Tesla MODEL S 2021 - Climate Controls (continued); Adjusting Climate Control Settings (continued)

5. Touch the driver's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the driver. The seat operates at three levels from 3
(highest) to 1 (lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating) or blue (cooling)
corresponding with the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate control system is set to Auto, warms or
cools the front seats based on cabin temperature. For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the
touchscreen's bottom bar (see Customizing My Apps on page 6).
6.
Touch to turn on the heated steering yoke.
7.
Touch to turn on the wiper defrosters. Wipers defrost for 15 minutes then turn o automatically.
8. Touch the passenger's side seat icon to adjust seat heaters for the front passenger. The seat operates at three
levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating)
or blue (cooling)
to corresponding with the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate control system is set to Auto, warms or
cools the front seats based on cabin temperature. For one-touch access to seat heaters, you can add them to the
touchscreen's bottom bar (see Customizing My Apps on page 6).
9. When in Park, these settings display to allow you to keep the climate control system operating, even when you
leave Model S (see Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on page 129).
10.
Touch to adjust how air flows from the front vents. See Adjusting the Front and Rear Vents on page 128.
11. When Model S is in Park, touch Schedule to set a recurring daily time when you want Model S to be ready to drive
by preconditioning the Battery and cabin climate and/or charging during o-peak hours (see Scheduled
Charging and Scheduled Departure on page 167).
12. If your Model S is equipped with the medical-grade HEPA (High Eciency Particulate Air) filter, this filter ensures
the best quality air inside the cabin whenever the climate control system is on and outside air is entering the
cabin (recirculate is o). The HEPA filter is extremely eective at removing particles, including pollution,
allergens, bacteria, pollen, mold spores, and viruses. Both the HEPA
filter and the secondary filtration system also
contain activated carbon to remove a broad spectrum of odors and gases. When you engage Bioweapon Defense
Mode, the positive pressure inside the cabin minimizes the amount of outside air that can enter the vehicle.
NOTE: Some gases, such as carbon monoxide, are not eectively removed by activated carbon.
13.
Touch to control the flow of air inside the cabin. Air can be drawn into Model S from outside or air can be
recirculated inside the cabin.
14.
Use the slider to adjust the fan speed.
NOTE: Adjusting the fan speed may change the selected setting for how air is drawn into Model S in order to
increase or reduce air flow.
15.
Touch to turn the air conditioning system on or o. Turning it o reduces cooling, but saves energy.
NOTE: Because Model S runs much quieter than a gasoline-powered vehicle, you may notice the sound of the air
conditioning compressor as it is operating. To minimize noise, reduce the fan speed.
16.
Touch to warm up the rear windshield. When operating, the icon turns red. After 15 minutes, the rear window
defroster automatically turns o. The exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever the rear window defroster is
operating.
17.
The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch once to defog the windshield (the icon turns
blue) (the icon turns yellow). Touch a second time to defrost the windshield (the icon turns red and the heating
and fan operate at maximum levels). Touch a third time to turn o and restore the air distribution, heating, and
fan to their previous settings.
In cold ambient temperatures, the exterior side mirrors are also heated whenever
the windshield defroster is operating. See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 79 for more information on
preparing for cold weather.
18. Touch Auto to turn the Auto setting on or o.
Climate Popup
Touch the temperature arrows on the bottom of the touchscreen to display a popup for easy access to some of the
most common climate controls:
Climate Controls
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