2019 Tesla Model S Owner's Manual
Year:
2019
Make:
Tesla
Model:
Model S
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Overview
3
Interior Overview
3
Exterior Overview
4
Touchscreen Overview
5
The Tesla \T\
9
Opening and Closing
10
Doors
10
Keyless Locking and Unlocking
10
Using the Key
10
Replacing the Key Battery
11
Getting More Keys
11
Using Exterior Door Handles
12
Opening Doors from the Interior
12
Interior Locking and Unlocking
12
Door Unlock Mode
12
Child-Protection Lock
13
Drive Away Locking
13
Walk-Away Locking
13
Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work
13
Opening Interior Doors with No Power
14
Windows
15
Opening and Closing
15
Locking Rear Windows
15
Rear Trunk
16
Opening
16
Load Limits
16
Closing
16
Adjusting the Opening Height
16
Interior Release
17
Accessing the Cargo Area
17
Interior Emergency Trunk Release
17
Front Trunk
19
Opening
19
Closing
19
Interior Emergency Release
19
Interior Storage and Electronics
21
Glove Box
21
USB Ports
21
12V Power Socket
21
Cup Holders
23
Sunroof
24
Opening and Closing
24
Seating and Safety Restraints
25
Front and Rear Seats
25
Correct Driving Position
25
Adjusting the Driver’s Seat
25
Folding Rear Seats
26
Raising Rear Seats
26
Head Supports/Restraints
26
Seat Heaters
27
Seat Covers
27
Seat Belts
28
Wearing Seat Belts
28
Seat Belt Reminders
28
To Fasten a Belt
28
To Release a Belt
28
Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant
28
Seat Belt Pre-tensioners
29
Testing Seat Belts
29
Seat Belt Warnings
29
Child Safety Seats
31
Guidelines for Seating Children
31
Choosing a Child Safety Seat
32
Seating Larger Children
33
Installing Child Safety Seats
33
Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats
33
Installing LATCH Child Seats
33
Attaching Upper Tether Straps
34
Testing a Child Safety Seat
35
Child Safety Seat Warnings
35
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats
37
Usage Restrictions
37
Opening
37
Folding
37
Seating a Child
39
Warnings - Tesla Child Seats
40
Airbags
41
Location of Airbags
41
How the Airbags Work
42
Types of Airbags
42
Passenger Front Airbag
43
Inflation Effects
43
Airbag Warning Indicator
44
Airbag Warnings
44
Driving
45
Driver Profiles
45
Creating a Driver Profile
45
Easy Entry
45
Restoring a Driver’s Profile
45
See What's Saved
45
Linking a Driver Profile to a Key
46
Valet Mode
46
Starting Valet Mode
46
Canceling Valet Mode
46
Steering Wheel
47
Adjusting Steering Effort
47
Adjusting Position
47
Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons
47
Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons
48
Using Voice Commands
49
Heated Steering Wheel
49
Horn
49
Mirrors
50
Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors
50
Auto-Fold Mirrors Based on Location
50
Mirror Auto-tilt When Reversing
50
Rear View Mirror
51
Starting and Powering Off
52
Starting
52
Key Not Inside
52
Powering Off
52
Restarting the Touchscreen
52
Gears
54
Shifting Gears
54
Reverse
54
Neutral
54
Drive
54
Park
54
Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Tow Mode)
54
Lights
55
Controlling Lights
55
High Beam Headlights
57
Headlights After Exit
57
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
57
Turn Signals
58
Hazard Warning Flashers
58
Instrument Panel
59
Instrument Panel Overview
59
Instrument Panel - Driving
63
Wipers and Washers
65
Wipers
65
De-icing Wipers
65
Washers
65
De-icing Washer Nozzles
66
Brakes
67
Braking Systems
67
Emergency Braking
67
Brake Wear
67
Regenerative Braking
67
To Set the Regenerative Braking Level
68
Parking Brake
68
Traction Control
70
How It Works
70
Allowing Wheel Slip
70
Park Assist
71
How Park Assist Works
71
Visual and Audio Feedback
71
Controlling Audible Feedback
72
Limitations and False Warnings
72
Other Parking Aids
72
Vehicle Hold
73
Acceleration Modes
74
74
Launch Mode
75
To Activate Launch Mode
75
Trip Information
76
Displaying Trip Information
76
Odometer
76
Getting Maximum Range
77
Driving Tips to Maximize Range
77
Energy App
77
Saving Energy
77
Range Assurance
77
Rear View Camera
79
Camera Location
79
Cleaning the Camera
79
Dashcam
80
About Dashcam
80
Using Dashcam
80
Autopilot
81
About Autopilot
81
How It Works
81
Features
82
Calibration
82
Limitations
82
Cleaning Cameras and Sensors
82
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
84
To Use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
84
Set the Cruising Speed
84
Cruising at the Set Speed
85
Changing the Set Speed
86
HOLD State
86
Cruising Near or On Freeway Exits
87
Adjust the Following Distance
87
Overtake Acceleration
87
Canceling and Resuming
88
Summary of Cruise Indicators
89
Limitations
89
Autosteer
90
Operating Autosteer
90
Restricted Speed
91
Hold Steering Wheel
91
Take Over Immediately
91
Canceling Autosteer
92
Auto Lane Change
92
Operating Auto Lane Change
92
Stop Light Warning (U.S. only)
93
Navigate on Autopilot
93
Enabling and Customizing Navigate on Autopilot
93
Operating Navigate on Autopilot
94
Lane Changes
95
Be Ready to Assist
96
Limitations
96
Autopark
97
To Use Autopark
97
To Pause Parking
97
To Cancel Parking
98
Limitations
98
Summon
99
Before Using Summon
99
Using Summon to Park and Retrieve your Vehicle
99
Operating Summon with the Key (U.S. Only)
100
Starting Summon Before Exiting the Vehicle
100
Stopping or Canceling Summon
101
Limitations
101
Lane Assist
102
Steering Interventions
102
Lane Departure Warning
102
Blind Spot Warning Chime
103
Limitations and Inaccuracies
103
Collision Avoidance Assist
104
Forward Collision Warning
104
Automatic Emergency Braking
105
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration
106
Limitations and Inaccuracies
106
Speed Assist
107
How Speed Assist Works
107
Controlling Speed Assist
107
Limitations and Inaccuracies
107
Using the Touchscreen
109
Controls
109
Overview
109
Summary of Controls
110
Naming Your Vehicle
117
Speed Limit Mode
117
Erasing Personal Data
117
Climate Controls
118
Overview of Climate Controls
118
Adjusting Climate Control Settings
120
Keep Climate On and Dog Mode
122
Ventilation
123
Cabin Air Filter
123
Cabin Overheat Protection
123
Climate Control Operating Tips
123
Maps and Navigation
124
Overview
124
Navigating
125
Charging Locations
126
Predicting Energy Usage
127
Online Routing
127
Trip Planner
127
Recent, Favorite, Home and Work Destinations
128
Map Updates
128
Media and Audio
129
Overview
129
Volume Control
129
Searching Media Content
129
AM (if equipped) and FM Radio
129
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
129
Internet Radio and Music Streaming Services
130
Favorites and Recents
130
Playing Media from Devices
131
USB Connected Flash Drives
131
Bluetooth® Connected Devices
131
Audio Settings
131
Phone
132
Bluetooth® Compatibility
132
Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
132
Importing Contacts and Recent Calls
132
Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone
132
Connecting to a Paired Phone
133
Using the Phone App
133
Making a Phone Call
133
Receiving a Phone Call
133
In Call Options
133
Air Suspension
134
Suspension Settings
134
Auto-Raising Suspension
135
To remove an auto-raising location
135
Jack Mode
135
Calendar
136
Overview
136
Security Settings
137
About the Security System
137
PIN to Drive
137
Sentry Mode
137
Standby, Alert, and Alarm States
137
Location-Based Settings
138
Video and Recordings
138
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
139
About HomeLink
139
Programming HomeLink®
139
Auto Opening and Closing
139
Resetting the Location of the HomeLink Device
140
Deleting a Device
140
Troubleshooting HomeLink
140
Headlights do not flash
140
After programming, the device does not work
140
Connecting to Wi-Fi
142
Software Updates
143
Loading New Software
143
Viewing Release Notes
143
Mobile App
144
Overview
144
To use the mobile app
144
Charging
145
Electric Vehicle Components
145
High Voltage Components
145
Charging Equipment
146
Battery Information
147
About the Battery
147
Battery Care
147
Temperature Limits
147
Energy Saving Feature
147
Battery Warnings and Cautions
148
Charging Instructions
149
Opening the Charge Port
149
Plugging In
149
During Charging
149
Stopping Charging
150
Manually Releasing Charge Cable
150
Charge Port Light
151
Changing Charge Settings
151
Charging Status
153
Supercharger Usage Fees and Idle Fees
154
Maintenance
155
Maintenance Schedule
155
Service Intervals
155
Daily Checks
155
Monthly Checks
155
Fluid Replacement Intervals
155
High Voltage Safety
155
Tire Care and Maintenance
157
Maintaining Tire Pressures
157
Checking and Adjusting Tire Pressures
158
Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
158
Tire Wear
158
Tire Rotation, Balance, and Wheel Alignment
158
Punctured Tires
159
Flat Spots
159
Improving Tire Mileage
159
Replacing Tires and Wheels
159
Asymmetric Tires
159
Tire Pressure Monitoring
160
Resetting the TPMS Sensors
160
Replacing a Tire Sensor
160
TPMS Malfunction
160
Seasonal Tire Types
161
Summer Tires
161
All-Season Tires
161
Winter Tires
161
Driving in Low Temperatures
161
Using Tire Chains
162
Cleaning
163
Cleaning the Exterior
163
Cautions for Exterior Cleaning
163
Cleaning the Interior
164
Interior Glass
164
Airbags
164
Dashboard and Plastic Surfaces
164
Leather Seats
164
Polyurethane Seats
164
Cloth Seats
164
Carpets
164
Seat Belts
164
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats
164
Touchscreen and Instrument Panel
164
Chrome and Metal Surfaces
164
Cautions for Interior Cleaning
164
Polishing, Touch Up, and Body Repair
165
Using a Car Cover
165
Floor Mats
165
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets
166
Checking and Cleaning Wiper Blades
166
Replacing Wiper Blades
166
Cleaning Washer Jets
166
Fluid Reservoirs
167
Removing the Maintenance Panel
167
Checking Battery Coolant
167
Fluid Level Check
167
Do Not Top Up Battery Coolant
167
Checking Brake Fluid
168
Fluid Level Check
168
Topping Up the Brake Fluid
168
Topping Up Windshield Washer Fluid
169
Jacking and Lifting
170
Jacking Procedure
170
Parts and Accessories
171
Parts, Accessories, and Modifications
171
Body Repairs
171
Using RFID Transponders
171
Specifications
172
Identification Labels
172
Vehicle Identification Number
172
Emission Control Label
172
Vehicle Loading
173
Load Capacity Labeling
173
Tire and Loading Information Label
173
Vehicle Certification Label
173
Calculating Load Limits
174
Example Load Limit Calculations
174
Towing a Trailer
174
Roof Racks
175
Dimensions and Weights
176
Exterior Dimensions
176
Interior Dimensions
176
Cargo Volume
177
Weights
177
Subsystems
178
Motor(s)
178
Transmission
179
Steering
179
Brakes
179
Suspension
180
Battery - 12V
180
Battery - High Voltage
180
Wheels and Tires
181
Wheel Specifications (Factory)
181
Tire Specifications (Factory)
182
Understanding Tire Markings
183
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
185
Treadwear
185
Traction
185
Temperature
185
Tire and Loading Glossaries
186
General Wheel and Tire Terms
186
Load Carrying Definitions
186
Pneumatic Radial Tire Definitions
187
Roadside Assistance
189
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance
189
Regional Phone Number(s)
189
Instructions for Transporters
190
DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH WHEELS ON THE GROUND
190
Approved Methods for Transporting
190
Disable the Self-Leveling Air Suspension System
191
Activate Transport Mode
191
Pull onto the Flatbed Truck - With Tow Eye
191
Pull onto the Flatbed Truck - Without Tow Eye
192
Secure the Tires
192
Consumer Information
193
Easter Eggs
193
About this Owner Information
195
Document Applicability
195
Illustrations
195
Errors or Inaccuracies
195
Location of Components
195
Copyrights and Trademarks
195
Disclaimers
196
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
196
Vehicle Telematics
196
Data Sharing
197
Quality Control
197
California Proposition 65
197
Reporting Safety Defects
198
Contacting Tesla
198
Reporting Safety Defects - US
198
Reporting Safety Defects - Canada
198
Declarations of Conformity
199
Key and Passive Unlocking System
199
FCC Certification
199
IC Certification
199
MIC Certification
199
CE Certification
199
NCC Certification
200
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
200
HomeLink
200
Radio Frequency Information
201
Index
202
FAQ about the 2019 Tesla Model S Manual
What contains the 2019 Model S manual?
The Tesla Model S owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Tesla to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Tesla Model S. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Tesla Model S 2019 owner's manual:
- Best practice for driving your Tesla Model S
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Maintenance for your Tesla Model S, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
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