Model S Owner's Manual

Model S Owner's Manual

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MODEL S

2012–2020

Owner's Manual

Model S

Software version: 2023.26

New Zealand

  • Using this Owner's Manual
  • Model S Owner's Manual
    • Using this Owner's Manual
  • Overview
    • Exterior
    • Interior Overview
    • Touchscreen
    • Interior Electronics
    • Instrument Panel
    • Voice Commands
    • Normal Operating Sounds
  • Opening and Closing
    • Keys and Doors
    • Windows
    • Sunroof
  • Storage Areas
    • Rear Trunk
    • Front Trunk
    • Interior Storage
  • Seating and Safety Restraints
    • Front and Rear Seats
    • Seat Belts
    • Child Safety Seats
    • Airbags
  • Connectivity
    • Mobile App
    • Wi-Fi
    • Bluetooth
    • Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing
    • Smart Garage
  • Driving
    • Starting and Powering Off
    • Steering Wheel
    • Mirrors
    • Shifting
    • Lights
    • Wipers and Washers
    • Braking and Stopping
    • Air Suspension
    • Park Assist
    • Vehicle Hold
    • Traction Control
    • Acceleration Modes
    • Driver Profiles
    • Active Hood (if equipped)
    • Trip Information
    • Rear Facing Camera(s)
    • Pedestrian Warning System
  • Autopilot
    • About Autopilot
    • Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
    • Autosteer
    • Navigate on Autopilot
    • Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
    • Autopark
    • Summon
    • Smart Summon
  • Active Safety Features
    • Lane Assist
    • Collision Avoidance Assist
    • Speed Assist
  • Dashcam, Sentry, and Security
    • Safety & Security Settings
    • Dashcam
    • Sentry Mode
    • USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos
  • Climate
    • Operating Climate Controls
    • Vents
    • Cold Weather Best Practices
  • Navigation and Entertainment
    • Maps and Navigation
    • Media
    • Theater, Arcade, and Toybox
  • Charging and Energy Consumption
    • Electric Vehicle Components
    • High Voltage Battery Information
    • Charging Instructions
    • Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure
    • Getting Maximum Range
  • Maintenance
    • Software Updates
    • Maintenance Service Intervals
    • Tire Care and Maintenance
    • Cleaning
    • Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid
    • Jacking and Lifting
    • Parts and Accessories
    • Do It Yourself Maintenance
  • Specifications
    • Identification Labels
    • Vehicle Loading
    • Dimensions
    • Subsystems
    • Wheels and Tires
  • Roadside Assistance
    • Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance
    • Instructions for Transporters
    • Running Out of Range
    • Jump Starting
  • Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Alerts
  • Consumer Information
    • About this Owner Information
    • Feature Availability Statement
    • Disclaimers
    • Reporting Safety Defects
    • Certification Conformity
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