Car Wash Mode: Enable before using a car wash to
ensure all doors and windows are closed, and all chimes
are turned o. See Car Wash Mode on page 177.
Adjust Headlights: Make adjustments to the level of the
headlights .
CAUTION: Headlights should only be adjusted by
Tesla Service.
Towing: Prepare Model S to be transported by keeping it
in Neutral (with the parking brake disengaged), when
you exit. See Instructions for Transporters on page 201.
Wheel Configuration: Update your vehicle's wheel
configuration if you are installing new wheels or
swapping them for dierent ones. This also displays the
correct wheel on your vehicle's avatar on the
touchscreen.
CAUTION:
Changing your vehicle's wheel
configuration can impact range estimates, tire
pressure warnings, and vehicle visualization. See
Tire Care and Maintenance on page 172.
WARNING:
Only use Tesla-approved wheels when
installing or swapping wheels. Using non Tesla-
approved wheels can cause serious damage. Tesla
is not liable for damage caused by using wheels
not approved by Tesla.
Notifications: Display a list of notifications that have
recently appeared on your vehicle.
Camera Calibration (if equipped): Clear the existing
calibration of Autopilot cameras to reset the stored
camera positions and angles. Once calibration is cleared,
you must drive to calibrate the cameras. See
Drive to
Calibrate Cameras on page 82 for more information.
Factory Reset: Erase all personal data (saved addresses,
music favorites, HomeLink programming, etc.) and
restore all settings to their factory defaults. This is useful
when transferring ownership of Model S. Before erasing,
you must enter the credentials for your Tesla account.
Jack Mode: Disables self-leveling of the air suspension
system.
WARNING:
The air suspension system causes
Model S to self-level, even when powered o.
Therefore, when transporting or lifting, you must
engage Jack Mode to disable self-leveling (see
Instructions for Transporters on page 201 and
Jacking and Lifting on page 184).
Wiper Service Mode: Turn on to provide easy access to
wiper blades (see Wiper Blades and Washer Jets on
page 181).
Software
Learn more about your Model S and the status of
software updates:
• Get more information about your
Model S such as the
VIN, vehicle name, and odometer. Touch Additional
vehicle information to display a list of the various
options your vehicle is equipped with.
• View your current software version, map version, and
release notes.
•
View and install new software updates. Model S must
be connected to Wi-Fi to update the software.
•
Customize how often you want to receive software
updates by touching Software Update Preferences
(see Software Update Preferences on page 157).
• Data Sharing: Allow sharing cabin camera analytics
with Tesla to help improve safety features (see
Cabin
Camera on page 118).
To further personalize Model S, you can name it. Touch
Controls > Software > Name Your Vehicle located on the
right side of the screen below the image of your
Model S. If your Model S has already been named, its
name displays instead and you can simply touch the
existing name to change it. Enter the new name in the
popup, then touch
Save. The name of your Model S also
appears in your Tesla mobile app.
Erasing Personal Data
You can erase all personal data (saved addresses, music
favorites, HomeLink programming, etc.) and restore all
customized settings to their factory defaults. This is
useful when transferring ownership of
Model S. Touch
Controls > Service > Factory Reset. Before erasing,
Model S verifies your credentials by prompting you to
enter the user name and password associated with your
Tesla account.
Controls
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