NOTE: Use the right steering wheel buttons to control what displays on the right side of the instrument panel
(see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 42).
8. Pay attention to important alert messages that display here. If any alerts are in eect, you can view information
about them by touching the alert icon (exclamation mark) on the touchscreen’s status bar (the topmost area of
the touchscreen).
9.
Use the right steering wheel buttons to change what displays on the right side of the instrument panel whenever
a phone call is not active (see Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 42).
10. Total estimated driving distance (or energy) available. Instead of driving distance, you can display the percentage
of battery energy remaining. To do so, touch
Controls > Display > Energy Display.
NOTE: When anticipating when you need to charge, use range estimates as a general guideline only.
11. Currently selected drive mode: Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive.
12.
The car in front of you (if applicable).
13. Pay attention to important driving-related messages that appear at the bottom center of the instrument panel.
14. Your Model S.
15.
When Autosteer is active and detects the driving lane, it is highlighted in blue (see Autosteer on page 82).
Depending on the current driving scenario, you may see neighboring lanes.
NOTE: If Navigate on Autopilot is active, the driving lane displays as a single blue line in front of Model S (see
Navigate on Autopilot on page 87).
WARNING:
Although the instrument panel shows surrounding trac, some vehicles may not be displayed.
Never rely on the instrument panel to determine if a vehicle is present (for example, in your blind spot). Always
use your mirrors and perform shoulder checks.
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