Instrument Panel Overview
The instrument panel changes depending on whether Model S is:
• O or Parked (shown below).
•
Driving (see Instrument Panel - Driving on page 60).
•
Charging (see Charging Instructions on page 164).
When Model S is o or Parked, the instrument panel shows remaining estimated range, vehicle status, and outside
temperature.
1.
When the car is o and you initially press the brake, indicator lights flash briefly along the top of the instrument
panel. Unless an indicator light applies to a current situation, it should turn o. If an indicator light fails to turn on
or
o, refer to Indicator Lights on page 61.
2.
An image of your car and its accompanying status (such as lights on, door open, etc.).
3.
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 estimates as a general guideline only.
4.
Estimated outside temperature.
5. Pay attention to instructions or important alert messages that display here. If any alerts are in eect, you can view
information about them by touching Controls and then touching the bell icon located at the top of the screen.
6. Currently selected drive mode: Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive. If Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Drive or
Reverse is automatically selected (based on sensor input) and displayed on the instrument panel when the
driver's door is closed and seatbelt is buckled (see
Auto Shift out of Park on page 53).
7. Current time of day.
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