Tesla MODEL S 2012 - Starting and Powering off

Starting
When you open a door to enter Model S, the instrument
panel and touchscreen power on and you can operate all
controls. To drive Model S:
1. Press the brake pedal - Model S powers on and is
ready to drive.
2.
Select a drive mode - move the drive stalk down for
Drive or up for Reverse (see
Shifting on page 48).
NOTE: If the PIN to Drive feature is enabled (see PIN to
Drive on page 142), you must also enter a valid PIN on
the touchscreen before you can drive
Model S.
Everything you need to know when driving Model S
displays on the instrument panel.
Key Fob Not Inside
If Model S does not detect a key fob when you press the
brake, the instrument panel displays a message telling
you that a key fob is not inside.
If you receive this message, press the brake and place
the key fob in the center console cup holder where
Model S can best detect it.
If Model S still does not detect the key fob, try holding it
against the center console, immediately below the
low
voltage power socket (see Low Voltage Power Socket
on page 19). Or try using another key fob. If another key
fob does not work, contact Tesla.
A number of factors can aect whether Model S can
detect the key fob. These include a low battery in the
key fob, interference from other devices using radio
signals, and objects between the key fob and receiver.
Always keep the key fob with you. After driving, the key
fob is needed to restart
Model S after it powers o. And
when you leave Model S, you must bring the key fob
with you to lock Model S, either manually or
automatically.
Powering O
When you finish driving, shift into Park by pressing the
button on the end of the drive stalk. When you leave
Model S with the key fob, it powers o automatically,
turning o the instrument panel and touchscreen.
Model S also powers o automatically after being in
Park for 15 minutes, even if you are sitting in the driver’s
seat.
Although usually not needed, you can power o Model S
while sitting in the driver’s seat, provided the vehicle is
not moving. Touch
Controls > Safety > Power O.
Model S automatically powers back on again if you press
the brake pedal or touch the touchscreen.
NOTE: Model S automatically shifts into Park whenever it
determines that you are exiting the vehicle (for example,
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is
almost at a standstill). If you shift into Neutral, Model S
shifts into Park when you open the door to exit. To keep
Model S in Neutral, see Instructions for Transporters on
page 194.
Restarting the Touchscreen
You can restart your touchscreen if it is unresponsive or
demonstrates unusual behavior.
NOTE: To ensure the safety of occupants as well as
other road users, restart the touchscreen only when the
vehicle is in Park.
1.
Shift into Park.
2.
Hold down both scroll buttons on the steering wheel
until the touchscreen turns black.
Starting and Powering O
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