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.).
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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.
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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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Press Sensor - Door - Exterior Handle - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove door handle for access (refer to procedure)
Position handle assembly on a soft working surface.
Remove door handle rear seal.
Remove cable ties securing door pressure sensor and motor
wiring.
Release motor harness connector.
Remove press sensor screw.
Fluids and Capacities
Fluids
Air conditioning
Depending on its intended sales region, the air conditioning system is
filled with R134a or 1234yf refrigerant. Refer to the label on the RH
frunk trim.
If oil needs to be added to the system, use only POE ND-11 or
equivalent.
Caution: Do not mix differe
