Overview

5. Climate Controls (see Climate Controls on page 116). 6. Volume Control (see Volume Control on page 127). 7. The map displays on the touchscreen at all times (see Maps and Navigation on page 122).

Note: When you touch Controls, choose an app, or expand Media Player, the window displays on top of the map. To close the Controls window, touch Controls again or touch the X in the top corner of the window. To close an app, touch the X in the top corner of the window. To close Media Player, drag it all the way down to the bottom of the touchscreen or touch the icon again.

The Tesla "T"

Touch the Tesla "T" at the top center of the touchscreen to display: • Vehicle name (see Naming Your Vehicle on page 115). • Battery size. • Odometer. • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). • Version of software currently installed on your Model S. • Release notes associated with the currently-installed software version. • This owner's manual. • One-touch access to call Tesla Customer Support and Roadside Assistance. • One-touch access to all discovered Easter Eggs (see Easter Eggs on page 187).

Keyless Locking and Unlocking

Locking and unlocking Model S is convenient. Although you must be carrying a valid key, there is no need to use it. Model S has sensors around the driver's door that can recognize the presence of a key within a range of approximately three feet (one meter). So, you can keep your key in your pocket or purse and Model S detects it as you approach. When you walk up to Model S carrying your key, the doors automatically unlock if Passive Entry is on (Controls > Safety & Security > Passive Entry). If a door handle is retracted, press it and it extends. If the Auto-Present Handles setting is turned on (see Using Exterior Door Handles on page 10), you do not need to touch the door handle. Instead, door handles extends automatically as you approach Model S. To open the rear trunk, press the switch located under the trunk’s exterior handle.

Note: Model S must detect your key near the driver's door before the doors or rear trunk unlock.

Note: If Passive Entry is off, you must use the key to unlock Model S. See Using the Key on page 8. Note: You can choose whether you want all doors, or just the driver's door, to unlock when you approach Model S carrying your key (see Door Unlock Mode on page 10). When carrying your key with you, you can also open the rear trunk without having to use the key. Simply press the switch located under the trunk’s exterior handle. Driver Door Unlock Mode (see Door Unlock Mode on page 10) must be off and the vehicle must detect the key near the driver's door before opening the rear trunk.

Model S also locks automatically. If you enable Walk Away Door Lock, Model S locks when you walk away carrying your key with you (see Walk-Away Locking on page 11). While sitting inside Model S, you can also lock and unlock the vehicle by touching the icon on the touchscreen's status bar or by touching Controls > Quick Controls. Note: Depending on date of manufacture and options selected at time of purchase, some Model S vehicles are not equipped with the automatic locking and unlocking feature.

Using the Key

To quickly familiarize yourself with the key, think of the key as a miniature version of Model S, with the Tesla badge representing the front. The key has three buttons that feel like softer areas on the surface.

1. Trunk

• Double-click to open the rear trunk. • If equipped with a powered liftgate, double-click to close the rear trunk. You can also single-click to stop the liftgate when it is moving. • Hold the button down for one to two seconds to open the charge port door. 2. Lock/Unlock All • Single-click to lock doors and trunks (all doors and trunks must be closed). Hazard warning lights flash once and door handles retract. If a door or the rear trunk is open, hazard warning lights flash three times and doors do not lock. • Double-click to unlock. Hazard warning lights flash twice and door handles extend. If a door or the rear trunk is open, hazard warning lights flash three times and doors do not lock. 3. Front trunk

• Double-click to open the front trunk. You do not need to point the key at Model S, but you must be within operating range (which varies depending on the strength of the key’s battery).

If Model S is unable to detect the key, the touchscreen displays a message indicating that a key is not inside. Place the key where Model S can best detect it, which is below the 12V power socket (see Key Not Inside on page 49). Radio equipment on a similar frequency can affect the key. If this happens, move the key at least one foot (30 cm) away from other electronic devices (phone, laptop, etc). If the key does not work, you may need to change its battery. If the key’s battery is discharged, you can open Model S by following the unlocking procedure (see Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work on page 11).

Caution: Remember to bring the key with you when you drive. Although you can drive Model S away from its key, you will be unable to power it back on after it powers off.

Caution: Protect the key from impact, high temperatures, and damage from liquids. Avoid contact with solvents, waxes and abrasive cleaners.

Replacing the Key Battery The key’s battery lasts for approximately a year. When the battery is low, a message displays on the instrument panel. Follow these steps to replace it: 1. With the key placed button side down on a soft surface, use a small flat-bladed tool to release the bottom cover.

2. Remove the battery by lifting it away from the front retaining clips. 3. Insert the new battery (type CR2032) with the ‘+’ side facing up.

Note: Wipe the battery clean before fitting and avoid touching the battery's flat surfaces. Finger marks on the flat surfaces of the battery can reduce battery life. 4. Holding the cover at an angle, align the tabs on the widest side of the cover with the corresponding slots on the key, then press the cover firmly onto the key until it snaps into place.

Getting More Keys If you lose a key or require an additional one, contact Tesla. Model S can recognize up to three keys. When ordering a new key for Model S, take all available keys with you for reprogramming.