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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Canceling and Resuming
To manually cancel Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, press
the brake pedal or press the right scroll wheel on the
steering yoke.
To resume cruising, press the right scroll button.
NOTE: When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control cancels,
Model S does not coast. Instead, regenerative braking
slows down Model
Reporting Safety Defects
Contacting Tesla
For detailed information about your Model S, go to
http://www.tesla.com and log on to your Tesla account
or sign up to get an account.
If you have any questions or concerns about your
Model S, in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico,
call 1-877-79TESLA (1-877‑798-3752) an
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