NOTE: If applicable, the passenger front
airbag can also be controlled by touching the
airbag's status icon located in the top corner
of the touchscreen.
Park Assist Chimes: If on, an audible beep
sounds when approaching an object while
parking (see Park Assist on page 73).
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 155).
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 9.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal to
power Model S on before you can change the
Passive Entry setting. See Starting on page 51.
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 155).
NOTE: Depending on your region, Passive
Entry may be enabled or disabled by default.
Tilt/Intrusion: If equipped, a siren can sounds
if Model S detects motion inside the cabin or
if the vehicle is moved or tilted (see
Security
Settings on page 155).
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 155).
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 137).
Operates only when the energy remaining in
the Battery is above 20%.
Allow Mobile Access
: Allow Tesla's mobile
applications to access your Model S (see
Mobile App on page 165).
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
221).
Service
Key Fob Update: Your vehicle must be in Park
to update your key fob. See
Using the Key on
page 9 for more information.
Reset TPMS Sensors: Reset the TPMS sensors
after replacing a wheel (see Resetting the
TPMS Sensors on page 183).
Wheel Configuration: Update your vehicle's
wheel configuration if you are installing new
wheels or swapping them for dierent ones.
This also changes the wheels of your vehicle's
avatar on the touchscreen.
NOTE: Changing your vehicle's wheel
configuration can impact range estimates, tire
pressure warning levels, and vehicle
visualization. See Tire Care and Maintenance
on page 180 for more information.
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.
Tow Mode: Prepare Model S for towing by
keeping it in Neutral, which disengages the
parking brake. See
Instructions for
Transporters on page 213.
Wiper Service Mode: Make wiper blades easy
to access (see Wiper Blades and Washer Jets
on page 190).
FACTORY RESET: Erase all personal data
(saved addresses, music favorites, imported
contacts, etc.) and restore all customized
settings to their factory defaults (see
Erasing
Personal Data on page 132).
Controls
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