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2021 Tesla Model S Driver Profiles Owners Manual

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1 2021 Tesla Model S Driver Profiles

2 Creating a Driver Profile

2.1 Easy Entry

3 Selecting Between Driver Profiles

4 Saved Settings

5 Linking a Driver Profile to a Key

6 Valet Mode

6.1 Starting Valet Mode

6.2 Canceling Valet Mode

2021 Tesla Model S Driver Profiles

Creating a Driver Profile

When you first adjust the driver’s seat, steering yoke position, or exterior side mirrors, the touchscreen prompts you to create a driver profile to save these adjustments. Your profile also saves various preferences you make while customizing Model S.

To add a new driver profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the Controls screen. Then touch Driver Profile Settings > Add New Driver, type the driver’s name and touch Create Profile. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the mirror and steering wheel position to the driver profile. Check the Use Easy Entry checkbox if you want to save (or use existing) Easy Entry settings in which the driver’s seat and the steering yoke are automatically adjusted to make it easy to enter and exit Model S.

If you change the position of the driver’s seat, steering yoke, or exterior side mirrors after you have saved or chosen a driver profile, the touchscreen prompts you to Save the new position or Restore the previously saved position (other settings are automatically saved). To change a setting without saving or restoring, just ignore the prompt.

Note

Valet mode is a built-in driver profile that limits the speed and restricts access to some Model S features (see Valet Mode).

Note

To stop automatic adjustments that are in process based on a driver’s profile, touch Stop on the Driver Profile dropdown menu. Automatic adjustments also stop if you manually adjust a seat, mirror, or steering yoke.

Easy Entry

You can define an Easy Entry setting that moves the steering yoke and driver’s seat to make it easy to enter and exit Model S. Any driver can use the Easy Entry setting by associating it with their driver’s profile. When the Easy Entry setting is associated with a driver’s profile, the steering yoke and driver’s seat automatically adjust when in Park and the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, allowing an easy exit from Model S. When returning to the vehicle and stepping on the brake pedal, settings automatically adjust back to the settings used by the most recent driver profile (or based on the key if it’s linked to a driver profile).

To use Easy Entry with a driver profile, ensure the Use Easy Entry box is checked.

Warning

Never use Easy Entry to move the driver’s seat to the full rearward position when a child safety seat is installed on a rear seat located behind the driver’s seat. With reduced clearance, the movement of the seat may impact a child’s legs, cause injury, or dislodge the seat.

Selecting Between Driver Profiles

To adjust Model S based on a driver’s profile, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the Controls screen. Then choose the driver, and Model S is adjusted based on the settings that have been saved to the chosen driver profile.

Saved Settings

A subset of the settings that you choose to customize your Model S are automatically saved to your driver’s profile. Once saved, a green check mark appears next to the driver profile icon on the touchscreen. Examples of automatically saved driver profile settings are:

Navigation, temperature, lights, and display settings.
Autopilot and driving preferences.

Linking a Driver Profile to a Key

You can link a driver profile to a key (or keys) to allow Model S to automatically select the correct driver profile when the linked key is detected as you approach the vehicle and open the driver’s door. To link a driver profile to a key, first ensure you are using your desired driver profile. Touch the driver profile icon at the top of the Controls screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a phone key, key card, or key fob (see Adding and Removing Keys). When finished, touch the driver icon to link the key to the desired driver profile. The name of the driver profile appears under the key to show that it is linked.

Note

Model S supports up to 10 driver profiles. You can link multiple keys to a driver profile, but you cannot link multiple driver profiles to a single key.

Valet Mode

When Model S is in Valet mode, the following restrictions apply:

Speed is limited to 70 mph (113 km/h).
Maximum acceleration and power are limited.
Front trunk and glovebox are locked.
Home and Work locations are not available in the navigation system.
Voice commands are disabled.
Autopilot convenience features are disabled.
The Allow Mobile Access setting cannot be changed
HomeLink (if available in your market region) is not accessible.
Driver Profiles are not accessible.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are disabled. When Model S is in Valet mode, you cannot pair new Bluetooth devices or view or delete existing paired devices. However, if a Bluetooth-paired device or a known Wi-Fi network is within range, Model S connects to it.

Note

Model S does not automatically shift when in Valet Mode.

Starting Valet Mode

With Model S in Park, touch the driver profile icon at the top of the Controls screen, then touch Valet Mode.

The first time you enter Valet mode, the touchscreen prompts you to create a 4-digit PIN you will use to cancel Valet mode.

When Valet mode is active, the instrument panel displays the word Valet and the Valet mode driver profile displays on the touchscreen.

You can also use the mobile app to start and cancel Valet mode (provided Model S is in Park). When using the mobile app, you do not need to enter a PIN because you are already required to log into the app using your Tesla Account credentials.

Note

If the PIN to Drive setting is enabled (see PIN to Drive), you must enter the driving PIN before you can define or enter a Valet PIN. Once in Valet mode, Model S can be driven without the valet needing to enter the driving PIN.

Note

The PIN to Drive setting is not available when Valet mode is active.

If you forget your valet PIN, reset it from inside Model S by entering your Tesla Account credentials (which also cancels Valet mode). You can also reset your PIN using the mobile app.

Canceling Valet Mode

With Model S in Park, touch the Valet Mode driver profile icon at the top of the Controls screen, and enter your 4-digit PIN.

When you cancel Valet mode, all settings associated with the most recently used driver profile and climate control settings are restored, and all features are available.

Note

You do not need to enter a PIN to cancel Valet mode from the mobile app.

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