2021 Tesla Model S Speed Assist Owners Manual

2021 Tesla S feature

2021 Tesla Model S Speed Assist How Speed Assist Works Model S displays a speed limit on the instrument panel and you can choose if and how you are warned when you exceed the speed limit. Also, instead of using the detected speed limit, you can base warnings on an arbitrary speed limit that you enter manually In … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Cabin Camera Owners Manual

2021 Tesla S feature

2021 Tesla Model S Cabin Camera Your Model S may be equipped with a cabin camera located above the rear view mirror. By default, images and video from the camera do not leave the vehicle itself and are not transmitted to anyone, including Tesla, unless you enable data sharing. If you enable data sharing and a safety-critical event … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Traction Control Owners Manual

2021 Tesla S feature

2021 Tesla Model S Traction Control How It Works The traction control system constantly monitors the speed of the front and rear wheels. If Model S experiences a loss of traction, the system minimizes wheel spin by controlling brake pressure and motor power. By default, the traction control system is on. Under normal conditions, it should remain on … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Park Assist Owners Manual

2021 Tesla S feature

2021 Tesla Model S Park Assist How Park Assist Works Model S has several sensors designed to detect the presence of objects. When driving slowly in Drive or Reverse (for example, when parking), the vehicle alerts you if an object is detected in close proximity of your Model S. Objects are only detected in your chosen direction; front objects … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Vehicle Hold Owners Manual

2021 Tesla S feature

2021 Tesla Model S Vehicle Hold When Model S is stopped, Vehicle Hold can continue to apply the brakes even after you remove your foot from the brake pedal. When driving on a hill or on a flat surface, brake as you normally would. After coming to a complete stop, simply press the brake pedal again (until the instrument … Read more

2021 Tesla Model S Acceleration Modes Owners Manual

2021 Tesla S feature

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

2021 Tesla S feature

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

2021 Tesla S feature

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

2021 Tesla S feature

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

2021 Tesla S feature

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