Tesla Model S: Shifting
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Driving / Shifting
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Auto Shift out of Park
NOTE: Auto Shift out of Park is a BETA feature and is
disabled by default.
When Auto Shift out of Park is enabled, Model S is
designed to use inputs from various sensors to
automatically select Dri
Shift Using the Center Console
In addition to manually shifting on the touchscreen, you
can shift by pressing P, R, N or D located on the center
console. In most situations, these buttons are not
available until you press one of
Park
Model S automatically shifts into Park whenever it
determines that you are exiting the vehicle. For example,
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is
stopped. Model S also automatical
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Approved Methods for Transporting
A flatbed truck or comparable transport vehicle is the
recommended method of transporting Model S. The
vehicle can face either direction when using a flatbed.
If Model S must be transported without a flatbed truck,
then wheel lifts and dollies must be used to ensure that
all four wheels are off
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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