Model S

2021 Tesla Model S Acceleration Modes Owners Manual

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2021 Tesla Model S Acceleration Modes Touch Controls > Pedals & Steering > Acceleration to choose a preferred acceleration mode: Chill limits acceleration for a slightly smoother and gentler ride. Note When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the instrument panel, above the driving speed. Sport provides the normal level of acceleration. Insane (called Plaid on performance vehicles) (if equipped) provides access to the maximum level of … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Track Mode Owners Manual

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2021 Tesla Model S Track Mode   Track Mode, available only on Plaid Model S vehicles, is designed to modify the stability control, traction control, regenerative braking, and cooling systems to increase performance and handling while driving on closed-circuit courses. Track Mode improves cornering ability by intelligently using the motors, and regenerative and traditional braking systems. When … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Trip Information Owners Manual

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2021 Tesla Model S Trip Information Displaying Trip Information Trip information displays on the touchscreen when you touch Controls > Trips. For the current trip, you can display distance, duration, and average energy usage. You can also show distance and total and average energy used since your last charge and for additional trips. To name or rename a … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Lights Owners Manual

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2021 Tesla Model S Lights Controlling Lights Touch Controls > Lights to control the lights. Note You can also access an abbreviated lights menu while driving by touching the Auto High Beam button on the steering yoke. A lights menu displays on the touchscreen, providing quick access to headlight controls. In addition to the lights that you can control … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Getting Maximum Range Owners Manual

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2021 Tesla Model S Getting Maximum Range Factors Affecting Energy Consumption While driving: Elevated driving speed. Environmental conditions such as cold or hot weather and wind. Using climate controls to heat or cool the cabin. Uphill travel: Driving uphill requires more energy and depletes range at a faster rate. However, driving downhill allows your vehicle … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Rear Facing Camera(s) Owners Manual

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2021 Tesla Model S Rear Facing Camera(s) Camera Location Model S is equipped with a rear view camera located above the rear license plate. Whenever you shift into Reverse, the touchscreen displays the view from the camera. Lines show your driving path based on the position of the steering yoke. These lines adjust as you move the steering yoke. … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Pedestrian Warning System Owners Manual

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2021 Tesla Model S Pedestrian Warning System The Pedestrian Warning System (if equipped) causes Model S to emit a sound when driving below 19 mph (32 km/h) or while driving in reverse. Electric vehicles operate quietly and this sound helps to alert pedestrians of your oncoming vehicle. The sound, which activates whenever Model S is shifted out of Park, gets louder as speed increases. … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Cold Weather Best Practices Owners Manual

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2021 Tesla Model S Cold Weather Best Practices To ensure that Model S provides you with the best ownership experience possible in harsh cold weather conditions, follow these best practices. Before Driving When snow and ice accumulate on your vehicle, moving parts, such as the door handles, windows, mirrors, and wipers can freeze in place. To achieve maximum … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Instrument Panel Owners Manual

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2021 Tesla Model S Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview The instrument panel changes depending on whether Model S is: Off or Parked (shown below). Driving (see Instrument Panel – Driving). Charging (see Charging Instructions). When Model S is off or Parked, the instrument panel shows remaining estimated range, vehicle status, and outside temperature. When the car is off and you initially press the … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Wipers and Washers Owners Manual

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2021 Tesla Model S Wipers and Washers Wipers and Washers You can access wiper settings by touching the wiper button on the steering yoke or touching Controls > Wipers. Press the wiper button on the steering yoke to wipe the windshield. Press and hold the wiper button to spray washer fluid onto the windshield. After releasing the button, the wipers perform two additional wipes … Read more