2020 Tesla Model S Owner's Manual
Year:
2020
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\
10
Opening and Closing
11
Keys and Doors
11
Keyless Locking and Unlocking
11
Using the Key
11
Replacing the Key Battery
12
Getting More Keys
12
Using Exterior Door Handles
13
Opening Doors from the Interior
13
Interior Locking and Unlocking
13
Door Unlock Mode
13
Child-Protection Lock
14
Drive Away Locking
14
Walk-Away Locking
14
Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work
14
Opening Interior Doors with No Power
15
Windows
16
Opening and Closing
16
Locking Rear Windows
16
Rear Trunk
17
Opening
17
Load Limits
17
Closing
17
Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height
18
Interior Release
18
Accessing the Cargo Area
18
Interior Emergency Trunk Release
18
Front Trunk
20
Opening
20
Closing
20
Interior Emergency Release
20
Interior Storage and Electronics
22
Glove Box
22
USB Ports
22
Inductive Phone Charger
22
12V Power Socket
23
Cup Holders
24
Sunroof
25
Opening and Closing
25
Seating and Safety Restraints
26
Front and Rear Seats
26
Correct Driving Position
26
Adjusting the Front Seats
26
Folding Rear Seats
27
Raising Rear Seats
27
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
34
Installing Child Safety Seats
34
Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats
34
Installing ISOFIX (LATCH) Child Seats
34
Attaching Upper Tether Straps
36
Testing a Child Safety Seat
36
Child Safety Seat Warnings
37
Airbags
38
Location of Airbags
38
How Airbags Work
39
Types of Airbags
39
Passenger Front Airbag Status
39
Disabling the Passenger Front Airbag
40
Inflation Effects
41
Airbag Warning Indicator
41
Airbag Warnings
41
Driving
43
Driver Profiles
43
Creating a Driver Profile
43
Easy Entry
43
Restoring a Driver’s Profile
43
Saved Settings
43
Linking a Driver Profile to a Key
44
Valet Mode
44
Starting Valet Mode
44
Canceling Valet Mode
44
Steering Wheel
45
Adjusting Steering Effort
45
Adjusting Position
45
Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons
45
Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons
46
Using Voice Commands
47
Heated Steering Wheel
47
Horn
47
Mirrors
49
Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors
49
Auto-Fold Mirrors Based on Location
49
Mirror Auto-tilt When Reversing
49
Rear View Mirror
50
Starting and Powering Off
51
Starting
51
Key Not Inside
51
Powering Off
51
Restarting the Touchscreen
51
Power Cycling the Vehicle
52
Gears
53
Shifting Gears
53
Reverse
53
Neutral
53
Drive
53
Park
53
Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Tow Mode)
53
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
Braking and Stopping
67
Braking Systems
67
Emergency Braking
67
Brake Disc Wiping
67
Hydraulic Fade Compensation
67
Regenerative Braking
68
To Set the Regenerative Braking Level
68
Stopping Mode
68
Parking Brake
69
Brake Wear
70
Traction Control
71
How It Works
71
Allowing Wheel Slip
71
Park Assist
72
How Park Assist Works
72
Visual and Audio Feedback
72
Controlling Audible Feedback
73
Limitations and False Warnings
73
Other Parking Aids
73
Vehicle Hold
74
Acceleration Modes
75
75
Launch Mode
76
To Activate Launch Mode
76
Trip Information
77
Displaying Trip Information
77
Odometer
77
Getting Maximum Range
78
Driving Tips to Maximize Range
78
Energy App
78
Saving Energy
78
Range Assurance
78
Rear View Camera
80
Camera Location
80
Cleaning the Camera
80
Dashcam
81
About Dashcam
81
Using Dashcam
81
USB Flash Drive Requirements for Videos and Recording
81
Formatting the USB Flash Drive
81
For MacOS:
81
For Windows:
82
Retrieving Footage
82
Save Clips on Honk
83
Cold Weather Best Practices
84
Before Driving
84
Door Handles
84
Windows
84
Mirrors
84
Wipers
84
Winter Tires and Tire Chains
84
While Driving
84
Regenerative Braking
85
Blue Snowflake Icon
85
Warming the Battery Before Supercharging
85
Autopilot
85
After Driving
85
Scheduled Departure
85
Charge Port
85
Storage
85
Autopilot
86
About Autopilot
86
How It Works
86
Features
87
Drive to Calibrate Cameras
87
Limitations
87
Cleaning Cameras and Sensors
88
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
89
To Use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
89
Set the Cruising Speed
89
Cruising at the Set Speed
90
Changing the Set Speed
91
HOLD State
92
Cruising Near or On Freeway Exits
92
Adjust the Following Distance
92
Overtake Acceleration
93
Canceling and Resuming
93
Summary of Cruise Indicators
94
Limitations
94
Autosteer
96
Operating Autosteer
96
Restricted Speed
97
Hold Steering Wheel
97
Take Over Immediately
97
Canceling Autosteer
98
Auto Lane Change
98
Operating Auto Lane Change
98
Stop Light and Stop Sign Warning (U.S. only)
99
Navigate on Autopilot
99
Enabling and Customizing Navigate on Autopilot
100
Operating Navigate on Autopilot
100
Lane Changes
101
Be Ready to Assist
102
Limitations
102
Autopark
103
To Use Autopark
103
To Pause Parking
103
To Cancel Parking
104
Limitations
104
Summon
105
Before Using Summon
105
Using Summon to Park and Retrieve your Vehicle
106
Operating Summon with the Key
106
Starting Summon Before Exiting the Vehicle
107
Stopping or Canceling Summon
107
Limitations
107
Smart Summon
108
Before Using Smart Summon
108
Using Smart Summon
108
Standby Mode
109
Stopping or Canceling Smart Summon
110
Limitations
110
Lane Assist
111
Lane Departure Avoidance
111
Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance
112
Blind Spot Collision Warning Chime
112
Adjacent Lane Speed
112
Limitations and Inaccuracies
112
Collision Avoidance Assist
114
Forward Collision Warning
114
Automatic Emergency Braking
115
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration
116
Limitations and Inaccuracies
116
Speed Assist
117
How Speed Assist Works
117
Controlling Speed Assist
117
Limitations and Inaccuracies
117
Using the Touchscreen
119
Controls
119
Overview
119
Summary of Controls
120
Naming Your Vehicle
127
Speed Limit Mode
128
Erasing Personal Data
128
Climate Controls
129
Overview of Climate Controls
129
Adjusting Climate Control Settings
131
Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, and Camp Mode
133
Ventilation
133
Cabin Air Filter
134
Cabin Overheat Protection
134
Climate Control Operating Tips
134
Maps and Navigation
135
Overview
135
Navigating
136
Automatic Navigation
137
I'm Feeling Lucky, Hungry
137
Charging Locations
137
Predicting Energy Usage
138
Online Routing
138
Trip Planner
139
Recent, Favorite, Home and Work Destinations
139
Map Updates
140
Media and Audio
141
Overview
141
Volume Control
141
Searching Media Content
141
AM (if equipped) and FM Radio
141
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
141
Internet Radio and Music Streaming Services (if equipped)
142
Caraoke
142
Favorites and Recents
142
Playing Media from Devices
143
USB Connected Flash Drives
143
Bluetooth® Connected Devices
143
Audio Settings
143
Phone
144
Bluetooth® Compatibility
144
Pairing a Bluetooth Phone
144
Importing Contacts and Recent Calls
144
Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone
144
Connecting to a Paired Phone
145
Using the Phone App
145
Making a Phone Call
145
Receiving a Phone Call
145
In Call Options
146
Air Suspension
147
Suspension Settings
147
Auto-Raising Suspension
148
To remove an auto-raising location
148
Jack Mode
148
Calendar
149
Overview
149
Security Settings
150
About the Security System
150
PIN to Drive
150
Sentry Mode
150
Standby, Alert, and Alarm States
151
Location-Based Settings
151
USB Flash Drive Requirements for Videos and Recording
151
Formatting the USB Flash Drive
152
For MacOS:
152
For Windows:
152
Retrieving Footage
152
Save Clips on Honk
153
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
154
About HomeLink
154
Supported Modes
154
Programming HomeLink®
154
Auto Opening and Closing
155
Resetting the Location of the HomeLink Device
155
Deleting a Device
155
Troubleshooting HomeLink
155
Standard Mode
155
D-Mode and UR-Mode
155
Connecting to Wi-Fi
157
Software Updates
158
Loading New Software
158
Software Update Preferences
158
Charging
159
Viewing Release Notes
159
Mobile App
160
Overview
160
To use the mobile app
160
Charging
161
Electric Vehicle Components
161
High Voltage Components
161
Charging Equipment
162
Battery Information
163
About the Battery
163
Battery Care
163
Temperature Limits
163
Energy Saving Feature
163
Battery Warnings and Cautions
164
Charging Instructions
165
Opening the Charge Port
165
Plugging In
165
During Charging
166
Stopping Charging
166
Manually Releasing Charge Cable
166
Charge Port Light
167
Changing Charge Settings
167
Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure
168
Charging Status
170
Supercharger Usage Fees and Idle Fees
171
Maintenance
172
Maintenance Schedule
172
Service Intervals
172
Daily Checks
172
Monthly Checks
172
Fluid Replacement Intervals
172
High Voltage Safety
172
Tire Care and Maintenance
174
Maintaining Tire Pressures
174
Checking and Adjusting Tire Pressures
175
Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
175
Tire Wear
175
Tire Rotation, Balance, and Wheel Alignment
175
Punctured Tires
176
Flat Spots
176
Improving Tire Mileage
176
Replacing Tires and Wheels
176
Asymmetric Tires
176
Wheel Configuration
177
Tire Pressure Monitoring
177
Resetting the TPMS Sensors
177
Replacing a Tire Sensor
178
TPMS Malfunction
178
Seasonal Tire Types
179
Summer Tires
179
All-Season Tires
179
Winter Tires
179
Driving in Low Temperatures
179
Using Tire Chains
179
Cleaning
181
Cleaning the Exterior
181
Cautions for Exterior Cleaning
181
Cleaning the Interior
182
Interior Glass
182
Airbags
182
Dashboard and Plastic Surfaces
182
Leather Seats
182
Polyurethane Seats
182
Cloth Seats
182
Carpets
182
Seat Belts
182
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats
182
Touchscreen and Instrument Panel
182
Chrome and Metal Surfaces
182
Cautions for Interior Cleaning
182
Polishing, Touch Up, and Body Repair
183
Using a Car Cover
183
Floor Mats
183
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets
184
Checking and Cleaning Wiper Blades
184
Replacing Wiper Blades
184
Cleaning Washer Jets
184
Fluid Reservoirs
185
Removing the Maintenance Panel
185
Checking Battery Coolant
185
Fluid Level Check
185
Do Not Top Up Battery Coolant
185
Checking Brake Fluid
186
Fluid Level Check
186
Topping Up the Brake Fluid
186
Topping Up Windshield Washer Fluid
187
Jacking and Lifting
188
Jacking Procedure
188
Parts and Accessories
189
Parts, Accessories, and Modifications
189
Body Repairs
189
Using RFID Transponders
189
Specifications
190
Identification Labels
190
Vehicle Identification Number
190
Emission Control Label
190
Vehicle Loading
191
Load Capacity Labeling
191
Tire and Loading Information Label
191
Vehicle Certification Label
191
Calculating Load Limits
192
Example Load Limit Calculations
192
Towing a Trailer
192
Roof Racks
192
Dimensions and Weights
193
Exterior Dimensions
193
Interior Dimensions
193
Cargo Volume
194
Weights
194
Subsystems
195
Motor Type
195
Maximum Motor Power
195
Maximum Motor Torque
195
Transmission
196
Steering
196
Brakes
196
Suspension
197
Battery - 12V
197
Battery - High Voltage
197
Wheels and Tires
198
Wheel Specifications (Factory)
198
Tire Specifications (Factory)
199
Understanding Tire Markings
200
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
202
Treadwear
202
Traction
202
Temperature
202
Tire and Loading Glossaries
203
General Wheel and Tire Terms
203
Load Carrying Definitions
203
Pneumatic Radial Tire Definitions
204
Roadside Assistance
206
Contacting Tesla Roadside Assistance
206
Regional Phone Number(s)
206
Instructions for Transporters
207
DO NOT TRANSPORT WITH WHEELS ON THE GROUND
207
Approved Methods for Transporting
207
Disable the Self-Leveling Air Suspension System
208
Activate Transport Mode
208
Pull onto the Flatbed Truck - With Tow Eye
208
Pull onto the Flatbed Truck - Without Tow Eye
209
Secure the Tires
209
Consumer Information
210
Easter Eggs
210
About this Owner Information
212
Document Applicability
212
Illustrations
212
Feature Availability
212
Errors or Inaccuracies
212
Location of Components
212
Copyrights and Trademarks
212
Disclaimers
214
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
214
Vehicle Telematics
214
Data Sharing
215
Quality Control
215
California Proposition 65
215
Reporting Safety Defects
216
Contacting Tesla
216
Reporting Safety Defects - US
216
Reporting Safety Defects - Canada
216
Declarations of Conformity
217
Key and Passive Unlocking System
217
FCC Certification
217
Radiation Exposure Statement
217
IC Certification
217
MIC Certification
218
CE Certification
218
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
218
HomeLink
219
Radio Frequency Information
219
Index
220
2020 Tesla Model S Overview
Introduction
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Powertrains
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Trims
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Features
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Owner's Manual
The 2020 Tesla Model S owner's manual provides comprehensive guidance on operating the vehicle, understanding its features, and best practices for maintenance and care. It serves as an essential resource for maximizing the Tesla experience, from efficient charging to utilizing advanced safety features. Owners can conveniently access the manual through the touchscreen interface in the vehicle or the Tesla app, ensuring that information is always at their fingertips.
User manual download
The Tesla Model S owner manual for the 2020 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2020 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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