Tesla S - Page 79

When using Insane+ or Ludicrous+, Model S
consumes more energy to keep the Battery
within an optimal temperature range.
To cancel Insane+ or Ludicrous+ at any time,
change the acceleration level to another
setting. To prevent excess and potentially
unnecessary energy consumption (for
example, you leave the vehicle and forget to
cancel Insane+ or Ludicrous+), these settings
cancel automatically in three hours,
regardless of whether you are still driving or
have left the vehicle.
NOTE: Insane+ or Ludicrous+ strives to keep
the Battery within an optimal temperature
range. In addition to heating the Battery,
these settings also cool the battery when
necessary (for example, while driving at high
speeds, during rapid acceleration, driving for
long periods, etc.).
Launch Mode
Launch Mode, available on Performance All-
Wheel Drive vehicles only, provides optimum
acceleration on surfaces with good traction.
NOTE: Hard acceleration including, but not
limited to, using launch mode, increases stress
on the vehicle’s powertrain, and can cause
premature wear and aging of various
components.
Model S constantly monitors
powertrain fatigue and damage, and
notifies
you if vehicle components need to be
serviced.
WARNING:
Use Launch Mode only in
appropriate locations where there is
no cross trac or pedestrians present.
Launch Mode is designed for use on
closed circuit driving courses. It is the
driver’s responsibility to ensure that
driving style and acceleration do not
endanger or inconvenience other road
users.
To Activate Launch Mode
1. Ensure the brakes are slightly warm by
driving for a few minutes and using the
brakes a few times.
2. Set the air suspension to Low (see Air
Suspension on page 152).
3. Set the acceleration level to Insane+ or
Ludicrous+ (if equipped).
NOTE:
If equipped with the Ludicrous+
setting, you can achieve optimum
performance by pressing and holding this
setting for three seconds.
4. With Model S shifted into Drive and at a
complete stop with the steering wheel
straight, firmly hold the brake pedal with
your left foot, then fully press the
accelerator pedal. Within one second, the
instrument panel displays a message
indicating that Launch Mode is enabled.
NOTE: Launch mode further lowers the
front suspension, significantly reducing
ground clearance.
5.
Within twelve seconds of Launch Mode
being enabled, release the brake pedal to
launch the vehicle.
When you release the brake, Model S
launches forward.
NOTE: Launch Mode is not available if Slip
Start has been enabled (which allows the
wheels to spin). See Traction Control on page
72.
NOTE: Launch Mode is available only if the
ambient temperature is 3° C or warmer.
Acceleration Modes
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