Tesla Model S: Safety & Security Settings
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Using the Touchscreen / Safety & Security Settings
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About the Security System
If Model S does not detect a key nearby and a locked
door or trunk is opened, an alarm sounds. The
headlights and turn signals also flash. To deactivate the
alarm, press any button on the key fob.
PIN to Drive
To increase security, you can prevent Model S from
being driven until a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification
Number) is entered. To enable this setting, touch
Controls > Safety > PIN to Drive
Speed Limit Mode
Speed Limit Mode allows you to limit acceleration and
limit the maximum driving speed to a chosen value
between 50 and 120 mph (80 and 193 km/h). The first
time you use this feature, you must creat
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Multi-Collision Braking
In addition to Automatic Emergency Braking, your
vehicle may apply the brakes to prevent or mitigate a
subsequent impact after an initial collision if airbag
deployment is detected. The brakes may be applied
regardless of driving speed.
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration
Obstacle-Aware Acceleration is
Charging adapter has electric arc flash hazard
Use different charging equipment
Charging is unavailable because your vehicle has detected an electric arc
flash hazard in the third-party charging
adapter used to connect a Combined Charging System (CCS) charge handle to your
vehicle's charge port.
An electric arc flash can occur if you attempt
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