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 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 Summon Owner Manual

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2021 Tesla Model S Summon Note Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, options purchased, and software version, your vehicle may not be equipped with Summon, or the feature may not operate exactly as described. Summon allows you to automatically park and retrieve Model S while you are standing outside the vehicle. Summon uses data from the ultrasonic sensors … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Shifting Owners Manual

2021 Tesla S feature

2021 Tesla Model S Shifting Auto-Shift out of Park Note Auto-Shift out of Park is a BETA feature and is disabled by default. When Auto-Shift out of Park is enabled, Model S is designed to use inputs from various sensors to automatically select Drive or Reverse. The instrument panel displays the selected drive mode when the driver’s door is closed … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Airbags Owners Manual

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2021 Tesla Model S Airbags Location of Airbags Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors. Model S is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt at both front seating positions. The airbag is a supplemental restraint at those seating positions. All occupants, including the driver, should … Read more