Safety & Security
• Parking Brake: You can manually apply and release the parking brake (see Parking Brake
on page 68).
• Power O: Touch to manually power o the vehicle (see Powering O on page 50).
• Speed Limit Mode: Specify if and how much you want to limit acceleration and max speed
(see Speed Limit Mode on page 127).
• Sentry Mode: When on, Sentry Mode uses the vehicle’s cameras and sensors to monitor
its surroundings while the vehicle is locked and in Park. If a threat is detected, Sentry
Mode triggers the Alert or Alarm state, depending on the severity of the threat. You can
customize Sentry Mode to automatically enable except in places such as Home, Work, or
your Favorites (see Sentry Mode on page 149).
• Save Clips on Honk: When using dashcam, you can determine whether you want to save
video recordings to a USB flash drive or other storage device when honking the horn on
the steering wheel. You must insert a properly formatted USB flash drive or other storage
device in one of your vehicle's front USB ports (see Dashcam on page 80) and toggle
Save Clips on Honk ON to enable.
• Park Assist Chimes: If on, an audible beep sounds when approaching an object while
parking (see Park Assist on page 71).
• Joe Mode: When enabled, Joe Mode lowers the volume of your vehicle's chimes, except
for turn signals.
• Security Alarm: Enable the security alarm (see Security Settings on page 149).
• Passive Entry: If on, doors automatically unlock and door handles extend (if Auto-Present
Handles is on) whenever you approach Model S carrying a key. If o, you must use the key
to unlock Model S. See Using the Key on page 10.
Note: You must press the brake pedal to power Model S on before you can change the
Passive Entry setting. See Starting on page 50.
Note: If Passive Entry is o and you do not press the brake pedal to start Model S within
approximately five minutes, a message displays on the instrument panel and you must use
the key to lock, then unlock Model S again before starting the vehicle.
Note: When you enable passive entry, it is recommended that you also enable PIN to Drive
to increase security (see PIN to Drive on page 149).
• Tilt/Intrusion: (if available) Enable a siren that sounds if Model S detects motion inside the
cabin or if the vehicle is moved or tilted (see Security Settings on page 149).
• PIN to Drive: Increase security by preventing Model S from being driven until a 4-digit PIN
(Personal Identification Number) is entered (see PIN to Drive on page 149).
• Cabin Overheat Protection: Reduce the temperature of the cabin in extremely hot
ambient conditions for a period of up to twelve hours after you exit Model S (see Cabin
Overheat Protection on page 133).
• Allow Mobile Access: Allow Tesla's mobile applications to access your Model S (see Mobile
App on page 159).
Note: To disable Allow Mobile Access, enter your Tesla account credentials on the
touchscreen.
• DATA SHARING: Allow sharing of road measurement data (see Data Sharing on page
214).
Controls
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