Tesla S - Climate Controls

Overview of Climate Controls
Climate controls are always available at the bottom of the touchscreen. To turn the climate
control system on, touch the fan icon or adjust the cabin temperature. To turn it o, touch the
fan icon and then touch the o button near the center of the popup window.
By default, climate control is set to the Auto setting, which maintains optimum comfort in all but
the most severe weather conditions. When you adjust the cabin temperature in the Auto setting,
the system automatically adjusts the heating, air conditioning, air distribution, and fan speed to
maintain the cabin at your selected temperature. To override the Auto setting, touch the fan
icon, turn
o the Auto setting, then manually adjust your settings (see Adjusting Climate
Control Settings on page 134). If you've manually adjusted individual settings, you can also
revert back to Auto at any time by touching AUTO on the climate control popup window.
NOTE: The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on
vehicle options, software version, market region, and settings, the information displayed may be
slightly
dierent.
1.
Seat heaters operate at three setting levels from 3 (highest) to 1 (lowest). When operating,
the associated seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red to indicate the setting level. If
equipped with ventilated seats, a popup appears that allows you to switch between heating
and cooling. When cooling, the twisting lines turn blue.
NOTE: If Model S is equipped with rear seat heaters and/or the optional subzero weather
package, you can also control seat heaters in the rear seats, heated wipers, and heated
steering wheel by touching the fan icon then touching the seat tab.
2.
Touch an up or down arrow to change the cabin temperature. To apply a temperature
setting to both the driver and passenger side, touch
SYNC on the popup that appears when
you touch an arrow. When you apply the same temperature to both sides, only one
temperature setting displays. Touch
SYNC again to display separate temperature settings
for the driver and passenger.
3.
Touch the fan icon to turn on climate control and to manually customize settings to suit your
preferences (see
Adjusting Climate Control Settings on page 134). Touch and hold the fan
icon to quickly turn o climate control. If your vehicle is equipped with the optional cold
weather package, touch this icon to access controls for the rear seat heaters.
4. The windshield defroster distributes air flow to the windshield. Touch once to defog the
windshield (the icon turns blue). 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. See Cold Weather
Best Practices on page 87 for more information on preparing for cold weather.
Climate Controls
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