Tesla Model S Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model S: Air Suspension

NOTE: When Model S starts, you may hear the sound of the compressor as the air suspension system's reservoir fills with air.

Your Model S is equipped with Adaptive Air Suspension that offers superior ride quality and allows you to choose a softer or firmer ride based on your preference. When carrying loads, the system also maintains a level height between the front and rear. You can manually adjust the ride height to suit your circumstances (for example, you can raise Model S when you need extra ground clearance, such as when driving on a steep driveway or ramp, in deep snow, over large speed bumps, parking curbs, etc.).

If a fault is detected that reduces the performance of the adaptive air suspension system, a yellow indicator lights up on the instrument panel. If the problem persists, contact Tesla.

If a fault is detected that disables the adaptive air suspension system, a red indicator lights up on the instrument panel. Contact Tesla.

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 Adjusting Ride Height

CAUTION: Before adjusting the suspension height, ensure Model S is clear of all obstacles, above and below. You can manually adjust the ride height by pressing the brake pedal touching Control

 Adaptive Suspension Damping

The settings associated with Adaptive Suspension Damping provide real-time adjustments to the suspension system to optimize both ride and handling. Choose from: Comfort - Provides a gentler ride

 Auto-Raising Locations

Whenever you raise the suspension to High or Very High, the location is automatically saved. By saving the location, you do not need to manually raise the suspension every time you arrive at a freq

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 External charging equipment not providing power

Check power source or try different equipment Charging cannot begin due to a condition that prevents your vehicle from charging with AC power. DC fast charging / Supercharging should still function as expected. Your vehicle has requested AC power from the external charging equipment, but the onb

 Driveshaft Assembly - Front - RH (Remove and Replace)

Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle. Removal Remove the RH front wheel (refer to procedure). While having an assistant press the brake pedal, loosen the RH front axle nut, but do n

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