Door Unlock Mode7Child-protection Lock7Drive-away Locking7Walk-away Locking7Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work7Opening Interior Doors with No Power8
Window s......................................................................................... 9
Opening and Closing9Locking Rear Windows9
Rear T runk.................................................................................... 10
Opening10Closing10Adjusting the Opening Height10Interior Release11Opening with No Power11
Front T runk...................................................................................12
Opening12Closing12Interior Emergency Release13Opening with No Power13
Glov e Box..................................................................................... 14
Opening and Closing14
Sunroof.......................................................................................... 15
Opening and Closing15
Cup Holders................................................................................. 16
Opening and Closing16
Seating and Safety Res traints................... 17
Front and Rear Seats............................................................... 17
Correct Driving Position17Adjusting the Driver’s Seat17Folding Rear Seats18Raising Rear Seats18Head Supports18Seat Heaters18Seat Covers18
Seat Belts......................................................................................19
Wearing Seat Belts19Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant19Seat Belt Pre-tensioners20Testing Seat Belts20Seat Belt Warnings20
Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 22
Guidelines for Seating Children22Choosing a Child Safety Seat23Seating Larger Children24Installing Child Safety Seats24Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats24Installing LATCHChild Seats25Attaching Upper Tether Straps25Testing a Child Safety Seat26Warnings - Child Safety Seats26
T esla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats.............................. 27
Usage Restrictions27Opening27Folding27Seating a Child29Warnings - Tesla Child Seats30
Airbags.......................................................................................... 31
Location of Airbags31How the Airbags Work32Types of Airbags32Passenger Front Airbag33
Inflation Eects 33Airbag Warning Indicator34Airbag Warnings34
Driving............................................................... 35
Driver
Profiles............................................................................ 35
Creating a Driver Profile 35Restoring a Driver’s Profile 35Saved Driver Settings35Valet Mode35
Steering Wheel.......................................................................... 37
Adjusting Position37Adjusting Sensitivity37Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons37Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons38Using Voice Commands39Heated Steering Wheel39Horn39
Mirrors.......................................................................................... 40
Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors40Rear View Mirror40
Starting and Pow ering
O..................................................... 41
Starting41Powering O 41
Gears............................................................................................. 42
Shifting Gears42Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Tow Mode)42
Instrument Panel.......................................................................43
Instrument Panel Overview43Instrument Panel - Driving46
Lights............................................................................................ 48
Controlling Lights48High Beam Headlights51Headlights After Exit51Turn Signals51Hazard Warning Flashers52
Wipers and W ashers............................................................... 53
Wipers53Washers53
Brak es........................................................................................... 54
Braking Systems54Brake Wear54Regenerative Braking55Parking Brake55
T raction Control........................................................................ 56
How It Works56
Park Assist................................................................................... 57
How Park Assist Works57Visual and Audio Feedback57Controlling Audible Feedback58Limitations and False Warnings58Other Parking Aids58
V ehicle Hold................................................................................59
Launch Mode............................................................................. 60
Performance Dual Motor Vehicles Only60To Activate Launch Mode60Limitations60
T rip Information......................................................................... 61
Displaying Trip Information61
Getting Maximum Range....................................................... 62
Driving Tips to Maximize Range62Energy App62Saving Energy62Range Assurance62
Rear Vie w Camera................................................................... 64
Camera Location64
Driver As sistance.......................................... 65
About Driver Assis tance........................................................ 65
Driver Assistance Components65Driver Assistance Features67Limitations67Cleaning Driver Assistance Components67
Trac-Aware Cruise Control...............................................68
Operating Trac-Aware Cruise Control68Adjust your following distance69Cruising at the Speed Limit70Changing the Set Speed70Overtake Acceleration71Canceling and Resuming72Summary of Cruise Indicators72Limitations73
Autost eer..................................................................................... 74
Operating Autosteer74Hold Steering Wheel75Take Over Immediately75Canceling Autosteer75Limitations75
Auto Lane Change................................................................... 77
Operating Auto Lane Change77Canceling Auto Lane Change78Limitations78
Autopark...................................................................................... 79
Parking on Public Roads79Using Summon80
Lane Assist.................................................................................. 83
Controlling Lane Assist Warnings84Limitations and Inaccuracies84
Collision A voidanc e Assist.................................................... 85
Forward Collision Warning85Automatic Emergency Braking86Limitations and Inaccuracies87
Speed Assist............................................................................... 88
How Speed Assist Works88Controlling Speed Assist88Limitations and Inaccuracies89
Using the T ouchscreen............................... 90
T ouchscreen Ov erview........................................................... 90
The Big Picture90
Controls........................................................................................94
Controlling Features94
Settings........................................................................................ 99
Customizing Your Vehicle99Erasing Personal Data 103
Climate Contr ols..................................................................... 104
Overview of Climate Controls104Customizing Climate Control105Ventilation107Climate Control Operating Tips107
Smart Air Suspension........................................................... 108
Manual Height Adjustments108Location-Based Suspension108Automatic Lowering109Jack Mode109
Media and Audio...................................................................... 110
Overview110Volume Control110AM and FM Radio110XM Radio110Internet Radio111Media Settings112Favorites112My Music & Devices112USB Hub Connections11312V Power Socket113
Phone............................................................................................114
Bluetooth®Compatibility114Pairing a Bluetooth Phone114Importing Contacts114Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone114Connecting to a Paired Phone115Making a Phone Call115Receiving a Phone Call115In Call Options115
Maps and Navigation.............................................................. 116
Overview116Using Maps116Starting Navigation116During Navigation116Favorite Destinations118Updated Maps118
Calendar...................................................................................... 119
Overview119Calendar and Navigation120
Security Settings...................................................................... 121
About the Security System121
HomeLink
®
Universal T ransceiv er...................................... 122
About HomeLink122Programming HomeLink122Resetting the Location of the HomeLink Device122Troubleshooting HomeLink122
Connecting to Wi-Fi.............................................................. 124
Softwar e Updates................................................................... 125
Loading New Software125Viewing Release Notes125
Mobile App................................................................................ 126
Model SMobile App126
Charging..........................................................127
Electric V ehicle Components............................................. 127
High Voltage Components127Charging Equipment128
Battery Information................................................................129
About the Battery129Battery Care129
Charging Instructions............................................................130
Opening the Charge Port130Plugging In130During Charging131Stopping Charging131Charge Port Light131Changing Charge Settings132Charging Status133
Maintenance.................................................. 134
Maintenance Schedule.......................................................... 134
Service Intervals134Daily Checks134Monthly Checks134Fluid Replacement Intervals134High Voltage Safety134
Tir e Care and Maintenance.................................................. 135
Maintaining Tire Pressures135Inspecting and Maintaining Tires136Replacing Tires and Wheels137Seasonal Tire Types137Driving in Low Temperatures138Using Tire Chains138Tire Pressure Monitoring138
T emporary T ire Repair.......................................................... 140
Tire Repair Kit140
Inflating with Sealant and Air141 Inflating with Air Only142Replacing the Sealant Canister143
Cleaning..................................................................................... 144
Cleaning the Exterior144Cleaning the Interior145Polishing, Touch Up, and Body Repair146Using a Car Cover146Floor Mats146
Wiper Blades and W asher Jets..........................................147
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades147Cleaning Washer Jets147
Fluid Reservoirs....................................................................... 149
Removing the Maintenance Panel149Checking Battery Coolant149Checking Brake Fluid150Topping Up Washer Fluid151
Fuses............................................................................................ 152
Fuse Box Locations152Replacing a Fuse152Fuse Box 1153Fuse Box 2155Fuse Box 3157
Jacking and Lifting................................................................. 158
Jacking Procedure158
Parts and Ac cessories........................................................... 159
Parts, Accessories, and Modifications 159Body Repairs159
Specifications............................................... 160
Identification Labels.............................................................. 160
Vehicle Identification Number160Emission Control Label160
V ehicle Loading........................................................................ 161
Load Capacity Labeling161Calculating Load Limits162Towing a Trailer162Roof Racks162
Dimensions and W eights..................................................... 163
Exterior Dimensions163Interior Dimensions163Cargo Volume164Weights165
Subsys tems............................................................................... 166
Motor166Transmission166Steering166Brakes167Suspension167Battery - 12V167Battery - High Voltage168
Wheels and T ires..................................................................... 169
Wheel
Specifications 169Tire Specifications 169Understanding Tire Markings170Uniform Tire Quality Grading172Wheels and Tires Glossary173
Roadside Assistanc e.................................. 174
Contacting Roadside Assistanc e...................................... 174
Instructions for T ransporters.............................................. 175
Use a Flatbed Only175Disable Self-Leveling (air suspension vehicles only)175Activate Tow Mode175Connect the Towing Eye176Pull Onto the Trailer and Secure the Wheels177
Consumer Information...............................178
About this Owner Information........................................... 178
Illustrations178Errors or Inaccuracies178Location of Components178Document Applicability178Copyrights and Trademarks179
Disclaimers................................................................................ 180
Vehicle Telematics/Data Recorders180Quality Control180California Proposition 65180
Reporting Safety Defects..................................................... 181
Contacting Tesla181Reporting Safety Defects - US181Reporting Safety Defects - Canada181
Declarations of Conf ormity................................................. 182
Key and Passive Unlocking System182Media Control Unit183Tire Pressure Monitoring System183HomeLink184Radio Frequency Information184
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