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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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
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
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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Touch these icons to customize what the map displays:
Display/hide satellite imagery
(if equipped
with premium connectivity).
Display/hide traffic conditions
(if equipped
with premium connectivity). Green lines
indicate no traffic; orange lines indicate
light traffic; red lines indicate moder
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Depressurize the air suspension (refer to procedure).
Access the solenoid.
For vehicles manufactured before November 2014, remove the
front aero shield (refer to procedure).
For vehicles manufac